Hoshizaki K420R Compact 343 Ltr Single Door Upright Fridge
Product Description
The Hoshizaki K420R is a single-door upright refrigerator from the Compact series — a range designed specifically for commercial kitchens where floor space is limited but food safety standards are...
Specifications
- Capacity (litres)
- 265
- Capacity (shelves)
- 5
- Climate class
- 4
- Energy rating
- B
Product Description
The Hoshizaki K420R is a single-door upright refrigerator from the Compact series — a range designed specifically for commercial kitchens where floor space is limited but food safety standards are not. It provides solid chilled storage in a footprint small enough to fit into tight back-of-house layouts, prep areas, and service sections where a full-size reach-in cabinet simply will not go.
In a working kitchen environment, the K420R holds temperature reliably through service periods. The automatic defrost system and air distribution design work together to maintain consistent temperatures throughout the interior, which is important for protecting fresh produce, dairy, and prepared ingredients from the fluctuations that can occur with repeated door openings during a busy shift.
From a day-to-day operational standpoint, the cabinet is straightforward to work with and to keep clean — both important factors in a professional kitchen:
- One-piece inner lining with smooth, seamless surfaces simplifies cleaning routines
- Rounded internal corners and base reduce food trap points
- Removable door seal allows thorough cleaning without specialist tools
- Full-height integrated handle is easy to grip and wipe down
- Automatic defrost reduces manual intervention during service
Being a compact unit, the K420R is best suited to kitchens with moderate chilled storage requirements rather than high-volume operations running multiple sittings. It connects to a standard single-phase supply and does not require any specialist services beyond a suitable power outlet and adequate clearance for ventilation. If you are working in a particularly confined space, it is worth confirming ventilation clearances before positioning the cabinet.
This unit is well suited to smaller restaurants, cafés, sandwich bars, pub kitchens, and food-to-go operations that need reliable chilled storage without committing the floor space of a larger cabinet. If your operation demands significantly greater chilled capacity or is running a high-throughput kitchen service, a larger model from the range would be worth considering.
If you are unsure whether the K420R fits your storage requirements or kitchen layout, the team is happy to talk it through with you.
Key Features
- Single-door compact upright design suited to space-restricted kitchen layouts
- Automatic defrost system maintains consistent internal temperatures throughout service
- One-piece seamless inner lining reduces cleaning time and bacterial trap points
- Full-height integrated handle provides easy access and straightforward hygiene maintenance
- Removable door seal allows thorough cleaning without removing specialist components
Operational Benefits
- Reliable chilled storage in tight back-of-house spaces without compromising food safety
- Consistent temperatures protect fresh produce and dairy through busy service periods
- Quick, straightforward cleaning routine keeps the cabinet compliant with hygiene standards
- Reduced manual defrost intervention frees up time during and between service periods
- Single-phase connection means no complex electrical installation for most kitchens
Specifications
- Capacity (litres)
- 265
- Capacity (shelves)
- 5
- Climate class
- 4
- Energy rating
- B
- External depth (mm)
- 645
- External height (mm)
- 1900
- External width (mm)
- 595
- Extra information
- Shelf Size: 483.8 x 433mm
- Insulation
- 52mm
- Internal finish
- Stainless Steel
- Material
- Stainless Steel
- Noise level
- 39.8dB
- Power rating (kw)
- 0.120
- Power type
- 13amp Plug
- Refrigerant
- R600a
- Temperature range (deg c)
- +1 to +12
- Weight (kg)
- 87
Frequently Asked Questions
- The K420R is designed for moderate chilled storage needs rather than high-throughput operations. If your kitchen is running large covers across multiple sittings and requires frequent access throughout the day, a higher-capacity upright cabinet would likely serve you better. For smaller operations or as a secondary storage unit, it performs well.
- The K420R runs on a standard single-phase supply, so no specialist electrical work is typically required. You will need to allow adequate ventilation clearance around the unit — Hoshizaki specify minimum clearances in the installation documentation, and it is worth checking these before positioning the cabinet in a tight alcove or against a side wall.
- The cabinet uses an automatic defrost cycle and a managed air distribution system to recover and maintain uniform temperatures after door openings. For a compact unit it performs reliably during normal service use, though like any single-door fridge it is not designed for continuous high-frequency access — if your team will be opening the door many times per hour, factoring in door discipline or considering a pass-through configuration may be worthwhile.