Anvil Fridge Undercounter Stainless Steel Door FBC2201

The Anvil FBC2201 is a undercounter fridge with a stainless steel door, 170 litres gross and 145 litres net. Two things set it apart from a budget undercounter: it is rated to a 38 °C ambient — genuinely high, and the figure that decides whether a fridge copes in an Australian kitchen in February — and it has automatic defrost, so nobody has to remember to do it. It runs a Dixell digital controller on R600a refrigerant, has a reversible door and a door lock as standard.

Why operators choose the ICE-FBC2201

• 38 degrees C ambient rating — the number that actually matters. A fridge rated to 32 degrees C sitting beside a fryer in an Australian summer will run continuously and still lose temperature. 38 is a genuinely capable rating
• Automatic defrost — no manual defrost cycle to remember or schedule. Worth noting because its FBFG2204 freezer sibling in the same cabinet requires manual defrost
• Reversible door — hinge it either side, so the fridge fits the bench layout rather than the layout fitting the fridge
• 3 adjustable shelves — adjustable, not fixed - so you can make room for tall containers. Again a difference from the freezer version, which has two fixed shelves
• Holds 23 x 2 litre milk cartons — the manufacturer's own worked example, and far more useful than a litre figure if you are a cafe
• R600a refrigerant with a Dixell digital controller — a low-GWP hydrocarbon refrigerant and a controller brand technicians know - both matter over the life of the unit
• Door lock standard — not an option. On an undercounter unit in a public-facing area that is worth having
• Adjustable feet at the front, rollers at the rear — level it at the front, roll it out from the back for cleaning. A small design detail that decides whether behind it ever gets cleaned
• Stainless steel exterior with a food-safe plastic interior — stainless where it is seen and cleaned, moulded plastic inside where the coving matters

Specifications

Venue suitability

The FBC2201 suits cafes, bars, restaurants and any kitchen needing cold storage at the point of use rather than a trip to the coolroom. The 38 °C ambient rating makes it a sound choice for a hot line or an unconditioned space, where a lower-rated cabinet would struggle.

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Installation & delivery

It runs from a standard 10 A power point, so no electrical work is required. It is an undercounter unit at 598 x 679 x 838 mm, so check the aperture in your bench run — and allow for airflow, because a fridge sealed into a cabinet cannot reject heat no matter what it is rated to. Note the step at the back of the interior: 130 mm deep and 230 mm high, which eats usable depth on the bottom shelf and catches people out when they plan for full-depth containers. Level it on the front feet and roll it out on the rear rollers for cleaning. Our data records no weight for this model.

Frequently asked questions

Q: What does the 38 degrees C ambient rating mean in practice?

It is the room temperature the fridge is designed to hold its set point in. Australian kitchens routinely exceed 32 degrees C beside a hot line in summer, and a cabinet rated below that will run continuously and still drift. A 38 degree rating is genuinely high and is the single most useful figure on a refrigeration spec sheet.

Q: How does it differ from the FBFG2204 freezer?

They share a cabinet size but are different machines. This is the fridge: solid stainless door, 3 adjustable shelves, automatic defrost, 38 degrees C ambient. The FBFG2204 is a freezer with a triple-glazed glass door and no internal light, 2 fixed shelves, manual defrost required, and a 30 degree ambient rating. If you are specifying both, note the freezer needs manual defrosting.

Q: What is the step at the back of the interior?

A 130 mm deep by 230 mm high intrusion at the rear, which is where the refrigeration components sit. It reduces usable depth on the lower shelf. Measure your containers against 443 mm of interior depth, and against less than that at the bottom.

Q: What power does it draw?

Our structured record says 0.37 kW at 240 V, and the description separately reads '0.37kW/24hrs energy consumption'. Those describe different things - a power rating and a daily energy figure - and the source uses the same number for both, so we publish it as recorded and would suggest confirming with our team if you are calculating running costs precisely.

Q: Can the door be hinged on the other side?

Yes - the door is reversible, so it can be set to open whichever way suits the bench run.

Q: What warranty does the ICE-FBC2201 come with?

Covered for 12 months. Our records state the duration but not whether labour is included, so confirm the exact cover with our team before ordering rather than assuming it. Terms vary by product — see our warranty information page for full details.