Westlake WK-BD355 12.2 Cu. Ft. Chest Freezer, Solid Hinged Lid, Lock, LED Light

SKUWK-BD355 BrandWestlake

The Westlake WK-BD355 Chest Freezer

The Westlake WK-BD355 is a 12.2 cu. ft. manual defrost chest freezer with a solid hinged lid, an aluminum interior, and a painted steel exterior. At 12.2 cu. ft. it works as the overflow freezer: the cases of fries, boxed patties, and tubs of ice cream that do not fit in your main freezer on delivery day go here instead of on the floor. Foamed-in-place polyurethane insulation is built to keep performing in 100 °F ambient, such as a hot storeroom or a garage in August. It is sized for a small kitchen, a concession stand, or a commissary corner. A kitchen that takes frozen deliveries by the pallet will fill it in one drop, and the solid lid makes it storage, not display. It plugs into a 115 V outlet with a NEMA 5-15P cord, covers a 50.1 in. by 27.7 in. footprint, and needs 62.4 in. of height with the lid raised.

12.2 Cu. Ft. Aluminum-Lined Storage Well

The well holds 12.2 cu. ft. inside an aluminum liner. One epoxy-coated steel basket rated for 33 lb comes with the cabinet. Keep the small, fast-moving items there, like portion bags or a box of ice cream bars, so nobody digs to the bottom during a rush. Everything else stacks in the well. Plan your layers: slow movers low, tonight's product on top.

Thermostat Range for Freezing or Refrigeration

The temperature range covers two bands: 6 °F down to -11 °F for freezing, and 32 °F to 46 °F for refrigeration. Run it at the cold end of the freezing band for long-hold proteins and ice cream, or set it in the refrigeration band when you need a chest of cold drinks or a place to hold product for a catering weekend. The control is a front-mounted thermostat dial with two indicator lights, so keep a thermometer in the basket for your temperature log.

Direct Cooling with R290 Refrigerant

Cooling is direct. Unlike an upright, where cold air pours out the moment the door swings, a chest keeps its cold in the well when you lift the lid, because cold air sinks and has nowhere to go. The trade is manual defrost. Frost builds up over time and has to be cleared manually. The system runs on R290, a hydrocarbon refrigerant with zero ozone depletion potential and a global warming potential of 3, and it is rated at 184 W.

Damping Hinges, LED Lid Light, and Key Lock

The lid rides on a damping hinge that holds at any angle between 45° and 75°. You can raise it with one hand, load a case with both, and it will not drop on your arms. An LED light built into the lid lights the well, which matters in a dim storeroom at 5 a.m. The lock keeps high-cost proteins secured after close or in a shared space.

Foamed-in-Place Insulation for 100 °F Rooms

Polyurethane insulation is foamed in place between the aluminum liner and the painted steel shell. That is what lets the cabinet maintain performance in 100 °F ambient, and why it is rated garage ready as well as for commercial use. The cabinet measures 50.1 in. wide, 27.7 in. deep, and 32.4 in. high and weighs 121 lb empty. Check your doorways and the wall space before it arrives.

Features & Benefits

Bulk frozen storage for kitchens, concession stands, and commissaries that buy by the case
Thermostat range that covers both freezing and refrigeration temperatures
Direct cooling with manual defrost
R290 hydrocarbon refrigerant with zero ozone depletion potential
Foamed-in-place polyurethane insulation that maintains performance in hot rooms
Aluminum interior liner that will not rust
Painted steel cabinet shell
Solid lid on a damping hinge that holds open between 45° and 75°
LED light built into the lid
Lock to secure contents after hours
Epoxy-coated steel storage basket included
Front-mounted thermostat dial with indicator lights
Rated for commercial use and garage ready
Standard NEMA 5-15P cord for a common wall outlet

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Bulk frozen storage for kitchens, concession stands, and commissaries that buy by the case

Thermostat range that covers both freezing and refrigeration temperatures

Direct cooling with manual defrost

R290 hydrocarbon refrigerant with zero ozone depletion potential

Foamed-in-place polyurethane insulation that maintains performance in hot rooms

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The Westlake WK-BD355 Chest Freezer

The Westlake WK-BD355 is a 12.2 cu. ft. manual defrost chest freezer with a solid hinged lid, an aluminum interior, and a painted steel exterior. At 12.2 cu. ft. it works as the overflow freezer: the cases of fries, boxed patties, and tubs of ice cream that do not fit in your main freezer on delivery day go here instead of on the floor. Foamed-in-place polyurethane insulation is built to keep performing in 100 °F ambient, such as a hot storeroom or a garage in August. It is sized for a small kitchen, a concession stand, or a commissary corner. A kitchen that takes frozen deliveries by the pallet will fill it in one drop, and the solid lid makes it storage, not display. It plugs into a 115 V outlet with a NEMA 5-15P cord, covers a 50.1 in. by 27.7 in. footprint, and needs 62.4 in. of height with the lid raised.

