ARES Cool MOMCUBE® 3.5 Cu. Ft. ADA Built-In Breast Milk Freezer (-12 to -25°C)

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ARES Cool MOMCUBE® 3.5 Cu. Ft. ADA Built-In Breast Milk Freezer (-12 to -25°C) – Product Highlights

• Three interior drawers pull a full tier forward, so staff reach a dated container at the back without unloading what sits in front of it.
• Published -12 to -25 °C range gives a facility an actual figure to hold against its written milk-handling policy instead of an assumption.
• ADA-compliant height lets the unit sit beneath a counter built to accessible reach requirements, which is what keeps it usable in a public-facing lactation space.
• Rated for built-in installation, so it integrates into casework as a fixture rather than standing as a separate appliance.
• Front-mounted lock stays reachable once the cabinet is enclosed in casework, where a top or rear lock would not be.
• Largest frozen capacity in the line at 3.5 cubic feet, sized for banking rather than day-to-day holding.
• Digital thermostat gives a readable setpoint rather than an unmarked dial, which matters where storage temperature is documented.
• Reversible door hinges from either side, so the unit suits a casework run opening in either direction.
• UL and ULC listed for electrical safety in US and Canadian facilities, running from a standard wall outlet.
• Part of the ARES Cool proprietary line, distributed exclusively by ARES Scientific, alongside matched chilled units such as the 4.6 cu. ft. ADA-compliant built-in undercounter refrigerator and its glass door counterpart.

Frequently Asked Questions – ARES Cool MOMCUBE® 3.5 Cu. Ft. ADA Built-In Breast Milk Freezer (-12 to -25°C)

What makes a freezer ADA compliant?

In this context it refers to cabinet height: the unit stands 32 inches tall so it fits beneath a counter built to ADA reach requirements, keeping the work surface above it at an accessible height. The specifications describe the cabinet dimensions only. Whether an installation is compliant depends on the surrounding casework and clearances, which is the facility’s determination rather than the equipment’s.

How cold does the freezer hold milk?

The published range is -12 °C to -25 °C. Facilities should check that range against their own written milk-handling policy, since storage duration guidance is usually tied to a specific temperature. A digital thermostat provides the setpoint, and independent monitoring remains the facility’s responsibility.

Can the unit be installed as a built-in, or does it need clearance?

It is rated for built-in installation, which is what distinguishes it from a freestanding cabinet that needs air space around it. Installers should allow for a door opening to 45.13 inches from the cabinet face at 90 degrees, and note the compressor step that reduces usable depth at the base of the interior.

What is the difference between drawers and shelves for milk storage?

Three drawers let staff pull a whole tier forward and reach a container at the back without moving the ones in front. Shelved cabinets, including the smaller countertop units in the same line, require reaching past stored items instead. For a room banking dated batches, drawers cut retrieval time and reduce how long the door stays open.

How does this compare to an ultra-low temperature freezer?

It is not a ULT unit. This cabinet holds -12 °C to -25 °C, while ULT freezers operate near -80 °C for long-term biological sample storage. Human milk banking is normally carried out in the range this unit covers; a ULT cabinet is a different class of equipment with different siting and power requirements.