Ice cream machine STAFF Ice system 1959 P400

The STAFF Ice system P400 is an electric pasteuriser designed for professional use. Pasteurisers of this type heat liquid mixtures to a specific temperature for a set duration to eliminate harmful bacteria, then cool them down to preserve quality. This process is crucial for ingredients used in products like ice cream and gelato, ensuring safety and extending shelf life. The P400 features a stainless steel mixer equipped with an agitator shaft and a top seal. For ease of operation, a tank defrost switch is included, allowing for straightforward restarting of the mixer. The unit also includes a non-slip mat for the tank. To protect the mixer transmission from mechanical stress, an inverter with an acceleration ramp is fitted. A transparent cover allows operators to monitor the transformation of the mixture during processing. For adding ingredients, a double lid is provided. The on-board computer offers 57 pre-set programmes, including specific cycles for mixing, foaming, and washing. Additionally, forty user-adjustable programmes allow for customisation of recipes and heat treatments, with temperatures reaching up to 115 °C. Pasteurisation programmes include options for heating to 85 °C or 65 °C, followed by specified pause times and cooling down to 4 °C. An audible signal indicates the completion of a process. A maturing or preservation phase maintains the mixture at 4 °C. The mixer can operate in either continuous or variable modes. The automated cycle continues even after a power interruption. Specific programmes include one batch freezing/chilling cycle with time control. There is a pasteurisation programme at 90/95 °C suitable for chocolate-based mixes, another at 85 °C, and a third at 65 °C with a 30-minute pause, recommended for fruit gelato syrups. Five cooling/preserving programmes offer temperature control, and seven circuit programmes enable the combination of up to five different programmes. Operators have the flexibility to dynamically alter ongoing cycles by adjusting mixer speed or the desired product consistency. New parameters can be saved for future use, with each free programme capable of running automatically using its preset parameters. The unit is equipped with a multilingual 2.5-inch display that provides visual, alphanumeric, or graphic signals. Acoustic and visual indicators are present to signal malfunctions. The pasteuriser has a capacity ranging from 10 to 40 litres. Its dimensions are 600 mm in length, 836 mm in width, and 1335 mm in height. It operates on a 400 V power supply and weighs 145 kg. Cleaning and maintenance are facilitated by the named components, such as the stainless steel mixer and PET scrapers. This appliance is listed in the catalogue under bar equipment and ice cream machines.