Designline Drop-In Multideck 1175mm Self-Service Display Chiller

The Designline Drop-In Multideck is a self-service refrigerated display unit designed to sit within a countertop or servery counter. At 1175mm wide, it provides three adjustable chilled glass shelves above a full-size cold well, giving operators a compact but practical way to present refrigerated food and drink directly to customers. The unit uses an R290 hydrocarbon refrigerant, which carries a significantly lower environmental impact than older refrigerants and tends to offer better running efficiency over time.

In a busy service environment, the multideck holds food core temperature between -1°C and 5°C around the clock, making it well suited to operations where the display needs to run continuously across breakfast, lunch, and evening services. The underslung condensing unit keeps the refrigeration mechanics out of the display area, and because the unit is designed for wall-sited installation with air inlet grilles and a rear vent, heat rejection is managed without the need for additional ceiling canopy work in most standard installations.

Practically, this unit offers several operational advantages worth noting:

• Three adjustable, angled chilled glass shelves maximise product visibility and access
• Each shelf edge includes a product stop and a 40mm ticket strip for simple point-of-sale labelling
• The GN-compatible cold well below the shelves provides additional chilled merchandising space
• An integral condensate evaporator removes the need for a floor drain connection
• Modular, removable deck plates make routine cleaning considerably more straightforward

Installation requires a standard 13A single-phase supply via the supplied 2m lead and plug top, which simplifies commissioning. The unit does need to be recessed into a suitable countertop structure, with the air grilles and rear vent fitted correctly to allow adequate airflow around the condensing unit — this is important and worth confirming with your counter manufacturer or fit-out contractor before ordering. At 153kg, access and positioning will need to be planned carefully during installation. The digital temperature display is mounted at eye level on the gantry and includes a lockable control panel, which helps prevent accidental or unauthorised adjustment in a customer-facing setting.

This unit is a practical choice for cafés, sandwich bars, staff restaurants, hotel buffet counters, and similar operations where customers serve themselves from a chilled display. It is sized for moderate-volume service rather than high-throughput retail environments — for larger sites or operations needing wider or higher-capacity display, there are alternative models worth considering.

If you are unsure whether this unit will suit your counter configuration or service volume, the team is happy to talk it through before you commit to an order.