Williams Jade HJC3-SA Three Door Refrigerated Counter 469Ltr
Product Description
The Williams Jade HJC3-SA is a three door refrigerated counter providing 469 litres of chilled storage directly at the prep line. It is designed to keep ingredients accessible during service...
Specifications
- Capacity (litres)
- 280
- Capacity (shelves)
- 6
- Climate class
- 5
- Energy rating
- A+
Product Description
The Williams Jade HJC3-SA is a three door refrigerated counter providing 469 litres of chilled storage directly at the prep line. It is designed to keep ingredients accessible during service without requiring staff to leave the work area, and its counter-height build integrates into a standard prep run without disrupting workflow or worktop continuity.
Williams has a well-established reputation in demanding foodservice environments, and the Jade range is built to reflect that. The airflow system is engineered to hold consistent temperatures across all three compartments even when doors are opened repeatedly throughout a busy service. The CoolSmart controller with its IP55-rated display is suited to the moisture and cleaning exposure found in a working kitchen, and self-closing doors with magnetic balloon gaskets help maintain the seal reliably when staff are working quickly. In a kitchen running at volume, these are the kind of details that reduce temperature excursions and protect stock over time.
From an operational standpoint, the counter offers several practical advantages:
- Counter-height design keeps chilled ingredients within reach throughout service
- Consistent temperature distribution across all three sections reduces spoilage risk
- Low noise output suits open kitchen and front-of-house adjacent positions
- Barrel-locked doors support stock security in high-footfall kitchen environments
- A-rated energy performance on qualifying configurations helps manage long-term running costs
Before installation, ventilation clearance requirements should be confirmed — particularly in enclosed counter runs where airflow around the condensing unit may be restricted. Electrical supply suitability for your site should also be checked prior to ordering. The unit's footprint works well in medium to large prep areas, but kitchens with a constrained floor run should measure carefully before committing.
The HJC3-SA is well suited to restaurants, hotels, and contract catering kitchens where a reliable, high-capacity refrigerated prep counter is needed at the pass or on the main prep line. For very high-volume operations with more intensive duty cycles or greater storage requirements, it is worth discussing whether a heavier-duty configuration would be a better match.
If you would like to talk through how this counter fits your kitchen layout and service demands, the team is happy to work through the detail with you.
Key Features
- Three independent door sections providing 469 litres of chilled storage
- CoolSmart controller with IP55-rated display for wet kitchen environments
- Self-closing doors with magnetic balloon gaskets for reliable seal retention
- Barrel-lock door security suitable for high-footfall kitchen environments
- A-rated energy performance available on qualifying configurations
Operational Benefits
- Keeps chilled ingredients at hand throughout service, reducing prep delays
- Consistent airflow across all sections protects stock during repeated door openings
- Counter-height build integrates into prep runs without disrupting worktop continuity
- Low operating noise makes it suitable alongside open kitchen or pass positions
- Reliable temperature retention during peak service helps reduce food waste
Specifications
- Capacity (litres)
- 280
- Capacity (shelves)
- 6
- Climate class
- 5
- Energy rating
- A+
- External depth (mm)
- 700
- External height (mm)
- 857
- External width (mm)
- 1800
- Internal depth (mm)
- 561
- Internal finish
- Aluminium
- Internal height (mm)
- 573
- Internal width (mm)
- 1295
- Material
- Stainless Steel
- Max ambient temp deg c
- 40
- Noise level
- 50 dB(A)
- Power rating (kw)
- 0.68
- Power type
- 13amp Plug
- Refrigerant
- R290
- Temperature range (deg c)
- +1 to +4
Frequently Asked Questions
- Yes, the Jade range is designed for demanding commercial environments where doors are opened frequently and consistent temperature holding is essential throughout service. For operations running very intensive duty cycles or requiring significantly more storage capacity, it is worth speaking to us about whether a heavier-duty configuration would be a closer match before ordering.
- The main considerations are ventilation clearance around the condensing unit and your site's electrical supply compatibility. In enclosed counter runs where airflow may be restricted, inadequate ventilation can affect performance and longevity, so this should be confirmed at the planning stage rather than after installation.
- Refrigerated counters should not be sited in direct proximity to high heat sources, as ambient heat will affect the unit's ability to maintain temperature and increase energy consumption. Where your layout places the counter near cooking equipment, it is worth discussing positioning and any mitigation options with us before finalising the installation plan.