A big promise. At first glance this seems to be a paradox, however it makes sense when using two intelligent cooking systems. With two intelligent cooking systems that cover over 95% of all conventional cooking applications. Which are intelligent. Which have the same simple operating system. Which are quickly understood. Which have been developed for large quantities. Which can produce enormous variety. Which reliably deliver the same result time and time again. Which meet the hygiene requirements.
Buffet, menu, free flow staff catering is varied and demanding. A snack, a salad or pizza in between. To create customer experiences. A sophisticated high-en mise en place is all the more important. With cooking systems that are easy to operate with their identical operating system, that take on routine tasks, that produce the same quality time and time again, that work intelligently. Like the iVario Pro for pasta, casseroles or pudding for example. Without sticking, without over boiling, with excellent precision. Or the iCombi Pro. For gratins, chicken and vegetables. If you use ConnectedCooking, you can even operate your cooking systems when out and about.
Operating concept
iCombi Pro and iVario Pro will take on the work so you can take care of the customer experience.
MyDisplay
Error-free operation, always the same level of quality with MyDisplay: The different dishes you specify are shown on the display as an image or icon. Simply tap the screen and the cooking systems will start. You can also add or delete recipes just as easily. Ultimately, the cooking systems need to adapt to your requirements.
Image 1: iCombi Pro
Image 2: iVario Pro
Colourful, healthy, delicious is how business & industry catering must be. Every day. For every special request. With 95%* less fat, up to 40%* fewer calories, less food waste, less over-production and lower overheads. Plus more vitamins, colour, minerals and flavour. This is why the iCombi Pro cooks gently with 100% fresh steam. This is why iCombi Pro and iVario Pro have so much power that none of the meat juices run and the minerals are preserved. Also this is why the iVario Pro is so fast that it helps to retain the vitamins.
* Compared to conventional cooking technology.
In business & industry catering, if you don't stay ahead of the game today, you won’t have any guests left tomorrow. It is becoming more and more important to regularly revise concepts, generate input and implement new ideas. This applies to the ambience in the company canteen, as well as how the food is served. This is precisely where RATIONAL is there for you. With know-how. With the necessary expertise. With many new ideas. Also with cooking systems that adapt to changes, are familiar with international recipes and cover 90 % of all conventional cooking applications. It is difficult to imagine a trend that the two cooking systems cannot master.
Shopping carts
With the iCombi Pro, you can always serve your dishes to the same quality. Without any effort or trained staff. This is possible as the cooking system has what are called shopping carts, which contain the dishes that can be cooked together on the basis of your food concept. Tap the shopping cart required for production, e.g. “Tuesday menu”, on the display, drag the foods to the rack, load the iCombi Pro and the unit will start.
A variety of food in large quantities is required. It must be precise, delicious and healthy. Without producing unnecessary waste. Such as when Finishing in containers. The dishes are prepared, for example in the Cook & Chill process, then vacuum-packed or stored in a container in the cold store. This means you can purchase and produce in reserve. Then you can bring the foods that you need to serving temperature in the iCombi Pro when you need them. To ensure that you can serve crunchy, fresh vegetables full of vitamins, for example. Completely simple, completely safe, completely flexible. Because you can, of course, also prepare different products at the same time. Without any loss of quality. Quick and simple. The same applies to restocking.
iProductionManager
When you are facing logistical challenges, the iProductionManager can help. Simply place the dish on the display and it will show you what else you can produce at the same time. The system will monitor each rack individually, so that the cooking times are intelligently adjusted to the quantity and desired result.
Image 1: iProductionManager iCombi Pro
iZoneControl
When you need reliability, speed and efficiency. Simply divide the pan base of the iVario into up to four zones, and you can choose the size, position and shape as you want. You can now cook the same or different foods in a single pan. Simultaneously or on a time delay, at the same or a different temperature. Without monitoring and without additional kitchen equipment.
Image 2: iZoneControl iVario Pro
Sustainability protects resources and saves money: Energy-efficient production and logistics, new standards in energy-saving and recycling of old units are a given at RATIONAL. Equally, sustainability is just as much of a given with the iCombi Pro and iVario Pro in your kitchen: Compared to conventional kitchen appliances, you save energy. You have a lower cost of goods. Less over-production. And also cook more healthily.
Short preheating times eliminate the need for standby mode. Rolling loads with the iProductionManager in the iCombi Pro, zoned heating of the pan with iZoneControl in the iVario Pro also save energy.
It eliminates the need for routine tasks such as turning, checking and readjustment. Ultrafast cleaning in the iCombi Pro and super easy cleaning in the iVario Pro save time. Makes 1-2 hours of extra free time per day.