12.2 Cu. Ft. Aluminum-Lined Storage Well

The well holds 12.2 cu. ft. inside an aluminum liner. One epoxy-coated steel basket rated for 33 lb comes with the cabinet. Keep the small, fast-moving items there, like portion bags or a box of ice cream bars, so nobody digs to the bottom during a rush. Everything else stacks in the well. Plan your layers: slow movers low, tonight's product on top.

Thermostat Range for Freezing or Refrigeration

The temperature range covers two bands: 6 °F down to -11 °F for freezing, and 32 °F to 46 °F for refrigeration. Run it at the cold end of the freezing band for long-hold proteins and ice cream, or set it in the refrigeration band when you need a chest of cold drinks or a place to hold product for a catering weekend. The control is a front-mounted thermostat dial with two indicator lights, so keep a thermometer in the basket for your temperature log.

Direct Cooling with R290 Refrigerant

Cooling is direct. Unlike an upright, where cold air pours out the moment the door swings, a chest keeps its cold in the well when you lift the lid, because cold air sinks and has nowhere to go. The trade is manual defrost. Frost builds up over time and has to be cleared manually. The system runs on R290, a hydrocarbon refrigerant with zero ozone depletion potential and a global warming potential of 3, and it is rated at 184 W.

Damping Hinges, LED Lid Light, and Key Lock

The lid rides on a damping hinge that holds at any angle between 45° and 75°. You can raise it with one hand, load a case with both, and it will not drop on your arms. An LED light built into the lid lights the well, which matters in a dim storeroom at 5 a.m. The lock keeps high-cost proteins secured after close or in a shared space.

Foamed-in-Place Insulation for 100 °F Rooms

Polyurethane insulation is foamed in place between the aluminum liner and the painted steel shell. That is what lets the cabinet maintain performance in 100 °F ambient, and why it is rated garage ready as well as for commercial use. The cabinet measures 50.1 in. wide, 27.7 in. deep, and 32.4 in. high and weighs 121 lb empty. Check your doorways and the wall space before it arrives.

Features & Benefits

Bulk frozen storage for kitchens, concession stands, and commissaries that buy by the case
Thermostat range that covers both freezing and refrigeration temperatures
Direct cooling with manual defrost
R290 hydrocarbon refrigerant with zero ozone depletion potential
Foamed-in-place polyurethane insulation that maintains performance in hot rooms
Aluminum interior liner that will not rust
Painted steel cabinet shell
Solid lid on a damping hinge that holds open between 45° and 75°
LED light built into the lid
Lock to secure contents after hours
Epoxy-coated steel storage basket included
Front-mounted thermostat dial with indicator lights
Rated for commercial use and garage ready
Standard NEMA 5-15P cord for a common wall outlet

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Westlake WK-BD355 Specsheet

Specifications

Capacity	12.2 cu. ft.
Freezing Temperature Range	6 °F to -11 °F
Refrigeration Temperature Range	32 °F to 46 °F
Cooling Method	Direct cooling
Defrost	Manual
Refrigerant	R290
Power	184 W
Voltage	115 V
Frequency	60 Hz
Plug	NEMA 5-15P
Exterior Width	50.1 in.
Exterior Depth	27.7 in.
Exterior Height	32.4 in.
Height with Lid Open	62.4 in.
Net Weight	121 lb
Gross Weight	143 lb
Packed Dimensions (W x D x H)	51.9 x 30.3 x 34.2 in.
Number of Lids	1
Lid Type	Solid, hinged
Lid Hinge	Damping, holds at 45° to 75°
Lock	Yes
Interior Light	LED, in lid
Interior Finish	Aluminum
Exterior Finish	Painted steel
Insulation	Foamed-in-place polyurethane
Baskets	1, epoxy-coated steel
Basket Weight Capacity	33 lb
Rated Ambient Temperature	100 °F
Temperature Control	Thermostat dial

Manufacturer's Warranty

6 Year

Compressor
2 Year

Labor
2 Year

Parts

Certifications & Approvals

ETL US & Canada
ETL Sanitation

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The Westlake WK-BD355 Chest Freezer

About Chest Freezers

Commercial chest freezers are built for bulk frozen storage. They work in restaurants, delis, catering, and convenience stores. The lid opens from the top. That keeps cold air in when you open it. Chest freezers hold temperature better than uprights. They run at or below zero, day after day. Go big if you need volume. Go small if you need backup storage.

You can get chest freezers in different sizes and setups. Glass top models let you see what's inside without opening the lid. Good for self-serve or retail. Solid lids work better in the back where you just need storage. Stainless steel is common if you want something tough and easy to clean.

