The IMC Cirrus 5 x GN1/1 Blast Chiller & Shock Freezer is a compact yet powerful solution for professional kitchens that demand exceptional food safety, product quality and operational efficiency. Designed for restaurants, pubs, cafés, hotels, care homes, schools and smaller production kitchens, it rapidly chills or freezes freshly cooked food, helping operators comply with HACCP regulations while preserving flavour, texture and nutritional value.

By quickly reducing the temperature of cooked food, the Cirrus minimises the time products spend in the bacterial danger zone, significantly reducing the risk of bacterial growth. This allows chefs to prepare meals in advance with complete confidence, making batch cooking, portion control and menu planning easier while reducing food waste and improving overall kitchen efficiency.

Ideal for everything from freshly prepared meals and sauces to desserts and bakery products, the Cirrus blast chills food from +90°C to +3°C in just 90 minutes, ensuring compliance with HACCP food safety guidelines. It also shock freezes from +90°C to -18°C in approximately 270 minutes, locking in freshness and allowing food to be safely stored for up to 12 months without compromising quality.

Designed for smaller kitchens where space is at a premium, the cabinet accommodates 5 x GN1/1 gastronorm pans or 5 x 600 x 400mm bakery trays. It offers a 14kg blast chilling capacity and 8kg shock freezing capacity, making it ideal for kitchens producing smaller batches while still delivering professional performance.

The Cirrus is fitted with user-friendly electronic digital controls that make selecting chilling and freezing programmes simple and intuitive. A core temperature probe is supplied as standard, allowing operators to accurately monitor the internal temperature of food and ensure every cycle finishes safely and consistently.

Built for demanding commercial environments, the cabinet features a durable 304 grade stainless steel interior and exterior that resists corrosion and withstands daily use. Rounded internal corners improve hygiene by eliminating dirt traps and making cleaning faster and easier, while the stainless steel rear panel provides additional durability. High-performance 60mm CFC and HCFC-free insulation helps maintain stable temperatures while improving energy efficiency.

The refrigeration system has been engineered to reduce operating costs, delivering up to 20% lower energy consumption than comparable models. It features hot gas automatic defrost to maintain peak performance with minimal maintenance, while R290 refrigerant ensures reliable cooling performance across the operating range of +90°C to -18°C.

Everyday usability is enhanced by a reversible self-closing door, allowing flexible installation in a variety of kitchen layouts, while push-fit magnetic door seals can be removed easily for cleaning or replacement. Heavy-duty castors make positioning and cleaning around the unit simple, helping maintain excellent hygiene standards.

The IMC Cirrus 5 x GN1/1 Blast Chiller & Shock Freezer is the ideal choice for commercial kitchens looking to improve food safety, streamline production and maximise food quality. Combining rapid chilling performance, robust stainless steel construction, intuitive digital controls and energy-efficient operation, it provides everything required to safely prepare, preserve and store food while reducing waste and improving kitchen productivity.