Alto-Shaam QC3-40 Quickchiller Blast Chillers & Freezers - QC3-40
Reach-in | Self-contained | 18-pan capacity
Rapidly chill or freeze hot foods straight from the oven while locking in quality, flavor, and safety. The QC3-40 QuickChiller™ combines high-performance refrigeration with intuitive touchscreen control, giving kitchens the speed and confidence they need to prep ahead and serve on time.
Features
- Five operating modes: Quick Freeze, Soft Chill, Hard Chill, Holding, and Automatic Defrost.
- Large 7" touchscreen with 20 programmable menu presets for one-touch cycles.
- Chills or freezes food to HACCP/FDA guidelines; 30-day HACCP data downloadable via USB.
- Three detachable temperature probes ensure precise product monitoring every cycle.
- Safely stores chilled items up to 5 days, maximizing labor and ingredient efficiency.
- Durable #4-finish stainless steel interior & exterior with foamed-in-place insulation.
- Self-contained R-404A refrigeration with automatic hot-gas defrost for minimal downtime.
- Ships on 6" adjustable legs (caster kit optional) for easy cleaning and service access.
Specifications
| Exterior dimensions (H × W × D) |
71-3/8" × 40" × 39" (1813 × 1016 × 991 mm) |
| Interior dimensions |
39-1/2" × 22-9/16" × 25-1/4" (1003 × 573 × 641 mm) |
| Refrigeration |
Single self-contained system, 80 oz R-404A |
| BTU rating |
Freeze: 5,880 BTU/hr @ -5 °F • Chill: 11,400 BTU/hr @ 20 °F |
| Airflow |
1,750 CFM forced air |
| Electrical (std.) |
115/208-230 V, 1 Ph, 3.7 kW, NEMA 14-20P (20 A) |
| Net weight |
725 lb (329 kg) |
Performance 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) |
What our Experts Think
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Rapid Cooling: Quickly chills food to safe temperatures, preserving freshness and flavor.
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Versatile Function: Functions as both a blast chiller and freezer for flexible kitchen needs.
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Compact Design: Space-saving size fits seamlessly into smaller commercial kitchens.
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Food Safety: Helps meet HACCP standards by rapidly reducing food temperature.
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Professional Utility: Ideal for restaurants, catering, and bakeries needing efficient cooling and storage.
Q&A
Q: What is the Alto-Shaam QC3-3 Quickchiller used for?
A: It rapidly chills or freezes hot food, ensuring food safety, extending shelf life, and maintaining product quality.
Q: How much food can it handle?
A: The QC3-3 accommodates up to 36 lbs per cycle, making it suitable for small to medium operations.
Q: What are its key functions?
A: It offers both blast chilling (to quickly reduce food to safe storage temperatures) and shock freezing for long-term preservation.
Q: How does it help with food safety?
A: By quickly passing food through the danger zone (140°F–40°F), it reduces bacterial growth and meets HACCP standards.
Q: Where is it commonly used?
A: Ideal for restaurants, catering, healthcare, and institutional kitchens that require fast, safe cooling and storage.
Maintenance Tips
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Clean interior surfaces and racks daily with mild detergent and warm water.
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Avoid abrasive cleaners that may damage stainless steel.
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Sanitize food contact areas after each cycle to maintain food safety.
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Inspect and clean door gaskets regularly for a tight seal.
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Keep condenser coils free of dust and debris to ensure efficient cooling.
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Wipe spills immediately to prevent buildup and odors.
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Schedule routine professional maintenance for optimal chilling and freezing performance.
