What are the 20 best Combi Oven brands and specs?
You either need an army in the kitchen, or you need a combi oven.
This is the ultimate list of the very best combi ovens around the world.
It may be difficult to compare all the options between each so that’s what we are going to do for you.
Here’s your icing on the…croissant!?
This is a long article so feel free to skip to what you want to know about with the below table of contents.
Also, don’t forget to take the poll at the end of the original post on these combi ovens.
Now, let’s quickly look over what a combi oven is and when we need to use it.
Here we go.
What is a Combi Oven?
A combi oven is a device that uses a combination of heat and steam for foodservice operations such as restaurants.
Most professional Combi Ovens have functions that include using heat or steam separately or together simultaneously.
Traditional heat ovens without a steam option are known as convection ovens.
A convection oven only uses heat or ‘convected air’ inside the cooking cavity to cook food by means of electricity (heating element) or gas.
Dual-use ovens are also much more precise, robust and are meant to be used almost 24 hours in some operations.
The first convection oven in wide use was the Maxson Whirlwind Oven, invented in 1945.
The first combination oven was invented in 1976 by the German company Convotherm, and then Rational nearly thereafter.
Today Convotherm is owned by Middleby Marshall which is a conglomerate of Foodservice equipment companies openly traded on the NYSE.
The types of ovens are below, keep reading.
WHAT TYPES OF COMBI OVENS ARE THERE?
There are 2 basic types of Combi Ovens.
- Boiler Fed
- Steam Injection
Let’s briefly cover the difference.
Boiler fed Combi Oven
Boiler-fed ovens inject steam via a butterfly valve from the boiler inside the oven.
The steam is built up and kept within the cavity until release.
Levels are adjustable from 0% to 100% of possible maximum relative humidity inside the cooking chamber.
This is the type of oven preferred by chefs in fine dining outlets as it gives the operator more saturation, automatic humidity adjustment, and better precision like crispiness and browning of foods.
A Combi Oven with a boiler can work in a “closed system”
If you have an oven that is for example 7 levels, you can cook fish on one level, meat on another, chicken on the third, potatoes on the fourth without the transfer of taste between each-other.
Moving on, here is what a steam injection system is.
Steam Injection
A steam injection system is when water is dropped right onto the heating element spewing humidity into the cabinet.
This isn’t the most precise method vs as a boiler model.
It’s less expensive and preferable only if you have a hard water density which causes calcium build up in the boiler.
More on water density in this post on Commercial dishwashers.
Here is what water density looks like at a quick overview.
Benefits of a Combi Oven in your kitchen
Other then an operationally enhanced method of cooking a Combi Oven it can:
- Reduce Shrinkage of Food
- Improve quality and taste of Food
- Save Time and Labor within your operation
- Eliminate Flavor Transfer, as discussed above with “closed systems”
- Deliver Consistency
- Option to cook via Sous Vide
- Energy Efficiency
- Regeneration or Blast/Chill technology (mostly used in banqueting)
I won’t get into much detail on blast chilling here but you should know what regeneration is, which I will discuss in a bit.
But first, these are standard features that most Combi Ovens have.
Cook & Hold
With Cook & Hold you have the ability to cook food with lower temperatures and for an extended period of time.
You can cook overnight and hold it at an appropriate temperature for when your staff arrives in the morning.
Keeping everyone happy.
Why?
Reduced labor and work optimization.
Start cooking the night before without running around to manage the next day’s service.
Your food will be cooked to perfection.
You reclaim lost working hours once the lights go out and reduce the load on your staff.
You will also have a more even cook without the burn marks on the outer brim of the meat or chicken.
This is because it is “Naturally Tenderized,” by activating the toughest meats cuts natural enzymes.
Precise temperatures create perfect consistency throughout the cut of meat.
Which also reduces shrinkage.
Shrinkage happens when water evaporates from the surface of the meat or when fat and juices leak from the meat.
Shrinkage is affected by the cooking method, duration and temperature, and how well done it is.
Take a piece of meat and throw it on a high-power char-grill, you’re bound to have high shrinkage because of the immediate shock (that’s when you hear a meat sizzle).
Cook the same meat in a Combi Oven, it going to be more uniform and keep the same mass.
Cooking Environment
Combi Steamer Ovens allow for a better cooking environment.
They don’t use open end burners which create more heat in the kitchen needing compensated air conditioning — raising up your electrical bill.
With a Combi oven you also save space.
You’ll need fewer appliances if you know how to utilize it within your operation.
That’s because the Combi is more versatile.
For example, you need:
- A pizza oven to make pizza.
- A steamer to boil vegetables.
- A bratt pan to make soups.
- You need a grill to grill.
Of course within certain quantity limits you can make all of the above in a Combi oven.
It will never completely replace some of the core items like a fryer, gas burners or a char-grill but it can be done under certain operations.
If you’re a pizzeria, and that’s the one main specialty on your menu, I’m not saying to replace a wood-fired pizza oven with a combi.
Not only do they save space back-of-house, now MINI ovens are becoming trendy front-of-house as part of the show cooking experience with a small footprint.
So, what’s the difference between normal and mini?
Mini-Combi ovens save space by also optimizing the workflow and amount of additional equipment needed in the kitchen
The mini vs standard size will accept
GN 1/1 Pans
Gn 2/3 Pans
It serves better for “A La Carte” Menu items vs using the standard size oven for bulk cooking.
