Hisense FC297SH is now in stock at Mascom International, priced at KSh 51,700, brand new and sealed in its factory carton. This Hisense FC297SH chest freezer offers 297 litres of gross space, of which about 289 litres is usable, under a grey glass sliding top. A dial thermostat lets you run it as a deep freezer or switch it to cooler mode for drinks and dairy. Super Freeze pulls fresh stock down quickly after a delivery. Collect it from our store at Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD, or order it to your shop door.
Built for traders who sell straight from the freezer, the Hisense FC297SH solves a problem every fish vendor and butchery owner knows. A solid lid hides your goods, so customers ask, you open, and cold air escapes each time. The glass top lets buyers point at the tilapia, the omena packs or the dressed broiler they want before you lift a panel. Poultry farmers holding a week of slaughtered birds get space for bulk orders from hotels. Ice-cream sellers near schools and bus stages let children choose a flavour by looking, not by asking.
Where most Nairobi electronics shops sell only phones and laptops, Mascom International also stocks the Hisense FC297SH with a 12-month warranty and pay-on-arrival delivery. That means a fishmonger in Kisumu can inspect the freezer at the shop door, check the glass and the thermostat, and pay only when satisfied. Buyers throughout Kenya tell us the sliding top alone lifts impulse sales, because people buy what they can see. At about KSh 28 per day across five years of use, the Hisense FC297SH costs less than one spoiled kilo of fish a week. Call, WhatsApp or walk in today.
Common Questions About the Hisense FC297SH
Is the Hisense FC297SH worth KSh 51,700 for a small food business in Kenya?
Yes, the Hisense FC297SH earns back its KSh 51,700 price fastest for traders who sell directly from the freezer. Spread over five years, the cost works out to roughly KSh 28 per day. The glass sliding top lets customers browse without the lid opening, which keeps the cold inside and cuts wasted stock. For a butchery, a fish stall or an ice-cream point, one week of saved spoilage or one extra impulse sale each day covers that daily cost.
Hisense FC297SH vs Hisense FC245HS, which suits a trader better?
The Hisense FC297SH suits sellers who display goods, while the Hisense FC245HS suits buyers who need locked, hidden storage. The FC297SH gives you 52 more gross litres and a glass sliding top customers can see through. The FC245HS uses a solid lid with a lock and key, which helps in back rooms and shared premises. If your freezer sits on the shop floor facing customers, choose the FC297SH. If it sits in a store room, the FC245HS makes more sense.
How does the Hisense FC297SH handle KPLC power cuts with fish or broilers inside?
The Hisense FC297SH holds cold well through short KPLC outages because a chest design traps cold air low when the top stays closed. Cold air is heavier than warm air, so it does not spill out the way it does from an upright fridge. During a blackout, keep both glass panels shut and avoid browsing customers until power returns. For longer outages, pair the Hisense FC297SH with a suitable stabiliser and back-up power, both of which Mascom International can advise on.
How does the glass sliding top on the Hisense FC297SH help sell ice cream and popsicles?
The glass sliding top on the Hisense FC297SH lets customers choose a flavour by sight before you open anything. Children outside schools and commuters at matatu stages decide faster when they can see cones, tubs and popsicles laid out. Faster choices mean the panel opens for seconds, not minutes, so stock stays firm on hot afternoons. Two panels slide sideways, so you only uncover the half that holds the item being bought, not the whole cabinet.
Can the Hisense FC297SH switch between freezer and cooler mode?
Yes, the Hisense FC297SH runs as either a freezer or a cooler, set from its mechanical thermostat dial. Freezer mode suits fish, dressed broilers, beef cuts and ice cream. Cooler mode holds sodas, milk, yoghurt and juices at drinking temperature without freezing them solid. This helps traders whose stock changes by season, such as a poultry farmer who stores birds before Christmas and chills drinks for a roadside stall during the dry months. Switching modes takes one turn of the dial.
How much stock fits inside the Hisense FC297SH?
The Hisense FC297SH gives you about 289 litres of usable space, enough for a busy single-outlet butchery or fish stall. Adjustable wire baskets hang at the top for small, fast-selling packs such as omena portions, sausages or individual ice lollies. The deep main cavity below takes whole dressed broilers, tilapia in bulk and large ice-cream tubs. Keep slow-moving stock at the bottom and daily sellers in the baskets, so you reach them without digging.
How do I clean the Hisense FC297SH after a day of fish and blood?
The Hisense FC297SH has a front drain, so you wash the cabinet and let water run out through the bottom outlet. Switch off at the wall, move stock to a cool box, and wipe the cavity with warm water and a little baking soda to remove fish smell. Clean the glass panels with a soft cloth only. A weekly wipe and a full defrost whenever frost builds to finger thickness keep cooling efficient and hygiene inspectors satisfied.
Who should buy the Hisense FC297SH, and who should skip it?
The Hisense FC297SH is for traders who sell from the freezer in front of customers and want those customers to see the stock. Butcheries, fish vendors, poultry farmers with direct buyers and ice-cream sellers gain the most. Skip it if you store goods privately at home or in a back room, because a glass top adds nothing there. A household or a farm store is better served by the Hisense FC245HS with its lockable solid lid, also stocked at Mascom International.
