Undercounter refrigeration units provide additional cold storage solutions for the front of house or as part of a kitchen’s prep station. Especially for operations with smaller footprints or those needing to save space, this equipment is extremely versatile.
Refrigeration, Storage and Handling Guides
Undercounter refrigerators, also called lowboys, are typically used in a kitchen’s prep area and hold food at temperatures less than 45 degrees F.
Reach-in refrigerators maintain an interior temperature of 40 degrees F or less for space-saving cold holding.
Undercounter refrigeration units are designated as additional cold storage solutions for the front of house or as part of a kitchen’s prep station. Especially for operations with smaller footprints or those needing to save space, this equipment is extremely versatile.
Essentially souped-up freezers, blast chillers are most often used by large institutions like hospitals, which need to produce and store food in high volume. They’re also high-dollar pieces of equipment that need to be well-maintained to work at peak efficiency.
Undercounter refrigeration’s average service life is between 10 and 15 years with proper care and maintenance.
Featured Products
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ZAMBOOZY Adult Slushie Freezer
Taylor Co.
The Zamboozy adult slushie freezer creates custom alcoholic slushie and frozen beverages. It has rapid recovery for high-volume applications and includes branding with a backlit display.
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SkyLine Chill Blast Chiller-Freezer 102
Electrolux Professional
This blast chiller can take 220 pounds of food from 195 degrees F to 37 degrees F in less than 90 minutes, according to the maker. Features include a high-resolution, touch-screen interface that translates into more than 30 languages; a cooling fan that operates at 7 different speeds and timer that can manage up to 20 different cooking cycles. The fan stops within five seconds of the door opening.