It also has a lower pitch between each level meaning you can cook less food (lower mass).
It will have the same functions as a standard oven as well.
This also looks good when you have an open kitchen
Everyone just loves mini space savers, don’t they?
Food & Operational Improvements
In a combi you can now brown the food with the ability to keep the core of the product tender.
You can also use the oven to smoke salmon or meat with any choice of wood chips.
The first company to introduce cook-hold-smoke is Jerry Maahs from Alto Shaam.
People eat with their eyes as much as they do with their stomach!
Combi-steamers also reduce food shrinkage during the cooking process.
Depending on the product.
Take a piece of meat, if you throw it on a grill that’s 180 degrees…..what happens to the product?
It loses its mass.
On a Combi you can regulate temperature control, time, and steam to enhance the proper cookout of your product.
Another example can be a piece of roast meat.
In a traditional oven you cant regulate time and temperature settings.
There is no probe either.
There are many techniques, but the core ability to manipulate the settings vs other appliances makes the combi more precise and versatile to use in your kitchen.
Touch Screen vs Digital Screen with Knobs
Unless you live in a country with electrical problems that could kill the board or don’t have the budget then a digital screens with knobs are more preferable.
Complete Touch Screens give you a load of options and are simplified to use, save recipes so that this way you can put the oven on autopilot.
Once you set up the recipes and all variables like steam, temperature, time, you’ll just need to prep food and pop it in.
If you run a franchise operation and are using multiple ovens across a region, these devices can be connected online and programmed from a computer with a complete touch screen.
Some versions of combi-ovens that don’t include a touch screen or computer board won’t allow you to save recipes leaving an operator to program manually each and every time.
Regeneration capability
This feature allows you to prepare meals ahead of time by cooking, then use a blast chiller or shock freezer to rapidly cool it down.
So when your ready to cook you don’t find yourself doing something similar.
When using a blast chiller you lower the temperature of the food and preserve taste, this also extends its life.
Afterwards you can store the food in a refrigerated room or cabinet and use the REGENERATION option with your oven to re-heat (or cook) and immediately serve food in large quantities as if it was just cooked.
There is no loss of moisture, crispness or flavor of the food with this process.
Regeneration is used in banquet operations such as weddings.
Ever think of how 300 dishes get served at the same time? That’s because of regeneration.
So, how do you use regeneration?
In order to use the regeneration option in any combi oven you will need to:
- Cook the food like it’s ready to serve
- Put the food in a blast chiller and lower its temperature to 10 degrees C
- Store it in a cold room no more than 3 days
- When your function is ready, take it out of the cold room
- Put on REGEN option in your combi oven
- Remove the food, prep and serve
Regeneration Programs are usually already installed and you just need to adjust the time for the product.
There are 3 types of regen programs:
Individual plate
Plates on special racks
G/N regeneration of bulk food
Time, temperature and steam adjusts all according to what the food is.
Now let’s move on to what you’ve been waiting for.
Combi Oven manufacturers
Alto-Shaam
There are two different models, CTC and CTP.
Pitch: 70mm
CTC VERSION
Alphanumeric Display w/ Manual hard-press buttons in place of a knob
Modular (stackable) design available
Electric & Gas Version Both available
Boiler Free Version
Triple glazed door
Automatic Cleaning Cycle
2 Fan speeds
Spray Shower
7 GN 1/1 or US Half Sheet Pan 9kw
11 GN 1/1 or US Half Sheet Pan 18.9kw
20 GN 1/1 or US Half Sheet Pan (or 21 if including smoker) 37kw
8 GN 2/1 or US Sheet Pan 21.9kw
11 GN 2/1 or US Sheet Pan 33kw
20 GN 2/1 or US Sheet Pan 66kw
CTP VERSION
Complete Touch Screen
Modular (stackable) design available
Electric & Gas Version both available
Boiler Version an Option on Electric Only (not Gas)
Core temperature probe w/ 6 measure points
Ethernet w/ USB Interface
Triple Glaze Door
Overnight Cooking
Regeneration
Automatic Cleaning Cycle
Smoke Feature
7 GN 1/1 or US Half Sheet Pan 9kw
11 GN 1/1 or US Half Sheet Pan 18.9kw
20 GN 1/1 or US Half Sheet Pan (or 21 if including smoker) 37kw
8 GN 2/1 or US Sheet Pan 21.9kw
11 GN 2/1 or US Sheet Pan 33kw
20 GN 2/1 or US Sheet Pan 66kw
Mini Combi Oven Available (Y) — Electric Only
Pitch 65mm
Green Energy Savings Mode
Available 5 GN1/1 10kw
Here is the entire product lineup of Alto Shaam.
