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Foster
Foster LR240 Under Counter Freezer 240Ltr Stainless Steel
£3,363.00(£4,035.60 inc VAT)
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The Foster LR240 is a stainless steel under-counter freezer designed to sit beneath a standard worktop and provide reliable frozen storage directly at the point of use. With an aluminium interior and a compact footprint, it is a practical choice for prep areas, pastry sections, or service lines where bench space is limited and immediate access to frozen product matters.
Foster has a long-standing presence in UK commercial kitchens, and the LR240 reflects that background. The unit is rated to operate in high-ambient conditions, which makes it dependable in hot kitchen environments where maintaining consistent temperatures can be a genuine challenge. One of its more useful characteristics is the front-breathing refrigeration system, which means it can be positioned in enclosed or built-in situations without the ventilation clearance that rear-breathing units typically require.
From a day-to-day operational standpoint, the LR240 offers several practical advantages:
- Front-breathing design allows flush or built-in installation beneath counters
- GN 1/1 compatible interior suits standard kitchen containers and reduces handling time during service
- High-ambient rating reduces the risk of temperature drift in demanding kitchen environments
- Rear roller castors and front levelling bolts make repositioning and thorough cleaning straightforward
- Stainless steel exterior supports hygiene compliance and tolerates daily cleaning routines
Installation is straightforward. The unit runs from a standard single-phase electrical supply and requires no external ventilation provision, provided the front grille remains clear. It is worth noting that this unit is best understood as a point-of-use freezer rather than a primary bulk storage solution — operators with high frozen-product turnover or significant storage demands may find a larger upright or multi-door cabinet better matched to their needs.
The LR240 suits cafés, small restaurants, hotel serveries, and prep kitchens where space is at a premium. It works particularly well as a secondary freezer positioned close to a specific workstation, reducing unnecessary movement during a busy service.
If you are unsure whether this unit is the right fit for your kitchen layout and workflow, our team is happy to talk it through with you before you commit.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Foster LR240 suitable as a primary freezer, or is it better used as a secondary unit?
The LR240 is best suited to point-of-use frozen storage rather than primary bulk storage. It works well as a secondary freezer positioned close to a specific prep or service station, but operators with high frozen-product volumes or a need for significant storage capacity would be better served by a larger upright or multi-door cabinet.
What are the installation requirements for the LR240?
The unit runs from a standard single-phase electrical supply and requires no dedicated ventilation provision. Because it uses a front-breathing refrigeration system, it can be installed in enclosed under-counter situations — provided the front grille is kept clear and unobstructed to allow adequate airflow.
How does the LR240 perform in a hot kitchen environment?
The LR240 carries a high-ambient rating, which means it is designed to maintain consistent temperatures in the kind of warm, busy conditions typical of a working commercial kitchen. This makes it more reliable than standard-rated units in kitchens where ambient temperatures regularly rise during service.
Size and weight
- External width
- 870 mm
- External depth
- 745 mm
- External height
- 895 mm
- Weight
- 83 kg
Capacity and performance
- Cabinet type
- Under Counter
- Capacity (litres)
- 134
- Climate class
- 5
- Energy rating
- G
- Material
- 304 S/S & Alu
- Refrigerant
- R290
- Temperature range
- -18 to -21 °C
- Temperature type
- Freezer
Power and energy
- Power rating
- 0.53 kW
£3,363.00(£4,035.60 inc VAT)
£3,363.00(£4,035.60 inc VAT)
The Foster LR240 is a stainless steel under-counter freezer designed to sit beneath a standard worktop and provide reliable frozen storage directly at the point of use. With an aluminium interior and a compact footprint, it is a practical choice for prep areas, pastry sections, or service lines where bench space is limited and immediate access to frozen product matters.
Foster has a long-standing presence in UK commercial kitchens, and the LR240 reflects that background. The unit is rated to operate in high-ambient conditions, which makes it dependable in hot kitchen environments where maintaining consistent temperatures can be a genuine challenge. One of its more useful characteristics is the front-breathing refrigeration system, which means it can be positioned in enclosed or built-in situations without the ventilation clearance that rear-breathing units typically require.
From a day-to-day operational standpoint, the LR240 offers several practical advantages:
- Front-breathing design allows flush or built-in installation beneath counters
- GN 1/1 compatible interior suits standard kitchen containers and reduces handling time during service
- High-ambient rating reduces the risk of temperature drift in demanding kitchen environments
- Rear roller castors and front levelling bolts make repositioning and thorough cleaning straightforward
- Stainless steel exterior supports hygiene compliance and tolerates daily cleaning routines
Installation is straightforward. The unit runs from a standard single-phase electrical supply and requires no external ventilation provision, provided the front grille remains clear. It is worth noting that this unit is best understood as a point-of-use freezer rather than a primary bulk storage solution — operators with high frozen-product turnover or significant storage demands may find a larger upright or multi-door cabinet better matched to their needs.
The LR240 suits cafés, small restaurants, hotel serveries, and prep kitchens where space is at a premium. It works particularly well as a secondary freezer positioned close to a specific workstation, reducing unnecessary movement during a busy service.
If you are unsure whether this unit is the right fit for your kitchen layout and workflow, our team is happy to talk it through with you before you commit.
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