Vesta BF100 User manual

Frysta Blast Freezer
User Manual
BF100 BF200 BF300
Precision Appliance Technology, Inc.
Website: www.vestaprecision.com

TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION...........................................1
FEATURES AND OPTIONS............................................................2
Blast Cooling ........................................................................2
Blast Freezing .......................................................................2
Storage .................................................................................2
Best Practices.......................................................................2
when Blast Cooling/Freezing:.............................................3
when Storing short term: .....................................................3
CONTROL PANEL AND FEATURES..............................................4
TECHNICAL PARAMETERS ..........................................................9
MAINTENANCE .........................................................................10
TROUBLESHOOTING..................................................................11
Information code HI ..........................................................11
Information code LO.........................................................11
Error code E01 (except BF100) .........................................12
Factory Reset .....................................................................12
Operating Considerations ................................................12
LIMITED WARRANTY AND AFTER SALES SERVICE ....................14
Returns ................................................................................14
Exchanges..........................................................................14
Warranty Replacements...................................................15
Damaged and Defective Items ......................................16
What Does This Limited Warranty Not Cover?................16

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
When using this electrical appliance, basic safety
precautions should always be followed including:
1. Read and understand all instructions.
2. Operate the appliance indoors only on a level, dry, and
stable hard surface.
3. Do not use the appliance near a heat source, on a hot
surface, or in wet conditions.
4. To protect against electrical shock, do not immerse any
part of the appliance in water or other liquid.
5. Unplug the appliance from the wall outlet when not in
use and before cleaning.
6. Always unplug the device using the plug and never pull
on the cord.
7. Do not operate the appliance if the cord or plug are
damaged.
8. Do not operate the appliance if it malfunctions or is
damaged.
9. Use this appliance for its intended use only.
10. Children should not use this appliance. When in use
around children, close supervision by an adult is
necessary and the appliance should be kept out of their
reach.
11. This appliance is not intended for use by people with
reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or who
lack experience with cooking appliances.
12. Do not use an extension cord with this product.
13. In case of fire, use a CO2 (carbon dioxide) fire
extinguisher and vent the area well as soon as possible.

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FEATURES AND OPTIONS
Blast Cooling
This feature is able to quickly reduce the temperature of the
cooked food from 90°C/194°F to 3°C/37°F within 90 minutes
to reduce the amount of time the food is in the critical
temperature zone of 5 to 63 °C (41 to 145 °F) .
Blast Freezing
This feature can reduce the temperature of the food item
from 90°C/194°F to -18°C/0°F within 240 minutes). This
program is applicable to both cooked food and raw food.
Storage
At the end of each blast cooling or freezing program, the BF
series will automatically enter the storage program and
keep the temperature of the food center after the blast
cooling/ freezing program unchanged. It is not
recommended to store the food for a long time under this
program.
Best Practices
For the best performance from the BF series, the following
instructions should be followed:

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when Blast Cooling/Freezing:
•Once a cooling or freezing program is started, do not
open the door until the program is complete unless the
program is cancelled.
•For best blast cooling/freezing efficiency as well as better
low-temperature sterilization of the unit, pre-cool the unit
in advance of cooling/freezing the food item.
•Do not cover or place the food within a container unless
necessary.
•Do not use a tray or container with a depth greater than
65mm/2.5in.
•Do not stack food items and make sure the thickness of
the food is less than 40mm/1.5in.
•Use an uncovered container of aluminum or
stainless-steel tray to hold the food.
when Storing short term:
•Place liquids into a covered container.
•Wrap or vacuum seal food items as needed, especially if
they are fragrant.
•Arrange foods to ensure the air circulation is not
impeded.
•Avoid opening the door frequently or holding it open for
a long time.
•when the temperature reaches the set value, the
compressor will shut down. The compressor will not restart
until two minutes pass and the temperature is greater
than or equal to 3°C/38°F.

