Everlasting BCE0005 5 Tray Blast Chiller & Shock Freezer – 1/1 GN & 600×400 Capacity
The Everlasting BCE0005 is a premium, high-capacity 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 under bench or freestanding appliance bridges the gap between prep work and advanced cook-chill operations.
Running on a standard 240V single-phase electrical supply, the BCE0005 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.
The Everlasting BCE0005 is Australia’s best counter top blast chiller
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 BCE0005 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 25kg of hot food from +90°C down to +3°C, or shock freezes 18kg 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 BCE0005
- 5 Pairs of Dual-Purpose Guides: Sized perfectly to securely hold standard 1/1 GN Gastronome pans as well as 600mm x 400mm bakery trays for flexible kitchen operations.
- Precision Temperature Core Probe: Includes an integrated internal product needle probe to monitor real-time core temperatures, terminating cycles precisely when targets are achieved.
- Heavy-Duty Tropicalization Performance: Engineered to work reliably in punishing Australian commercial environments with ambient temperatures up to 38°C.
- Eco-Friendly R452a Refrigerant Gas: Compliant with modern Australian environmental regulations while delivering aggressive heat-extraction rates.
- Generous Internal Workspace Layout: Optimised internal volume allows maximum airflow circulation around deep or layered ingredients.
Technical Specifications
Dimensions, Weights & Capacities
- External Width: 760 mm
- External Depth: 705 mm
- External Height: 850 mm
- Internal Dimensions: 660mm (W) x 402mm (D) x 360mm (H)
- Tray Capacity: 5 x 1/1 GN Pans or 5 x 600x400mm Trays
- Shelf Guide Spacing: 17 mm apart
- Net Weight: 108 kg
- Manufacturer Code: BAC000
Performance & Output Ratings
- Blast Chilling Capacity: 25kg from +90°C down to +3°C
- Shock Freezing Capacity: 18kg from +90°C down to -18°C
Power & Electrical Requirements
- Voltage: 240 Volts – Single Phase
- Power Absorption: 1.2 kW
Warranty & Compliance
- Extended Gold Star Warranty Protection: Buy with absolute peace of mind. This unit comes backed by a comprehensive 2 Years 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 dual-fit 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 structural benefit of the 38°C ambient temperature rating?
A: Most budget blast chillers degrade quickly when surrounding air temperatures rise past a standard room baseline. The heavy-duty tropicalization rating on the BCE0005 ensures the refrigeration compressor pulls down temperatures reliably without failing, even when placed next to hot combi ovens or wok lines during an Australian summer rush.
Q: How exactly do the hard and soft cooling options prevent food spoilage?
A: The soft cycle uses gentle air temperatures above 0°C to chill thin foods without freezing the external edges, which is perfect for maintaining the structure of delicate berries or pastry layers. The hard cycle rapidly drives deep sub-zero air velocities into dense foods like meat roasts, bringing the inner core to safety before the outer layer develops a thick ice crust.
Q: Does this unit arrive ready to stand on the floor, or do I need a bench for it?
A: With an external height of 850mm, the BCE0005 functions perfectly as a freestanding unit that aligns flush with standard Australian commercial bench heights. This profile means you can also slide it cleanly underneath existing cantilevered counters or prep benches to keep paths clear.
Q: Can I change the spacing of the tray guides if I am working with deeper pans?
A: The structural pairs of shelf guides are permanently fixed at a 17mm pitch spacing across the side walls. However, because the guides are completely removable, you can easily pull out intermediate rack levels to accommodate deeper 65mm or 100mm Gastronome food pans as your daily menu requires.
Q: Why is the power consumption listed as 1.2kW absorption instead of normal ratings?
A: Absorption power reflects the actual energy draw required when the heavy-duty compressor is working at absolute peak capacity to pull heat out of boiling food. This efficiency profile allows the unit to process substantial batches while still using a convenient, standard single-phase 240V power line.
Why Buy the Everlasting BCE0005 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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