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Commercial Back Bar Cooler | Single Door Bottle Fridge | 128 Litre Capacity | Polar GL011
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- Fan-Assisted Cooling
- Digital Temperature Controls
- Lockable Double-Glazed Door
- Adjustable Shelving
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Product Overview
Searching for a compact and reliable way to keep your bestsellers perfectly chilled and ready to serve? Meet the Polar GL011 Commercial Back Bar Cooler. This single door bottle fridge is an absolute workhorse, designed to tuck neatly under your counter while providing a generous 128 litres of brilliantly illuminated storage. It’s the perfect partner for any busy establishment that needs performance without sacrificing floor space.
Specifically built for demanding environments like bustling pubs, lively cafes, and hotel bars, this undercounter beer fridge combines robust construction with user-friendly features. The digital controls make setting the perfect temperature a doddle, while the fan-assisted cooling ensures every bottle is as cold as the last, even when you're restocking during a hectic Saturday night service. It’s a proper piece of kit designed for professionals.
With features like a lockable double-glazed door to keep stock secure and energy-efficient LED lighting to make your display pop, the Polar GL011 is more than just a fridge; it's an investment in smooth service and happy customers. This commercial bottle fridge for your bar is engineered to perform, day in, day out, helping you serve drinks at their absolute best.
Key Features and Benefits
- Fan-Assisted Cooling: Ensures rapid temperature recovery, even during your busiest periods.
- Digital Temperature Controls: Gives you precise, easy-to-read control over the chilling environment.
- Lockable Double-Glazed Door: Keeps your valuable bottled stock secure and properly insulated.
- Adjustable Shelving: Provides brilliant flexibility to store bottles and cans of all sizes.
- Automatic Defrost: Minimises maintenance downtime and keeps the cooler running efficiently.
- Energy-Efficient LED Lighting: Beautifully showcases your products without hiking up your energy bills.
- Compact Undercounter Design: Maximises your chilling capacity without taking up valuable floor space.
- Easy-Clean Painted Steel: Makes wiping it down at the end of a shift quick and simple.
Technical Specifications
- Brand: Polar
- Model / SKU: GL011
- Dimensions: 850(H) x 600(W) x 520(D) mm
- Capacity: 128 Litres / 56 x 330ml bottles
- Temperature Range: +2°C to +8°C
- Power: 180W, 1.3A, 230V
- Power Supply: Electric - 13 amp plug fitted
- Refrigerant: R600a
- Weight: 58kg
- Material: Painted Steel
- Colour: Black
- Max Ambient Temperature: 32°C
- Insulation: 40mm
Expert Review and Insights
The Polar GL011 is a real gem for venues tight on space but big on demand. Its fan-assisted cooling is impressively quick, bringing new stock down to temperature far faster than many static models in its class. For a compact unit, it feels sturdy and the digital controls are dead simple to operate, which is exactly what you want mid-service.
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- Pros: The rapid cool-down from the fan is a standout for busy bars.
- Cons: Its max ambient temperature of 32°C means it's not suited for very hot kitchens.
Case Study: Real Business, Real Results
The Swan & Cygnet, a bustling riverside pub in Norwich, needed to upgrade their ageing, inefficient under-counter fridges that were struggling to keep up during peak summer weekends.
"We were getting complaints about lukewarm ciders, which is the last thing you want on a hot day. The Polar GL011 was a revelation. It's quiet, keeps everything consistently ice-cold, and the LED light makes the selection look far more appealing to customers."
Jessica Mills – Pub Manager
The new cooler helped them serve drinks at the perfect temperature, leading to a noticeable uptick in positive customer feedback and a 15% increase in bottled drink sales during the first month.
Installation and Maintenance Guide
Setting It Up
- Ensure the cooler is on a flat, level surface; adjust the sturdy feet as needed to prevent vibration.
- Leave at least 5cm of space around the back and sides for ventilation to prevent overheating.
