Rating of the best combi steamers for 2020

Thermal equipment of this type refers to professional kitchen equipment that is used in the food industry - catering establishments. Depending on the popularity and attendance of places, the management chooses the installation in terms of performance and ease of use. A list of the best combi ovens for 2020 of different price categories with their own pros and cons.

General understanding of combi ovens - selection criteria

Before getting recommendations on the choice of units, you need to decipher some points: basic questions and answers to them that will be useful to customers (mainly information for beginners who plan to open a cafe, restaurant and other catering places).

Question answer

A combi steamer - what is it? Answer: professional thermal kitchen equipment with various modes based on steam and forced convection.

What is the combi steamer used for? Answer: for cooking various foods: meat, fish, pastries, baked goods.

What are the types of combi steamers? Answer: Aggregates can be classified into several categories. For example:

• by appointment: household / professional;
• for installation: freestanding / desktop;
• by connection type: electric / gas;
• by the type of vaporization: injection / boiler;
• by control method: mechanical, sensory, electronic, combined type;
• types of settings: manual, automatic, partially autonomous.

Note! For a home, this kind of equipment has not yet received widespread publicity. The price segment for it starts from 26 thousand rubles. There are few functions, the dimensions are small, and the characteristics differ in many ways from the professional versions.

How to take care of your equipment? Answer: Most units are equipped with a self-cleaning or partial cleaning function. How to clean the unit correctly, instructions from the manufacturer are given, in which you can find answers to many other questions.

Tips for choosing

All professional kitchen equipment related to thermal processes is made of stainless steel, heat-resistant glass and other innovative materials.

How to choose a combi steamer? The main thing that you should pay attention to is what can be cooked in such an oven, as far as it is convenient and of high quality. What are the maintenance costs: maintainability, purchase of detergent, energy consumption (electricity, gas, water). The end result should not be that expenses exceed income.

In this regard, the list of combi steamers presented below is divided into three groups. For example, the first category contains equipment suitable only for newly opened establishments (budgetary). In the second category - for already promoted public places, but not with constant excitement in terms of visits. The most expensive equipment is the third option for those who have an impeccable reputation and a large influx of visitors (for example, restaurants).

Which company is better? Answer: according to buyers, the most popular units are foreign combi ovens. The most popular are Italian and German suppliers. Domestic installations are slightly behind the sales leaders.

Where can I buy? Answer: in special stores of professional equipment, if the goods are not in stock, you can order online, but only if a warranty card is applied to the equipment.

Note! The review includes combi steamers for professional kitchens only.

Rating of high-quality combi steamers up to 300 thousand rubles for 2020

This category includes relatively inexpensive installations with good technical indicators. Top manufacturers:

• "Abat";
• "Unox";
• "Tecnoeka".

The leading position in the production of this type of equipment is occupied by the first two companies, but in the review from the entire assortment of companies, one copy was selected, which at a price does not exceed the specified threshold.

Model "PKA 10-1 / 1VM2" from the manufacturer "Abat"

Purpose: for catering organizations.

The unit is used for cooking different dishes by steam, hot air, individually or in combination. It targets modern kitchens. Due to its peculiarity - to cook several dishes at the same time - it significantly saves the cook's time. The installation is operated in professional kitchens.

Detailed description: Russian-language control panel with timer, temperature probe (3-channel), humidity and fan speed control. A drain cooling system is built into the body, there is a shower for washing, a ventilated oven door. For security purposes, the door is equipped with a 2-coded opening mechanism, a system of "free handles" for closing it. The unit is equipped with a semi-automatic sink.

Specifications:

Power supply:	electricity
Control:	electronic
Vendor code:	497-5852
Dimensions (centimeters):	84/80/105,5
Net weight:	130 kg
Modes (degrees):	270 - convection, 100 - injection steam, 250 - convection + steam, 160 - heating
Timer setting:	until 10 o'clock
Humidity regulation:	0-100%
Maintaining the chamber temperature:	+/- 1 degree
Fan speeds:	5 pieces.
Possibility to record your own cooking programs:	110 pcs.
Rated capacity:	1250 Wt
Voltage:	400 V
Gastronorm container type:	1/1, total 10 pcs. with a distance of 7 cm.
Air heating elements:	3 pcs.
Manufacturer country:	Russia
By price:	203,000 rubles

• preserves nutrients and vitamins in the finished dish;
• universal;
• multifunctional;
• quality;
• low power consumption;
• high performance.

• not identified.

Model "XV 393" from the manufacturer "Unox"

Purpose: for baking confectionery, bakery products, as well as warming up semi-finished products in stores (fast food outlets).

