The Arctic Air ARCB36 Refrigerated Chef Base is a compact and durable commercial refrigeration solution designed to improve kitchen efficiency by combining refrigerated ingredient storage with a heavy-duty equipment support surface. Built for restaurants, pizzerias, cafés, bakeries, hotels, catering operations, and professional foodservice kitchens, this 36-inch two drawer refrigerated chef base keeps essential ingredients cold, organized, and easily accessible while supporting countertop cooking equipment above.
Designed for space-conscious commercial kitchens, the ARCB36 provides the convenience of refrigerated storage directly beneath the cooking line. Its durable stainless steel top features a built-in ceramic insulation layer that helps reduce heat transfer from cooking appliances into the refrigerated cabinet, helping maintain consistent temperatures and improve long-term refrigeration performance. The marine-edge top design provides a secure surface that allows compatible cooking equipment to sit flat while helping contain spills during busy kitchen operations.
The two full-extension refrigerated drawers provide convenient access to frequently used ingredients during food preparation and service. Designed for commercial durability, the drawers feature heavy-duty telescoping cartridge-style slides and reinforced mounting points to withstand the demands of everyday restaurant use. The drawer configuration accommodates full-size food pans, allowing operators to efficiently store toppings, sauces, vegetables, meats, seafood, and prepared ingredients directly at the workstation.
Constructed with a complete stainless steel exterior, including the front, sides, top, drawer facings, drawer linings, and frames, the Arctic Air ARCB36 delivers the durability and professional appearance required in commercial foodservice environments. The smooth stainless steel finish is easy to clean and helps maintain a sanitary workspace for daily food preparation.
The ARCB36 uses an efficient self-contained refrigeration system powered by environmentally friendly R290 hydrocarbon refrigerant. An electronic thermostat with an external digital LED temperature display provides accurate temperature monitoring and easy adjustment, maintaining a refrigerated temperature range of 33°F to 41°F to help protect food quality and support commercial food storage requirements.
For easy maintenance and service access, the chef base features a front-accessible condensing unit, energy-efficient high-output fan motors, removable magnetic drawer gaskets, and stainless steel hooked adapter bars for flexible food pan organization. These features simplify routine cleaning while helping ensure reliable refrigeration performance in demanding kitchen environments.
The Arctic Air ARCB36 comes equipped with heavy-duty casters, including locking casters, allowing the unit to be easily moved for installation, cleaning, and kitchen layout changes. Its compact 36-inch design makes it an excellent choice for smaller commercial kitchens that need refrigerated ingredient storage directly beneath grills, ovens, fryers, flat tops, or other countertop cooking equipment.
Tested to NSF Standard 7 requirements for open food storage, the Arctic Air ARCB36 is designed to provide dependable refrigeration, durable construction, and improved workflow efficiency for professional foodservice operations. Its combination of refrigerated drawer storage and equipment support helps chefs save space while keeping frequently used ingredients within immediate reach.
Whether used in a pizza station, grill line, sandwich preparation area, or commercial cooking station, the Arctic Air ARCB36 helps create a more organized and efficient kitchen environment. Its stainless steel construction, energy-efficient refrigeration system, and compact footprint make it an excellent choice for restaurants and foodservice operators looking for reliable refrigerated storage in limited spaces.