MKN
FlexiCombi Oven Series
There are two variations which are FlexiCombi Classic or FlexiCombi Magic Pilot
Pitch65mm
FlexiCombi Magic Pilot
Complete Digital Touch Screen
Modular (stackable) design available
Electric & Gas Version both available
Self Diagnostic Program
Auto Adjustment for different cooking loads during cooking cycle
Robust Cooking and Menu options with Control Panel
10 cooking categories, 350 programs with 20 steps available
Video assist for operational instructions
Favorites option
FlexiRack — Increases size of Pan (rather than GN sizes) by 40% to use for combi
FamilyMix — indicates which foods are compatible in certain climates
2 core probes
Automatic 2-in-1 cleaning cartridge
GreenInside- energy saving mode
On screen help — topical video
Spray Shower
6 GN 1/1 10.4kw
10 GN 1/1 15.9kw
20 GN 1/1 31.7kw
6 GN2/1 20.9kw
10 GN2/1 30.5kw
20 GN2/1 60.9kw
FlexiCombiR Team
MagicPilot — touch and slide operating concept
2 robust, wear-free, capacitive true color touch screens,
Protected behind anti-reflective safety glass;
Display cleaning mode
AutoChef — automatic cooking
more than 250 preselected international cooking processes which can be individually modified
More than 350 cooking processes can be saved
Overview of individual favorites on the start screen
Cooking process protection against modification/deletion
Adjustable language settings, full-text search
Manual operation concept with 12 cooking modes
Cooking Steps function — up to 20 program steps can
be individually combined
ChefsHelp — user information
Insertion of information into text and graphics where required during the cooking process
VideoAssist — interactive user assistance with clips
featuring professional chefs
FlexiRack — capacity concept
for an increase in capacity up to 100% *
EasyLoad — crosswise insertion supplied as standard for increased occupational safety
WaveClean — automatic cleaning system
One integrated shower hose for both cooking chambers
SES — Steam Exhaust System,
steam extraction for safe operation
GreenInside — energy consumption display
CombiDoctor — self-diagnosis program
Quality Control
Hygienic cooking chamber doors
6 + 6 GN 1/1 (530 x 325 x 65 mm)
2 x 6 FlexiRack (530 x 570 x 65 mm)
FlexiCombi Classic
Alphanumeric Display w/ Knob
Modular (stackable) design available
Electric & Gas Version both available
DynaSystem Steam Technology (No boiler, No Steam injection) Patented1 Core temperature Probe
USB interface
No Cook/Hold option
Triple Glazed Door
100 memory spaces for cooking programs
6 cooking modes
5 fan speeds
6 GN 1/1 10.4kw
10 GN 1/1 15.9kw
20 GN 1/1 31.7kw
6 GN2/1 20.9kw
10 GN2/1 30.5kw
20 GN2/1 60.9kw
SpaceCombi Magic Team
MagicPilot — touch and slide operating concept
robust, wear-free, capacitive true colour touch screen,
protected behind anti-reflective safety glass; display cleaning mode
MKN Guided Cooking
AutoChef — automatic cooking
More than 250 preselected international cooking
processes which can be individually modified
More than 350 cooking processes can be saved
Overview of individual favourites on the start screen
Cooking process protection against
modification/deletion
Adjustable language settings, full-text search
ChefsHelp
VideoAssist
Start cooking process with BarcodeScan in autoChef
Manual operation concept with 12 cooking modes:
WaveClean — automatic cleaning system
SES — Steam Exhaust System,
Hygienic cooking chamber doors with sealed triple glazing
LED lighting integrated into the hygienic cooking chamber door
Lower door handle is turned 180°, ergonomic design
Right hand hinged door
Hygienic cooking chambers of corrosion resistant stainless steel
HoodIn — integrated steam condensation with a level of efficiency of approx. 80%
MagicHood — odour neutralizing hood
ETHERNET interface
6 + 6 GN 1/1 (530 x 325 x 60 mm)
5 + 5 GN 1/1 (530 x 325 x 65 mm)
Mini Combi Oven Available (Y) — Electric Only
Pitch: Unknown
GN 2/3
GN 1/1
Here is the profile of MKN.
Lainox
There are 2 different model line-ups with Lainox which are,
Naboo and Sapiens
Pitch: 70mm
Sapiens
Alphanumeric Display w/ Knob
Modular (stackable) design available
Electric & Gas Version both available
Boiler Steam Generator or Direct Steam Option
Core Probe
6 Fan speeds
Manual wash cycle
HACCP Monitoring
USB Connection
99 cooking programs with 9 cooking step memory
Manual Preheat [check others]
Auto reverse fan [check others]
7 GN 1/1 10.5kw
10 GN 1/1 16kw
20 GN 1/1 31.8kw
7 GN2/1 19kw
10 GN2/1 31kw
20 GN2/1 61.8kw
NABOO
Complete Touch Screen w/ Turn Knob
Modular (stackable) design available
Electric & Gas Version both available
Boiler Steam Generator or Direct Steam
Core Probe w/ 4 detection points
15 cooking step memory
