Clifton Food Range®
Bath Choice Booklet
Choosing the right equipment for you.
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Directors: J M Dickson (Managing)
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A C Ross
Registered Office: Oldmixon Crescent Weston-super-Mare in England No. 370743
COMPANY & PRODUCT OVERVIEW
The Clifton Food Range® has been developed and manufactured by Nickel-Electro.
Established in 1941 ~ Nickel-Electro is a family firm based in the South West of England and
is a brand leader in temperature control laboratory and science equipment. All water baths
are UK manufactured.
Nickel-Electro has adapted its scientific application water baths to develop the Clifton Food
Range® which offer users unparalleled specific temperature control, to produce consistently
perfect results every time.
For durability and ease of cleaning, the range is made from high quality stainless steel and is
available in a choice of different sizes.
The range consists of ~
Unstirred Single Chamber Baths
FL04D
FL08D
FL14D
FL22D
FL28D
FLE28D
FL56D
FLE56D
4 Litre Unstirred Digital Bath
8 Litre Unstirred Digital Bath
14 Litre Unstirred Digital Bath
22 Litre Unstirred Digital Bath
28 Litre Unstirred Digital Bath
28 Litre Compact Unstirred Digital Bath ~ end on controls & drain tap
56 Litre Unstirred Digital Bath
56 Litre Compact Unstirred Digital Bath ~ end on controls & drain tap
All models except FL04D have drain taps (Compact baths have taps at front)
Unstirred Double Chamber Baths
FLD-4/4
FLD-4/8
FLD-8/8
FLE-8/8
FLD-4/22
FLD-8/22
FLD-14/14
FLE-28/28
4+4 Litre Unstirred Digital DuoBath™
4+8 Litre Unstirred Digital DuoBath™
8+8 Litre Unstirred Digital DuoBath™
8+8 Litre Compact Unstirred Digital DuoBath™ ~ end on controls & taps at front
4+22 Litre Unstirred Digital DuoBath™
8+22 Litre Unstirred Digital DuoBath™
14+14 Litre Unstirred Digital DuoBath™ ~ taps at rear
28+28 Litre Compact Unstirred Digital DuoBath™ ~ end on controls & taps at front
Stirred Water Baths
FL414D
FL428D
FL456D
14 Litre Stirred Digital Bath
28 Litre Stirred Digital Bath
56 Litre Stirred Digital Bath
Portable Clip-on Digital Stirrer Unit
FL4CA
Portable Clip-On Digital Stirrer Unit
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BATH CHOICE
The smaller volume baths e.g. 8 litre (FL08D), tend to be popular with smaller
professional kitchens. The bigger capacity baths are used to prepare larger quantities of food
portions, for subsequent chilling and storage. Reheating, (regeneration) for service can also be
done in the larger capacity baths or with a series of smaller bath placed in the relevant section.
The 56 litre water bath is ideal for banqueting, outside catering and food processing companies.
FL08D
FL28D
FL56D
EXAMPLES OF UNSTIRRED WATER BATHS
Unstirred Baths
In addition to choice of volume there is also a choice between unstirred and stirred baths.
The difference is this:
In an unstirred bath, (FL04D to FL56D series), the water is heated evenly throughout the chamber by
convection. This results in an accurately controlled environment. (±0.15°C around set point) Some
chefs prefer unstirred water baths when cooking salmon for example. In a stirred bath the water
movement can sometimes be enough to damage the delicate flesh of the fish.
Unstirred baths are particularly suited to mis en place work where food is prepared over long
periods of time. They are also useful for holding items at temperature. Some chefs use this style for
mis en place and service.
Advantages of unstirred:
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More bath area is usable [bath can hold more items]
Lower cost units
More uses [for stocks, braising directly in the bath, cooking directly in fats, chocolate]
More choice, bath size specific to job required
Stirred Baths
In a stirred bath, (FL414D, FL428D, FL456D) there is a heater/stirrer unit which sits at one end of a
tank. This heats the water by means of an immersed heating element and stirs the water by way of a
stainless steel propeller. As in the unstirred bath, this method also results in an accurately controlled
environment, (±0.01°C around set point).
The immersion circulator controller can now be rotated so that
the bath can be used ‘side to side’ or end on to optimise
‘left to right’ counter top space. It can also be rotated so it can
be viewed from any angle of the kitchen. As the stirrer rotates
through 3 main principle viewing angles, the chef can choose
whether the lid opens on the left hand side of the tank, or the
right.
