RATIONAL's professional combi oven is available in a variety of models, tailored to the requirements at hand. The two basic types are the iCombi Pro series and the iCombi Classic series.
For a quick overview of the needs each device meets:
Combi ovens for the foodservice industry and all professional kitchens.
For kitchens with high demands on performance, capacity and process support.
RATIONAL combi ovens offer functions for precise cooking processes and are designed for professional kitchen use. Whether it's the productive, robust, reliable iCombi Classic or the intelligent iCombi Pro, we've got the right solution for any challenge. Both product lines are available in a range of sizes. Most combi ovens are available as either electric or gas models.
Combi oven comparison: RATIONAL model series
iCombi Pro
- Easy-to-use touchscreen
- Autom. cleaning/descaling, including 12 min. intermediate cleaning option
- Precise cooking cabinet climate (auto-adjustment via sensors)
- Monitoring and support (iCooking Suite)
- Flexible planning (iProduction Manager)
iCombi Classic
- Manual operating concept for experienced users
- Autom. cleaning/descaling
- Precise cooking cabinet climate (steam saturation, humidity setting in 10% increments)
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Find out what makes the iCombi Pro the world’s best-selling combi oven.
Which combi oven should I buy?
RATIONAL combi ovens offer a variety of benefits, ranging from technology and quality to service, training, and troubleshooting. Read on to find out more about the advantages of RATIONAL:
Technology and features.
Precise cooking cabinet climate
Having a precise cooking cabinet climate in a combi oven is so important
because it supports consistently high and reproducible food quality.
In the iCombi Pro, the intelligent climate management system – iDensityControl –
uses a combination of sensors, active dehumidification, and
a flow-optimized cooking cabinet geometry to ensure that the conditions inside the cooking cabinet
are adapted to the requirements of the food being cooked.
Planning pre-installed cooking programs
iCookingSuite makes the iCombi Pro‘s pre-installed cooking programs a breeze to use. Just specify your desired cooking result, such as browning or degree of doneness, and the intelligent cooking control automatically adjusts any relevant parameters such as temperature, cooking cabinet climate, or cooking time. Sensors detect the size, quantity, and condition of the food and react dynamically as cooking progresses. Automatically adjusting the cooking parameters can
help achieve the desired cooking results with less
monitoring effort.
No flavor transfer on mixed loads
The iCombi Pro enables mixed loading by
allowing the iProductionManager to monitor each rack individually. It automatically detects
the cooking progress of each product and notifies the user when something is
ready. Cooking times are automatically adjusted (e.g., to account for door opening
time).
Automatic cleaning and descaling
The iCareSystem recognizes the degree of cleaning required in the iCombi Pro and recommends an appropriate cleaning program – including the necessary quantities of cleaner and descaler. Dosage is automatically measured based on the degree of cleaning required. Any necessary descaling is automatic as well. Users can also create and save individual cleaning schedules tailored to specific operating times and hygiene requirements.
Easy to operate, even for new or inexperienced staff
With MyDisplay, you can select predefined dishes
directly on the display using images or icons. When you tap the screen,
the iCombi Pro automatically starts the corresponding cooking process. This can
simplify operation and help maintain consistent
quality.
Digital networking with ConnectedCooking
ConnectedCooking lets users distribute cooking programs, update cooking system software, and document HACCP data centrally – no matter where the units are located.
Efficient use of resources.
High energy efficiency can help keep operating costs down, depending on usage and operating conditions
A study shows that modern kitchen technology can reduce energy consumption by more than 24% and water consumption by more than 45% (according to a study on energy and water savings in the company restaurant of AXA Germany) - while simultaneously improving food quality and working conditions.
Made in Germany
Production takes place in Germany according to defined quality and production processes. RATIONAL relies on local production with its own development and application research.
Quality & reliability
Quality standards
The goal in the kitchen is to yield consistently reproducible results while keeping costs under control. This makes reliability, long service life of cooking appliances as well as operating and maintenance costs important criteria when choosing kitchen equipment. The iCombi Pro was developed to support kitchens in meeting these requirements.
Long-term availability of spare parts
RATIONAL guarantees the availability of all service parts for 10 years – for greater planning security for your investment.
Over 50 years of experience in combi oven development
RATIONAL looks back on more than half a century of experience. Since developing the first combi oven in 1976, it‘s manufactured over 1.5 million cooking systems and sold them in more than 100 countries. Incorporating this long-standing expertise into each new model is what has made RATIONAL the world market leader, with a market share of over 50%.
Training, Service & Support.
Free Unit Introduction
A RATIONAL master chef comes directly to the company
and explains the most important functions in practice. This makes it easier to get started
and can promote efficiency.
365 days of support per year (ChefLine)
Telephone support from experienced chefs – quick, easy, and free. Particularly helpful for urgent questions during operation.
Professional training services from RATIONAL
Basic Academy and Inhouse Academy offer in-depth
training courses, either at our training center or at your location. Goal: To
assist trained personnel in using the device‘s functions.
RATIONAL assists users before, during, and after the purchasing process
Installation, maintenance and troubleshooting are carried out in close
cooperation with specialist dealers and technicians. Goal: Minimize downtime
whenever possible and find solutions promptly when problems arise.
Customer satisfaction & confidence
Exceptional customer satisfaction according to survey
RATIONAL achieved a Net Promoter Score (NPS) of 60 in 2024, well above the industry average of 30-40. Kitchen professionals worldwide trust RATIONAL that’s why its commercial kitchen equipment is found all over the world.
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