Delta-T Cooking [check which ones are delta-t]
6 Fan speeds
Wifi and Ethernet Connection
Access to Cloud Recipes across the world
Multiple sharing on devices
Remote technical service availability
Create Recipe with pictures on Menu
Overnight cooking
Smoking
Automatic wash cycle
HACCP Monitoring
USB Connection
Food cost calculation of recipes
7 GN 1/1 10.5kw
10 GN 1/1 16kw
20 GN 1/1 31.8kw
7 GN2/1 19kw
10 GN2/1 31kw
20 GN2/1 61.8kw
Mini Combi Oven Available (Y) — Electric
Pitch: 60mm
6 GN 2/3 3.7kw
6 GN 1/1 7.7kw
Electrolux Professional
Skyline Combi Series
Pitch 67 mm
Pro Version
Alphanumeric Digital Screen w/ Push Buttons
Steam injection
100 cooking programs w/ 4 cooking steps
USB Interface
Core Probe w/ 6 sensors
Auto-reverse fan
Wifi Connectivity
Auto descale of boiler
Auto-cleaning
Spray shower
Triple glaze door
6 GN 1/1 11.1kw
10 GN1/1 19kw
20 GN1/1 37.7kw
6 GN2/1 21.4kw
10 GN2/1 37.4kw
20 GN2/1 65.4kw
PremiumS Version
Complete Touch Screen
Boiler steam generation
Create Recipe with pictures on Menu
You can upload your photos of dishes
Core Probe w/ 6 sensors
Save your own programs
Comes in 30 different languages
Static Cook
Proving
Sous-Vide check if optional
Dehydrating
Regenertation
Eco Delta Cooking
Low Temp Cooking
Pasteurization
Create Recipe with pictures on Menu
Save Favorites on the Menu Screen
HACCP Control
Auto reverse fan
Rapid preheat
11 Cook Cycles
Digital Assistance
6 GN 1/1 11.1kw
10 GN1/1 19kw
20 GN1/1 37.7kw
6 GN2/1 21.4kw
10 GN2/1 37.4kw
20 GN2/1 65.4kw
Premium Version Combi Oven
Boiler Steam Generation
Digital Panel w/ Touch Buttons
100 cooking programs w/ 4 cooking steps
Auto reverse fan
Wifi Connectivity
Boiler Descaler
ProS Version
Complete Touch Screen
Steam Injection (without boiler)
1,000 cooking programs
USB Interface
Core Probe w/ 6 sensors
Auto reverse fan
Wifi Connectivity
Zanussi
The name for their Combi Oven is MagistarThere are 2 versions
T Version comes with Touch Panel
D Version comes with Alphanumeric Digital Panel
Add either letter below to either version to get
S Steam Generation
I Direct Steam (Boiler Version)
Thus their Name Magistart Combi TS/DS or Magistar combi TI/DI
T Version
Complete Touch panel
Low Temperature Cooking
Eco-Delta Cooking
Regeneration
Sous-Vide
Proving Control
Dehydration
Multi Timer — 20 times control
Create Recipe with pictures on Menu
1000 cooking programs
6-sensor probe
Automatic Cleaning
Connectivity available
Auto Descale of Boiler
Automatic Calendar (Daily memory)
6 GN1/1 11.1kw
10 GN1/1 19kw
20 GN1/1 37.7kw
6 GN2/1 21.4kw
10 GN2/1 35–37kw
20 GN2/1 65.4kw
D Version
Alphanumeric Digital panel w/ Push buttons
USB Interface
Core temperature control with probe
Automatic Cleaning
Connectivity available
100 program memory w/ 4 steps
Auto Descale of Boiler
6 GN1/1 11.1kw
10 GN1/1 19kw
20 GN1/1 37.7kw
6 GN2/1 21.4kw
10 GN2/1 35–37kw
20 GN2/1 65.4kw
Mini Combi Oven Available (Y) — Electric only
Digital Alphanumeric Display w/ Turn Knob
With or Without Auto Clean
6 GN1/1 6.9kw
Convotherm
Easy Series Combi Ovens
Pitch: 77mm
Easy Dial
Alphanumeric Display w/ Knob
Modular (stackable) design available
Electric & Gas Version Both available
Boiler or Steam Injection available
ACS — advance closed system
Press & Go Auto Cook
5 Humidity Settings
5 moisture removal settings
Regeneration
Automatic Cleaning Cycle
Core Temperature Sensor
5 Fan speeds
6 GN1/1 11kw
10 GN1/1 19.5kw
20 GN1/1 38.9kw
6 GN2/1 19.5kw
10 GN2/1 33.7kw
12 GN2/1 33.7kw
20 GN2/1 67.3kw
Easy Touch
Complete Touch Screen
Modular (stackable) design available
Electric & Gas Version Both available
Boiler or Steam Injection available
ACS — advance closed system
Eco Cooking — energy savings
Press & Go Auto Cook
5 Humidity Settings
5 moisture removal settings
Automatic Cleaning Cycle
Core Temperature Sensor
5 Fan speeds
Cook & Hold
Regeneration
USB interface
HACCP data storage
Ethernet interface
On screen help — topical video
6 GN1/1 11kw
10 GN1/1 19.5kw
20 GN1/1 38.9kw
6 GN2/1 19.5kw
10 GN2/1 33.7kw
12 GN2/1 33.7kw
20 GN2/1 67.3kw
Mini Combi Ovens Available (Y) — Electric only
Modular (stackable) design available
Steam injection only
6 GN 1/1
6 GN 2/3
Unox
There are two versions of the combi-ovens. Cheftop MINDMAPs full digital board, Cheflux Knob version
Pitch 77mm
Cheftop MINDMAPs full digital board
Technologically advanced combi oven for gastronomy cooking processes (dehydrating, steaming, low temperature cooking, sous vide cooking, roasting, grilling, pan frying, regeneration and plate regeneration) and for fresh or frozen baking thanks to the Unox Intensive Cooking and Intelligence Performance
technologies which guarantee perfect results and repeatability for any load size.
