Atosa EPF3422HD Two Door Prep Counter Fridge

The Atosa EPF3422HD is a two-door under-counter preparation fridge designed to sit beneath a prep surface and hold chilled stock at the point of use. The interior is split across two compartments, keeping ingredients accessible during service without repeated trips to a walk-in or upright cabinet.

Where this unit differs from standard under-counter fridges is its high-ambient rating. The side-mounted motor is built to operate reliably in environments up to 43°C at high humidity — conditions that cause conventional refrigeration to labour or lose temperature consistency. This makes it a practical choice for kitchens where cooking equipment raises the surrounding air temperature, ventilation is restricted, or the site is located in a consistently warm environment. The ventilated cooling system supports consistent temperature recovery after repeated door openings, which matters during prep-intensive service periods when the doors are in frequent use.

Several design details are worth noting for day-to-day kitchen operation:

• Radius interior corners throughout, making thorough cleaning straightforward
• Self-closing doors reduce the risk of accidental temperature loss during service
• Recessed door handles minimise snagging in tighter kitchen layouts
• Digital controller with clear display for accurate temperature monitoring
• Fitted castors as standard, allowing repositioning for cleaning beneath the unit

The interior and exterior are constructed from grade 304 stainless steel, which holds up well under regular cleaning with commercial products. Installation runs on a standard electrical supply. The side-mounted condenser does require adequate clearance on that side — restricting airflow to the condenser will compromise cooling performance, so this is worth factoring into your layout before positioning the unit.

This fridge suits small to medium kitchens, pub operations, sandwich and salad preparation counters, and similar environments where under-counter chilled prep space is needed and ambient temperature is a genuine concern. For larger operations with significantly higher throughput or extended service demands, a heavier-duty unit with greater capacity may be worth considering first.

If you would like to talk through whether this model fits your kitchen layout or service pattern, the team is happy to help you work it out before you commit.