Lainox Compact 6x 1/1 GN Electric Injection Combi Oven COES061R

The Lainox Compact COES061R is a six-grid, full 1/1 GN electric combi oven operating on a single phase supply. It uses direct steam injection to generate moisture, giving operators control over convection, steam, and combination cooking modes. The manual control interface is straightforward to learn and stores up to 99 cooking programmes, each configurable across up to four sequential steps — useful for products that need distinct phases such as probe-based roasting or regeneration sequences.

In a working kitchen, this oven performs well in sites where output demand is consistent but not extreme — think hotel restaurants, care homes, school kitchens, or busy café operations. The injection steam system responds quickly, and the multipoint core temperature probe helps maintain consistency across a full load without relying on operator judgement alone. At six grids, throughput is meaningful without the space commitment of larger ten-grid units.

Practical advantages that matter in day-to-day service:

• Single phase connection removes the need for three phase electrical supply — a genuine practical advantage in many older or smaller premises
• 99 programmable cooking cycles reduce reliance on individual cook skill and support menu consistency
• Up to four cooking steps per programme allows complex multi-stage processes to run unattended
• Multipoint probe monitoring supports accurate core temperature results across different load sizes
• Robust stainless steel construction holds up under regular commercial use and is straightforward to clean down

On installation, the single phase electrical requirement is a notable point — it makes this model accessible to kitchens where upgrading to three phase supply would be disruptive or costly. That said, you will still need to confirm your available amperage with an electrician before installation, as combi ovens draw a significant load. The oven weighs 73kg, so access and positioning should be planned in advance. Adequate ventilation is essential — connection to a canopy or purpose-designed extraction system is required, not optional. Water connection and drainage are also needed for the injection steam system; water quality and hardness in your area will affect descaling frequency.

This model is well suited to operations cooking for moderate covers — typically in the range of 40 to 150 meals per service — where single phase supply is a constraint or a preference. It is a practical fit for care homes, education catering, and smaller hotel or pub kitchen operations. If your site is running significantly higher volumes or needs greater simultaneous tray capacity, a larger ten-grid or higher-output model from the range is likely to be the more appropriate choice. Equally, if your output is modest and counter space is at a premium, a smaller four-grid unit may serve you just as well.

If you are weighing up whether this oven is the right size for your kitchen or want to talk through the installation requirements in more detail, the team is happy to work through it with you before you commit.