Drop-in cold well Novameta UCG4-142/60/67

A drop-in cold basin keeps prepared ingredients chilled at serving temperature without taking floor space. The refrigeration unit circulates coolant through a serpentine coil beneath the basin, pulling heat from the water and lowering its temperature to the set range. Insulation around the sides and base slows heat transfer from the surrounding worktop, so the water stays cold with less energy and less condensation on the outside. The basin is sized for four GN1/1 gastronorm pans. The operator lowers the pans into the chilled water, which surrounds them on all sides, cooling the contents evenly and quickly. A remote control lets the temperature be adjusted from across the counter, so the setting can be matched to the food without interrupting service. The drain valve at the base removes water for cleaning or for a change of temperature programme. The basin is built as a single stainless-steel assembly with an insulated jacket. The cut-out dimensions of 1410 by 580 millimetres allow it to drop into a standard worktop, leaving a narrow margin for sealing. The outer dimensions of 1425 by 600 millimetres give a slight overhang that covers the cut edge and prevents spills from running underneath. The remote control sets the water temperature between +2 and +8 °C. The power rating of 0.53 kW indicates the load on the electrical supply; a dedicated circuit may be needed in kitchens with multiple refrigerated units. The overall height of 670 millimetres determines the clearance needed above the worktop and the reach required to lift pans in and out. The seamless stainless-steel rim and sloped interior channel direct every drop straight to the drain valve without pooling around the pans. The drain valve empties the basin for a fresh fill. The smooth stainless-steel surfaces can be wiped down with standard kitchen sanitiser, and the insulation jacket should be kept dry to maintain its performance. The basin is supplied as a single unit, ready to drop into a prepared cut-out.