True GDM-23-HC~TSL01 651 Ltr Upright Glass Door Merchandiser Fridge
Product Description
The True GDM-23-HC is a single glass door upright merchandiser refrigerator designed for front-of-house chilled product display. With a 651-litre cabinet, it is intended for retail counters, café service areas,...
Specifications
- Capacity (litres)
- 445
- Climate class
- 3
- Country of origin
- US
- Energy rating
- B
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GDM-23-HC TSL01-SpecProduct Description
The True GDM-23-HC is a single glass door upright merchandiser refrigerator designed for front-of-house chilled product display. With a 651-litre cabinet, it is intended for retail counters, café service areas, convenience settings, and any environment where customers need to see and access chilled drinks or packaged food directly. The glass door format makes the contents visible without opening the unit, which helps maintain stable internal temperatures during busy periods.
True Refrigeration has a long-standing reputation for consistent, reliable performance in demanding commercial environments. The GDM range is commonly found in sites where the unit runs continuously through long trading days — convenience stores, petrol forecourts, cafés, and hospitality venues. The cabinet is built to hold temperature under frequent door openings, which is the primary challenge for any merchandiser fridge in a busy retail or service setting.
From a practical standpoint, this unit offers several operational advantages worth considering:
- Glass door construction allows customers to browse without opening the cabinet, reducing temperature fluctuation
- Upright format makes efficient use of floor space while maximising product visibility at multiple height levels
- Designed for continuous operation across extended trading hours
- Interior lighting supports product presentation in lower-light service areas
- Self-contained refrigeration system simplifies installation compared to remote refrigeration options
Installation is straightforward relative to many commercial refrigeration units — the GDM-23 is a self-contained, plug-in cabinet that does not require a remote condenser or dedicated refrigeration plant room. It does, however, require adequate ventilation clearance around the unit, particularly at the rear and above, to allow the condenser to dissipate heat effectively. Positioning in a well-ventilated area will support efficient running and reduce wear on the refrigeration system. It is worth confirming the electrical supply requirements with your installer before positioning the unit.
This unit is well suited to smaller retail and hospitality operations — cafés, delis, convenience outlets, and similar front-of-house settings where a single-door merchandiser meets the volume requirement. Operators running higher-throughput sites or needing significantly more display capacity may find a larger multi-door format a better fit.
If you are unsure whether this cabinet suits your specific layout or trading volume, our team is happy to talk it through with you before you commit.
Key Features
- Single hinged glass door with 651-litre upright cabinet capacity
- Self-contained refrigeration system requiring no remote condenser unit
- Continuous-duty compressor designed for extended daily operating hours
- Interior cabinet lighting enhances product visibility at point of sale
- Front-facing air flow configuration supports close-proximity installation
Operational Benefits
- Glass door reduces temperature loss during customer browsing and selection
- Self-contained design simplifies installation and reduces overall setup costs
- Stable holding temperature supports food safety compliance during service
- Upright format maximises chilled display capacity within a compact floor footprint
- Reliable continuous operation minimises downtime risk across long trading days
Specifications
- Capacity (litres)
- 445
- Climate class
- 3
- Country of origin
- US
- Energy rating
- B
- External depth (mm)
- 759
- External height (mm)
- 1998
- External width (mm)
- 686
- Internal height (mm)
- 1300
- Material
- External: Stainless Steel/Aluminium front, Aluminium sides and rear (Black or White Powder Coat option). Internal: White coated aluminium, stainless steel base
- Max ambient temp deg c
- 25
- Power rating (kw)
- 0.552
- Power type
- 13amp Plug
- Rear connection clearance mm
- 26
- Refrigerant
- R290
- Temperature range (deg c)
- 0.5-3.3
- Weight (kg)
- 128
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GDM-23-HC TSL01-SpecFrequently Asked Questions
- Yes, the GDM-23-HC is well suited to café counters, small convenience outlets, and similar front-of-house settings where a single-door chilled display is sufficient. If your site has high footfall with customers accessing the cabinet very frequently throughout the day, it is worth discussing whether a larger or multi-door cabinet would better match your throughput.
- No — the GDM-23-HC is a self-contained plug-in unit, so it does not require remote refrigeration pipework or a separate plant room. The main installation consideration is ensuring adequate ventilation clearance around the cabinet, particularly at the rear, to allow the condenser to operate efficiently. Your installer will be able to confirm the exact clearance requirements and electrical supply needed.
- It can be positioned in a back-of-house area, though the glass door merchandiser format is primarily designed for visibility and customer-facing display rather than heavy kitchen storage use. For back-of-house ingredient storage, a solid-door upright refrigerator is generally a more practical and energy-efficient choice. If you are unsure which format suits your operation, we are happy to advise.