Installation of innovative materials, due to which it is very heavy. For safe operation, the oven body and its chamber have rounded corners (this makes cleaning easier). Removable glass inside.

Modular design, equipped with guides for gastronorm containers. It connects to water supply and sewerage. Convection with or without steam addition. Heat is distributed optimally in the working chamber, the set humidity is maintained. Suitable for use in cafes, restaurants.

Mechanical control with rotary switches. Frame color - black / gray. The "AIR Plus" technology allows you to change the direction of the fan and reverse movement, "DRY.Plus" instantly eliminates moisture from the chamber, "Steam Plus" is designed to manually supply steam to the chamber.

Other features of the device include: continuous operation of the oven, counting down the time until the end of cooking, prevention of overheating thanks to the thermostat, halogen interior lighting.

Specifications:

Steam generation:	injection
What you can do:	bake, fry, boil, stew meat, fish and vegetables
Dimensions (centimeters):	75/77,3/77,2
Net weight:	55 kg
Power consumption:	7100 Wt
Fan speeds:	2 pcs.
Levels:	5 pieces.
Distance between guides:	6.7 cm
Voltage:	380 V
Temperature indicators (degrees):	30-260 - convection mode, 48-260 - steam convection mode, 260 - preheating
Door opening positions (degrees):	60; 120; 180
Material:	AISI 304 stainless steel, carbon fiber, self-lubricating technopolymer (for hinges)
Supply:	from Italy
Average price:	92100 rubles

• compact;
• modern design;
• functional;
• 30% less energy savings compared to traditional ovens / stoves;
• high performance;
• quality;
• inexpensive;
• reversible door that can be re-hung after equipment is installed.

• not identified.

Model "MKF711TS" from the manufacturer "Tecnoeka"

Purpose: for professional kitchen.

Equipment in a stainless steel casing with heat-resistant glass is equipped with a touchscreen display and various technologies: "Drylogic" controls the presence of steam in the chamber, regulates its supply, "Humilogic" allows uniform distribution of particles due to centrifugal rotation of the fan, "Airflowlogic" ensures uniform movement of air flows inside constructions.

The writing program allows you to save many recipes with step-by-step cooking (10 steps). There are modes: "quick cooking", "delayed start". You can cook with steam, the flow of which is automatically controlled. There is a multilevel baking, the ability to connect equipment to Wi-Fi, via a USB cable.

Specifications:

A type:	electric
Steam generation:	injector
Dimensions (centimeters):	73/84,9/85
Net weight:	89 kg 600 g
Distance between guides:	6.8 cm
Capacity:	7 containers type GN 1/1
Number of speeds:	5 pieces.
Washing systems:	4 things.
Number of programs:	500 pcs.
Operating temperature:	30-270 degrees
Control:	sensory
Voltage:	380 V
Power:	11400 Wt
Moisture protection class:	IPX5
Current frequency:	50-60 Hz
Management languages:	42 types
Manufacturer country:	Italy
How much is:	206,300 rubles

• stylish appearance;
• high quality of prepared dishes;
• multifunctional;
• value for money.

• not identified.

Rating of high-quality combi steamers up to 500 thousand rubles for 2020

Popular models in this category are released by foreign companies:

• "Unox";
• "Vortmax";
• "Retigo".

Model "XEVC-0711 GPR CHEFTOP" from the manufacturer "Unox"

Appointment: for cooking, confectionery in restaurants, catering, bakeries, shops.

The Italian combi steamer with the Master Touch Plus control system allows you to quickly set operating modes and create programs. Mind Maps technology allows you to draw a cooking schedule with a special pencil. Cooking is available for delicate foods that require instant heating.

Steam generation, thanks to the Unox Steam Maxi technology, is powerful even with a minimum water consumption (from 35 degrees). Other functions allow you to quickly remove moisture from the chamber, recognize products, analyze settings, and optimize parameters. The temperature of the food can be changed thanks to the 4-point Multi.Point probe.

The features of the technique include: the ability to organize the load of trays in such a way that the preparation of various dishes ends at the same time.

The hygiene and cleanliness of the working chamber is ensured by an automatic wash program for the 4th program, which significantly saves time on cleaning. There is a dedicated detergent reservoir built into the combi steamer.

To increase productivity, you can install several such units (one on one), and they can also be combined with a thermal cabinet "XEVSC-0711-CR" from this company.

