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Tefcold
Tefcold LHF620SS 556 Ltr Stainless Steel Lid Chest Freezer
£946.00(£1,135.20 inc VAT)
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The Tefcold LHF620SS is a large-capacity chest freezer with a stainless steel lid, designed for commercial environments where reliable bulk frozen storage is a day-to-day operational requirement. It uses a static cooling system to maintain consistent temperatures across the cabinet, keeping frozen stock in good condition without the mechanical complexity of fan-forced alternatives.
In a working kitchen or storage environment, a chest freezer at this capacity is typically used to hold bulk protein, frozen bakery goods, or pre-prepared items in volume. The static cooling approach suits dense loading, where air circulation is inherently limited by the way stock is packed. Recovery after a door-open event is steady rather than rapid, so it is best suited to environments where access is periodic rather than constant throughout a busy service.
From an operational standpoint, the stainless steel lid makes the unit easier to keep clean and more resistant to the knocks and cleaning products common in commercial back-of-house areas. Practical features that support day-to-day use include:
- Lockable lid to secure stock between services or for end-of-day close-down
- Integrated defrost drain to simplify routine maintenance
- Stainless steel lid surface suited to commercial hygiene environments
- Static cooling for consistent temperature across a densely loaded cabinet
Installation is straightforward for a unit of this type, though the footprint and weight of a 556-litre chest freezer means floor loading, access routes, and ventilation clearances around the unit should be confirmed before delivery. It will require a standard single-phase supply and adequate clearance at the rear and sides for the condenser to dissipate heat effectively — particularly important in warm or enclosed storage rooms.
This unit is well suited to restaurants, hotel kitchens, butchers, and catering businesses that need dependable bulk freezer capacity without requiring constant retrieval throughout service. It is not ideally suited as a primary service freezer in a high-traffic kitchen where stock is accessed repeatedly at pace. For operations needing significantly larger capacity or upright access, alternatives within the range may be worth considering.
If you are unsure whether this unit fits your storage layout or operational pattern, the team is happy to talk it through.
Frequently asked questions
Is a chest freezer at this capacity practical for a busy restaurant kitchen?
It depends on how the unit will be used. A 556-litre chest freezer works well for bulk storage of items accessed periodically — overnight protein deliveries, pre-prepared batch items, or backup frozen stock. It is less practical as a working service freezer where staff need fast, repeated access during a busy service, where an upright cabinet would typically suit better.
What should I check before installing a chest freezer of this size?
The main considerations are floor space and load-bearing capacity, access into the storage area, and ventilation. Chest freezers need clear space around the condenser to dissipate heat — this matters more in warm or poorly ventilated storerooms. Confirm the route from delivery point to final position is wide enough to move a unit of this size before booking installation.
How does static cooling compare to fan-assisted in a chest freezer?
Static cooling works by transferring cold through the cabinet walls and base without circulating air mechanically, which makes it well suited to chest freezers that are densely packed. It draws less power and is quieter, though temperature recovery after opening is slower than a fan-assisted system — a reasonable trade-off for a bulk storage application rather than a high-frequency service freezer.
Size and weight
- External width
- 1700 mm
- External depth
- 729 mm
- External height
- 861 mm
- Weight
- 77 kg
Capacity and performance
- Cabinet type
- Chest
- Capacity (litres)
- 426
- Climate class
- 3
- Energy rating
- C
- Internal depth
- 536 mm
- Internal finish
- White
- Internal height
- 696 mm
- Internal width
- 1586 mm
- Max ambient temp
- 25 °C
- Number of baskets
- 2
- Refrigerant
- R600a
- Temperature range
- -23 to -16 °C
- Temperature type
- Freezer
Power and energy
- Power rating
- 0.163 kW
- Material
- White With Stainless Lid
£946.00(£1,135.20 inc VAT)
£946.00(£1,135.20 inc VAT)
The Tefcold LHF620SS is a large-capacity chest freezer with a stainless steel lid, designed for commercial environments where reliable bulk frozen storage is a day-to-day operational requirement. It uses a static cooling system to maintain consistent temperatures across the cabinet, keeping frozen stock in good condition without the mechanical complexity of fan-forced alternatives.
In a working kitchen or storage environment, a chest freezer at this capacity is typically used to hold bulk protein, frozen bakery goods, or pre-prepared items in volume. The static cooling approach suits dense loading, where air circulation is inherently limited by the way stock is packed. Recovery after a door-open event is steady rather than rapid, so it is best suited to environments where access is periodic rather than constant throughout a busy service.
From an operational standpoint, the stainless steel lid makes the unit easier to keep clean and more resistant to the knocks and cleaning products common in commercial back-of-house areas. Practical features that support day-to-day use include:
- Lockable lid to secure stock between services or for end-of-day close-down
- Integrated defrost drain to simplify routine maintenance
- Stainless steel lid surface suited to commercial hygiene environments
- Static cooling for consistent temperature across a densely loaded cabinet
Installation is straightforward for a unit of this type, though the footprint and weight of a 556-litre chest freezer means floor loading, access routes, and ventilation clearances around the unit should be confirmed before delivery. It will require a standard single-phase supply and adequate clearance at the rear and sides for the condenser to dissipate heat effectively — particularly important in warm or enclosed storage rooms.
This unit is well suited to restaurants, hotel kitchens, butchers, and catering businesses that need dependable bulk freezer capacity without requiring constant retrieval throughout service. It is not ideally suited as a primary service freezer in a high-traffic kitchen where stock is accessed repeatedly at pace. For operations needing significantly larger capacity or upright access, alternatives within the range may be worth considering.
If you are unsure whether this unit fits your storage layout or operational pattern, the team is happy to talk it through.
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