Manual cooking
Temperature: 30 °C — 260 °C
Up to 9 cooking steps
CLIMA.Control: humidity or dry air set by 10%
Delta T cooking with core probe
1000+ programs
MIND.Maps™: draw the cooking processes directly on the display
ROTOR.Klean™: automatic washing system
Cooking chamber in high-resistance AISI 304 stainless steel with rounded edges
Double glass
Cooking chamber lighting through LED lights embedded in the door
Tray supports with anti-tipping system
Drip collection system integrated in the door and functional even with the door open
4-speed fan system and high-performance circular resistance
3 GN 1/1
5 GN 1/1
7 GN 1/1
10 GN 1/1
20 GN 1/1
Cheflux Knob version
Dry air-steam combi oven with analogical control and 304 stainless steel cooking chamber. Time, temperature, steam percentage and 2 fan speeds function. Allows to perform traditional cooking processes such as steaming, browning, grilling, frying and cooking of fresh and frozen bakery products.
Convection oven — Electric
Hinged left (right hand door)
Control knob
Temperature: 80 °C — 260 °C
Convection and humidity cooking starting from 80 °C
Cooking chamber in high-resistance AISI 304 stainless steel with rounded edges
Double glass
Cooking chamber lighting through LED lights embedded in the door
Tray supports with anti-tipping system
2-speed fan system and high-performance circular resistance
3 GN 1/1
5 GN 1/1
7 GN 1/1
10 GN 1/1
20 GN 1/1
Rational
There are two different Combi Oven Series made by Rational, the iCombi Classic and iCombi Pro
Pitch: 68mm
iCombi Pro
Complete Digital Touch Screen
Electric & Gas Version both available
Modular (stackable) design available
Boiler Steam Generator
Core temperature probe w/ 6 measure points
Ethernet w/ USB Interface
Wi-Fi
Triple Glaze Door
1,200 cooking programs w/ 6 steps
6 fan speeds
Individual Rack timer
Overnight Cooking
Regeneration
Auto Descale of steam generator
HACCP data output
6 GN1/1 10.8 kw
10 GN 1/1 18.9 kw
20 GN 1/1 37.2 kw
6 GN 2/1 22.4 kw
10 GN 2/1 37/4 kw
20 GN 2/1 67.9 kw
iCombi Classic
Dial with push function, color display
Electric & Gas Version both available
Modular (stackable) design available
Steam Injection
Double Glaze Door
Core temperature probe
Ethernet w/ USB INterface
100 cooking programs w/ 6 steps
5 fan speeds
Overnight Cooking
Regeneration
5 stage humidity setting
Automated descale of steam generator
HACCP data output
6 GN1/1 10.8 kw
10 GN 1/1 18.8 kw
20 GN 1/1 37.2 kw
6 GN 2/1 22.4 kw
10 GN 2/1 37.4 kw
20 GN 2/1 67.9 kw
Mini Combi Oven Available (Y) — Electric only
iCombi Pro XS
6 GN 2/3 5.7kw
Angelopo
There are two versions of combi ovens which are
Combistar FX
Alphanumeric Display w/ Knob w/ Touch Buttons
Electric & Gas Version both available
2 Core temperatures Probe
Cooking type such as roasting, frying, regeneration, brazing, grilling, steaming, on the plate, baking & pastry2 fan speeds, full and half-static
150 stored programs
Double glazing door
USB interface
12 GN 2/1 32 KW
20 GN 1/1 40 KW
20 GN 2/1 55 KW
ACT.O
Complete Digital Touch Screen
Electric & gas version both available
Remotely monitor cooking, standby and washing parameters from far
Weekly scheduler function
Option of simultaneous use of two core probes
Switch-on time setting
Automatic washing and descaling system
Library of cooking programs in 18 programmable phases (140 preset plus another 150 available for use)
Option of adding recipes and photos to cooking programs
Function for programming 5-stage manual cooking
Multi (5) point cooking probe with gradually increasing density
Low temperature and superheated steam
DCR direct control of humidity during cooking + three steam levelsSteam generation system
Regeneration
Low-Temperature cooking programs
6 fan speeds with static function
Data selection knob
Automatic pre-heating and cooling
USB interface
6 GN 1/1 14 KW
10 GN 1/1 19.5 KW
Mini Combi Ovens Available (Y) — Electric Only
(CombiFit)
6 GN 2/3 4.7 KW
6 GN 1/1 6.9 KW
10 GN 1/1 13.8 KW
Eloma
There are 2 different models of the oven from Eloma.