Specifications:

A type:	gas
Dimensions (centimeters):	77,3/84,3/75
Net weight:	100 kg 200 g
Control Panel:	sensory
Fan speeds:	8 steps
Number of levels:	7 pcs.
Power consumption:	1000 watts
Voltage:	220 V
Distance between guides:	6.7 cm
Programming:	256 programs (9 steps)
Setting timers:	up to 10 pcs.
Gastronorm container size (see):	53/32,5
Temperature range:	30-260 degrees
Material:	stainless steel
Manufacturer country:	Italy
Average cost:	304,000 rubles

• odors do not mix during the simultaneous cooking of various types of dishes;
• opportunities;
• functional;
• modern design;
• high quality;
• performance.

• not identified.

Model "ХРС 101" from the manufacturer "Vortmax"

Purpose: cooking dishes of varying complexity (for any institution).

Modern development with various functions and technologies for comfortable use in the kitchen. The freestanding unit is equipped with rubberized steel feet that provide stability on the surface. There is a steam generator with a scale formation sensor, several cooking modes: steam, regeneration, convection, combined.

Every day, water is drained from the boiler autonomously, there is a shower roulette and a descaling system (semi-automatic). For optimal cooking, there are modes: preheating the working chamber, autonomous and delicate cooking, climate control, a timer for delaying the start of programs.

An automatic wash with 5 modes of action helps to maintain cleanliness. Other advantages of the product include: a cooling system for the working chamber, a change in the direction of rotation of the fan, fast door closing and an error detection system.

Specifications:

A type:	electric
Dimensions (centimeters):	89,8/86,7/111,7
Guides:	GN 1/1
Operating modes:	4 things.
Individual cooking programs:	99 titles (6 steps)
Material:	steel, glass
Distance between guides:	6.7 cm
Maximum temperature range:	300 degrees
Fan speeds:	3 pcs.
Levels:	10 pieces.
Power consumption:	19200 watts
Voltage:	380 V
Power modes:	2 pcs.
Control:	sensory
Steam generation type:	boiler room
Wet protection:	IPX-5
Manufacturer country:	Spain
Amount:	442,000 rubles

• Beautiful design;
• multifunctional;
• high-quality assembly;
• various modes;
• long service life.

• not identified.

Model "O611i" from the manufacturer "Retigo"

Purpose: for frying meat, cooking desserts, cooking fish.

The small size steam convection oven in a steel casing is equipped with a touch control panel with a large display. Thanks to the "Active Cleaning" system, the camera is automatically kept clean. Starting, heating and cooling the chamber works in the autonomous mode. With the "SDS" function, the installation is not afraid of system failures, since it independently checks the operation of the device, and if a malfunction occurs, it eliminates it.

Drainage system + built-in heat exchanger reduce water consumption, which significantly saves the institution's budget. For reading recipes from media, there is a cable with a USB port. The installation memory is designed to store up to hundreds of recipes.

Specifications:

A type:	electric
Dimensions (centimeters):	82,1/93,3/78,6
Net weight:	116 kg
Temperature fluctuations:	30-300 degrees
Power consumption:	10900 Wt
Voltage:	380 V
Levels:	7 pcs., The distance between them is 6.5 mm
Total programs:	99 pcs.
Dish productivity:	51-150
Container size:	60/40 cm.
Steam generation:	injector
Material:	AISI 304
Manufacturer country:	Czech Republic
By cost:	328,000 rubles

• compact;
• stylish appearance;
• value for money;
• functional;
• low energy and water consumption;
• simple intuitive controls.

• not identified.

The best combi ovens up to 1 million rubles for 2020

An expensive category (although there are even more expensive units), which includes professional installations. Unfortunately, not every organization, especially newcomers to the food industry, can afford such a luxury. Most often, such models are acquired by experienced companies for which reputation is above all. The best firms in this category are:

• "Rational";
• "Eloma";
• Apach.

Model "CM 101" from the manufacturer "Rational"

Purpose: for the professional kitchen of various catering establishments.

The combi steamer allows you to cook meat, vegetable dishes, make pastries from butter and unleavened dough. The technical features include: semi-automatic cleaning, manual and self-moistening with steam, a large number of cooking programming cycles, safety of work. HACCP data is autonomously stored and can be transmitted / printed. In autonomous mode, full control of cooking is carried out, the amount of steam is adjusted and the desired temperature is set.

Several modes are installed:

• delicate preparation of dishes, including dietary ones;
• crispy cooking from frozen semi-finished products;
• a combined mode that does not require turning the food over;
• fast cooling of the dish, maintaining the desired temperature for serving.

Description of appearance: installation on 4 telescopic legs with electromechanical control panel made of steel. Double door with heat-resistant glass, hinged. The glass is covered with a heat-reflecting element. There is a built-in door drip chamber, lighting, dehumidifier.

