The Alto-Shaam QuickChiller™ QC3-40 is a professional upright blast chiller designed for high-volume kitchens that demand speed, precision, and food safety compliance. Using a combination of low temperature and high-velocity air, it rapidly removes heat from virtually any food — from delicate vegetables and seafood to dense roasts and sauces — minimizing time in the Danger Zone by up to 80%.
Key Features:
- 7" Touchscreen Control: Intuitive interface with 4 operating modes — soft-chill, hard-chill, quick-freeze, and holding — plus 20 preset menu categories for precise, programmable consistency.
- Rapid Heat Removal: High-velocity air and low temperature technology minimizes food time in the Danger Zone (135°F–40°F) by up to 80%, keeping food safe and fresh.
- Temperature Probes: Includes 3 internal detachable food temperature probes and a standard HACCP dataport for monitoring and compliance.
- Pan Flexibility: Accommodates 18 Full-Size Hotel Pans (2-1/2") 18 GN 1/1 Pans (65mm) 9 Full-Size Sheet Pans (1")
- Vertical Reach-In Design: Greater pan capacity and higher production throughput compared to standard blast chillers.
- Reduce Labor & Waste: Cook to inventory, chill, and refresh as needed — cutting daily prep and cooking times significantly.
- HACCP/FDA Compliant: Refrigeration system is designed to rapidly and uniformly decrease food temperature well within HACCP and FDA code requirements.
- Automatic Defrost: Built-in automatic defrost keeps the unit running efficiently with minimal maintenance.
A precision blast chiller built to protect food quality, reduce labor, and keep commercial kitchens operating safely and efficiently.
