RETAILOBSERVER.COM FEBRUARY 2023
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SUMMIT APPLIANCE CREATES A BETTER
FIT UNDER THE COUNTER WITH SHALLOW
DEPTH REFRIGERATION
The built-In specialists introduce a 9-piece
collection of 18-inch-deep appliances
Known for manufacturing slim-fitting and unique sizes of
refrigeration, Summit Appliance, a division of Felix Storch, Inc. (FSI),
is now addressing the needs of kitchen islands, wet bars, and other
space-confined kitchens with a complete 9-piece undercounter
lineup sized at less than 18 inches deep.
Available in 15-inch and 24-inch widths, the Summit Shallow Depth
Series combines commercial-grade construction with everyday
functionality. All units feature front-breathing systems for zero-
clearance installation with sealed rears and right angle plugs to
ensure a flush fit. The interiors are constructed from stainless steel,
enhancing visibility and improving sanitary conditions. Units are sized
at 32 inches high to fit under lower ADA-compliant counters, but
each includes extendable legs and an innovative slide-down kickplate
that allows the refrigerators to be raised up to 34 inches high.
"For over fifty years, Summit has led the industry in creating
undercounter appliances that have brought traditional features to
uniquely slim widths," says Paul Storch, president of FSI. "Some of
the most popular home renovation trends of recent years have made
it clear that we must also consider the depth."
Most undercounter refrigerators are sized between 22 and 24
inches deep, standard for traditional kitchen design. But as Storch
points out, there is a growing need for different sizes. "Popular styles
of kitchen islands, one of the most desirable features for homeowners,
often require shallower footprints due to seating cutouts or fit.
Converting basements into home bars can be its own challenge, as
these are spaces that weren't designed with refrigeration in mind,"
adds Storch.
The Shallow Depth Series features nine models in total: a 15-inch
and 24-inch-wide refrigerator, wine cellar, beverage center, drawer
refrigerator, and a 24-inch-wide outdoor all-refrigerator. All models are
approved to NSF-7 standards, making them usable as back bar
coolers in commercial restaurant spaces as well as residential
kitchens. Options include stainless steel, customizable panel-ready
fronts, and Summit's new color finishes in cobalt blue, emerald,
saffron gold, and lavender.
Summit products are available nationwide through a large network
of resellers.
Visit www.summitappliance.com/shallow-depth-refrigeration to
learn more.
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