Capacity is the most important factor when choosing a commercial chest freezer. Models in the 20 to 30 cu ft range cover most foodservice storage needs, while larger units are available for operations that go through significant quantities of frozen product. Choose based on your available floor space, how much frozen product you need to hold, and whether the unit will be used for back-of-house storage or front-of-house display.

Common Types and Configurations

Solid Lid Chest Freezer: The standard configuration for back-of-house frozen storage. A solid insulated lid provides excellent temperature retention and energy efficiency. Best for kitchens and storage areas where display is not needed.
Commercial Chest Freezer Glass Top: Features a glass lid that allows customers or staff to see stored product without opening the unit. Common in convenience stores, delis, and retail foodservice settings where frozen items are displayed for self-serve access.
Commercial Display Chest Freezer: Designed for front-of-house use with a glass lid and interior lighting to showcase frozen products. Used in retail foodservice, grab-and-go stations, and convenience store environments.
Large Commercial Chest Freezer: High-capacity units for operations that need to store significant quantities of frozen product. Available in sizes up to and beyond 30 cu ft for high-volume foodservice and catering use.
Compact Commercial Chest Freezer: Smaller units for secondary storage areas, food trucks, or operations with limited floor space that still need reliable below-zero frozen storage.

What to Look at Before You Buy

Capacity: Pick a size that fits what you actually store. 20 to 30 cubic feet covers most kitchens. If you use a lot, get a bigger unit or more than one.
Lid Type: Solid lids insulate better. Use them in the back. Glass tops are for display or self-serve.
Interior Organization: Get baskets or dividers if you want to keep things sorted. Chest freezers get messy fast without them.
Temperature Range: Make sure it holds 0°F or below, even when full. If it sits in a hot room, check the ambient rating.
Footprint and Placement: Chest freezers use more floor space than uprights. Measure first. Make sure the lid can open all the way.
Energy Efficiency: Chest freezers waste less cold air than uprights. Good insulation keeps your costs down.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a commercial chest freezer?

A commercial chest freezer opens from the top. It holds bulk frozen product for restaurants, delis, and stores. The top lid keeps cold air in. That makes it more efficient than an upright. Use one if you need to keep a lot of product frozen at 0°F or below.

What size commercial chest freezer do I need?

Figure out how much you need to store and how often you restock. Most kitchens use 20 to 30 cubic feet. If you move a lot of frozen product, get a bigger unit or more than one. Measure your space. Chest freezers need more floor area than uprights. Make sure the lid can open all the way.

What is the difference between a chest freezer and an upright freezer?

Chest freezers open from the top. You get one big compartment. Uprights open from the front and have shelves. Chest freezers hold cold better. Uprights are easier to organize and use less floor space, but they lose cold air faster when you open the door.

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Product Features

Bulk frozen storage for kitchens, concession stands, and commissaries that buy by the case
Thermostat range that covers both freezing and refrigeration temperatures
Direct cooling with manual defrost
R290 hydrocarbon refrigerant with zero ozone depletion potential
Foamed-in-place polyurethane insulation that maintains performance in hot rooms
Aluminum interior liner that will not rust
Painted steel cabinet shell
Solid lid on a damping hinge that holds open between 45° and 75°
LED light built into the lid
Lock to secure contents after hours
Epoxy-coated steel storage basket included
Front-mounted thermostat dial with indicator lights
Rated for commercial use and garage ready
Standard NEMA 5-15P cord for a common wall outlet

Specifications

Capacity	12.2 cu. ft.
Freezing Temperature Range	6 °F to -11 °F
Refrigeration Temperature Range	32 °F to 46 °F
Cooling Method	Direct cooling
Defrost	Manual
Refrigerant	R290
Power	184 W
Voltage	115 V
Frequency	60 Hz
Plug	NEMA 5-15P
Exterior Width	50.1 in.
Exterior Depth	27.7 in.
Exterior Height	32.4 in.
Height with Lid Open	62.4 in.
Net Weight	121 lb
Gross Weight	143 lb
Packed Dimensions (W x D x H)	51.9 x 30.3 x 34.2 in.
Number of Lids	1
Lid Type	Solid, hinged
Lid Hinge	Damping, holds at 45° to 75°
Lock	Yes
Interior Light	LED, in lid
Interior Finish	Aluminum
Exterior Finish	Painted steel
Insulation	Foamed-in-place polyurethane
Baskets	1, epoxy-coated steel
Basket Weight Capacity	33 lb
Rated Ambient Temperature	100 °F
Temperature Control	Thermostat dial

Manufacturer's Warranty

6 year

Compressor

2 year

Labor

2 year

Parts