Sterling Pro SPI-7-180-30 452 Ltr 3 Door Counter Fridge

The Sterling Pro SPI-7-180-30 is a three-door refrigerated counter unit from the Green range, providing 452 litres of chilled storage at worktop height. It uses a hydrocarbon refrigerant rather than the more common HFC alternatives, which meaningfully reduces running costs and environmental impact without compromising refrigeration performance. European-built, it reflects the component quality and assembly consistency you would expect from a unit intended for serious commercial use.

Counter fridges take considerable punishment in working kitchens — doors opened dozens of times per service, fluctuating ambient temperatures, and the expectation of holding safe temperatures from prep through to close. The SPI-7-180-30 addresses this through a heavy-duty forced-air circulation system that distributes temperature evenly across all three compartments. The Carel controller gives precise, dependable temperature management, and the auto defrost function removes the need for manual intervention, keeping performance consistent across a full working day.

From a practical standpoint, the unit offers several operational advantages worth noting:

• Hydrocarbon refrigerant reduces energy consumption and environmental impact compared to HFC equivalents
• Stainless steel interior and exterior supports durability and straightforward daily cleaning
• Self-closing doors help maintain consistent temperatures when service gets busy
• Castors fitted as standard allow repositioning and cleaning beneath the unit without difficulty
• Compatible with drawer inserts where organised, accessible cold storage is preferred

Installation is relatively straightforward. The unit runs on a standard single-phase supply and the castors give useful flexibility in positioning. Adequate clearance at the rear and sides is needed for ventilation — performance will be noticeably better in a well-ventilated area than in a tight, hot corner. The ambient temperature of the installation space is worth considering before finalising placement.

This counter fridge is well suited to cafés, pub kitchens, small restaurant prep areas, and sandwich or deli operations where chilled storage at the point of preparation matters. The three-door layout provides good capacity within a sensible footprint, without the bulk of a full upright cabinet. For higher-volume sites or kitchens with more demanding throughput, it is worth exploring whether a larger or higher-specification unit would be a better fit.

If you would like to talk through whether this unit suits your kitchen layout and service requirements, the team is glad to help before you make a decision.