Atosa USA MGF8458GR Chef Base Freezer, 36"W, 2 Drawers, Stainless Steel, R290, -8 to 1F
Atosa USA MGF8458GR — 36" Two Drawer Chef Base Freezer
A chef base does two jobs with one footprint: it carries countertop cooking equipment on a one-piece reinforced stainless top and holds frozen product at -8°F to 1°F in the drawers underneath. The MGF8458GR is the 36-inch, two-drawer version — stainless pans included, R290 refrigerant, and a 26-1/4" height sized to put a charbroiler or griddle at working level.
Key Features of the MGF8458GR
A chef base sits directly under a heat source and gets loaded with heavy equipment. Both facts drive how it has to be built.
One-Piece Reinforced Top
The top is a single heavy-duty reinforced stainless panel built specifically to support countertop equipment — a griddle, charbroiler or fryer battery sits on it without deflection or a seam to trap grease.
True Freezer Under Heat
Holding -8°F to 1°F directly beneath a working cooking surface is the hard part. A heavy-duty compressor on R290 and an electronic controller are what make that possible all service.
Pans Included, Not Optional
The drawers ship with 6" deep stainless pans — two 12" x 20" full-size plus six 1/6 size per unit — so the base arrives ready to load instead of needing a pan order.
Heavy Duty Slides and Rollers
Stainless steel drawer slides and rollers, with pull-out handles included. A drawer carrying a loaded full-size pan of frozen protein still opens with one hand mid-service.
Corner Guards Standard
Corner guards are included, because a chef base lives at knee height in the busiest aisle of the kitchen and takes hits from carts, racks and sheet pans.
5" Casters Pre-Installed
Ships rolling on 5" casters, so 196 lb of base plus whatever is bolted on top still pulls out for the cleaning behind the line that a chef base otherwise makes impossible.
Installation note: a chef base works harder than any other refrigeration in the kitchen because it sits under a heat source. Leave it room to breathe rather than boxing it in, and clean the condenser on a strict schedule — on a freezer running under a griddle, a dirty coil shows up as a rising cabinet temperature faster than anywhere else.
Ideal Applications
A chef base is how you get frozen storage into a line that has no floor space left for a reach-in.
MGF8458GR Specifications
| Model | MGF8458GR |
|---|---|
| Brand | Atosa USA |
| Type | Chef base freezer / refrigerated equipment stand |
| Capacity | 1.4 cu ft |
| Drawers | 2 |
| Pans Included | 2 x 12" x 20" full size and 6 x 1/6 size, 6" deep stainless steel |
| Exterior Dimensions (W x D x H) | 36" x 32" x 26-1/4" |
| Temperature Range | -8°F – 1°F |
| Refrigerant | R290, heavy duty compressor |
| Rated Current | 5.2 A |
| Power | 520 W |
| Electrical | 115 V / 60 Hz / 1 Ph, NEMA 5-15P |
| Construction | Stainless steel exterior and interior, one-piece reinforced stainless top, corner guards |
| Controls | Electronic temperature controller |
| Drawer Hardware | Heavy duty stainless slides and rollers, magnetic gaskets, recessed and pull-out handles |
| Casters | 5", pre-installed |
| Net Weight | 196 lb |
| Gross Weight | 254 lb |
| Certifications | cETLus, ETL Sanitation, ENERGY STAR |
| Warranty | 3 year parts and labor, 5 year compressor part |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I put a griddle or charbroiler on top of it?
Yes — that is what it is designed for. The top is a one-piece heavy duty reinforced stainless panel specifically built to support countertop cooking equipment, and the 26-1/4" height puts that equipment at standard working level.
Is this a refrigerator or a freezer?
A freezer. The MGF8458GR holds -8°F to 1°F, which is the range Atosa recommends for best frozen food preservation in this cabinet.
Does it come with pans?
Yes. The drawers hold and include 6" deep stainless steel pans — two full-size 12" x 20" pans and six 1/6 size pans per unit.
What electrical connection does it need?
A standard 115 V, 60 Hz, single-phase circuit. It draws 5.2 amps at 520 watts and terminates in a NEMA 5-15P plug rated 15 A / 125 V.
How does it compare to the larger chef bases?
All six share a 32" depth and 26-1/4" height. The MGF8458GR is 36" wide with 2 drawers and 1.4 cu ft; the line runs up through 48", 52", 60", 72" and 76" models, reaching 4.9 cu ft and 4 drawers on the MGF8463GR and MGF8464GR.
Can it be cleaned behind and underneath?
Yes. It ships on pre-installed 5" casters, so the base rolls out of the line rather than being permanently fixed in place — important on a cabinet that sits under a grease-producing cooking surface.
| Warranty Option | 3-Year Parts & Labor with 5-year parts warranty on Compressor or 5-Year Parts & Labor with 5-year parts warranty on Compressor or 7-Year Extended Warranty (Atosa Spec Series) or 8-Year Extended Warranty (Atosa Spec Series) |
| Brand | Atosa USA |
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| SKU | MGF8458GR |
| Brand | Atosa USA |
| Weight | 254.00 lbs |
| Dimensions (HxWxD) | 29.00 x 39.00 x 35.00 inches |
| Height | 29.00 |
| Width | 39.00 |
| Depth | 35.00 |
| Drawer Qty | 2 drawers |
| Width | 35" - 52" wide |
| Refrigeration | self-contained refrigeration |
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