Tefcold BLCB3X1 156L 3-Grid Blast Chiller Freezer

The Tefcold BLCB3X1 is a countertop blast chiller and blast freezer designed for commercial kitchens that need to bring freshly cooked food down to safe temperatures quickly and consistently. It handles both chilling and hard-freezing cycles from a single self-contained unit, giving operators the flexibility to chill food for short-term storage or freeze batch-cooked items for longer carry-over, depending on what the menu demands.

In regular kitchen use, the combined chiller and freezer capability removes the need for two separate units where floor or worktop space is limited. The unit accepts both gastronorm 1/1 and euronorm pans loaded lengthwise, which means it integrates with most existing tray systems without requiring operators to decant or repack food before loading — a practical advantage when moving quickly at the end of service.

Day-to-day operational advantages include:

• Rapid temperature reduction limits time food spends in the bacterial danger zone
• Hard-freeze cycle extends shelf life for batch-cooked and prepared items
• Touchscreen controller with programmable cycles for fish, ice cream hardening, drying, and defrosting
• HACCP data logging via USB supports compliance records and routine audits
• Compatible with GN 1/1 and euronorm trays, reducing workflow disruption

The unit runs on a standard single-phase supply and does not require a remote condenser, which keeps installation relatively straightforward. Adequate ventilation clearance is needed around the unit, and it should be positioned away from direct heat sources such as ovens or fryers to maintain consistent refrigeration performance. Before positioning, it is worth confirming that the worksurface or floor can carry the unit's weight.

The BLCB3X1 is well suited to restaurants, hotel kitchens, contract catering operations, and catering colleges where structured batch cooking is part of the daily routine and HACCP documentation is a regular requirement. It suits sites producing moderate prep volumes where both chilling and freezing are needed from one unit. For operations processing larger or faster-moving batches, a higher-capacity model may be worth considering.

If you are weighing up whether this unit matches your production volumes or kitchen setup, the team is glad to talk it through before you make a decision.