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Everything you need to buy with confidence — practical buying guides written for working kitchens, the policy detail behind every order (delivery, returns, privacy and terms), and the actual warranty terms attached to the equipment we sell. If you can't find what you need here, the FAQ and contact links below are the next stop.

Buying guides & advice

Practical articles on choosing, running and maintaining catering equipment in a UK food business.

Guides & tutorials

News & insights

Policies & info

The contractual detail behind every order.

Warranties

Each piece of equipment is sold under one of the warranty terms below. The applicable warranty is shown on the product page.

Manufacturers 12 Month Parts Only Warranty

12 month manufacturers parts only warranty

Used — sold as seen

This item is sold as seen. We have inspected it before listing and it is in working order at the time of dispatch, but no warranty is provided beyond the statutory 14-day return window for faults.

If the item arrives faulty or materially different from the description, contact us within 14 days of delivery or collection to arrange a return for a full refund. Returns are at the buyer's cost and the item must come back in the same condition as sold. After 14 days, no claims for performance or condition can be accepted.

A Gas Safe or qualified electrical engineer is required for installation and commissioning, especially for gas, three-phase, and water-connected items. Per manufacturer warranty policies, your warranty may be cancelled unless an installation report can be provided.

Used — 14-day returns

This used item is sold with a 14-day returns policy for faults. If a fault is identified within 14 days of delivery or collection, contact us and we will arrange a return for a full refund. Returns are at the buyer's cost and the item must come back in the same condition as sold. The 14-day window does not apply to change-of-mind returns on used equipment.

The item has been tested and is in working order at the point of dispatch. Beyond the 14-day window, no warranty on parts or labour is provided — used catering equipment is sold without an extended manufacturer guarantee.

A Gas Safe or qualified electrical engineer is required for installation and commissioning, especially for gas, three-phase, and water-connected items. Per manufacturer warranty policies, your warranty may be cancelled unless an installation report can be provided.

3 months parts (return to base)

This new item ships with a 3-month return-to-base parts warranty from the date of delivery. If a component fails under normal commercial use within the warranty period, we will supply a replacement part free of charge.

This is a return-to-base warranty: the item (or the faulty part) is returned to us for inspection and repair, and we return it to you. On-site call-out, engineer labour, and travel costs are not included — fitting of replacement parts is the customer's responsibility. The warranty covers manufacturing defects only and excludes consumables, glass, seals, lamps, and damage caused by misuse, incorrect installation, or inadequate cleaning.

To make a claim, contact our support team with your order number and a brief description of the fault and we will arrange the return.

6 months parts only

This new item ships with a 6-month parts-only warranty from the date of delivery. Any component that fails under normal commercial use within the warranty period will be replaced free of charge.

Labour, call-out, and travel costs are not included — the customer is responsible for engaging a qualified engineer to fit replacement parts. The warranty covers manufacturing defects only and excludes consumables, glass, seals, lamps, and damage caused by misuse, incorrect installation, or inadequate cleaning.

To make a claim, contact our support team with your order number and a brief description of the fault.

1 year parts & labour

This new item ships with a 12-month parts-and-labour warranty from the date of delivery. Any component that fails under normal commercial use within the warranty period will be repaired or replaced at no cost to you, including the engineer's labour and call-out.

The warranty covers manufacturing defects only and excludes consumables, glass, seals, lamps, customer-fault damage, and faults caused by incorrect installation or inadequate cleaning. Servicing must be carried out by an approved engineer to keep the warranty valid.

To make a claim, contact our support team with your order number and a brief description of the fault.

2 years parts & labour

This new item ships with a 24-month parts-and-labour warranty from the date of delivery. Any component that fails under normal commercial use within the warranty period will be repaired or replaced at no cost to you, including the engineer's labour and call-out.

The warranty covers manufacturing defects only and excludes consumables, glass, seals, lamps, customer-fault damage, and faults caused by incorrect installation or inadequate cleaning. Servicing must be carried out by an approved engineer to keep the warranty valid.

To make a claim, contact our support team with your order number and a brief description of the fault.

Manufacturer's 3 year parts and labour

This new item ships with a 36-month manufacturer warranty covering parts and labour from the date of delivery. The manufacturer's authorised service network handles claims directly; we will register your unit on dispatch.

The warranty covers manufacturing defects only and excludes consumables, glass, seals, lamps, customer-fault damage, and faults caused by incorrect installation or inadequate cleaning. Annual servicing by a qualified engineer is recommended to keep the warranty valid.

To make a claim, contact our support team with your order number — we will route the claim through to the manufacturer and keep you updated on the engineer visit.

Combisteel 2-year manufacturer warranty

This Combisteel item ships with a 24-month manufacturer warranty covering parts and labour from the date of delivery. Combisteel's authorised service network handles claims directly; we will register your unit on dispatch.

The warranty covers manufacturing defects only and excludes consumables, glass, seals, lamps, customer-fault damage, and faults caused by incorrect installation or inadequate cleaning. Annual servicing by a qualified engineer is recommended to keep the warranty valid.

To make a claim, contact our support team with your order number — we will route the claim through to Combisteel and keep you updated on the engineer visit.

Specs & data

Detailed product spec sheets are available on individual product pages and in the at-a-glance section. Browse the full catalogue to view dimensions, electrical requirements, capacities and connection details for each item.

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