Designline Cold Multi-Level Deli Assisted Service Counter 1175mm

The Designline Cold Multi-Level Deli is a refrigerated drop-in display counter designed for assisted service environments where staff present chilled food directly to customers across a counter. It combines a refrigerated well for chilled food holding with ambient mid-shelf display within a single unit, making it a practical choice for delis, café bars, hotel buffet stations, and similar food service settings where both temperature-controlled storage and product presentation matter.

In a busy service environment, the unit holds food consistently throughout a full trading day — including extended 24-hour operation where the site demands it. The chilled well maintains temperature reliably even during peak periods when the unit is accessed frequently, which is where a lot of simpler display units fall short. The R290 hydrocarbon refrigerant runs efficiently in day-to-day use and carries a low global warming potential, which is worth noting for operators mindful of environmental commitments. An integral condensate evaporator removes the need for a drainage connection, which removes a common installation complication.

From an operational standpoint, several features translate into practical advantages:

• Forward-tilting front glass on a locking hinge allows thorough cleaning without dismantling the unit
• Modular removable deck plates in the chilled well simplify deep cleaning between service periods
• Curved, toughened full-height front and side glass gives unobstructed product visibility from the customer side
• Diffused gantry lighting presents food evenly without creating temperature hotspots in the well
• Lockable digital temperature control on the operator side prevents accidental adjustment during service

The unit is designed to drop into a prepared countertop opening and ships with air inlet grills, a lifting kit, and a 2m lead and plug top. Once the countertop work is complete, connection is straightforward. The underslung condensing unit depends on the air inlet grills being correctly fitted — adequate ventilation at installation is not optional and should be confirmed before the unit goes into service. At 152kg, positioning will require planning; access routes and countertop reinforcement should be considered in advance. GN containers are not included.

This unit is well suited to operations running a structured assisted service counter at moderate throughput — a busy café, delicatessen, or hospitality venue where reliable temperature holding and clean food presentation are both priorities. It is a mid-size model and is best matched to sites where a single 1175mm counter run is sufficient. Higher-volume sites or those planning longer counter configurations may find a larger-capacity model more appropriate; smaller operations with limited counter space may be better served by a more compact unit from the same range.

If you are working through a counter fit-out or want to confirm this unit suits your setup before ordering, the team is glad to talk it through with you.