Alto-Shaam QC3-40 Upright Reach-in Blast Chiller

The Alto‑Shaam QC3‑40 Upright Reach‑in Blast Chiller is a professional Blast Chiller built to deliver rapid, consistent chilling and freezing for high‑volume commercial kitchens. Equipped with a large interior and an intuitive 7″ touchscreen control, this self‑contained unit offers programmable precision with 20 preset menu selections and multiple operating modes. Designed to minimize the time food spends in the “Danger Zone” (between 135°F and 40°F / 57°C – 4°C), the QC3‑40 uses a combination of powerful low‑temperature cooling and high‑velocity airflow to rapidly remove heat, maintaining optimal food safety and quality.

Ideal for restaurants, catering operations, commissaries, and institutional kitchens, the QC3‑40’s upright, reach‑in design provides generous capacity and throughput without increasing your footprint. Its stainless steel construction, HACCP data port, and multiple temperature probes ensure both durability and compliance with modern food safety standards. Whether chilling delicate seafood, dense sauces, or hearty roasts, this unit supports streamlined production and reduced labor time by allowing foods to be prepared and chilled in advance.

Features & Benefits

• High‑Capacity Interior – Holds up to 18 full‑size hotel pans or 9 full‑size sheet pans for large batch chilling.
• Intuitive 7″ Touchscreen Control – Simplifies operation with easy menu navigation, presets and programmable options.
• Four Operating Modes – Includes Quick‑Freeze, Soft‑Chill, Hard‑Chill and Holding modes to suit different food types.
• Rapid Heat Removal – Low temperature and high velocity airflow minimize time in the food safety danger zone by up to 80%.
• HACCP Ready – Standard dataport and internal temperature probes ensure accurate data logging for safety compliance.
• Robust Construction – Stainless steel interior/exterior and insulation for long‑lasting performance in busy kitchens.
• Efficient Workflow – Allows food to be chilled up to five days ahead of service, reducing daily prep time and labor.

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