VEVOR BQL-7220T 3-Flavor Soft Serve Machine: features and specs

The VEVOR BQL-7220T is a commercial countertop soft serve machine that makes three flavours: two from the separate hoppers and a twist of both. It is aimed at cafés, snack bars, drink bars and small food stalls that want to serve cones, waffles and desserts without a full-size floor-standing machine. Here is how its main specs read.

Output and capacity

VEVOR says the machine can produce up to 20 litres (5.3 US gallons) of ice cream an hour, which the title gives as 21 quarts per hour. It lists continuous output of 8 to 10 servings of 80 g each in a run. Production figures like these are typically measured under set conditions, so real output depends on the mix, the room temperature and how often you serve. VEVOR specifies an ambient operating range of 5 to 32°C (41 to 89.6°F).

Two hoppers, two cylinders

The machine has two 4-litre (1.1 gallon) hoppers that hold the liquid mix, and two 1.8-litre freezing cylinders. A third, mixed flavour comes from drawing from both sides. Soft serve machines need a dedicated mix, and the hopper capacity sets how much you can serve before refilling.

Cooling performance

A compressor handles the cooling. VEVOR gives an initial freeze time of 15 minutes, and says later batches are ready in 6 minutes or less. The listing also mentions a pre-cooling function, which keeps the mix cold before it goes into the cylinder, and 1800W as the power figure.

The LCD panel and cleaning

An LCD control panel shows production time and the remaining quantity. VEVOR lists automatic cooling, timer settings and one-click cleaning among the functions. The elevated design is meant to cut down on bending over when serving. Any food-service machine must still be cleaned and sanitised as the manual describes, and local food-safety rules apply.

Materials

VEVOR says the body is SUS201 stainless steel and the cylinder is food-grade SUS304 stainless steel. Stainless steel is used in food equipment because it resists rust and wipes clean easily. SUS304 is a common grade for parts that touch food.

Size and weight

The listing's dimension figures are not in plausible units for the machine, so check the product's actual measurements in the manual or from VEVOR before planning counter space. The listing gives the weight as 187.4 lb (about 85 kg), which is heavy enough that you should plan on two people for installation.

Who it suits

It suits small food businesses, such as a café, a dessert stand or a snack bar, that want soft serve in a manageable footprint.

What to check before you buy

• Counter space and weight: measure the area and check that the surface can take about 187 lb.
• Power: 1800W needs a suitable circuit, so check your electrical supply and the plug type.
• Ventilation: compressor machines need clear space around the vents. Follow the manual.
• Mix: check which soft serve mixes the manufacturer recommends.
• Cleaning routine: read how often the parts need to be taken apart and sanitised.
• Local rules: confirm food-service and licensing requirements where you operate.

The short version

• A commercial countertop soft serve machine with three-flavour output, model BQL-7220T.
• Up to 20 L (5.3 gal) an hour, as VEVOR rates it.
• Two 4 L hoppers, two 1.8 L cylinders and an 1800W compressor.
• LCD panel, pre-cooling and one-click cleaning.
• SUS201 body and SUS304 food-grade cylinder; about 187 lb.

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