Polar U-Series Double Drawer Dual Temp Counter Fridge Freezer 6xGN

The Polar U-Series Double Drawer Counter is a dual-temperature under-counter refrigeration unit built to accommodate up to six full-size 1/1 gastronorm pans across two independently controlled drawers. Each drawer can be set as either a fridge or a freezer through the front-mounted digital controls, allowing kitchens to reconfigure cold and frozen storage as service demands shift — without requiring separate units or additional floor space.

In a working kitchen, this kind of flexibility is genuinely useful. A prep section that needs additional frozen storage during a busy evening service can switch a drawer over without any tools or engineer visits. The forced-air cooling system supports consistent temperature retention even during repeated access, which matters in a fast-paced prep environment where drawers are opened frequently throughout service. The unit is rated for operation in ambient conditions up to 43°C (Climate Class 5), making it suitable for hot kitchen environments where many standard refrigeration units would struggle to maintain safe temperatures reliably.

From a practical standpoint, the drawer format offers some advantages over hinged-door counters in tight spaces:

• Drawers open directly into the workspace, not into a corridor or adjacent prep area
• GN pan access is faster during service — no need to reach around a door
• Front-mounted controls are straightforward to read and adjust without specialist knowledge
• Stainless steel construction throughout supports routine cleaning and hygiene compliance
• Castor-mounted base allows repositioning and cleaning underneath without heavy lifting

Installation is relatively straightforward — the unit is self-contained and runs on a standard electrical supply, requiring no specialist gas or water connection. At 131kg it is substantial, so floor loading and delivery access are worth considering in advance. The R290 refrigerant used is a low-GWP option, which is increasingly relevant for operators tracking environmental compliance. Energy rating is G, which is typical for dual-temperature units of this type — worth factoring into running cost calculations for operators with a large number of refrigeration units on site.

This unit is well suited to small-to-medium operations where under-counter space is limited and the ability to switch between fridge and freezer storage is operationally valuable — a small hotel kitchen, a busy café prep area, or a restaurant pass where quick GN access matters. Kitchens running very high covers with significant cold storage demands across multiple sections may find they need greater overall capacity, and it is worth reviewing total storage requirements before committing.

If you are unsure whether a single dual-temperature unit covers your cold storage needs or whether your setup calls for a different configuration, the team is happy to talk it through with you before you order.