Series Multimax
Pitch: Unavailable
MultiMax
Alphanumeric Display w/ Knob
Modular (stackable) design available
Electric & Gas Version both available
Injection Steam into the cooking chamber
5 Fan Speeds
7 cooking modes
99 programs memory
Double glazing door
USB interface
HACCP Data Log
Cook/Smoke Standard
Overnight Cooking
Regeneration
Semi-Automatic Cleaning
6 GN 1/1 or US Sheet Pan 9kw
10 GN 1/1 or US Sheet Pan 19kw
20 GN 1/1 or US Sheet Pan 42kw
MultiMax MT
Includes everything from Multimax and:
400 stored programs
9 cooking modes
Create Recipe with pictures on Menu
Self Cleaning
Energy Savings
Mode Option
6 GN 1/1 or US Sheet Pan 9kw
10 GN 1/1 or US Sheet Pan 19kw
20 GN 1/1 or US Sheet Pan 42kw
Joker Mini Combi oven with MT Control
Pitch: Unavailable
6 GN 1/1 6.4kw
HOUNÖ
HOUNO Has two Versions; Standard and Touch Model
Pitch: 65mm
Visual Cooking
Alphanumeric Display w/ Knob Control
Electricity & Gas Models Available
Modular (stackable) design available
Injection or Hybrid steam (mix of injection and steam from steam generator)
Regeneration
Cook/Hold
Proving
Memory of 50 recipes (10 steps)
9 Speed Fan
Reversible Fan
Automatic cooling
Preheat Available
Integrated Hand Shower
Combiwash automatic cleaning system
6 GN 1/1 9kw — Ventless Hood option available
10 GN 1/1 18kw — Ventless Hood option available
16 GN 1/1 24kw
20 GN 1/1 36kw
6 GN 2/1 21kw — Ventless Hood option available
10 GN 2/1 27kw — Ventless Hood option available
20 GN 2/1 60kw
Visual Cooking
Complete Digital Touch Screen
Modular (stackable) design available
Electric and Gas Versions Available
Core Probe multipoint
Injection or Hybrid steam (mix of injection and steam from steam generator)
CombiSmart with 10 steps
Cook & Regen
Delta-T Cooking
Cook & Hold
Proving
Rack Timer
Cool Down Function
Clima Optima automatic humidity control
Memory of 500 recipes (15 steps)
Reversible fan with 9 adjustable steps
USB interface
Automatic Wash
Quick Select Recipe’s pre-loaded
Favorites Selection
Integrated Hand Shower
Combiwash automatic cleaning system
Let’s cook cloud solution
Sous vide probe option
Smartchef, automatic cooking
6 GN 1/1 9kw — Ventless Hood option available
10 GN 1/1 18kw — Ventless Hood option available
16 GN 1/1 24kw
20 GN 1/1 36kw
6 GN 2/1 21kw — Ventless Hood option available
10 GN 2/1 27kw — Ventless Hood option available
20 GN 2/1 60kw
PassThrough Oven Version Available
Pitch 65mm
Same features as above
6 GN 1/1 9kw
10 GN 1/1 18kw
CombiSlim Oven Available (Y) — Electric Only
Smart Touch or Standard Display Versions
Same features as above
6 GN 1/1 6.9 KW — Ventless Hood option available
10 GN 1/1 12.7 KW — Ventless Hood option available
Baron
There are 4 ranges in the Baron Lineup
Pitch: Unavailable
Optimus
Horizon
Horizon Slim
Smart
Optimus T
Complete Touch Screen w/ Control Knob
Boiler Steam Injection or Direct Steam Injection
Electric Version or Gas Version
Create Recipe with pictures on Menu
Core temperate probe
4 multi point level
15 cooking steps
Humidity Control
Dehumidification of cooking chamber
6 fan speeds
USB interface
HACCP data, update software and load/unload cooking programs
Automatic Cleaning
Boiler Version Only
Delta T Cooking
Automatic Boiler Descaling
7 GN1/1 10.5kw
10 GN1/1 16kw
20 GN1/1 31.8kw
7 GN2/1 19kw
10 GN2/1 31kw
20 GN2/1 61.8kw
Horizon III
Direct Steam Injection
Electric Version or Gas Version
Control M — Complete Knob operation
2-speed fan
Intermittent fan mode available for special cooking requirements
Operation mode control light
USB interface
HACCP data extraction
5 GN 1/1 7.25kw
7 GN 1/1 10.5kw
10 GN 1/1 16kw
Horizon III Slim
This is the Mini Version of the Oven
Complete Knob Display or w/ Alphanumeric digital Screen
Direct Steam Injection
Electric Version Only
6 GN2/3 5kw
6 GN1/1 7.75kw
Smart
Alphanumeric Digital Screen w/ Knob Panel
Boiler Steam Injection or Direct Steam Injection
Electric or Gas Version
Double Glaze Glass
Humidity Control
Dehumidification of oven chamber
6 Speed Fan
4 cooking cycles
95 preloaded cooking programs
99 cooking programs storage in automatic sequence (up to 9 cycles)
LED bars to signal that the temperature, timer and probe temperature are activated
USB Interface
7 GN1/1 10.5kw
10 GN1/1 16kw
20 GN1/1 31.8kw
7 GN2/1 19kw
10 GN2/1 31kw
20 GN2/1 61.8kw
Moffat
There are two version of the Turbofan Series Combi ovens
Manual or Digital
Pitch 70mm
40 Series TurboFan Manual
Electro-Mechanical Version w/ Knobs only
Electric Version only
Steam Injection into Chamber (Boilerless)
2 fan speeds, low speed also reduces the heating power
Double Glaze Door
Auto-reverse fan
Manual timer up to 120minutes
Hand Shower
Rapid Cooldown
5 GN1/1 or 60×40 7kw
7 GN1/1 or 60×40 12kw
10 GN1/1 or 60×40 14kw
40 Series TurboFan Digital
Alphanumeric Display w/ Knob
Electric Version only
Steam Injection into Chamber (Boilerless)
Double Glaze Door
USB Connection Interface
10 pre-programmed cooking modes w/ 4 steps
99 Programs
Electro-mechanical controls to set time, temperature and operation mode
Selector for convection, steam and combi modesDoor open rapid cool down functionMoisture control
Core temperature probe
Automatic cleaning system with
Hand shower with fittings and connections included2 fan speed
Auto-reverse fan
Manual chamber venting
LED chamber lighting
Spray shower
5 GN1/1 or 60×40 tray 7kw
7 GN1/1 or 60×40 tray 12kw
10 GN1/1 or 60×40 tray 14kw
TecnoEka
There are 3 versions that fall under MILLENIUM Series which I will show you below.
