Under Counter Freezer
ANKE’s Under Counter Freezer holds -18C to -22C beneath a 304 stainless steel worktop at 850mm counter height. One door (UCF1), two door (UCF2), or three door (UCF3), with any door position swappable for a bank of 2 or 3 drawers. Front breathing and venting, built to hold deep freeze temperature even when it sits on a working cook line.
304
Grade Stainless
43C
Ambient Rated
R290
Low GWP Refrigerant
-35C
Evaporating Temperature
1, 2 or 3 Door
UCF1 · UCF2 · UCF3
2 or 3
Drawer Option
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Configurations
Choose Your Configuration
ANKE builds the Under Counter Freezer in three widths on the same 700 Series platform: 900mm, 1350mm, or 1800mm. All three are 700mm deep and 850mm high, and all three hold -18C to -22C with a -35C evaporating temperature.
Doors and drawers are interchangeable on every width, so any door position can be swapped for a bank of 2 or 3 drawers.
UCF1 · One Door Under Counter Freezer - 1 Door · 86.1 L · (900 x 700 x 850mm)
| Model | UCF1 |
| Type | Freezer |
| Material | 304 Grade Stainless Steel (S/S AISI304) |
| Doors | 1 (interchangeable with drawer banks) |
| Number of Shelves | 2 (max 3 positions at 100mm spacing) |
| Shelf Size | 326 x 510 mm or GN 1/1 |
| Temperature Range | -18C to -22C |
| Ambient Rating | 43C |
| Exterior (WxDxH) | 900 x 700 x 850 mm |
| Net Usable Volume | 86.1 L |
| Weight | 76 kg |
| Refrigerant / GWP | R290 / 3 |
| Evaporating Temp | -35C |
| Refrigeration Watts (+45C Condensing) | 550 W |
| Heat Rejection | 975 W |
| Defrosting | Automatic |
| Noise Output | 78 dBA |
| Running Amps | 4.2 A |
| Voltage / Frequency | 220V / 50Hz / 1Ph |
| Total Electrical Load | 0.75 kW |
| Energy Consumption / 24 Hours | 6.63 kWh |
| Energy Consumption / Year | 2347 kWh (Class D) |
UCF2 · Two Door Under Counter Freezer - 2 Door · 169.8 L · (1350 x 700 x 850mm)
| Model | UCF2 |
| Type | Freezer |
| Material | 304 Grade Stainless Steel (S/S AISI304) |
| Doors | 2 (interchangeable with drawer banks) |
| Number of Shelves | 2 (max 3 positions at 100mm spacing) |
| Shelf Size | 326 x 510 mm or GN 1/1 |
| Temperature Range | -18C to -22C |
| Ambient Rating | 43C |
| Exterior (WxDxH) | 1350 x 700 x 850 mm |
| Net Usable Volume | 169.8 L |
| Weight | 98 kg |
| Refrigerant / GWP | R290 / 3 |
| Evaporating Temp | -35C |
| Refrigeration Watts (+45C Condensing) | 550 W |
| Heat Rejection | 975 W |
| Defrosting | Automatic |
| Noise Output | 78 dBA |
| Running Amps | 4.2 A |
| Voltage / Frequency | 220V / 50Hz / 1Ph |
| Total Electrical Load | 0.75 kW |
| Energy Consumption / 24 Hours | 6.84 kWh |
| Energy Consumption / Year | 2496 kWh (Class D) |
UCF3 · Three Door Under Counter Freezer - 3 Door · 253.5 L · (1800 x 700 x 850mm)
| Model | UCF3 |
| Type | Freezer |
| Material | 304 Grade Stainless Steel (S/S AISI304) |
| Doors | 3 (interchangeable with drawer banks) |
| Number of Shelves | 2 (max 3 positions at 100mm spacing) |
| Shelf Size | 326 x 510 mm or GN 1/1 |
| Temperature Range | -18C to -22C |
| Ambient Rating | 43C |
| Exterior (WxDxH) | 1800 x 700 x 850 mm |
| Net Usable Volume | 253.5 L |
| Weight | 120 kg |
| Refrigerant / GWP | R290 / 3 |
| Evaporating Temp | -35C |
| Refrigeration Watts (+45C Condensing) | 550 W |
| Heat Rejection | 975 W |
| Defrosting | Automatic |
| Noise Output | 78 dBA |
| Running Amps | 4.8 A |
| Voltage / Frequency | 220V / 50Hz / 1Ph |
| Total Electrical Load | 0.75 kW |
| Energy Consumption / 24 Hours | 7.53 kWh |
| Energy Consumption / Year | 2748 kWh (Class D) |
Door, Drawer & Worktop Options
One Door (UCF1)
86.1 L, (900 x 700 x 850mm), 1 door
Two Door (UCF2)
169.8 L, (1350 x 700 x 850mm), 2 doors
Three Door (UCF3)
253.5 L, (1800 x 700 x 850mm), 3 doors
Doors or Drawers
Interchangeable, bank of 2 or 3 drawers on any position