- Before plugging in, give the interior a quick wipe down with a food-safe cleaner.
- Once on, let the unit reach its target temperature before you start loading it with stock.
Keeping It Going
- Wipe the door seals weekly with a damp cloth to ensure they remain clean and effective.
- Every few months, carefully brush or vacuum the condenser coils at the back to remove dust build-up.
- Regularly check that the automatic defrost drain is clear and not blocked by debris.
- Wipe up any spills inside immediately to prevent odours and maintain hygiene.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How many shelves are included with the Polar GL011?
A: It comes with two sturdy and fully adjustable shelves, allowing you to customise the interior to fit different bottle and can sizes.
Q: Is the door reversible on this model?
A: No, the hinged door on this particular model is not reversible. It is right-hand hinged as standard.
Q: What is automatic defrost and how does it work?
A: Automatic defrost is a clever feature that periodically warms the cooling element slightly to melt any ice build-up, preventing the unit from frosting over and ensuring it runs efficiently without you needing to manually empty and defrost it.
Q: Can I store food items like sandwiches in this cooler?
A: This unit is designed and optimised as a commercial bottle fridge for bar use. For storing high-risk foods like meat or dairy, we recommend a dedicated commercial kitchen refrigerator.
Q: How do I clean the exterior and interior?
A: Simply use a soft cloth and a mild, food-safe detergent with warm water. Avoid using abrasive scouring pads which could scratch the painted steel finish.
Q: Does the LED light stay on all the time?
A: Yes, the internal LED light is designed to stay on to illuminate your products, and can be switched off independently if required.
Q: What does 'Max Ambient Temperature' mean?
A: This refers to the maximum temperature of the room the cooler is in. The GL011 operates best in environments up to 32°C. Placing it in a hotter room (like a busy kitchen) can affect its performance.
Q: Is it noisy when it's running?
A: It's designed for a commercial bar environment and has a low operational noise level. You'll hear the compressor and fan kick in, but it's not intrusive.
The Polar Promise: Built for the British Bar
When you choose a Polar appliance, you're getting more than just a set of technical specs; you're investing in a reputation for no-nonsense reliability. Polar has become a go-to brand in the UK hospitality industry because their equipment is built to be a true workhorse. This Polar GL011 back bar cooler is a perfect example. It's not packed with frivolous extras; every feature is designed with the daily grind of a busy venue in mind. The robust steel construction, the simple digital controls, and the efficient fan-assisted cooling all contribute to a lower total cost of ownership over the unit's lifespan. This means fewer emergency call-outs, less maintenance hassle, and the peace of mind that comes from knowing your equipment won't let you down on a packed Friday night. It’s that dependable, consistent performance that makes Polar a smart choice for any serious business owner.
Explore more from PolarHow Fan-Assisted Cooling Keeps the Drinks Flowing
Ever opened a fridge and found the drinks at the back are colder than those at the front? That's what fan-assisted cooling is designed to prevent. Think of it like a fan oven, but for chilling. A small, internal fan constantly circulates the cold air around the entire cabinet, ensuring there are no 'warm spots' and every single bottle is at the same, perfect serving temperature. The biggest benefit? When you load in a new case of room-temperature bottles during a busy shift, the fan helps to bring them down to temperature much, much faster than a standard 'static' cooler. It's this rapid recovery that makes a huge difference in a professional setting, ensuring you're never caught out serving a less-than-perfectly-chilled drink.
Who Should Buy This?
- Village Pubs & City Bars: The perfect undercounter beer fridge to keep your lagers, ales, and ciders perfectly chilled and accessible.
- Restaurants & Bistros: Ideal for storing bottled water, premium soft drinks, or white wines right where you need them.
- Independent Cafés: A brilliant single door bottle fridge for displaying and chilling cold brew coffees, juices, and artisan sodas.
- Hotels & Guest Houses: A reliable and stylish choice for a bar area, ensuring guests are served refreshingly cold drinks.
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