Polar G-Series Single Door Counter Fridge 88Ltr GN 1/1

The Polar G-Series single door counter fridge is a compact under-counter refrigeration unit offering 88 litres of chilled storage with full GN 1/1 compatibility. It sits at counter height, making it a practical choice for prep areas where accessible refrigeration and a usable work surface both matter. The temperature range is suited to dairy, salad, and general short-term ingredient storage, and the unit is built to Polar's G-Series commercial construction standard.

In a working kitchen, the fan-assisted cooling system maintains consistent internal temperatures even when the door is opened repeatedly during busy service — a common weak point in lighter-duty units. The climate class 4 rating means the fridge is designed to operate reliably in ambient temperatures up to 38°C, which is a realistic consideration in many commercial kitchens during summer service or in rooms with limited ventilation. The digital controller gives kitchen staff clear temperature visibility without requiring any technical knowledge to operate.

From an operational standpoint, this unit offers several practical day-to-day advantages:

• Counter-height design doubles as a prep surface, saving floor space in compact kitchens
• Full GN 1/1 compatibility means standard gastronorm containers drop straight in without decanting
• Fan-assisted cooling delivers consistent temperature distribution across the whole cabinet interior
• A-rated energy performance helps keep running costs manageable over continuous use
• Smooth interior surfaces and a straightforward door seal make routine cleaning quick and uncomplicated

Installation is straightforward. The unit runs on a standard single-phase supply and uses R600a refrigerant, which is widely serviceable across the UK. At 36kg it can be repositioned by two people without specialist lifting equipment. Allow adequate clearance around the condenser for airflow — fitting it flush against a wall or boxing it into cabinetry without ventilation will affect both performance and longevity. It is intended for indoor, temperature-controlled environments and is not suitable for unheated or outdoor storage areas.

This fridge is well suited to small cafés, sandwich bars, coffee shops, and prep stations in mid-sized kitchens where a modest, reliable refrigeration footprint is needed close to the work surface. It is less appropriate for high-volume operations running multiple containers on rapid rotation throughout a long service — for those sites, a larger-capacity or multi-door unit would be worth considering.

If you are working out whether this capacity fits your service pattern, or fitting it into a tight counter run and want to check clearance before ordering, our team is happy to talk it through.