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CONTROL PANEL AND FEATURES
BF100
BF200/BF300
1. Power button（ ）
After connecting the power supply, the unit will be in
Standby mode. Press the POWER button to enter the Setup
mode and the display will show the current temperature
inside the cabinet along with the last time value used.

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When the appliance is in Setup mode or is working, press the
POWER key to return to Standby mode.
2. Set button
Press the SET button to switch between the temperature unit,
temperature, hour, and minute. When cycling through
these settings, the selected option will flash. Press the + or –
button to make changes to the current value.
When the unit is working, press the SET button to view the set
temperature and time.
**If no button is pressed within 5 seconds of entering Set
mode, the unit will exit Set mode and display the current
temperature inside the cabinet or the current food probe
temperature.
3. Start/Stop button
After setting the required temperature and time, press the
START/STOP button to start the desired cooling/freezing
program. While the program is running, the refrigeration
indicator light will be on and the timer will countdown.
To stop the currently running program, press the START/STOP
button to revert to Setup mode. The display will show the
current temperature inside the cabinet or current
temperature of the food probe if the food probe key is
pressed.
4. Adjustment button + / -
Select the option to adjust using the SET button and then
use the +/- buttons to adjust the required temperature unit,
temperature value, or time.

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5. Blast Freezing Shortcut button (Except
BF100)
Press this shortcut button to set the temperature to -18°C/0°F
and the timer to 04:00.
6. Blast Cooling Shortcut button (Except
BF100)
Press this shortcut button to set the temperature to 3°C/38°F
and the timer to 1:30.
7. Food Probe button
When the food probe is inserted into the food, press this
button to toggle between displaying the temperature inside
the food or inside the cabinet.
8. Food Probe Heating button (Except
BF100)
To ease the removal of the food temperature probe from
frozen items, press the Food Probe Heating button to warm
the probe, allowing it to be gently twisted and pulled to
extract once the cycle has completed.
Precautions on the Use of the Food Probe
•The tip part (A) of the food probe is a temperature sensor.
To ensure accurate temperature readings of the food
item, be sure the tip is fully inside the food item.

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•The food probe heating function is meant to only be
used when after the freezing program has completed. If
the probe must be removed prior to completion of the
freezing program, be sure to Stop the currently running
program before heating the probe for removal.
•Do not touch the food probe (B) after removal when
using the food probe heating option to avoid risk of
burns.
•Do not plug the food probe in while the unit is running.
Take care to plug the probe correctly to avoid
damaging the unit.
Diagram of Food Probe:
Probe for BF200/BF300:
Probe for BF100:

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9. Hard Blast Freezing button
Press this button to engage the hard blast freezing mode.
This mode will run until the food probe reaches the desired
temperature. If this option is not enabled, then the unit will
run until the temperature inside the cabinet reaches the
desired temperature. The food probe must be inserted into
the food item, preferably into the center of the thickest
area to ensure a solid freeze.
10. Defrost button (Except BF100)
Press this button to engage the defrost function. The
corresponding indicator light will be lit while the process runs.
When the defrosting is over, the defrosting indicator light will
turn off. In normal use, the program defaults to automatic
defrost every 6 hours of use.
11. Temperature Display
When in Setup mode, the temperature display shows the
current temperature inside the cabinet. When the unit is
running, the temperature display will show either the
temperature inside the cabinet or of the food probe if
selected.
12. Time Display
When in Setup mode, the time display shows the time value
previously set. When the unit is running, the time display
shows the remaining time for the set program.

