Polar U-Series Single Drawer Dual Temp Counter Fridge Freezer 3xGN

The Polar U-Series single-drawer counter unit is a dual-temperature refrigeration base designed to sit beneath countertop equipment in a commercial kitchen. It operates as either a refrigerator or a freezer — selectable via the front-mounted digital control panel — and accepts up to three full-size 1/1 GN pans in a single drawer. The stainless steel construction is built to take the weight of heavy countertop equipment above it, making it a practical choice where worktop space is already in use.

In a working kitchen, the ability to switch between chilled and frozen storage without a separate unit can be genuinely useful when service demands shift, stock priorities change, or you need temporary additional capacity in one temperature zone. Polar's forced-air cooling system maintains consistent internal temperatures even in warm kitchen environments, which matters in busy services where the drawer is being opened frequently. The climate class 5 rating confirms this unit is specified for ambient conditions that regularly exceed those of a cooler, air-conditioned kitchen.

• Switchable between fridge and freezer modes via front digital panel
• Forced-air cooling maintains stable temperatures during frequent drawer access
• Sturdy stainless steel build supports heavy countertop equipment above
• Climate class 5 rated — suitable for hot kitchen ambient conditions
• R290 refrigerant with a low charge weight, in line with current environmental standards

Installation is relatively straightforward for a unit of this type — it is self-contained and does not require a remote condenser or external water supply. However, at 90kg it requires proper handling on delivery, and the 1230mm width means you should confirm the space carefully before ordering. Ventilation clearance at the front must be maintained; blocking the front grille will affect performance. The unit draws power from a standard single-phase supply, though confirming your circuit capacity with an electrician before installation is always sensible.

This unit is well suited to small to medium-sized kitchens — restaurants, cafés, hotel satellite kitchens, or any operation that needs flexible under-counter refrigeration without committing to fixed fridge or freezer capacity. Where a kitchen runs consistently high volumes of frozen or chilled stock and needs dedicated, higher-capacity drawer refrigeration, a larger multi-drawer configuration may be the more appropriate choice.

If you're unsure whether this unit fits your layout or service requirements, our team is happy to talk through the options before you commit.