Alto-Shaam QC3-3 Quickchiller Blast Chillers & Freezers - QC3-3

Alto-Shaam QC3-3 Quickchiller Blast Chillers & Freezers - QC3-3

Protect food quality, extend shelf life and accelerate production with the compact Alto-Shaam QC3-3 QuickChiller. Built for high-volume kitchens that demand HACCP compliance, this self-contained blast chiller/freezer quickly lowers product temperatures through the danger zone while capturing 30 days of digital data for effortless record-keeping.

Features

• Four automated modes: Quick Freeze, Soft Chill, Hard Chill and Holding plus Auto-Defrost.
• Food-safe cooling: Rapidly chills or freezes 36 lb (16 kg) of hot product in full HACCP/FDA compliance.
• Intuitive 7" touchscreen: 20 pre-set programs, USB recipe upload/download & 30-day HACCP log.
• Detachable core probe: Guarantees precise product temperature monitoring.
• Stainless inside & out: #4 finish exterior, stainless air plenums and foamed-in-place insulation for durability.
• Undercounter footprint: Fits beneath standard worktops and includes four 6" adjustable legs.
• Energy-efficient R-404A system: ½ HP self-contained condenser with hot-gas defrost and 875 CFM airflow.
• 5-year compressor warranty and 1-year parts & labor coverage for peace of mind.

Performance Temperature Ranges

• Quick Freeze: -10 °F to 10 °F (-23 °C to -12 °C)
• Soft Chill: 24 °F to 36 °F (-4 °C to 2 °C)
• Hard Chill: 11 °F to 23 °F (-11 °C to -5 °C)
• Holding: -5 °F to 40 °F (-21 °C to 4 °C)

Specifications

What our Experts Think

• Compact Yet Powerful – The QC3-3 is designed for smaller operations but still delivers rapid chilling and freezing to ensure food safety and quality.

• Versatile Performance – Handles both blast chilling and shock freezing, giving operators flexibility in managing diverse menu items.

• Food Safety Assurance – Quickly reduces food temperature through the danger zone, keeping operations HACCP-compliant.

• Space-Saving Design – Its countertop footprint makes it ideal for kitchens with limited space without sacrificing functionality.

• Operational Efficiency – Extends shelf life, reduces food waste, and helps kitchens prep ahead with confidence.

Q&A

Q: What is the Alto-Shaam QC3-3?
A: The QC3-3 is a compact Quickchiller™ blast chiller and freezer, designed to rapidly reduce food temperatures to ensure food safety and extend shelf life.

Q: What does it do?
A: It quickly chills hot food from 160°F to 38°F (71°C to 3°C) within 90 minutes or freezes food down to 0°F (-18°C), helping meet HACCP standards.

Q: How much food can it handle?
A: This unit is designed for small to medium batch chilling, with a capacity of about 30 lbs (13.6 kg) per cycle, making it perfect for restaurants, bakeries, and catering operations.

Q: Why use a blast chiller instead of regular refrigeration?
A: Standard refrigeration cannot bring food through the danger zone (140°F–40°F / 60°C–4°C) quickly enough. The QC3-3 ensures food safety, preserves texture and flavor, and reduces waste.

Q: Does it have multiple functions?
A: Yes. It supports chilling, freezing, and food holding, with programmable settings for maximum flexibility.

Q: What type of kitchens benefit most from this unit?
A: Ideal for restaurants, hotels, bakeries, commissaries, and healthcare foodservice operations that need to prepare food in advance while maintaining quality.

Maintenance Tips

• Compact 3-pan blast chiller/freezer designed for small kitchens and catering

• Rapidly chills or freezes food to preserve freshness, flavor, and texture

• Accommodates up to 3 GN 1/1 pans or equivalent food pans

• Touchscreen controls with pre-programmed and customizable chilling cycles

• Meets HACCP food safety standards for proper temperature reduction

• EcoSmart® technology reduces energy usage and operating costs

• Stainless steel construction for durability and easy cleaning

• Space-saving countertop design ideal for restaurants, bakeries, and hotels

• Extends product shelf life while maintaining food quality

• UL and NSF certified for commercial foodservice safety