The SBC4304X is a 45cm compact electric blast chiller with fan assisted cooling and a vitality system, designed for kitchens where height and space are limited. It features classic stainless steel aesthetics with fingerprint proof finishing and Eclipse glass. With automatic programmes, multiple warming and cold functions, electronic temperature control and probe-assisted cooking and cooling, it supports efficient chilling, deep freezing and low temperature cooking in a single, versatile appliance.

Key Features

45cm compact design – Compact appliance with a height of 45 cm, suitable for kitchen sets of small height.
Blast chiller with vitality system – Product family blast chiller with vitality system for advanced cooling performance.
Electric, fan assisted cooling – Electric power supply and heat source with fan assisted cooling type.
Classic stainless steel aesthetics – Classic design, flat front, brushed stainless steel with fingerprint proof finishing and Eclipse glass.
Alternative colour options – Available in Stainless steel, Pure Black, Neptune Grey and Nero Lucido.
Automatic programmes – 8 automatic programmes with up to 2 multi-step functions.
Extensive function set – 6 warming functions and 5 cold functions including Cooling, Deep Freezing, Pre-cooling, Preservation and Bottles Cooling.
Customisable recipes – Up to 100 customisable recipes, with history of the last 10 functions utilised.
Probe-assisted cooking and cooling – Cooking with probe thermometer and cooling with probe for precise temperature control.
TFT colour touch screen – TFT graphic, colour touch screen display with touch control and touch guide.
Child safety features – Controls lock / child safety and door open alarm for added security.
Automatic cleaning function – Automatic cleaning drying cycle to eliminate condensation formed during use.
Wide temperature range – Electronic temperature control from a minimum of -28 °C to a maximum of 75 °C.
Energy and cooling system – Standard compressor with R290 refrigerant gas and climatic class SN, N, ST, T.
Stainless steel cavity with halogen lighting – Stainless steel cavity, 3 shelf positions, metal racks and 1 W halogen light that switches on when the door is opened.
Practical accessories included – Grid with back stop, bottle rack grid, temperature probe and microfiber cloth.
Fingerprint proof stainless steel – Fingerprint proof stainless steel keeps the surface looking as good as new.
Touch controls – Easy to use touch controls allow the appliance to be programmed at the touch of a button.
Ready to eat function – Keeps food safely at refrigerator temperature and heats it just before serving.
Low temperature cooking – Cooks food at a constant temperature lower than traditional cooking for tender and juicy results.
Dough leavening / yoghurt function – Creates controlled conditions for dough leavening and homemade yoghurt.

Technical Specifications

Product family	Blast chiller
Category	45cm compact
Vitality system	Yes
Power supply	Electric
Heat source	Electric
Cooling type	Fan assisted
Aesthetics	Classic
Colour	Stainless steel
Finishing	Fingerproof
Design	Flat
Component finish	Stainless steel
Material	Stainless steel
Type of steel	Brushed
Alternative colours available	Stainless steel, Pure Black, Neptune Grey, Nero Lucido
Glass type	Eclipse
Door	With 2 horizontal strips
Handle	Classic
Handle colour	Steel effect
Logo	Embossed
Automatic programmes	8
No. of warming functions	6
No. of cold functions	5
Customisable recipes	100
Multi-step	Yes, up to 2 functions
Display / clock	TFT graphic, colour touch screen
Control setting	Touch control
Door open alarm	Yes
Minute minder	Yes
Timer	2
Controls lock / child safety	Yes
Cooking with probe thermometer	Yes
Cooling with probe	Yes
Showroom demo option	Yes
Tones	Polyphonic
History	Yes, the last 10 functions utilised
Touch guide	Yes, with a long press on the display
Type of compressor	Standard
Refrigerant gas type	R290
Refrigerant quantity	58 g
Climatic class	SN, N, ST, T
Temperature control	Electronic
Minimum temperature	-28 °C
Maximum temperature	75 °C
Cavity material	Stainless steel
Shelf positions	3
Shelves type	Metal racks
No. of lights	1
Light type	Halogen
Light power	1 W
Light when door is opened	Yes
Upper heating element power	250 W
Door opening type	Standard opening
Safety thermostat	Yes
Heating suspended when door is opened	Yes
Gross volume	34 l
Grid with back stop	1
Bottle rack grid	Yes
Temperature probe	Yes
Other accessory	Microfiber cloth
Voltage	220-240 V
Plug	(F;E) Schuko
Nominal power	270 W
Current	2,5 A
Frequency	50 Hz
Power supply cable length	200 cm

