Overview

Polar GL181-A U-Series Single Door Bakery Freezer

The Polar GL181-A U-Series Single Door Bakery Freezer is purpose-built for professional bakeries, patisseries and commercial kitchens that rely on specialist trays day in, day out. With a 550-litre capacity and accommodation for up to 20 standard 600 x 400 mm bakery trays (18 recommended), this upright freezer delivers the dedicated storage space needed to keep dough, pastries and frozen ingredients at a consistent -18°C to -22°C, even in demanding ambient conditions up to 32°C.

Engineered to the highest commercial specifications, the GL181-A features forced air cooling, an electronic expansion valve for rapid cool-down and temperature recovery, and an automatic hot gas defrost system. The R290 refrigerant (GWP 3) keeps environmental impact low, while the monoblock design, self-cleaning condenser and easy-access digital controller make daily operation and servicing straightforward. Heavy-duty lockable castors allow the unit to be repositioned with ease, and no technician is required for initial setup.

Key Benefits

• Accommodates up to 20 standard 600 x 400 mm bakery trays, making it ideal for high-volume baking operations that need reliable frozen storage at scale.
• Electronic expansion valve accelerates cool-down and recovery after door openings, protecting product quality during busy service periods.
• Forced air cooling maintains a uniform temperature throughout the cabinet, reducing food waste and preserving the taste and texture of frozen goods.
• Automatic hot gas defrost keeps the unit running efficiently without manual intervention, saving staff time during service.
• R290 refrigerant with a global warming potential of just 3 supports sustainability goals while meeting commercial performance requirements.
• Monoblock design simplifies servicing and reduces maintenance downtime, keeping the unit productive for longer.
• Lockable heavy-duty castors allow easy repositioning around the kitchen while securing the unit firmly in place once located.
• No technician is required for setup, so the freezer can be operational almost immediately upon delivery.
• LED interior lighting makes it quick and easy to locate specific products, improving efficiency during fast-paced service.

Key Features

• 550-litre gross capacity upright single-door bakery freezer
• External dimensions: 1980(H) x 737(W) x 815(D) mm; internal dimensions: 1330(H) x 585(W) x 680(D) mm
• 75 mm insulation thickness throughout the cabinet walls
• Operating temperature range: -18°C to -22°C
• Accommodates up to 20 standard 600 x 400 mm patisserie/bakery trays (18 recommended); no shelves included
• Anti-tilt E-shape shelf supporter compatible with shelves and GN pans to maximise usable space
• 2/1 GN compatible interior configuration
• Forced air cooling system for consistent temperature distribution
• Electronic expansion valve for faster cool-down and temperature recovery
• Automatic hot gas defrost system
• Self-cleaning condenser reduces routine maintenance requirements
• R290 refrigerant, GWP 3, charge weight 127 g
• Easy-to-use digital controller with large temperature display
• LED interior lighting for quick product identification
• Lockable door with integrated handle; door is non-reversible
• Solid self-closing door construction improves energy efficiency
• Lockable heavy-duty castors for safe repositioning
• Monoblock design for straightforward servicing
• Voltage: 220-240 V
• Unit weight: 130 kg
• Not suitable for outdoor or mobile environments, including catering vehicles
• Not intended for medical storage applications
• Part of the Polar U-Series commercial refrigeration range

Specifications

• Weight (kg): 523
• Shipping Weight: 170