Brand: Schmick

Schmick 164L Under Bench Solid Door Bar Fridge - SK156L-SD

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Model SK156L-SD
Dimensions 595W × 586D × 840Hmm
Capacity 164L (144 cans)
Hinge LeftSee Right hinge →
Door Solid
Running Cost $174/yr est.
Expert NoteThe hinge side can be swapped, so the side it ships on isn’t a commitment — have your installer do it at fit-out, before the cabinetry closes in.
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About This Fridge

The 164L bar fridge holds up to 144 cans, giving you ample chilled storage for busy entertaining. Reversible solid stainless steel door with lock keeps contents secure and flexible for any layout. Inner fan circulates air rapidly, ensuring quick cooling and energy savings. Three fully adjustable heavy duty shelves adapt to any mix of drinks or snacks. Front venting allows seamless integration into cabinetry or tight spaces. Switchable LED lighting lets you choose white or blue illumination at the push of a button. Schmick ECO controller delivers low energy consumption for efficient operation. Rated to 38°C ambient—built for Australian conditions.

ENERGY SAVING FEATURES

Triple Glazing, Schmick ECO Controller, R600 100% ozone safe gas, LOW E glass, LED lighting, quiet running Schmick rear and inner fans, Energy saving compressor, Cyclopentane foaming

LOCKABLE

YES

GLASS DOOR INFORMATION

304 Stainless Solid Door

SHELVING

3 x Large Shelves Included

COOLING

Cools to zero (0°C) in 38°C+ no problems.

ENERGY STAR RATING

6

POWER CONSUMPTION HEATED DOOR OFF

*If Applicable: 1.36 kW/24hrs

RUNNING COST HEATED DOOR OFF

*If Applicable: Approximately $127.28 per year (Based on 25.64 cents per kilowatt)

BRAND PARTS USED

Meanwell Transformer From Taiwan, High Quality Jiaxipera Chinese Compressor, quiet running Schmick rear and inner fans, Schmick ECO Controller

BRAND INFORMATION

Schmick is our own flagship brand that is reserved for the best unit we sell that encompass both excellent design and performance

APPROVALS

SAA Electrical, EMC (C-Tick)

INTERNAL (WxDxH)

515 x 436 x 690 mm

VENTILATION

Top: 10 mm, Each Side: 10 mm, Rear: 50 mm

KEY FEATURES

  • — Reversible door with lock
  • — Inner fan circulates air quickly for quick pull down times saving energy
  • — Units has 3 x fully adjustable heavy duty shelves
  • — Front venting to build neatly into cavities
  • — LED light switchable from white to blue with one push
  • — Schmick ECO controller, unit is low energy consumption
01

Dimensions

Model SK156L-SD
W × D × H 595 × 586 × 840 mm
Internal W × D × H 515 × 436 × 690 mm
Capacity 164L · 144 cans
Doors 1
Weight 42.0 kg
02

Performance

Noise 43 dB
Power 1.36 kWh/24h
Running Cost $174/yr est.
Location Indoor / Outdoor
03

Build

Door Type Solid
Hinge Left
Finish Stainless
Exterior 304 Stainless Steel
Lockable Yes
Reversible Yes
Appliance Warranty 2 years parts & labour
04

Documentation

PDF Product Brochure SK156L-SD Download → PDF User Manual Installation & operation guide Download → PDF Stainless Steel Care Guide Cleaning & maintenance Download → PDF Sunlight & Placement Placement, ambient ratings & IP Download →
05

Ventilation & Installation

Required clearance 50 mm rear
10 mm sides
10 mm top
Minimum cavity 850 × 615 × 636 mm
H × W × D
Install type Under counter
Front-vented
06

Compliance & Certifications

SAA ElectricalEMC (C-Tick)

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Schmick 164L Under Bench Solid Door Bar Fridge - SK156L-SD compared with similar fridges
Compared with this fridgeYou’re viewingSchmick SK156L-SD$1,194 $1,257Save $63SuggestedSchmick SK146R-SD$1,260 $1,327Save $67SuggestedSchmick SK116R-SD$1,013 $1,197Save $184Suggested316 marine gradeRhino ENV1L-SS$2,609 $2,747Save $138
Price and running costs
Price$1,194$1,260$1,013$2,609
Running cost a year$174$184$112$218
Power use a day1.4 kWh2 kWh1.2 kWh2.3 kWh
Energy rating9 stars7 stars6 stars8 stars
Will it fit
Outside sizeWidth x depth x height595 x 586 x 840mm550 x 586 x 875mm495 x 570 x 800mm600 x 575 x 840mm
Gap it needsSize plus air gap615 x 636 x 850mm570 x 636 x 885mm515 x 620 x 810mm620 x 625 x 850mm
Air gapRear / sides / top50 / 10 / 10mm50 / 10 / 10mm50 / 10 / 10mm50 / 10 / 10mm
Weight42kg43kg39kg64kg
Outdoors
Cabinet steel304 stainless304 stainless304 stainless
316 marine stainlessThe grade used on boats. Stands up to salt air and pool chlorine far better than 304.304 vs 316, explained
Cools in temps up to38°C38°C38°C47°C
Where it can goIndoor and outdoorIndoor and outdoorIndoor and outdoorIndoor and outdoor
Heated glassStops fogging in humid airSolid doorSolid doorSolid doorYes
Low-E glassYesYesNot listedNot listed
Weather ratingNot listedNot listedNot listedIP24
What it holds
ZonesOneOneOneOne
Coldest setting0°C0°C0°C0°C
Volume164L164L121L148L
Cans (375ml)144175132140
Shelves3332
Inside sizeWidth x depth x height515 x 436 x 690mm475 x 440 x 750mm415 x 420 x 645mm510 x 440 x 680mm
Build
Doors1111
Hinge sideLeftRightRightLeft
LockableYesYesYesYes
LightingLEDLEDLEDLED
Noise43dB43dB43dB43dB
Warranty2 years2 years2 years2 years
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