Polar U-Series Upright Fridge Freezer 600Ltr

The Polar U-Series 600Ltr is a dual-temperature upright cabinet that combines a refrigerated section and a freezer section within a single stainless steel unit. It is designed to give kitchens with limited floor space access to both chilled and frozen storage from one footprint, running from a standard 13A connection. Both sections are gastronorm compatible, accepting standard GN pans directly into the adjustable shelf runners without the need to decant ingredients between containers.

Cooling on both sections is delivered by forced air circulation, which helps maintain consistent temperatures even when the doors are opened regularly during a busy service. The cabinet is rated to operate in ambient temperatures up to 43°C, making it suitable for kitchens where heat from cooking equipment can build throughout the day. Recovery after door opening is dependable, and the unit holds stable temperatures across both compartments during continuous use.

From an operational standpoint, combining refrigeration and freezer storage in a single unit offers several practical advantages:

• Reduces the floor area and number of electrical connections required for cold storage
• Gastronorm compatibility across both sections speeds up transfers between chilled and frozen prep
• Adjustable shelf runners allow storage to be configured around your standard GN sizes
• 304 stainless steel interior and exterior supports hygiene compliance and withstands daily cleaning regimes
• Forced air cooling helps protect produce quality and reduce food waste during high-frequency access

Installation is straightforward — the unit requires only a standard 13A socket and adequate clearance for ventilation around the cabinet. At 150kg, positioning should be planned before installation, as the unit will need suitable flooring and enough access to move it into place. It is worth noting that the combined capacity is split across two separate temperature zones, so operators with high-volume frozen storage requirements may find a dedicated upright freezer better suited to their needs alongside a separate refrigeration cabinet.

This unit is well suited to smaller restaurants, cafés, pub kitchens, and catering operations where space is at a premium and both chilled and frozen storage are needed in a single location. It is particularly practical where gastronorm pans move regularly between prep and storage. For larger operations with heavier throughput across both temperature ranges, a higher-capacity configuration may be worth considering.

If you are weighing up whether the split capacity works for your service volume, or want to talk through how it would sit alongside your existing cold storage, the team is happy to help you work it through before you commit.