Pitch 68mm
Smart Cooking
Complete Knob Panel
Modular (stackable) design available
Steam injection into Cooking Chamber
Only Electric Version (Gas unavailable)
5 GN1/1 7.8kw
7 GN1/1 10.4kw
11 GN1/1 15.4kw
20 GN1/1 31kw
6 GN2/1 18.4kw
10 GN2/1 18.4kw
Millennial Black Mask
Modular (stackable) design available
Electric Version only
5 GN1/1 7.8kw
7 GN1/1 10.4kw
11 GN1/1 15.4kw
20 GN1/1 31kw
6 GN2/1 18.4kw
10 GN2/1 27.5kw
Evolution Cooking Series
Not a Modular (stackable) design
Electric & Gas Version both available
Digital Screen w/ Touch Buttons or Complete Knob Version
4 GN1/1 6.8kw
5GN2/3 3.2kw
6GN1/1 7.8kw
7GN1/1 8.4kw
10 COMPACT GN1/1
11 GN1/1 16kw
20 GN1/1 30kw
6 GN2/1 18.3kw
10 GN2/1 27.7kw
Touch Screen
Complete Touch Screen
Modular (stackable) design available
Electric & Gas Version both available
Boiler Fed
Steam System
Core Temperature Probe
USB Interface
Wifi Connected
5 GN1/1 7.8kw
7 GN1/1 11.4kw
11 GN1/1 15.4kw
20 GN1/1 31kw
6 GN2/1 18.4kw
10 GN2/1 27.5kw
Giorik
SteamBox Evolution, Kore and Movair Oven Series
There are two variations which are Boiler or Direct Steam injection
Pitch: Unavailable
SteamBox Series
H Version
Complete Touch Screen 9’’ w/ Knob moving action
Modular (stackable) design available
Electric & Gas Version both available
WITH BOILER
Steam production by Boiler+Direc Injection (patented)
Cooking Core temperature Probe
USB Connection
Wifi
5 level steam-tuner ( Steam Tuner patented)
6 Speed Fan
Regeneration
Low temperature cooking available at 30 degrees
Automatic boiler descaling
Overnight Cooking
Automatic Cleaning + Boiler Cleaning
Symbiotic Steam System
HACCP Control
Delta-T Cooking
Spray Shower
Pass-thru version available
6 GN 1/1 or 5 60×40 11.4kw
10 GN 1/1 or 8 60×40 16.7kw
20 GN 1/1 or 16 60×40 33.3kw
6 GN2/1 or US Sheet Pan 21.4kw
10 GN2/1 or US Sheet Pan 28.3kw
20 GN2/1 or US Sheet Pan 54.4kw
R Version
Complete Touch Screen 7’’ w/ Knob moving action
Modular (stackable) design available
Electric & Gas Version both available
With DIRECT INJECTION
Cooking Core temperature Probe
USB Connection
Wifi
5 level steam-tuner ( Steam Tuner patented)
6 Speed Fan
Regeneration
Low temperature cooking available at 50 degrees
Overnight Cooking
Automatic Cleaning with liquid detergent
HACCP Control
Delta-T Cooking
Spray Shower
Pass-thru version available
6 GN 1/1 or 5 60×40 11.4kw
10 GN 1/1 or 8 60×40 16.7kw
20 GN 1/1 or 16 60×40 33.3kw
6 GN2/1 or US Sheet Pan 21.4kw
10 GN2/1 or US Sheet Pan 28.3kw
20 GN2/1 or US Sheet Pan 54.4kw
Mini Combi Oven Available (Y) — Electric & Gas Version
Available
Compact combi oven
Electric or Gas version
Both version B with Boiler & I direct injection Available Complete Touch Screen 7’’ w/ Knob moving action
Modular (stackable) design available
Electric & Gas Version both available
Steam production by Boiler+Direct Injection (patented)
Cooking Core temperature Probe
USB Connection
Wifi
5 level steam-tuner ( Steam Tuner patented)
6 Speed Fan
Regeneration
Low temperature cooking available at 30 degrees
Automatic boiler descaling ( B version)
Overnight Cooking
Automatic Cleaning + Boiler Cleaning
Symbiotic Steam System
HACCP Control
Delta-T Cooking
Spray Shower
6 GN 1/1 7.9kw
10 GN 1/1 14.8kw
MovAir
Pitch: 74mm
Complete Touch Screen 7’’ w/ knob panel
Modular (stackable) design available
Electric & Gas Version both available
Steam production by Direct Injection One Touch program
Cooking Core temperature Probe
USB Connection
Wifi
Steam Regulation
3 Speed Fan
Temperature Control 50–280degrees
5 GN 2/3 4.8 kw
5 GN 1/1 6.3kw
7 GN1/1 9.6kw
10 GN1/1 12.6kw
Retigo
Vision Series Combi Ovens
There are two series Orange Vision & Blue Vision
Pitch: 65 mm
Orange Vision
Alphanumeric Display w/ Push Buttons
Modular (stackable) design available
Electric Version with or without Boiler or Injection Steam
Gas Version injection steam only
Cooking Core temperature Probe
USB Connection
7 fan speed (+auto-reverse)
Triple Glazed Door
Regeneration Low temperature cooking available at 30–50 degrees
Overnight Cooking
USB plug-in interface
HACCP record log
Automatic Cleaning
7 GN 1/1 or 60×40 10.9kw
11 GN 1/1 or 60×40 18.6kw
20 GN 1/1 or 60×40 37.1kw (63 mm pitch)
12 GN2/1 37.1kw
20 GN2/1 59.4kw (63 mm pitch)
Blue Vision
Complete Touch Screen Modular (stackable) design available
Electric Version with or without Boiler or Injection Steam
Gas Version injection steam only
Cooking Core temperature Probe
USB Connection
Separate Rack Timer for each level
Active humidity Control
Wifi Connection
7 fan speed (+auto-reverse)
Triple Glazed Door
Regeneration Low temperature cooking available at 30–50 degrees
Overnight Cooking
Cook and Hold
Delta T Cooking
Auto Pre-heat and Cool down
USB plug-in interface
HACCP record log1000 programs with 20 steps
Create Recipe with pictures on Menu
Learn function, all cooking adjustments are recorded.
