Tefcold EL61SS 556 Ltr Stainless Steel Lid Chest Freezer
Product Description
The Tefcold EL61SS is a large-capacity chest freezer built for commercial use, offering 556 litres of frozen storage in a robust unit designed to handle the demands of a working...
Specifications
- Capacity (litres)
- 492
- Climate class
- 3
- Country of origin
- Denmark
- Energy rating
- C
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Product Description
The Tefcold EL61SS is a large-capacity chest freezer built for commercial use, offering 556 litres of frozen storage in a robust unit designed to handle the demands of a working kitchen environment. The lid is finished in stainless steel, which gives it a practical secondary function as a clean, durable work surface when closed — a useful consideration in kitchens where counter space is at a premium.
Chest freezers of this capacity are commonly found in catering operations where bulk frozen ingredient storage is a day-to-day requirement: hotel kitchens, pub groups, event catering operations, food production units, and sites managing significant stock volumes. The chest configuration is inherently efficient for frozen storage — cold air stays low when the lid is opened, reducing temperature fluctuation and helping the unit recover quickly after access.
Operationally, this unit includes features that support day-to-day management without adding complexity:
- Internal light for clear visibility when locating ingredients during service
- Digital temperature display for quick, reliable monitoring at a glance
- Low temperature warning light to flag any deviation from the set range
- Stainless steel lid suitable as a secondary prep or staging surface
Before installation, it is worth confirming that floor loading in the intended position can support a fully stocked unit of this size, as a large chest freezer at capacity is a substantial weight. Access during installation should also be considered — chest freezers are wide and will need adequate door and corridor clearance to position correctly. Standard electrical connection is required; no specialist supply is typically needed, but confirming your supply is appropriate before delivery is sensible.
This unit is well suited to operations that need reliable bulk frozen storage in a single footprint. It is less suited to kitchens requiring frequent or rapid access to many different product lines, where upright multideck freezers may offer more practical retrieval. For higher-volume sites or those requiring multiple separate temperature zones, larger or additional units may be worth considering.
If you are unsure whether this is the right configuration for your operation, our team is happy to talk through your storage requirements before you commit to a purchase.
Key Features
- 556-litre capacity for substantial bulk frozen ingredient storage
- Stainless steel lid doubles as a usable secondary work surface
- Digital temperature display for accurate, at-a-glance monitoring
- Internal light aids visibility and retrieval during busy service periods
- Low temperature warning light alerts operators to temperature deviation
Operational Benefits
- Reduces cold-air loss during access, supporting stable frozen storage
- Stainless lid adds usable surface area in space-constrained kitchens
- Digital monitoring helps operators catch temperature issues before stock is affected
- Large single-unit capacity reduces the need for multiple smaller freezers
- Straightforward controls keep day-to-day management simple for kitchen staff
Specifications
- Capacity (litres)
- 492
- Climate class
- 3
- Country of origin
- Denmark
- Energy rating
- C
- External depth (mm)
- 729
- External height (mm)
- 861
- External width (mm)
- 1700
- Gtin
- 5708181733056
- Internal depth (mm)
- 536
- Internal finish
- White
- Internal height (mm)
- 696
- Internal width (mm)
- 1586
- Material
- White With Stainless Lid
- Max ambient temp deg c
- 25
- Number of baskets
- 3
- Power rating (kw)
- 0.163
- Power type
- 13amp Plug
- Refrigerant
- R600a
- Temperature range (deg c)
- -23 to -16
- Weight (kg)
- 77
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Chest freezers work well where bulk frozen storage is the priority — they are efficient to run and cold air naturally stays low when the lid is opened, minimising temperature loss. They are less convenient than upright units for operations that need frequent access to many different product lines, so it is worth considering how your team will use the storage day to day before deciding on the configuration.
- The unit requires a standard electrical connection and adequate ventilation clearance around the cabinet — avoid positioning directly against walls without the manufacturer-recommended clearance. Given the overall size and weight when stocked, it is also worth confirming that the floor in the intended location can bear the load, and that doorways and corridors allow the unit to be manoeuvred into position during installation.
- At 556 litres, this unit suits operations with moderate to high frozen stock requirements — typically smaller hotel kitchens, pub catering operations, or event caterers managing regular bulk deliveries. If your frozen storage turnover is very high, or you are running a central production kitchen supplying multiple sites, a heavier-duty or higher-capacity model may serve you better. We are happy to talk through your actual stock volumes and usage patterns to help you decide.