Technical Specifications
Storage Capacity and Basket Layout
- 297 litres gross capacity, with about 289 litres usable, sized for one busy butchery or fish counter.
- Deep single-compartment cavity takes whole dressed broilers, large tilapia and bulk cartons without cutting stock down.
- Adjustable wire baskets hang near the top, keeping small fast-selling packs within easy reach of your hand.
- Basket position changes to fit the stock, so omena packs and popsicles sit above heavier goods below.
- Chest layout lets you stack cartons flat, using floor space better than an upright freezer of similar size.
- Roughly 289 usable litres hold several crates of dressed broilers, enough for a weekly hotel supply order.
Glass Sliding Top and Product Display
- Grey-framed glass sliding top shows stock to customers, so they choose items before any panel opens.
- Two sliding panels uncover only half the cabinet at once, cutting cold loss during each sale.
- Sliding panels need no overhead clearance, so the freezer fits beneath shelves or a counter overhang.
- Customers who see stock buy on impulse, which matters most for ice cream, lollies and fresh fish.
- Clear view lets you check stock levels from across the shop without opening the cabinet at all.
- Glass panels keep dust and flies off the goods while still letting market shoppers see every pack.
Cooling System and Temperature Control
- Compressor cooling system draws cold evenly across the cavity, so corners hold temperature like the centre does.
- Mechanical thermostat dial sets the cold level by hand, with no electronics to fail after a power surge.
- Super Freeze function speeds up chilling after a fresh delivery, protecting fish and broilers from warming.
- Chest design keeps cold air low inside the cabinet, so less escapes whenever a panel slides open.
- Mechanical control keeps repairs simple, with parts that most qualified Kenyan technicians already know how to service.
- Turn Super Freeze off once stock is fully frozen, so the compressor returns to normal running.
Freezer and Cooler Dual Mode
- Freezer mode holds beef, fish, poultry and ice cream frozen solid for longer selling periods.
- Cooler mode chills sodas, milk and yoghurt to serving temperature without turning them into ice blocks.
- One dial switches between modes, so one appliance covers two seasons of trade in the same space.
- Poultry farmers can freeze birds before festive peaks, then chill drinks for sale in quieter months.
- Dual mode avoids buying a second fridge, saving both floor space and a second electricity load.
- Allow the cabinet a few hours to settle after switching modes before loading temperature-sensitive stock.
Power and Daily Running
- Runs from a standard Kenyan wall socket, so no special wiring is needed in a stall or kiosk.
- Energy-efficient compressor keeps running costs manageable for traders paying KPLC prepaid tokens through M-Pesa every week.
- Chest design holds cold through short power cuts, provided both glass panels stay closed throughout.
- A voltage stabiliser between socket and freezer protects the compressor where supply dips and surges often.
- Placing the freezer away from direct sun and cookers reduces compressor work and lowers the monthly bill.
- Leave a hand's width of space behind and beside the cabinet, so heat escapes and cooling stays efficient.
Build Quality and Hygiene
- Grey exterior finish hides fingerprints and splashes better than plain white in a busy market stall.
- Front drain outlet lets you wash out fish blood and meltwater without lifting or tipping the cabinet.
- Smooth inner cavity wipes clean quickly, helping you meet county public health inspection standards.
- Ultrathin hinge design on the frame keeps the top neat and flush with the cabinet edge.
- Manual defrost keeps the cooling system simple, with a full defrost needed only when frost thickens.
- Chest shape sits low and stable on a stall floor, resisting knocks from crates and passing customers.
Package Contents
Every Hisense FC297SH from Mascom International arrives sealed in its original Hisense carton, ready to plug in after the recommended settling time. Inside the box you receive:
- Hisense FC297SH chest freezer with grey glass sliding top
- Adjustable wire storage baskets
- Attached power cable
- User manual and Hisense warranty card
Let the freezer stand upright for a few hours after delivery before switching on, so the compressor oil settles.
Warranty
Mascom International backs the Hisense FC297SH with a 12-month warranty covering manufacturing defects under normal use. Claims are coordinated through our Nairobi CBD service desk, so you have one local contact rather than a distant service centre. Keep your receipt and the warranty card together for any claim.
Buying the Hisense FC297SH from Mascom International
Mascom International stocks the Hisense FC297SH in grey at our Nairobi CBD location: Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street. Walk in Monday through Saturday between 9:00 AM and 7:00 PM to slide the glass panels and turn the thermostat dial yourself before committing.
Three ways to order:
- Call/WhatsApp +254 708 852 521
- Email info@mascomintl.com
- Order through www.mascomintl.com
Pay-on-arrival delivery reaches every Kenyan county. Nairobi and its environs receive the Hisense FC297SH the same day. Kisumu, Mombasa, Nakuru, Eldoret, Kisii, and every other major city and town receive it within 1 business day. Mandera, Wajir, Marsabit, Lamu, Tana River, and Turkana receive delivery within 2-3 business days. You inspect the freezer and pay only when it reaches your premises.
The Hisense FC297SH comes with the 12-month warranty detailed above.
Fish traders along the Lake Victoria shore, coastal ice-cream sellers in Mombasa's afternoon heat, and Nairobi butcheries all buy from the same store, with the same honest pricing. Mascom International serves customers nationwide with accurate specifications and direct after-sales support from our Nairobi CBD service desk.