Shelving
GN 1/1 nylon coated shelves on anti-tilt slides
Worktop
Removable as standard, customised worktops and stainless backsplash optional
Height
850mm standard, 700mm with plinth mount option
Legs
Heavy duty brake and swivel castors standard, adjustable legs optional
Additional Information
| Material | 304 Grade Stainless Steel, interior and exterior |
| Key Features |
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| Available Configurations | UCF1 One Door (86.1 L) · UCF2 Two Door (169.8 L) · UCF3 Three Door (253.5 L) |
| Refrigerant & Ambient Rating | R290 hydrocarbon refrigerant (GWP 3) · rated for 43C ambient heat · -18C to -22C holding temperature · -35C evaporating temperature |
| Options | Door and drawer locks · bank of 2 drawers · bank of 3 drawers · customised worktops · plinth mount (lowers height to 700mm) · stainless steel backsplash · adjustable legs · extra shelves and slides |
| Applications | Restaurants, hotels, cafes, catering kitchens, and any commercial kitchen needing frozen storage inside the working counter line in UAE ambient conditions. |
Quick Decision
Not sure which configuration fits your kitchen?
Read More About The Under Counter Freezer
Why This Matters
What Happens When A Freezer Sits On The Hot Line
An under counter freezer rarely gets an easy spot. It goes where the chef needs it, which is usually in the middle of the cook line, between equipment that is throwing off heat all service. That is the hardest place in the kitchen to hold -18C, and it is where most under counter freezers quietly start to fail.
Radiant heat from neighbours
A fryer or griddle beside the unit raises the local air temperature well past the room temperature, and the compressor never gets a break.
Trapped exhaust air
A rear breathing freezer built into a counter run re-breathes its own hot exhaust, so the condenser is fed warm air instead of room air.
Grease-clogged condensers
On a cook line, airborne grease coats the condenser coil far faster than in a prep area, and a coated coil cannot reject heat.
Constant door opening
A station freezer gets opened dozens of times a service. Warm moist air enters each time, and without proper defrost it turns into ice around the evaporator.
Why ANKE
Why Choose The ANKE Under Counter Freezer
ANKE has manufactured commercial refrigeration in the UAE since 1997. The Under Counter Freezer is part of the ANKE 700 Series, built to reach a -35C evaporating temperature so it still holds -18C to -22C when the ambient around it climbs to 43C.
-35C
Evaporating Temperature
43C
Ambient Rated, Not Adjusted
UAE
Manufactured, Local Support
3
Widths, Custom On Request
Engineering Insight
Why A Freezer Needs Front Breathing More Than A Chiller Does
Here is a number worth knowing before you specify: an ANKE under counter freezer rejects 975 watts of heat, while the same size chiller rejects 613 watts. That is roughly 60 percent more waste heat coming out of an identical looking cabinet, because dropping to -18C takes far more work than holding +4C. All of that heat has to leave the enclosure. If it cannot, the unit slowly cooks itself.
Front breathing and venting
Air enters and exits at the front grill, so the freezer pushes its 975 watts of heat out into the aisle instead of into the counter cavity behind it.
Slide-forward condensing unit
A freezer condenser on a cook line clogs with grease faster than any other unit in the kitchen, so front access for cleaning matters more here than anywhere else.
Automatic defrost
Clears ice buildup on a schedule, keeping airflow across the evaporator open so the cabinet cools evenly instead of only at the front.
Waste heat recovery condensate vaporizer
Evaporates the water from each defrost cycle using waste heat, useful on a line where there is no floor drain nearby.
