Polar U-Series Ventilated 3 Door Counter Fridge

The Polar U-Series three door counter fridge is a ventilated refrigeration unit designed for continuous use in professional kitchen environments. Running between 2°C and 8°C, it holds 400 litres of chilled storage across a low-profile counter-height footprint, making it a practical choice where under-counter space is at a premium and worktop access matters.

The forced air cooling system is the key to its reliability under pressure. By circulating cold air evenly throughout the cabinet, it maintains consistent temperatures across all shelves even when doors are opened frequently during a busy service. The unit is rated to a climate class 4, meaning it can operate in ambient kitchen temperatures up to 40°C — a meaningful consideration for sites where kitchen heat builds significantly during peak periods.

From an operational standpoint, the U-Series is straightforward to work with day to day:

• Full size 1/1 GN trays slide straight in without additional runners, which keeps prep workflow clean and reduces handling time.
• The stainless steel worktop adds useful additional prep or pass-through surface above the unit.
• Castors allow the unit to be moved for cleaning underneath and around the base — a practical hygiene consideration in busy kitchens.
• An A energy rating helps keep running costs in check for a unit that will typically run continuously.

At 130kg, this is a substantial unit and will need two people for positioning. The 1368mm width requires adequate run of counter space, and ventilation clearances should be observed to maintain cooling performance. The R600a refrigerant has a low global warming potential, which is worth noting for operators with sustainability reporting requirements.

This counter fridge suits mid-sized operations — gastro pubs, hotel kitchens, restaurant prep areas — where a reliable, energy-efficient chilled storage unit is needed directly within the working line. For smaller kitchens with tighter footprints, a single or double door variant may be more appropriate, whilst higher-volume sites with significant chilled storage demands may benefit from an upright cabinet or a heavier-duty counter model.

If you're weighing up whether this unit fits your kitchen layout or service volume, the team is happy to talk it through with you before you commit.