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TECHNICAL PARAMETERS
Model
BF100
BF200
BF300
Voltage, power
110~120V~
60Hz
，
210W
110~120V~
60Hz
，
280W
110~120V~
60Hz
，
250W
220~240V~
50Hz，285W
220~240V~
50Hz，400W
220~240V~
50Hz，450W
Blast cooling
capacity (food
center
temperature)
+90℃to+3℃in
90mins
4kg/8.8lb 7kg/15.4lb 14kg/30.9lb
Blast freezing
capacity (food
center
temperature)
+90℃to-18℃in
240mins
3kg/6.6lb 4kg/8.8lb 12kg/26.5lb
Foaming agent
C5H10
（cyclopentan
e)
C5H10
（cyclopenta
ne)
C5H10
（cyclopenta
ne)
Refrigerant
R290 R290 R290
Share plate
2×GN1/2
(325×265mm)
3×GN1/2
(325×265mm×
40~65mm)
3×GN2/3(355
×325mm
×40~65mm)
3~5×GN1/1
(530×325mm×40
~65mm)
3~5（600*400
oven plate）
Dimensions
W×D×H (mm/in)
450×507×647/
17.7x20x25.5
630×585×475/
24.8x23x18.7
750×730×842/
29.5x28.7x33.1
Cavity
dimensions
W×D×H (mm/in)
335×300×200/
13.1x11.8x7.9
330×380×235/
13x15x9.3
624×410×375/
24.5x16.1x14.8
Net weight
(kg/lb)
32/70.5 39/86 66/145.5

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MAINTENANCE
1. Always unplug the machine before cleaning.
2. Do not immerse the machine or electrical cord in water
or any other liquid.
3. Do not use abrasive cleansers or scouring pads to clean
the machine to avoid scratching the surface.
4. Clean the outside of the machine with a soft, damp
cloth or sponge, using mild dish soap and warm water
when necessary.
5. Before first use and regularly clean the inside of the unit,
using a paper towel or soft clean cloth to wipe away any
food or liquid. Dampen a soft cloth with mild soapy
water and gently wipe clean.
6. Dry the machine gently, but thoroughly, with a soft,
clean cloth.
7. Check the door gasket/seal rubber weekly and replace
as necessary.
8. Clean the drain hole regularly to avoid blockage and
replace the drain plug after cleaning.
9. If the food probe discolors, wash it in a mildly acidic
solution like lemon juice.
10. Cleaning and servicing the refrigeration system must be
performed by qualified professionals.

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TROUBLESHOOTING
Under the proper circumstances, your BF series blast freezer
will provide years of problem-free use. Under certain
circumstances, issues may arise. Please consult the
troubleshooting information and error codes below prior to
contacting technical support.
Information code HI
The high temperature code will display when the internal
temperature of the cabinet exceeds 45°C/113°F after 2
hours of running. Press the START/STOP button to start
refrigeration and detect the cabinet internal temperature
after 2 hours. If the cabinet internal temperature is greater
than or equal to the HI alarm temperature of 45°C/113°F,
the temperature display bar will alternately show the
cabinet internal temperature and HI, until the temperature
is less than the alarm temperature. Check whether the door
of the appliance is closed or stop the appliance to check
whether the vents are clear, the cabinet temperature
probe is connected and placed correctly, or the
compressor and other components are functioning
correctly.
Information code LO
The low temperature code will display when the internal
temperature of the cabinet is below -45°C/-49°F after 2
hours of running. Press the START/STOP button to start
refrigeration and detect the cabinet internal temperature
after 2 hours. If the cabinet internal temperature is less than
or equal to the LO alarm temperature of -45°C/-49°F, the
temperature display bar will alternately show the cabinet
internal temperature and LO, until the temperature is

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greater than the alarm temperature. Check whether the
cabinet temperature probe is connected and placed
correctly, or the compressor and other components are
functioning correctly.
Error code E01 (except BF100)
If the motherboard and display panel lose connection, the
panel will display E01. Power off the appliance, wait 2
minutes, then restart it. If the issue persists, perform a Factory
Reset (below).
Factory Reset
While in work preparation mode, press and hold the +/-
button for 3 seconds until the temperature and time bar
displays "rS" at the same time. Shortly after this display occurs,
the unit will automatically shut down. Press the Power button
to boot and restore the device to the factory settings.
The factory parameters are as follows:
Temperature unit: ℃
Set temperature value: -18 °C
Set time: 4:00
If the E01 code persists or a fault not mentioned above
occurs, contact Vesta Technical Support.
Operating Considerations
•In order to extend the life of the compressor, it should not
be started frequently over short time spans. To protect
the compressor, it will delay start 2 minutes after the
STOP/START button is pressed to start the desired
program. The evaporator fan will start 2 minutes after the
compressor.