How To Order
From Enquiry To Installed Freezer
Five steps from enquiry to an installed unit. Tell us the counter run length, how many positions should be drawers, and what equipment will sit beside it, because a freezer going next to a fryer needs different placement thinking from one going into a cold prep area.
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Enquiry
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Width, Layout & Line Position
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Manufacturing
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Delivery
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Handover & Support
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is an under counter freezer?
An under counter freezer is a commercial freezer built to counter height, typically 850mm, with a stainless steel worktop on top. It holds frozen product at -18C to -22C at the point of use so staff do not have to leave the line to reach the walk-in.
What is the difference between an under counter freezer and an upright freezer?
An upright freezer is a tall reach-in cabinet for bulk frozen storage, usually in a back area. An under counter freezer sits inside the working line at counter height, holding a service quantity right at the station, with a usable worktop above it.
Can an under counter freezer sit next to cooking equipment?
Yes, and in most kitchens it has to. What matters is that the unit is rated for high ambient and vents at the front rather than the back, so the heat it rejects leaves the counter cavity instead of building up inside it. ANKE rates the 700 Series for 43C ambient with front breathing and venting.
Can I have drawers instead of doors?
Yes. Doors and drawers are interchangeable across all three widths. Any door position can be replaced with a bank of 2 or 3 drawers.
What is the difference between UCF1, UCF2 and UCF3?
They are the same cabinet in three widths. UCF1 is 900mm wide with one door and 86.1 litres. UCF2 is 1350mm wide with two doors and 169.8 litres. UCF3 is 1800mm wide with three doors and 253.5 litres. All three are 700mm deep and 850mm high.
What temperature range does the ANKE Under Counter Freezer hold?
It holds -18C to -22C and is rated to operate in 43C ambient heat, with a -35C evaporating temperature.
Why does the evaporating temperature matter?
To hold -18C to -22C inside the cabinet, the refrigerant itself has to run far colder, at around -35C. That margin is what keeps the freezer at temperature when the ambient around it rises. A chiller only needs -10C at the evaporator to hold its warmer setpoint.
How much heat does an under counter freezer reject?
The ANKE Under Counter Freezer rejects 975 watts of heat, compared with 613 watts for the same size chiller. That is why front breathing and venting matter more on a freezer than on a chiller.
What is the energy consumption?
Annual consumption is 2347 kWh for UCF1, 2496 kWh for UCF2, and 2748 kWh for UCF3, all rated Energy Efficiency Class D. Freezing uses considerably more energy than chilling, so a freezer should only be specified where frozen holding is actually needed.
Is it available as a chiller instead?
Yes. The same 700 Series platform is available as an Under Counter Chiller (models UCC1, UCC2 and UCC3) holding -2C to +10C.
Why does ice build up inside an under counter freezer?
Ice comes from warm, moist air entering the cabinet, usually through frequent door opening at a busy station or a door seal that has stopped closing fully. The ANKE 700 Series uses automatic defrost to clear this before it blocks airflow across the evaporator.
How often should the condenser be cleaned?
On a cook line, airborne grease coats a condenser coil faster than dust alone would, so check and clean it every 1 to 3 months. On the ANKE 700 Series the condensing unit slides forward from the front, so this can be done without pulling the unit out of the counter run.
The freezer is running constantly but not reaching temperature. What should I check?
Check whether the front grill is blocked, then check the condenser coil for grease, then check what is sitting beside the unit. A freezer placed next to a fryer or griddle without adequate ventilation will run continuously and still struggle.
Where does the defrost water go if there is no floor drain?
The 700 Series includes a waste heat recovery condensate vaporizer system, which evaporates the condensate using waste heat from the refrigeration system rather than draining it away.
Does ANKE build custom sizes?
Yes. As a manufacturer, ANKE can build custom refrigeration to a specific size or layout on request, in addition to the standard UCF1, UCF2 and UCF3 widths.
What options are available?
Door and drawer locks, a bank of 2 or 3 drawers, customised worktops, plinth mount to lower the height to 700mm, stainless steel backsplash, adjustable legs, and extra shelves or slides.
What is the warranty on the ANKE Under Counter Freezer?
Warranty terms are confirmed at the time of quotation. Contact the ANKE team for current warranty details.
How do I order?
Send your counter run length, door or drawer layout, and where the unit will sit on the line by WhatsApp, the quote form on this page, or by phone. ANKE confirms the model and options, manufactures the unit in the UAE, and delivers to your site with handover support.
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