Ability to recall.
On screen help — topical video
Spray Shower
7 GN 1/1 or 60×40 10.9kw
11 GN 1/1 or 60×40 18.6kw
20 GN 1/1 or 60×40 37.1kw (63 mm pitch)
12 GN2/1 37.1kw
20 GN2/1 59.4kw (63 mm pitch)
Mini Blue Combi Oven Available (Y) — Electric Version Available
Pitch: Unavailable
6 GN 2/3 5kw
Mini Orange Combi Oven Available (Y) — Electric Version Available
Pitch: Unavailable
6 GN 2/3 5kw
Blodgett
The Universal Series Combi Oven
Pitch: 65mm
Universal
Complete Touch Screen
Modular (stackable) design available
Electric and Gas Version
Boilerless
Rack Timing
Cooking Core temperature Probe
USB Connection
Separate Rack Timer for each level
Active humidity Control
Android Connected
9 fan speed (+auto-reverse)
Double Glazed Door
Regeneration
Cook/Hold Option
Low temperature cooking available at 30–50 degrees
Overnight Cooking
USB plug-in interface
HACCP record log
500 programs with 15 steps
Spray Shower
Automatic Wash Cycle
Pass-through model available
6 GN1/1 or 5 US Sheet Pans 9kw
Mini Combi Oven Available (Y) — Electric Version Available
Universal Complete Touch Screen
Pitch: Unavailable
6 GN 1/1 9.2kw
BKI
With BKI there is one basic model, the T Series.
Pitch: Unavailable
T Version
Complete Touch Screen
Modular (stackable) design available
Electric and Gas Version
Boilerless
Rack Timing
Cooking Core temperature Probe
USB Connection
Separate Rack Timer for each level
Active humidity Control
Android Connected
9 fan speed (+auto-reverse)
Double Glazed Door
Regeneration
Cook/Hold Option
Low temperature cooking available at 30–50 degrees
Overnight Cooking
USB plug-in interface
HACCP record log
500 programs with 15 steps
Spray Shower
Automatic Wash Cycle
Pass-through model available
5 GN 1/1 7.9 KW
6 GN 1/1 11.2 KW
9 GN 1/1 14.8 KW
10 GN 1/1 15.5 KW
20 GN 1/1 31 KW
6 GN 2/1 21.1 KW
10 GN 2/1 27.8 KW
20 GN 2/1 53.6 KW
Mini Combi Oven
Henny Penny
There are Two Main Versions
Flexfusion Platinum Series and Flexfusion Gold Series
Pitch: Unavailable
Flexfusion Gold Series
Knob Control Board with Touch Buttons
Electric & Gas Versions Available
Steam Injection (without boiler)
Stores 50 programs
Flexfusion Platinum Series
Complete Touch panel
Electric & Gas Versions Available
Modular (stackable) design available
Steam Injection (without boiler)
Stores hundreds of recipes and programs
Wifi Connection
Vulcan
There is 1 basic series manufactured by Vulcan which is the ABC Series.
Pitch: Unavailable
ABC Series Combi Oven
Complete Knob display
Electric & gas version both available
Modular (stackable) design available
Injection Steam into the cooking chamber
Only temperature, time, humidity control
No program modes
Auto-reverse fan cleaning?
7 US Sheet Pan 24kw
ABC-P
Includes everything from ABC and:
Food Probe
Fan speed adjustment
Mini Combi Oven Available (Y) — Electric Only (MiniJet)
LCD Display w/ Knob
80 preloaded programs
Add product recipe’s
Add a picture of product recipe
Continuous Timer
USB Interface
4 GN1/1 Pans 5.2kw
Conclusion
Now your equipped with the knowledge to make a decision with all the specs on each major combi oven manufacturer.
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