True TCR1/2-CL-SS-DL-DR 420Ltr 2 Door Undercounter Refrigerator
Product Description
The True TCR1/2 is a two-door undercounter refrigerator built to European Gastronorm dimensions and designed to sit within a counter run in a professional kitchen. It provides 420 litres of...
Specifications
- Capacity (litres)
- 166
- Climate class
- 5
- Country of origin
- US
- Energy rating
- A+
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TCR12-CL-SS-DL-DR-SpecProduct Description
The True TCR1/2 is a two-door undercounter refrigerator built to European Gastronorm dimensions and designed to sit within a counter run in a professional kitchen. It provides 420 litres of chilled storage across two independently accessed sections, making it a practical choice where continuous access to refrigerated product is needed at the point of preparation or service.
True has a well-established track record in commercial refrigeration, and the TCR range reflects that in day-to-day performance. The unit is built to hold stable temperatures throughout a full service, not merely during quieter periods — which is where the quality of a refrigeration cabinet is genuinely tested. The front-breathing ventilation design draws and exhausts air from the front face only, meaning the unit can be installed flush within a counter run or positioned tight against adjacent equipment without any side or rear clearance requirement. In kitchens where layout flexibility is limited, that is a meaningful practical advantage.
From an operational standpoint, the key benefits this unit brings to a working kitchen include:
- Flush counter installation with no side or rear ventilation clearance needed
- GN-compatible interior supporting straightforward tray and container organisation
- Two independent doors allowing section access without disturbing the full cabinet
- Stainless steel construction supporting hygiene compliance and daily cleaning routines
- Consistent temperature holding across busy service periods
Undercounter refrigeration of this type works best when positioned close to the station it is intended to serve — whether that is a prep bench, a pass, or a specific section of the line. Retrieving chilled product from across the kitchen mid-service is inefficient and increases the risk of unnecessary temperature exposure. It is worth being straightforward about storage volume too: 420 litres across two doors will comfortably support a mid-sized operation, but kitchens running high-volume service or managing large quantities of chilled mise en place may find a full-height cabinet a more practical solution. Equally, where space is tight or the requirement is modest, a single-door unit from the same range may be sufficient.
This unit is well suited to restaurants, hotel kitchens, café operations, pub catering, and contract catering environments where reliable undercounter refrigeration is needed at a defined position in the kitchen. It is the kind of unit that holds its temperature, stays out of the way, and does not require attention during service — which is what most operators need from undercounter refrigeration.
If you are working through how this fits your kitchen layout or service demands, our team is happy to talk it through before you commit.
Key Features
- Front-breathing ventilation allows flush installation within a counter run
- 420 litres of chilled storage across two independently accessed doors
- GN-compatible interior dimensions for straightforward container organisation
- Stainless steel interior and exterior construction for durability and hygiene
- Designed to maintain stable temperatures across sustained service periods
Operational Benefits
- Keeps chilled product accessible at the point of service without cross-kitchen movement
- Independent door sections minimise temperature disruption during frequent access
- Flush counter fit supports clean, efficient kitchen layouts with no wasted clearance
- Reliable temperature stability reduces spoilage risk during peak service demand
- Stainless steel finish supports quick cleaning and ongoing hygiene compliance
Specifications
- Capacity (litres)
- 166
- Climate class
- 5
- Country of origin
- US
- Energy rating
- A+
- External depth (mm)
- 700
- External height (mm)
- 900
- External width (mm)
- 1411
- Internal height (mm)
- 500
- Material
- External: Stainless steel front & countertop, aluminium sides & rear. Internal: Clear coated aluminium, stainless steel base.
- Max ambient temp deg c
- 40
- Power rating (kw)
- 0.161
- Power type
- 13amp Plug
- Refrigerant
- R290
- Temperature range (deg c)
- 0.5-3.3
- Weight (kg)
- 126
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TCR12-CL-SS-DL-DR-SpecFrequently Asked Questions
- For a mid-sized operation — a restaurant covering 40 to 80 covers or a café kitchen with moderate chilled storage needs — 420 litres across two doors will generally be adequate for the mise en place and short-term chilled product required at that station. If your service volume is high or your kitchen relies heavily on undercounter storage rather than a separate walk-in or upright cabinet, it is worth considering whether a full-height refrigerated cabinet would serve you better. We are happy to talk through your actual storage demands before you decide.
- No — the TCR1/2 uses a front-breathing ventilation system, meaning all airflow is drawn in and exhausted from the front face of the unit. It can be installed flush within a continuous counter run or positioned tight against adjacent equipment without any requirement for side or rear clearance, which makes it a practical choice in kitchens where the layout is fixed.
- This unit is suited to professional kitchens that need dependable undercounter refrigeration at a specific station — restaurants, hotel kitchens, pub catering operations, cafés, and similar commercial environments. It is designed for continuous commercial use rather than light-duty or domestic settings, and performs best when positioned close to the prep or service station it is intended to support rather than used as general back-of-house bulk storage.