MGF8452

Overview

The Atosa MGF8452 refrigerated chef base brings chilled ingredient storage directly beneath a cooking line. Its 60-inch-wide cabinet has two refrigerated drawers and an extended, one-piece reinforced stainless steel top for countertop cooking equipment. This arrangement keeps frequently used ingredients close to the equipment and staff working at the line, while making the top part of the cooking station.

The cabinet provides 8.4 cu. ft. of interior capacity. Six stainless steel food pans are included, and the drawers are sized to hold 6-inch-deep stainless steel pans. The stainless steel interior and exterior provide a commercial-kitchen finish that can be cleaned and maintained. Model listings may identify the unit as MGF8452GR as well as MGF8452.

Key Features

• Extended equipment-supporting top: A one-piece, heavy-duty reinforced stainless steel top provides a surface for countertop cooking equipment. The extended top offers additional work area and can accommodate larger cooking appliances.
• Two refrigerated drawers: Gravity-fed drawers close automatically and provide convenient access to chilled ingredients. Recessed handles help avoid protruding hardware, and the drawers can be removed without tools for cleaning, according to the product listing.
• Included pans: Six stainless steel pans are supplied. The manufacturer’s specification identifies the drawer pans as 6 inches deep; the model’s pan specification is 6 pans sized 12 × 20 inches.
• Controlled refrigeration: An electronic temperature controller regulates the self-contained refrigeration system. The manufacturer recommends a setting between 35°F and 38°F for food preservation.
• Commercial construction and mobility: Stainless steel interior and exterior, heavy-duty drawer slides and rollers, magnetic drawer gaskets, recessed handles and pre-installed casters are among the specified details. Corner guards and pull-out handles are included, according to the manufacturer’s feature list.

Specifications

• Manufacturer: Atosa
• Model: MGF8452; also listed as MGF8452GR
• Equipment type: Refrigerated chef base with extended top
• Width: 60 1/2 inches
• Depth: 33 inches
• Height: 26 3/5 inches
• Interior capacity: 8.4 cu. ft.
• Drawers: 2
• Included pans: 6 stainless steel pans, 12 × 20 inches; manufacturer feature list specifies 6-inch-deep pans
• Temperature: Maintains 35°F–38°F; manufacturer recommends setting the refrigerator between 35°F and 38°F for food preservation
• Temperature control: Electronic controller; product listing identifies a Dixell digital controller
• Refrigeration system: Self-contained; product listing describes it as side-mounted
• Compressor: Heavy-duty Embraco compressor, as stated in the product listing
• Refrigerant: R290
• Compressor rating: 1/7 HP
• Electrical: 115 V / 60 Hz / 1 phase; rated current 2.3 A
• Plug: NEMA 5-15P
• Construction: Stainless steel interior and exterior; one-piece reinforced stainless steel top
• Drawer details: Self-closing gravity-fed drawers, heavy-duty stainless steel slides and rollers, magnetic gaskets and recessed handles
• Casters: Pre-installed 5-inch casters; the product listing specifies four swivel casters, with brakes on two
• Included details: Corner guards and pull-out handles
• Warranty stated in product listing: 2 years parts and labour; 5 years compressor parts
• Standards and marks stated in the supplied product information: Conforms to UL 471 and CSA C22.2 No. 120; product listing also identifies ETL certification, ETL sanitation listing and Energy Star Partner

Installation & Requirements

The specified electrical supply is 115 V, 60 Hz, single phase, with a rated current of 2.3 A. The unit is listed with a NEMA 5-15P plug. The available product information does not state a required gas connection or a specific clearance measurement. The manufacturer’s specification sheet does advise leaving the unit room to breathe; it does not give a numeric clearance.

Operation

Use the electronic temperature controller to set the refrigerated cabinet. Atosa recommends setting the refrigerator between 35°F and 38°F for food preservation. A product listing identifies the controller as a Dixell digital temperature controller and describes temperature adjustment through that control. Keep ingredients such as burger items, toppings or panini fixings in the drawers until they are needed at the cooking line. The two gravity-fed drawers close automatically, and the included pans help organize stored ingredients.

The one-piece reinforced top is intended to support countertop cooking equipment such as ranges, charbroilers and griddles. The extended configuration adds top area for larger cooking appliances and provides a nearby work surface for food preparation, plating or kitchen tools. The equipment placed on the top should be appropriate for the chef base’s equipment-supporting surface; the supplied information does not provide a maximum top load.

Cleaning & Maintenance

The manufacturer’s specification sheet advises cleaning the condenser frequently to give the unit more fresh air. It does not specify a cleaning interval or provide a detailed cleaning procedure. The product information also identifies removable drawers, recessed handles and stainless steel interior and exterior surfaces. The drawers can be removed without tools, according to the product listing, which can make access for cleaning more convenient. Magnetic drawer gaskets help maintain internal temperatures and keep dust and other debris out.

Applications

The MGF8452 suits commercial cooking lines that benefit from refrigerated storage immediately below countertop equipment. It can hold ingredients for burgers, toppings and panini preparation close to the range, charbroiler or griddle where they are used. Its extended top is useful when the cooking station needs a support surface for countertop equipment as well as adjacent space for preparation or plating. The two drawers and included pans provide separated, accessible storage for commonly used ingredients during service.