Together, the iCombi Pro and iVario Pro replace approx. 90% of conventional cooking equipment. So out with the tilting pan, boiling pan and deep-fat fryer – and in with freedom of movement. Or additional shop space.
The iCombi Pro sensitively adjusts its cooking processes which reduces weight and cutting loss. Nothing burns in the iVario Pro, and nothing boils over. This results in almost no loss at all. Together, this makes up to 20 % less consumption of raw materials.
iCookingSuite
This makes the iCombi Pro intelligent so that the desired result is reached reliably and automatically. The sensors recognise the size, quantity, browning and condition of the foods and automatically adjust the cooking parameters such as the temperature, cooking cabinet climate, air speed and time. Easy to use. For more time, less raw materials and energy.
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This makes the iCombi Pro intelligent so that the desired result is reached reliably and automatically. The sensors recognise the size, quantity, browning and condition of the foods and automatically adjust the cooking parameters such as the temperature, cooking cabinet climate, air speed and time. Easy to use. For more time, less raw materials and energy.
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The organisational talent. The unit knows which products can be cooked together, what the optimal order is and will make sure that the standard defined once is always maintained. Energy-optimised, time-optimised? You decide. All under control without checking and without supervision. For more efficiency and standardisation.
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The organisational talent. The unit knows which products can be cooked together, what the optimal order is and will make sure that the standard defined once is always maintained. Energy-optimised, time-optimised? You decide. All under control without checking and without supervision. For more efficiency and standardisation.
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iDensityControl the intelligent climate management system organises the interaction between sensors, the heating system and fresh steam generator, as well as active dehumidification. To maintain the right cooking cabinet climate at all times. For more productivity. 100 % quality.
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iDensityControl the intelligent climate management system organises the interaction between sensors, the heating system and fresh steam generator, as well as active dehumidification. To maintain the right cooking cabinet climate at all times. For more productivity. 100 % quality.
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The cleaning and care system detects the degree of dirt and suggests the cleaning stage and quantity of chemicals. And can even do an ultrafast interim clean in approx. 12 minutes. Each cleaning stage with phosphate-free chemicals and low energy consumption. The result: hygienically clean and quickly operational.
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The cleaning and care system detects the degree of dirt and suggests the cleaning stage and quantity of chemicals. And can even do an ultrafast interim clean in approx. 12 minutes. Each cleaning stage with phosphate-free chemicals and low energy consumption. The result: hygienically clean and quickly operational.
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iCookingSuite
Intelligent regulation, at the push of a button, with the iCookingSuite, the cooking intelligence in the iVario. Which adjusts the cooking path to the food, which brings everything to the desired result, which learns from you, adapts to your cooking habits and calls you when you need to take action, such as to turn a steak. You can’t burn anything on it, or boil anything over. If you want to give your own touch to the food, you can intervene in the cooking process.
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Intelligent regulation, at the push of a button, with the iCookingSuite, the cooking intelligence in the iVario. Which adjusts the cooking path to the food, which brings everything to the desired result, which learns from you, adapts to your cooking habits and calls you when you need to take action, such as to turn a steak. You can’t burn anything on it, or boil anything over. If you want to give your own touch to the food, you can intervene in the cooking process.
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Great variety in minimal space with the iZoneControl option. It enables you to create up to four zones from one pan base, and you can choose the size, position and shape as you want. You can now cook the same or different foods in a single pan. Simultaneously or on a time delay, at the same or a different temperature. With a core probe, or by time. Always without supervision, without additional kitchen equipment, without wasting energy.
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Great variety in minimal space with the iZoneControl option. It enables you to create up to four zones from one pan base, and you can choose the size, position and shape as you want. You can now cook the same or different foods in a single pan. Simultaneously or on a time delay, at the same or a different temperature. With a core probe, or by time. Always without supervision, without additional kitchen equipment, without wasting energy.
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The combination of ceramic heating elements and fast-response, scratch-resistant pan base for high efficiency, outstanding speed and uniform heat distribution. The integrated iVarioBoost energy management system consumes up to 40% less energy than conventional cooking appliances, and still offers reserve capacity. This means you can quickly sear large quantities and the temperature will not fall when adding cold ingredients.
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The combination of ceramic heating elements and fast-response, scratch-resistant pan base for high efficiency, outstanding speed and uniform heat distribution. The integrated iVarioBoost energy management system consumes up to 40% less energy than conventional cooking appliances, and still offers reserve capacity. This means you can quickly sear large quantities and the temperature will not fall when adding cold ingredients.
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