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FL428D
Duobaths™
Water baths in this range have two unstirred chambers
in one counter top unit. Each chamber can be independently
controlled allowing simultaneous processing of foods at
different temperatures, with the option of using different
mediums in each, e.g. water in one chamber and vegetable
FLD-14/14
Compact Baths
Compact baths are unstirred and available as both single or duo
chambered water baths. Controls are placed on the narrow end so
that the whole unit can be run from ‘front to back’ on the counter top.
This results in a saving where space is at a premium in busy kitchens.
Drain taps for each chamber are located on the front panel making it
easy to clean and use.
FLE-8/8
FL4CA Portable Clip-on Digital Stirrer Unit
This product is a portable heater unit which can be attached to
standard gastronorm tanks or a straight sided circular pot of 30cms
diameter or more (minimum depth 150mm) and maximum volume of
approximately 56 litres. This covers most common stockpot sizes.
The entire casing is manufactured in high quality stainless steel, as is
the easily removable pouch guard. The propeller is also made from
high quality stainless steel and is virtually indestructible.
Accessory lids are available.
FL4CA
Digital Thermometer & Probe Kit
This compact probe kit allows chefs to monitor the core temperature of
food in a sealed vacuum bag. The kit is especially useful when developing
and establishing specific times and temperatures for sous vide items.
The kit contains a battery powered digital thermometer, two needle probes,
with the longer one designed to reach the centre of larger joints of meat.
A sample of probe wipes and foam seal are also included, along with a
Traceable Calibration Certificate for the instrument and a waterproof
countdown timer.
CFR-860-035
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Supplied items
Shelves
In the case of unstirred baths, the supplied shelves are perforated to aid convection of heat
throughout the bath. Stirred water baths, however, have an unperforated shelf. They are designed
such that the water will be forced by the propeller to run under the shelf, and then across the top of
it, producing a circular flow.
The stirred bath shelf has a guard system to prevent food pouches from coming into contact with the
heater and propeller.
Temperature control system
All baths in the range feature a highly accurate digital PID controller for adaptive temperature
control. This means that the bath ‘self teaches’ in response to the contents of the bath and the
heating medium being used (e.g. water or oil).
The bright digital display resolves to 0.1°C. To maintain accuracy we recommend that a lid be used.
In use the heater light will pulse indicating that small amounts of energy are being supplied to the
heater mats, once the bath is at set temperature.
The controller also features a timer.
Lids
All baths are supplied complete with a lift off lid with an ‘easy grab’ insulated handle. In the case of
the Duobaths™ two lids are provided. It is important to use the lid especially where extended times
are used as this will reduce water evaporation and maintain an accurate temperature especially
above 60°C.
LD-14F
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Accessory Bi-fold Lids
Clifton Bi-fold lids will fit unstirred and compact water baths. They are designed for 14 litre, 28 litre
and 56 litre baths. The clever design of the concertina lid means it can be pushed open to reveal
the chamber and as the lid is attached to the bath, there is no need to find a place to put it when
LDBFE-28
LDBF-28
Accessory lids are available to use with FL4CA stirrer unit. The stainless steel lids have a cut away
section where the stirrer unit sits and will suit 1/2, 2/3, 1/1 gastronorm containers.
They are also fitted with easy lifting orange handle.
LDCA-8
LDCA-8
Unheated tanks
Spare gastronorm tanks are available for use with the FL4CA portable immersion circulator.
For example this will enable the controller to be removed from a 14 litre tank and placed on a 28
litre (1/1) tank when a larger throughput for service is required or for mis en place work where a
larger chamber is desirable.
Stainless steel gastronorm tank
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Partition dividers
Dividers are available for both unstirred and stirred baths. The bath partitions, designed for the
unstirred bath, are available in two sizes and fit onto the perforated tray to allow the bath chamber
to be subdivided to create separate ‘mini’ chambers for individual menu items. The longer P470
divider is suitable for LF28D and FL56D water bath.
P270
P470
Partition Dividers in use
Zig Zag dividers can be placed in a stirred water bath to divide the bath into sections in a similar
way to the unstirred bath.
Baskets can be used in both unstirred and stirred water baths and are also designed to divide the
bath into sections.
Zig Zag rack
BATH FEATURES SUMMARY
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Unstirred baths accurate to ± 0.15°C
Stirred baths accurate to ± 0.05°C
Bright digital display to 0.1°C resolution
Integrated timer on the controller
Side lifting handles ~ easy movement around the kitchen (unstirred baths)
Fast draining outlets for quick clean down (unstirred baths)
Easy grab lids with insulated handles
Removable stainless steel tray for even heat distribution
UK Manufactured with two year warranty
Industry award
Can be used with suitable cooking oil e.g. vegetable oil etc (not FL4CA)
Visual low liquid warning ‘FILL’
Run dry protection
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