A combi steamer - what is it? What is a combi steamer on the kitchen? What is a gas combi steamer? What is a steam combi steamer?

A combi steamer - what is it? This is a universal thermal equipment. The name itself explains the principle of its work - the combination of steam and convection. Convection is the process of cooking under the influence of the flow of hot air. Thanks to this, the food is evenly processed, with a beautiful crust.

What is a combi steamer on the kitchen? Justification of purchase

Despite its relatively small size (compared to an industrial frying cupboard), the combi steamer is able to perform the functions of such equipment as:

• Convection oven;
• Fryer;
• double boiler;
• oven;
• Frying cupboard;
• Frying surface ;
• Boiler digestion ;
• The cabinet is a stall.

Due to the jewelry settings of the combi steamer, cooks can prepare dishes of any complexity. His presence in a professional kitchen can save space, precious time, which is constantly lacking, the nerves and money of the owner.

The number of trays to be loaded in this equipment varies from 3 to 20, the most popular size is equivalent to a gastronorm capacity of 1/1 (530 * 325mm). On how to choose a combi steamer, focusing on their needs, we'll tell you here, considering the items that they have to perform on points.

Type of connection. Gas or electricity?

Like any equipment, a combi steamer (depending on the model) can be connected to both gas and electricity. Consider the pros and cons:

• What is a gas combi steamer? This equipment, which can be connected to liquefied or natural gas, and not to electricity. Such equipment costs more than the usual 380 V unit, but the difference in price very quickly pays off, since gas costs less than electricity.

• The main minus is not always possible to use. Sanitary norms will not allow you to use gas equipment in your kitchen if the room is in a residential building.

To date, the gas combi steamer (what is it and where it is used, we found out) can only provide its customers with European brands. Russian producers do not yet have the opportunity to provide the market with stable gas combi steamers. This is due to the fact that the final equipment must comply with CE standards and have gas safety certificates. If you meet all the conditions of production, the final price of Russian equipment will be no less than that of the European one. In such conditions it is very difficult to withstand competition, since the main trump card of Russian combi steamers is the price and the complete package of necessary documentation.

Classics or "sea" performance

Virtually every name of industrial equipment has a "sea" variation. No, this does not mean that it is decorated with anchors and shells. Marine equipment is more durable, more reliable, capable of sustaining a long stay on a ship in the open sea or on shorelines without losing its operational characteristics. What does the steam combi steamer mean in the context of work:

• Functioning under conditions of contrast of external temperatures;
• Functioning in conditions of high humidity;
• Additional strength of the metal, preventing corrosion;
• Ignoring the vibration;
• Strong fixation to the floor.

For all this, you will have to pay 20% of the cost of a combi steamer in a classical version at the same time and get equipment that does not fail even in the most difficult conditions.

Equipment from Russia. Abat

And here they are - the favorites of state contracts. The Abet boil-oven steamer is a great performer under medium load conditions. Are good where they cook simple food without claims for special complexity. In its lineup there are models with 2 types of vaporization:

• Injection steam combs. At 6 (145 000 rubles) and 10 (167 000 rubles) levels of the size of 1/1. The injector type of vaporization is characterized by what is achieved by injecting water into an already heated working chamber. This complicates the performance of a function such as "steam + low temperature", otherwise known as a "rack cabinet", but inexpensive and reliable.

• Boiler Combi Steam Vessels. At 6 (175 000 rubles) and 10 (197 000 rubles), the size is 1/1. Boiler type of operation is characterized by the fact that steam is formed separately and already in this form passes into the working chamber. The range of functions becomes wider, the price is higher.

The equipment is good for everyone, except the ability to work for wear and tear - it is not recommended to load all the prescribed levels at a time.

Mentally and qualitatively. The Italian equipment Unox

The next step in the evolution of combi steamers is the equipment of the Italian brand Unox. Yes, more expensive, but the quality is worth it. This can be seen in everything - as an assembly, quality of metal and a set of functions. There are models:

• Each electric model has a "gas twin brother." The price of the latter is about 20% higher. Gas combi steamer - what is it? The information is given above, be guided by the needs and operating conditions.
• On 3 (140 000 rubles), 5 (165 000 rubles), 7 (190 000 rubles), 10 (250 000 rubles), 20 (400 000 rubles) baking trays the size of 1/1. To each according to needs.
• With mechanical and electronic type of control. The first is good because it is cheaper than the second thousand by 20 with all other characteristics being equal, and also it is more difficult to break it. The second is appropriate where it comes to complex settings and delicate, delicate dishes.

Steamconvector - what is it in the opinion of the Germans. Rational

The steam convectors of this brand can be placed in the Chamber of Weights and Measures. Ideal, reference.

Well, very, very expensive. Their acquisition is justified where it comes to high cuisine and scale. The species are as follows:

• With the CombiMaster mechanically controlled to 6 levels 1/1. Execution for 380 V (550 000 rubles) and gas (690 000 rubles).
• With mechanical control CombiMaster to 10 levels 1/1. Execution for 380 V (790 000 rubles) and gas (890 000 rubles).
• With mechanical control CombiMaster to 20 levels 1/1. Execution only for 380 V (1 600 000 rubles).
• With electronic control Rational SCC 5 Senses to 6 levels 1/1. Execution for 380 V (780 000 rubles) and gas (930 000 rubles).
• With electronic control Rational SCC 5 Senses to 10 levels 1/1. Execution at 380 V (1,100,000 rubles) and gas (1,200,000 rubles).
• With electronic control Rational SCC 5 Senses to 20 levels 1/1. Execution only for 380 V (1 850 000 rubles).

The list of their capabilities is infinitely large, so you can say only one thing: Rational - one of the few brands that can clearly make it clear what the combi steamer is. What is it capable of cooking, which separates it from other representatives of thermal equipment.

Combi steamer in public kitchens

It will now go about kindergartens, schools, hospitals and homes for the elderly. They are united by the fact that foodstuffs must undergo the most severe control at all stages of preparation, not a step away from the verified technological maps. Food is specific - restriction in fat, steaming or languishing, baking. All according to the canons of a healthy, sparing regime. All this without much effort is able to provide a combi steamer. It is able to perform 80% of all the thermal operations that are required during cooking. A unique combination of fans and fans allows you to cook different meals at once - from cutlets to curd casserole, without worrying about that the smells can mix. Due to the adjusted cooking regime, which the cooks set before loading the baking trays, the process takes less time, which not only saves most of the vitamins, but also saves the time of the working staff. The combi steamer (what is it and where it is used, we indicated above) now stands in almost every kitchen unit in the state institution, as it satisfies all requests for sanitary norms and technological maps.

On the "needs / price" ratio, it is most appropriate to put the equipment of the Russian Abat brand, mentioned above, in such facilities. It is simple in operation, it has the necessary documentation package and is relatively inexpensive, which is important for organizations on state support.

The result

You need a combi steamer in your kitchen or not - it's up to you. It may seem that the list of its practical possibilities is scarce (yes, it does), that it is easier to put a brazier and an oven, but eventually you will return to it as an object of exceptional utility. So, the combi steamer - what is it? The photos are given above, and we have told and explained everything else about this and more than once in this article, but you can finally make sure of our rightness only after seeing it in the case. Visit several master classes, which are regularly collected by dealers of industrial equipment, and you will see that the combi steamer simultaneously saves and earns.