Specifications:

A type:	electromechanical
Steam humidification:	boiler room
Baking tray:	GN 1/1
Dimensions (centimeters):	84,7/77,6/104,2
Net weight:	128 kg
Power consumption:	18600 watts
Rated voltage:	380 V
Levels:	10 pieces.
Working temperature range:	30-300 degrees
Allowable daily downloads:	80-150 pcs.
Memory:	100 programs (6 steps)
Convection speeds:	5 pieces.
Manufacturer country:	Germany
Average price:	824300 rubles

• long operation;
• excellent quality of cooked dishes;
• opportunities;
• functional;
• simple control;
• economical energy consumption;
• modern development.

• lack of automatic cleaning.

Model "MT 6-11 RH" from the manufacturer "Eloma"

Scope of application: catering, restaurant, multi-chain.

The kitchen unit for preparing various dishes with a color monitor (7 inches) of high expansion is able to simultaneously set the temperature and humidity in exact degrees / percent.

Using the interface of a personal computer or local network, data from the HACCP display can be archived. You can bring all parameters to the desired position with a touch of your finger thanks to the “Quick Set” function. Program adjustments can be made during the cooking process. It has automatic heating and cooling with quick cooling function.

The fan speed can be adjusted.There is no need to monitor the cleanliness of the installation, it is self-cleaning, consuming a minimum amount of water and detergent. For convenience, there is a product indicator that indicates how much liquid is left in the container. The housing has a built-in spray hose that independently rewinds.

Note! A more detailed description can be found in the instructions for the product.

Specifications:

Steam generation type:	injector
Dimensions (centimeters):	92,5/80,5/84
Net weight:	122 kg
Communication interface:	USB / LAN
Working temperature:	30-300 degrees
Power grid parameters:	380-400 V
Humidity range:	0-100 %
Power:	1100 Wt
Number of levels:	6 pcs.
Control:	electronic
Memory:	20 entries
Cooking methods:	9 pcs.
Cooking programs:	400 pcs.
Time to clean:	15 minutes
Manufacturer country:	Germany
By price:	784,000 rubles

• compact;
• quality;
• performance;
• universal: for any dishes;
• multifunctional;
• wide application in the field of public catering.

• not identified.

Model "Chef Line LEB101T" from the manufacturer "Apach"

Purpose: for catering and other establishments in this field of activity.

The unit is rectangular for installation on a table, equipped with a 7-inch HD display with pictures of popular recipes, there is a rotary switch "Scroller Plus", you can program your own recipes. If you choose cooking from a photo, then it will be carried out automatically. For the manual process, there are several modes: steam, convection and combined. It is possible to change the cooking temperature according to the "Delta T" system.

The operation of the display and other functions is monitored by the "Service" programs, in case of malfunctions, it eliminates them or notifies, displaying an error on the screen. Two functions "Ecovapor" and "Turbovapor" are responsible for saving energy and water consumption.

The cleanliness of the chamber is ensured by an autonomous washing with electronic dosage of detergent. The "Calout" boiler protects against scale formation, which changes the water daily at temperatures below 60 degrees.

Specifications:

A type:	electric
Control:	sensory
Steam humidification:	boiler room
Dimensions (centimeters):	93/82,5/104
Net weight:	174 kg
Levels:	10 pieces.
Temperature Range:	30-300 degrees
Installation method:	desktop
Power consumption:	1600 Wt
Voltage:	380 V
Distance between levels:	7 cm
Material:	steel
Fan speeds:	6 pieces, 3 of which automatically reduce heating power
Steps in the program:	up to 15
Manufacturer country:	Italy
Amount:	623,300 rubles

• modern design;
• multifunctional;
• comfortable operation;
• display features.

• not identified.

Output

Which is the best to buy a combi steamer, everyone must decide for himself, but before buying, you should study the instructions, paying attention to the principle of operation, installation method, technical indicators, opportunities so as not to make mistakes when choosing.

The review was made by units of various price categories, which are considered the most reliable and economical for the food industry.

Table - "The best combi ovens of 2020"

Name:	Manufacturer:	Number of levels (pieces):	Power, W):	Average cost (rubles):
"PKA 10-1 / 1VM2"	"Abat"	10	1250	203000
"XV 393"	"Unox"	5	7100	92100
"MKF711TS"	"Tecnoeka"	7	11400	206300
"XEVC-0711 GPR CHEFTOP"	"Unox"	7	1000	304000
XPC 101	"Vortmax"	10	19200	442000
"O611i"	"Retigo"	7	10900	328000
"CM 101"	"Rational"	10	18600	824300
"MT 6-11 RH"	"Eloma"	6	1100	784000
"Chef Line LEB101T"	"Apach"	10	1600	623300