Lincat D5R/100B Rear-Service Refrigerated Display Merchandiser

The Lincat D5R/100B is a countertop refrigerated merchandiser designed for rear-service counter layouts, where operators or serving staff replenish and manage stock from behind the unit while customers select from the front. It is built to keep sandwiches, salads, prepared foods, pastries, and similar chilled products visible, accessible, and held at a safe serving temperature throughout service.

Fan-assisted air circulation helps maintain an even temperature across all shelf levels, which is particularly useful during busy service periods when the rear doors are being opened and closed regularly. Relying on static cooling alone makes consistent temperature harder to sustain under that kind of frequent access; the forced-air system in this unit addresses that directly. Hot gas auto-defrost reduces the need for manual defrost intervention and keeps the unit running cleanly over sustained periods, while the fan-cooled condenser is suited to the continuous use typical of commercial servery environments.

In day-to-day operation, the unit offers several practical advantages:

• Digital temperature control with deviation alert helps operators stay within safe serving ranges
• Sliding rear glass doors allow quick restocking with minimal disruption to front-of-counter presentation
• Internal lighting keeps displayed products clearly visible throughout service
• Clip-in light fittings allow straightforward bulb replacement without specialist tools

Installation requires a level, stable counter surface with adequate ventilation clearance around the condenser. As a countertop refrigerated unit, it will perform best in a well-ventilated area away from direct heat sources or cooking equipment — ambient temperature has a measurable effect on refrigeration efficiency, which is worth accounting for when choosing placement. A standard electrical supply is all that is needed.

This unit is well suited to lower-to-moderate volume servery settings: workplace restaurants, café counters, hotel breakfast stations, and similar operations where a single countertop display handles demand comfortably. For sites with higher footfall, greater product volume, or a need for multi-shelf capacity across a wider counter run, a larger or multi-deck unit is likely to be more appropriate. If your intended model is customer self-service rather than rear service, a different display configuration will serve you better.

If you are not certain whether this unit fits your counter depth, service flow, or volume, the team is happy to work through the specifics with you.