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Commercial Upright Display Cooler | Hinged Door Fridge | 950L Capacity with Light Box | Polar G-Series GM813
£2,203.87
/ exc vat
£2,644.64/ inc vat
- Massive 950L Capacity
- LED Light Box Canopy
- Self-Closing Hinged Doors
- Ten Adjustable Shelves
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Product Overview
On the hunt for a seriously spacious and reliable way to show off your chilled goods? Meet the Polar G-Series GM813 upright display fridge. This isn't just another cooler; it's a high-capacity, double-door powerhouse designed to turn passing interest into definite sales, making it a standout piece of kit for any customer-facing business.
Specifically built for busy spots like convenience stores, farm shops, and bustling canteens, this large capacity commercial display fridge offers a whopping 950 litres of space. That means more stock on display and less time spent restocking. The eye-catching light box at the top is a brilliant touch, perfect for highlighting your brand or special offers to draw customers in from the moment they walk through the door.
Packed with smart features that make life easier, such as energy-saving self-closing doors, fully adjustable shelving, and smooth-rolling castors for easy cleaning, it’s built for the realities of a demanding commercial setting. This isn't just a fridge; it's a silent, hardworking member of your sales team, ready to go from day one.
Key Features and Benefits
- Massive 950L Capacity: Store more stock, reducing the need for frequent restocking.
- LED Light Box Canopy: Grabs customer attention and boosts impulse sales effortlessly.
- Self-Closing Hinged Doors: Keeps the cold air locked in, saving you money on energy bills.
- Ten Adjustable Shelves: Customise your display for bottles, cans, and food containers.
- Fan-Assisted Cooling: Ensures a consistent temperature top to bottom, keeping stock perfect.
- Heavy-Duty Castors: Makes cleaning underneath and repositioning the unit a complete doddle.
- User-Replaceable Door Seals: Quickly swap out worn seals yourself, no engineer call-out needed.
- Easy-Clean Construction: Spend less time scrubbing and much more time serving customers.
Technical Specifications
- Brand: Polar
- SKU: GM813
- Dimensions: 2036(H) x 1200(W) x 730(D)mm
- Capacity: 950Ltr
- Temperature Range: 2°C to 10°C
- Power: 500W, 230V
- Refrigerant: R290
- Energy Rating: B
- Energy Consumption: 3.896kWh/24hr
- Colour: Black
- Climate Class: 4
- Door Type: Hinged, Self-Closing
Expert Review and Insights
The Polar G-Series is a real workhorse. It expertly blends huge capacity with thoughtful design features like the top light box and self-closing doors. It's clearly built for high-footfall areas where presentation and reliability are just as important as performance. A solid choice for any business wanting to maximise their chilled display without breaking the bank on running costs.
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- Pro: Excellent internal lighting and canopy really make products pop on the shop floor.
- Con: The condenser needs regular cleaning to maintain its B-rated energy efficiency.
Case Study: Real Business, Real Results
The Old Grain Store, a popular farm shop in Stow-on-the-Wold, needed to upgrade its ageing drinks fridge to better showcase its growing range of local juices and craft ciders and cope with tourist footfall.
"We were struggling to keep up with demand and our old unit just didn't do our products justice. The Polar GM813 has been fantastic. It looks professional, the lighting is brilliant, and the capacity means we're not constantly running to the stockroom."
David Chen – Owner
After installation, the farm shop saw a 35% increase in chilled drink sales in the first month alone.
Installation and Maintenance Guide
Setting It Up
- Position the unit in its final location before loading it, using the heavy-duty castors.
- Ensure there's at least 20cm of space around the unit for proper ventilation to prevent overheating.
- Plug into a suitable mains socket and allow the fridge to reach its operating temperature before stocking.
- Adjust the shelves to your desired height to maximise your display space for different products.
Keeping It Going
- Wipe down the interior and door seals weekly with a mild detergent and warm water.
- Crucially, clean the condenser coil at least four times a year to maintain efficiency and prevent breakdowns.
- Check and clear the drainage hole regularly to prevent harmless water build-up inside.
- The door seals are user-replaceable; simply pull the old one out and push the new one firmly into the groove.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the temperature range of this fridge?
A: It operates between 2°C and 10°C, which is ideal for most chilled drinks, dairy products, and pre-packaged foods.
Q: Can I adjust the shelves?
A: Yes, it comes with 10 fully adjustable shelves (5 per door), allowing you to customise the interior layout to fit different sized products like tall bottles or wide platters.
Q: Is the lighting internal?
A: Yes, it has both energy-efficient internal LED lighting to illuminate your products and a top-mounted LED light box canopy for branding or promotions.
Q: What does 'self-closing doors' mean?
A: The doors are specially hinged to automatically swing shut if left slightly ajar, preventing cold air from escaping and helping to reduce energy consumption.
Q: What is Climate Class 4?
A: This means the fridge is designed to operate effectively in ambient temperatures up to 30°C and 55% humidity, typical for a professional kitchen or busy shop floor.
Q: How do I move the unit for cleaning?
A: It's fitted with heavy-duty castors on the base, making it easy to roll out for cleaning underneath and behind the unit.
Q: What is refrigerant R290?
A: R290 (Propane) is an environmentally friendly refrigerant with a very low Global Warming Potential (GWP), making it a more sustainable and energy-efficient choice.
Q: Does the light box have a separate switch?
A: Yes, the canopy and interior lights can be controlled independently, so you can turn the main light box off overnight if you wish, while keeping the inside lit.
The Polar G-Series Advantage: Reliability on Display
When you invest in a Polar G-Series appliance, you're getting more than just a set of technical specs; you're buying into a legacy of reliability trusted by thousands of UK businesses. This Polar G-Series GM813 upright display fridge is engineered for the non-stop demands of a commercial environment. It’s not just about keeping things cold; it's about doing so consistently, day in, day out, without fuss. The focus on robust components, like the heavy-duty castors and easy-to-replace door seals, translates directly into less downtime and lower maintenance headaches for you. By choosing an energy-efficient model with eco-friendly R290 refrigerant, you're also making a smart, forward-thinking decision that lowers your carbon footprint and, more importantly, your annual running costs. It’s a dependable workhorse that quietly boosts sales and protects your bottom line.
Explore more from PolarWhat's the Deal with Fan-Assisted Cooling?
Ever noticed in some fridges that the drinks at the top are warmer than those at the bottom? Fan-assisted cooling solves that problem. Think of it like a convection oven, but for cold air. A small internal fan constantly circulates the chilled air around the entire cabinet, from top to bottom and front to back, ensuring there are no 'warm spots'. This means every single bottle and snack, whether it's on the top shelf or tucked away at the back, stays at the perfect, safe temperature, ready for your customers.
Who Should Buy This?
- Convenience Stores & Newsagents: Perfect for displaying a huge range of drinks and chilled snacks right at the point of sale.
- Cafés & Sandwich Bars: Keep your bottled drinks, yoghurts, and pre-packaged sandwiches perfectly chilled and attractively presented.
- School & University Canteens: A robust, high-capacity solution for handling the lunchtime rush with ease and reliability.
- Petrol Station Forecourts: The bright light box and large glass doors are ideal for attracting passing trade 24/7.
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