Functions and Usage

Cold functions

Cooling – Quickly cools food from 80/90 °C to 3 °C in less than 90 minutes to prevent bacterial growth, prolong the average life of food and maintain its quality.
Deep Freezing – Very quick process from 0/90 °C to -18 °C in less than 270 minutes, extending the average life of food and avoiding macro-crystal formation that can damage food fibres.
Pre-cooling – Cools the cavity to -30 °C before inserting food to ensure the best cooling and freezing results; a 15-minute pre-cooling cycle is recommended.
Preservation / cold storage – Keeps food at the desired temperature between -35 °C and +75 °C and allows serving at its best to enhance flavours and aromas.
Bottles Cooling – Quickly cools wine and beverage bottles, reducing the need for refrigerator storage; cooling takes place at about 1 °C per minute.

Warming functions

Low Temperature Cooking – Cooks food at a constant temperature lower than traditional cooking, making meat more tender and juicy and maintaining softness.
Proving – See dough leavening function below.
Ready to eat – Keeps food safely at refrigerator temperature throughout the day and heats it just before return so it is warm and ready to be consumed.
Defrosting – Listed warming function; detailed behaviour Not stated in source.
Heating – Listed warming function; detailed behaviour Not stated in source.
Yoghurt – Included within the dough leavening / yoghurt function.

Special programmes and guidance

Dough leavening / yoghurt – Creates perfect conditions for correct dough leavening by keeping the mixture at controlled temperatures for the desired time and avoiding sudden humidity changes; also allows creation of genuine homemade yoghurt.
Touch guide – Activated with a long press on the display to assist operation.
History – Stores the last 10 functions utilised for quick recall.

Cleaning and maintenance

The automatic cleaning function provides a drying cycle of the cavity to be run with the door open, eliminating condensation formed during use. The fingerprint proof stainless steel finish helps keep the exterior surface looking as good as new. A microfiber cloth is included.

Safety and control

Child lock – Some models are fitted with a device to lock the programme / cycle so it cannot be accidentally changed; this model includes controls lock / child safety.
Door safety – Door open alarm and heating suspended when the door is opened.
Safety thermostat – Integrated safety thermostat.
Showroom demo option – Allows showroom demonstration; specific operation Not stated in source.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the temperature range of the SBC4304X blast chiller?

The SBC4304X has electronic temperature control with a minimum temperature of -28 °C and a maximum temperature of 75 °C. Cold storage functions allow food to be kept between -35 °C and +75 °C according to the selected programme.

How quickly can it cool or deep freeze food?

In Cooling mode it can reduce food temperature from 80/90 °C to 3 °C in less than 90 minutes. Deep Freezing takes food from 0/90 °C to -18 °C in less than 270 minutes, helping extend the average life of food and preserve organoleptic and nutritional characteristics.

What is the capacity of the appliance?

The gross volume of the SBC4304X cavity is 34 litres. The capacity indicates the amount of usable space in the oven cavity in litres.

Which accessories are supplied with the SBC4304X?

Included accessories are a grid with back stop, a bottle rack grid, a temperature probe and a microfiber cloth.

Does the blast chiller offer child safety features?

Yes. It has controls lock / child safety to prevent accidental programme changes, as well as a door open alarm, a safety thermostat and heating suspended when the door is opened.

What type of controls and display does it use?

The appliance uses touch controls and a TFT graphic, colour touch screen display. A touch guide is available with a long press on the display, and polyphonic tones provide audible feedback.

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