Tefcold EL71 691 Ltr Solid Lid Chest Freezer
Product Description
The Tefcold EL71 is a large-capacity solid lid chest freezer intended for commercial catering environments where bulk frozen storage is a day-to-day requirement. With a 691-litre capacity, it is designed...
Specifications
- Capacity (litres)
- 564
- Climate class
- 3
- Country of origin
- Denmark
- Energy rating
- D
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Product Description
The Tefcold EL71 is a large-capacity solid lid chest freezer intended for commercial catering environments where bulk frozen storage is a day-to-day requirement. With a 691-litre capacity, it is designed to hold substantial quantities of frozen goods — making it a practical choice for operations that need to store large batch-prepared items, bulk meat, frozen ingredients, or catering pack products over extended periods.
Chest freezers of this size earn their place in kitchens and storage areas where upright cabinet space is limited or where the nature of the stock — larger or irregularly shaped items — suits a top-loading format. The solid lid construction helps retain cold air when the freezer is opened, which is a meaningful advantage in busy service environments where the unit may be accessed frequently throughout the day.
From an operational standpoint, the EL71 includes a digital temperature display for straightforward monitoring, an internal light to aid visibility when locating stock, and a low-temperature warning indicator to alert staff to any temperature deviation. These are practical features for a working kitchen where food safety compliance and stock integrity matter.
- Digital temperature display for accurate monitoring without opening the lid
- Low-temperature warning light to flag temperature fluctuations promptly
- Internal light aids stock location and reduces unnecessary lid-open time
- Solid lid design limits cold air loss during access
- Large capacity suits bulk ingredient storage and batch freezing
Installation requirements are relatively straightforward — the unit runs on a standard electrical supply and requires adequate ventilation clearance around the casing to maintain efficient operation. It is worth confirming floor loading capacity in your storage area given the weight of a unit this size when fully stocked.
The EL71 is well suited to pub kitchens, catering companies, school or care facility kitchens, and food production environments where bulk frozen storage is a core operational need. Smaller operations with modest storage demands may find a more compact chest freezer sufficient; equally, sites with very high-volume frozen stock requirements may want to consider a larger or multi-unit arrangement.
If you are unsure whether this size and configuration fits your storage setup, we are happy to talk it through before you commit to an order.
Key Features
- 691-litre capacity for large-scale bulk frozen ingredient storage
- Solid lid construction minimises cold air loss on frequent access
- Digital temperature display enables accurate monitoring at a glance
- Low-temperature warning light alerts staff to temperature deviations
- Internal light improves visibility when locating stock in deep chest
Operational Benefits
- Stores substantial frozen stock volumes to support busy service operations
- Solid lid reduces temperature fluctuation during repeated daily access
- Digital display supports food safety monitoring without opening the unit
- Warning alert helps prevent stock loss from undetected temperature rises
- Top-loading format suits bulky or awkwardly shaped frozen ingredients
Specifications
- Capacity (litres)
- 564
- Climate class
- 3
- Country of origin
- Denmark
- Energy rating
- D
- External depth (mm)
- 769
- External height (mm)
- 861
- External width (mm)
- 1800
- Gtin
- 5708181733063
- Internal depth (mm)
- 576
- Internal finish
- White
- Internal height (mm)
- 741
- Internal width (mm)
- 1686
- Max ambient temp deg c
- 25
- Number of baskets
- 3
- Power rating (kw)
- 0.186
- Power type
- 13amp Plug
- Refrigerant
- R600a
- Temperature range (deg c)
- -23 to -16
- Weight (kg)
- 85
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Frequently Asked Questions
- The EL71 is best positioned as a back-of-house or storage room freezer rather than a front-line kitchen unit. Its chest format and size make it well suited to bulk ingredient storage, goods-in holding, or batch-prepared item freezing, rather than frequent mid-service access. Many operators use a unit like this alongside a smaller upright freezer in the kitchen itself.
- Like most chest freezers, the EL71 requires adequate airflow around the unit — particularly at the sides and rear — to allow the condenser to dissipate heat effectively. Fitting it into a confined or poorly ventilated space can reduce efficiency and put additional strain on the refrigeration system. We would recommend checking the installation guidance before positioning in a tight storage area.
- As a rough guide, 691 litres suits operations that need to hold several days' worth of frozen stock, or that receive large deliveries infrequently. If you are running a smaller kitchen with modest frozen storage needs, a more compact unit would likely be sufficient and easier to manage. If you are handling very high volumes or running a production kitchen with continuous freezing requirements, it is worth discussing whether a single unit or a multi-unit approach better fits your workflow.