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•In blast cooling mode, the compressor will not start when
the START/STOP button is pressed if the current
temperature inside the cabinet is less than or equal to
the set temperature. The compressor will start once the
temperature inside the cabinet is greater than or equal
to the set temperature.
•In blast freezing mode, the compressor will not starter
when the START/STOP button is pressed if the food probe
temperature is less than or equal to the set temperature.
The compressor will start once the food probe
temperature is greater than or equal to the set
temperature.

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LIMITED WARRANTY AND AFTER
SALES SERVICE
Returns
If you are not fully satisfied, our products come backed with
a 30 day, no questions asked, money-back guarantee. To
be eligible for a full refund, you must:
•Have purchased your product in the last 30 days directly
from Vesta Precision
•Have the original order number or email that was used
during your purchase
•Email your request for your return and full refund
Full refunds can only be provided within 30 days of
purchase directly from Vesta Precision. Devices purchased
through resellers, retail partners, or other websites are not
eligible for a return and full refund. Please consult their
return policies for more information. We cannot provide a
full refund for any damaged devices not covered under
our limited warranty.
Exchanges
We provide products with a few different options. Retail
exchanges are eligible within 30 days of original date of
purchase. To be eligible for an exchange, you must:
•Have purchased your product in the last 30 days directly
from the Vesta Precision

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•Have the original order number or email that was used
during your purchase
•Email us to request an exchange
Retail exchanges can only be provided within 30 days of
purchase directly from Vesta Precision. Products purchased
through resellers, retail partners, or other websites are not
eligible for a retail exchange. Please consult their
exchange policies for more information. We cannot
provide a retail exchange for any damaged devices not
covered under our limited warranty.
Warranty Replacements
Our products come with a 2-year limited warranty.
Warranty replacements are eligible within 2 years of original
date of purchase. To be eligible for a warranty
replacement, you must:
•Have purchased the product within the last 2 years
•Have the original order number or email that was used
during your purchase. If purchased through a reseller,
retail partner, or other website, you must provide a copy
of your original receipt
•Email us to request warranty service
Warranty replacements can only be provided within 2 years
of original purchase date. We cannot provide a warranty
replacement for any damaged devices not covered under
our limited warranty.

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Shipping Charges
Shipping charges incurred in connection with the return,
exchange, or warranty replacement are paid for by Vesta
via prepaid waybill issued by the support team.
Damaged and Defective Items
If you received a damaged or defective product, notify us
immediately for assistance via phone, email, or web
support. Please note that if we do not have an exact
replacement for your unit, we will replace it with a similar
unit of equal or greater value.
What Does This Limited Warranty Not Cover?
This limited warranty does not cover damages directly or
indirectly arising or resulting from or during
•non-intended use of the product for any purpose not
described in the user manual, and
•non-intended use with another product or other
damage or loss suffered by such use or in
combination with any other item
•accident, misuse, abuse, vandalism, power surges or
acts of God (including lightning and other weather
conditions)
•improper or inadequate maintenance
•unauthorized disassembly or modification
•repairs by an unauthorized service technician

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WE ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR AND THIS LIMITED WARRANTY
DOES NOT EXTEND TO ANY CONSEQUENTIAL, INDIRECT,
SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING OUT
OF OR RELATING TO THE UNIT. Some jurisdictions do not
allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or
consequential damages, so the above limitation may not
apply to you. This limited warranty is not transferable and is
limited to the original purchaser.
Precision Appliance Technology, Inc.
Questions or Problems?
Contact support via
Website: www.vestaprecision.com
Email: [e-mail]
Phone: [phone] (US)
[phone] (EU)