Sterling Pro Green SPI-7-225-40-SB 615L 4 Door Counter Fridge
Product Description
The Sterling Pro Green SPI-7-225-40-SB is a four-door refrigerated counter unit designed for busy commercial kitchen prep lines. Built in Europe and finished in stainless steel inside and out, it...
Specifications
- Capacity (litres)
- 285
- Energy rating
- E
- External depth (mm)
- 700
- External height (mm)
- 850
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Product Description
The Sterling Pro Green SPI-7-225-40-SB is a four-door refrigerated counter unit designed for busy commercial kitchen prep lines. Built in Europe and finished in stainless steel inside and out, it sits beneath a standard worktop height and provides chilled storage directly at the point of preparation. The 100mm splashback protects the rear wall during food prep and is particularly useful where the unit sits against a tiled or painted surface. It uses a hydrocarbon refrigerant, which carries a significantly lower global warming potential than older HFC gases — a practical consideration for operators managing their environmental footprint or working towards compliance with increasingly stringent refrigerant regulations.
In a working kitchen environment, the forced-air circulation system helps maintain a consistent temperature across the cabinet, even when doors are opened frequently during a busy service. Self-closing doors reduce the risk of temperature drift caused by doors being left ajar, which is a common problem with high-traffic prep refrigeration. The Carel controller is a well-regarded component in commercial refrigeration, offering reliable temperature management and straightforward monitoring. Auto defrost is handled automatically, removing a routine maintenance task from the kitchen team's workload.
From an operational standpoint, the key advantages for a working kitchen are:
- Hydrocarbon refrigerant reduces environmental impact and future-proofs against refrigerant phase-outs
- Forced-air system maintains even temperatures across all four sections during heavy use
- Self-closing doors help protect food safety standards during busy service periods
- Castors fitted as standard, making cleaning behind and repositioning straightforward
- Stainless steel interior with embossed rack supports for hygienic, stable storage
Installation is straightforward for a counter-format unit of this size. It runs on a standard single-phase supply and does not require a drainage connection under normal operation, though positioning near a floor drain is sensible practice. The castors make initial placement and periodic repositioning manageable, though on a busy service line you would typically want to consider how the four-door span fits within your prep run — this is a wide unit and requires adequate clear floor space for all doors to open without obstruction. The 100mm splashback is included but if your wall arrangement requires a taller upstand, that is worth checking before installation.
This unit is well suited to mid-to-high volume kitchens — hotels, pub kitchens, contract catering operations, and restaurants where prep refrigeration needs to sit directly within the workflow rather than separately in a walk-in. For smaller kitchens or sites with a lighter storage requirement, a two-door counter unit would likely be more proportionate. For very high-volume sites with intensive loading and unloading cycles, a heavier-duty specification model may be worth considering.
If you are unsure whether this unit fits your prep line layout or refrigeration requirements, our team is happy to talk it through before you commit to an order.
Key Features
- Four-door format across 615 litres of chilled counter storage space
- Hydrocarbon refrigerant with significantly lower global warming potential than HFCs
- Carel controller provides reliable temperature monitoring and management
- Heavy-duty forced-air circulation system for consistent cooling under load
- 100mm rear splashback included to protect walls behind the unit
Operational Benefits
- Consistent chill maintained across all sections during high-frequency door openings
- Self-closing doors reduce temperature drift and support food safety compliance
- Castors allow repositioning and thorough cleaning beneath and behind the unit
- Auto defrost removes a routine task, reducing maintenance burden on kitchen staff
- Hydrocarbon refrigerant future-proofs against tightening HFC phase-out regulations
Specifications
- Capacity (litres)
- 285
- Energy rating
- E
- External depth (mm)
- 700
- External height (mm)
- 850
- External width (mm)
- 2242
- Insulation
- Polyurethane Foam
- Material
- Stainless Steel
- Power type
- 13amp Plug
- Refrigerant
- R290a
- Temperature range (deg c)
- -2 to +8
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Yes, the forced-air circulation and Carel controller make it a practical choice for sites with continuous prep activity and frequent door access. For very intensive operations with near-constant loading, it is worth discussing your specific throughput with us to confirm this is the right specification.
- The unit runs on a standard single-phase electrical supply and does not require a dedicated water or drainage connection under normal operation. You will need to allow sufficient floor space for all four doors to open fully without obstruction — this is a wide unit and that is worth planning carefully before it arrives on site.
- Hydrocarbon refrigerants such as R290 have a much lower global warming potential than the HFC gases used in older commercial refrigeration, which is relevant both for environmental reporting and for compliance as regulations around certain HFCs continue to tighten. In day-to-day operation, the performance characteristics are comparable to conventional refrigerants, so there is no operational compromise involved.