Everlasting BCE0004 4 Tray Blast Chiller & Shock Freezer – 1/1 GN Capacity
The Everlasting BCE0004 is a premium, compact commercial blast chiller and shock freezer designed to streamline food safety and inventory management in busy Australian kitchens. Manufactured in Italy by Everlasting and imported by International Catering Equipment (ICE), this heavy-duty tabletop appliance bridges the gap between prep work and advanced cook-chill operations.
Running on a standard 240V single-phase electrical supply, the BCE0004 allows venues to rapidly drop food temperatures through critical danger zones without sacrificing moisture, texture, or nutritional profile. It is the ultimate asset for boutique restaurants, production kitchens, high-end patisseries, and aged care facilities aiming for strict HACCP compliance.
Why the Everlasting BCE0004 is best for small establishments
Modern food safety compliance leaves zero room for error. Leaving large batches of hot food to cool ambiently on prep benches risks bacterial growth and violates strict Australian health codes. The Everlasting BCE0004 directly addresses this bottleneck by forcing hot foods through the bacterial danger zone at accelerated speeds.
By utilizing high-velocity, sub-zero airflow, the unit locks in cellular structure. This process stops large ice crystals from tearing food fibres during freezing, meaning your signature sauces, proteins, and delicate pastry bases taste identical when regenerated weeks later.
Hospitality Industry Use Cases
- Cafes & Bistros: Prepare complex purées, terrines, and jus in large batches during slow morning shifts, then rapidly pull them down to safe holding temperatures for service.
- Patisseries & Gelaterias: Instantly set delicate chocolate multi-layers, mousse cakes, or stabilize fresh batches of artisan gelato to prevent a grainy crystal texture.
- Commercial Production Kitchens: Scale up a cook-chill workflow by packing dense stews or tray bakes directly from the combination oven into the blast chiller.
- Aged Care & Institutional Catering: Protect vulnerable diners by ensuring all batch-cooked foods strictly adhere to monitored temperature logging protocols.
Benefits & Operational Advantages
Dual-Function Chilling and Freezing
The unit handles two essential kitchen workflows seamlessly. It blasts chills 10kg of hot food from +90°C down to +3°C, or shock freezes 7kg of product from +90°C down to -18°C.
Hard and Soft Intelligent Cycles
Tailor the intensity of the cycle based on food density. Use the soft cycle for delicate, thin foods like berries, fish fillets, or leafy greens to prevent surface frost damage. Switch to the hard cycle to drive intense cold deep into the centre of dense meats, lasagnas, and large structural casseroles.
Automatic Holding Phase
Kitchen staff do not need to baby-sit the control board. At the exact moment, a chilling or freezing cycle finishes, the system automatically switches over to a standard cold storage holding phase to preserve the food until you are ready to relocate it to a walk-in freezer or cool room.
Key Features of the Everlasting BCE0004
- 4 Pairs of Stainless-Steel Guides: Sized perfectly to securely hold standard 1/1 GN Gastronome pans for fluid cross-compatibility with your existing cooking equipment.
- Precision Temperature Core Probe: Includes an integrated internal product needle probe to monitor real-time core temperatures, terminating cycles precisely when targets are achieved.
- High-Performance Tropicalization: Engineered to work reliably in punishing Australian commercial environments with ambient temperatures up to 32°C.
- Eco-Friendly R452a Refrigerant Gas: Compliant with modern Australian environmental regulations while delivering aggressive heat-extraction rates.
- Compact Footprint Design: Easily fits onto sturdy stainless-steel equipment stands, low boy under bench counters, or prep benches where space is premium.
Technical Specifications
Dimensions, Weights & Capacities
- External Width: 652 mm
- External Depth: 706 mm
- External Height: 540 mm
- Internal Dimensions: 595mm (W) x 373mm (D) x 286mm (H)
- Tray Capacity: 4 x 1/1 GN Gastronome Trays
- Shelf Guide Spacing: 17 mm apart
- Net Weight: 49 kg
- Manufacturer Code: BAB060
Performance & Output Ratings
- Blast Chilling Capacity: 10kg from +90°C down to +3°C
- Shock Freezing Capacity: 7kg from +90°C down to -18°C
Power & Electrical Requirements
- Voltage: 240 Volts – Single Phase
- Power Absorption: 0.67 kW
Warranty & Compliance
- Extended Gold Star Warranty Protection: Buy with absolute peace of mind. This unit comes backed by a comprehensive 2 Year Parts and 1 Year Labour Warranty managed via ICE’s domestic support network.
- Authentic European Provenance: Designed and fully manufactured in Italy, adhering to strict European precision manufacturing and component standards.
- Electrical Approvals: Carries full Australian electrical safety approvals and certifications for fast commercial venue deployment.
Cleaning & Maintenance Guide
Protecting your investment and ensuring sanitary refrigeration compliance is simplified through smart structural choices:
- Stainless Steel Removable Guides: The internal 1/1 GN tray rack frameworks lift completely out of the cabinet without specialized tooling, allowing you to clean flat interior surfaces unobstructed.
- Sanitize the Food Probe: The core probe needle comes into direct contact with raw and cooked ingredients. Wipe down the cord and needle with food-safe alcoholic sanitizing wipes immediately after every single cycle termination.
- Condensation Control: Wipe away any moisture pooling inside the stainless-steel floor cavity at the conclusion of daily cycles to eliminate stagnant water pockets.
- Air Filter and Condenser Care: Regularly brush out or vacuum the front-access ventilation grilles to remove lint and dust buildup. This keeps energy consumption low and safeguards the compressor from overheating.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: What is the main difference between blast chilling and shock freezing on this machine?
A: Blast chilling swiftly drops hot food down to a safe refrigerated state (+3°C) for short-term preservation inside cool rooms. Shock freezing pushes food far lower, past freezing levels down to -18°C, which locks food down for long-term deep freezer storage.
Q: Can I put boiling hot food directly into the Everlasting BCE0004?
A: Yes, the unit is explicitly built to take pans straight from combination ovens or ranges at temperatures up to +90°C. Unlike regular commercial freezers, its powerful compressor won’t fail or raise surrounding food storage temperatures when loaded with hot product.
Q: Does this 4-tray model require specialized floor drainage?
A: No, because the BCE0004 is a compact tabletop unit, it utilizes internal evaporation or an easy-to-empty manual condensate tray beneath the unit rather than a hardwired floor waste connection.
Q: How does the core temperature probe know when the food is chilled?
A: You insert the stainless-steel needle probe directly into the thickest section of your food pan before closing the door. The internal computer monitors the core temperature until it hits +3°C or -18°C, terminating the high-energy cycle instantly to save electricity.
Q: Can this unit run on a regular 10-amp Australian wall power outlet?
A: Yes, with a low power absorption rating of just 0.67kW running on a standard 240V circuit, this unit easily connects to normal commercial power points without requiring 15A configurations or three-phase hardwiring modifications.
Why Buy the Everlasting BCE0004 From Snowmaster?
Investing in professional cook-chill systems demands a commercial partner with extensive technical background and industry longevity.
- Over 80 Years of Commercial Hospitality Heritage: At Snowmaster, we’ve spent decades outfitting top-tier commercial kitchens across Australia. Our deep industry footprint ensures we understand the pressures of venue operation.
- Elite Everlasting Equipment Experts: We work closely with International Catering Equipment (ICE) to bring you genuine Everlasting machinery. Our experienced sales team knows exactly how to size, position, and combine blast chillers with your current cooklines.
- Direct Factory Freight & Dedicated Support: We offer reliable nationwide shipping options across Australia, complete with ongoing customer service that stands by your kitchen long after installation day.
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