Overview

Polar UA016-A U-Series Blast Chiller with Touchscreen Controller 10x GN 1/1

The Polar UA016-A is a professional blast chiller from the flagship U-Series range, purpose-built for high-demand commercial kitchens that require rapid, controlled food temperature reduction. It chills food from 70°C down to 3°C in just 90 minutes and can blast freeze from 70°C to -18°C in 240 minutes, keeping produce well within safe food handling parameters while preserving taste, texture and nutritional value. The unit accommodates 10x GN 1/1 pans and is constructed from stainless steel inside and out for durability and ease of cleaning.

A smartphone-style LCD touchscreen controller makes programming straightforward, allowing operators to store custom chilling routines or select from pre-set cycles at the touch of a button. The built-in food probe monitors core temperatures accurately throughout each cycle to support HACCP compliance and consistent batch cooking workflows. Lockable castors provide stability during service and allow the unit to be repositioned easily for cleaning or maintenance. The reversible door with a full-length handle can be configured to suit the layout of any kitchen.

Key Benefits

• Rapidly moves hot food through the temperature danger zone, reducing the risk of bacterial growth and supporting strict food safety compliance.
• Preserves the taste, texture, moisture and nutritional value of food compared to slow conventional cooling methods.
• Supports HACCP documentation through accurate built-in food probe temperature logging throughout every cycle.
• Custom chilling 'recipes' and pre-set cycles allow consistent, repeatable results across different product types without operator guesswork.
• Stainless steel interior and exterior makes routine cleaning quick and straightforward, reducing maintenance downtime.
• Lockable castors keep the unit stable during busy service while allowing effortless repositioning when required.
• Reversible door with a full-length grab handle can be configured to suit your specific kitchen layout and workflow.
• Blast freeze capability down to -18°C extends the versatility of the unit beyond chilling for longer-term preservation of valuable produce.

Key Features

• Chills from 70°C to 3°C in 90 minutes for compliant and hygienic rapid cooling.
• Blast freezes from 70°C to -18°C in 240 minutes for extended food preservation.
• Holds 10x GN 1/1 gastronorm pans for direct transfer from cooking stations (shelves sold separately).
• Smartphone-style LCD touchscreen controller for intuitive, easy programming.
• Stores custom chilling 'recipes' and offers pre-set cycles selectable at the touch of a button.
• Built-in food probe for accurate core temperature monitoring and logging.
• Stainless steel construction inside and out for durability and hygienic cleaning.
• Reversible door with full-length easy-grab handle to suit different kitchen configurations.
• Lockable castors for in-place stability during service and easy repositioning for cleaning or maintenance.
• Forced air cooling system maintains consistent temperatures even under frequent access.
• 60mm insulation panels.
• Refrigerant: R290 (60g charge).
• Dimensions: 1885(H) x 800(W) x 815(D)mm.
• Weight: 150kg.
• Voltage: 230V.
• 2-year parts and labour warranty.
• Part of the Polar U-Series, the pinnacle of the Polar commercial refrigeration range.

Specifications

• Weight (kg): 497