Rational iCombi Pro 10-2/1 Electric Combination Oven

The Rational iCombi Pro 10-2/1 is a full-size electric combination oven designed for serious, high-volume commercial kitchen production. It accepts ten 2/1 GN trays — or up to twenty 1/1 GN pan positions when loaded in landscape orientation — and operates across steam, convection, and combination modes. Rather than relying on operators to manually set fixed time and temperature programmes, Rational's iCooking Suite manages the cooking process intelligently, adjusting conditions in real time based on food type and cabinet load.

In practice, this level of automation makes a meaningful difference during busy service periods. The iDensity Control system — which combines additional fan wheels, a redesigned cooking cabinet, and active dehumidification — works to maintain even climate conditions across the full cabinet, even when it is loaded unevenly or pushed through back-to-back cycles. Recovery between loads is handled automatically, and the unit can work through mixed loads without requiring manual reprogramming between items. For kitchens running continuous production across a long service, this reduces both the cognitive load on kitchen staff and the risk of inconsistent results.

From an operational standpoint, the key practical advantages include:

• Consistent results across mixed loads without manual intervention between items
• iProduction Manager sequences tasks to minimise idle time and reduce energy waste
• Automated cleaning cycle significantly reduces downtime between services
• Integrated WiFi supports remote monitoring and recipe management via ConnectedCooking
• Proven efficiency improvements in energy and water consumption compared to earlier Rational models

Installation at this scale requires careful advance planning. The 10-2/1 is a large, heavy unit and demands adequate floor space, sound structural support, and proper ventilation — either direct extraction or a suitable hood canopy, depending on your kitchen layout. As an electric model it avoids the need for a gas connection, but the electrical supply requirements are substantial and must be confirmed with a qualified electrician well before installation. If you intend to stack the unit on a base stand, this needs to be specified at the point of order. Water quality is also worth addressing early — a softener or filtration unit is generally recommended to protect the steam generator and preserve cleaning performance over time.

The iCombi Pro 10-2/1 is best suited to high-volume operations: hotel kitchens, large contract catering facilities, central production units, and busy restaurant kitchens where throughput, consistency, and reliable automated cooking are operational priorities. It represents a significant capital investment, and for smaller or lower-volume kitchens a more compact model within the iCombi Pro range is likely to be a more proportionate choice. For sites with very high or continuous production demands, it is worth discussing whether a different configuration would serve the operation better.

Given the investment involved and the installation planning required, it is worth having a conversation with our team before placing an order — we are happy to work through the practical details with you.