What temperature should my commercial upright freezer be set to for safe frozen food storage in Ireland?
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For day to day frozen storage, a practical target is to keep product at or below -18°C.
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For day to day frozen storage, a practical target is to keep product at or below -18°C.
In real Irish kitchen use, many operators set the controller setpoint a little colder (often around -20°C to -22°C) to create a buffer for door openings, busy service, and defrost cycles. The exact “best” setpoint depends on how hard the unit is working (location, loading, door discipline), so confirm using an independent thermometer (see HACCP checks) and adjust in small steps.
Read the full guide: Unifrost Upright Freezer Temperature Controller: New Owner Core Overview Guide for Irish Kitchens.
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