A combi-steamer is a professional oven that combines hot air and steam in variable proportions to cook food gently, evenly, and efficiently. Modern models like the RATIONAL iCombi Pro allow precise temperature, humidity, and cooking time regulation, so users can get consistently excellent results on a wide variety of dishes.

Thanks to their flexibility in cooking method applications, combi-steamers can cook almost any food perfectly, from meat and seafood to vegetables and baked goods. A single cooking system can handle steaming, convection cooking, grilling, roasting, and even baking.

Combi-steamers let users combine multiple cooking methods: Steaming to preserve nutrients, convection for crisp browning, grilling functions for appetizing grill marks, and gentle regeneration of previously prepared food. Juicy roasts, tender fish filets, crunchy vegetables, fluffy cakes – the possibilities are nearly endless.

Combi-steamers combines steam and hot air within an insulated cooking cabinet. In the RATIONAL iCombi Pro, sensors continuously measure temperature, humidity, and cooking progress. This intelligent regulation creates optimal conditions for each dish in order to ensure uniformly excellent results.

Combi-steamers are generally available as both electric and gas-powered models. The ideal choice depends on the individual kitchen's needs. The RATIONAL iCombi Pro is available with either electrical or gas connections.

Conventional ovens mainly work with dry heat, whereas combi-steamers can introduce steam into the cooking cabinet as well. This enables precise regulation of both humidity and temperature. The result: juicier food, shorter cooking times, reduced cooking losses, and more consistent quality. The RATIONAL iCombi Pro makes the most of all of these benefits.

Combi-steamer purchases pay off in the medium term, as they optimize kitchen processes, save energy, and deliver consistently high food quality. The RATIONAL iCombi Pro offers intelligent programs that monitor cooking progress and thus reduce staffing requirements. It also helps optimize the kitchen's cost of goods, which significantly increases profitability.

Combi-steamers like the RATIONAL iCombi Pro simplify work processes, ensure consistent quality, reduce cooking times, save energy, and optimize resource usage. This results in more effective kitchen processes, less strain on staff, and happier customers.

Whether a combi-steamer requires a separate recirculating hood depends on local regulations and spatial conditions. The iCombi Pro has optional exhaust air systems to divert steam and odors properly.

Factors like capacity, energy efficiency, ease of use, maintenance, and customer service should all be considered when choosing a combi-steamer for a restaurant. The iCombi Pro from market leader RATIONAL offers intelligent regulation, exceptional reliability, comprehensive recipe support, and robust customer service – which means genuine added value for every restaurant.

High throughput, robust construction, and efficient processes are essential in commercial production food service. A combi-steamer like the iCombi Pro from market leader RATIONAL offers large production capacities, flexible cooking programs, easy cleaning, and user-friendly controls – perfect for canteens, hospitals, or schools.

The combi-steamer from market leader RATIONAL, the iCombi Pro, has automatic cleaning systems. Based on how much cleaning it requires, it selects one of several fully automatic cleaning programs that use special cleaning agents and rinse aids. This minimizes the manual effort required.

The service life of a combi-steamer depends on how often it is used, cleaned, and maintained. High-quality cooking systems like the RATIONAL iCombi Pro are designed for long-term professional use; with proper handling and regular maintenance, they can continue working reliably for many years to come.

Combi-steamer energy needs vary depending on the model type, size, and features. Power consumption typically ranges from about 6 kW for the smallest model to 20 kW for a table-top unit. The RATIONAL iCombi Pro is available in different sizes and performance levels to fit any kitchen's individual needs.

Convection ovens or fan-assisted ovens primarily work with hot air (convection), whereas combi-steamers also offer a steam function. Combi-steamers combine the benefits of both methods; this combination of humidity and hot air allows greater flexibility, better cooking results, and more efficient kitchen processes – especially in cooking systems like the RATIONAL iCombi Pro.