Rational iCombi UltraVent Plus Condensate Hood 62 & 102

The Rational iCombi UltraVent Plus is a condensate canopy designed to sit directly on top of a Rational iCombi oven — specifically the 62 and 102 models — capturing steam and cooking odours at source. It handles both the exhaust vent on top of the unit and the steam released when the door is opened during service. Rather than operating independently, it connects directly to the oven's own sensors and responds automatically to what the oven is doing at any given moment.

In a working kitchen, unmanaged steam from a combi oven can cause condensation on walls and ceilings, create discomfort for kitchen staff, and present compliance challenges in open-kitchen or customer-facing environments. The UltraVent Plus uses condensate technology to absorb and dissipate steam internally, which means it does not require ducting to an outside wall. That makes it a practical option in locations where running conventional external extraction would be structurally difficult, costly, or simply not viable.

The main operational advantages are worth setting out clearly:

• No external ducting required — condensate is managed internally
• Sensor-linked operation responds automatically to door opening and cooking cycles
• Retro-fit compatible with existing iCombi 62 and 102 installations
• Reduces steam and odour impact in open-kitchen and customer-facing spaces
• Simpler and typically lower-cost to install than a full extraction canopy system

The UltraVent Plus performs best in kitchens where the iCombi is used across its full range of cooking modes — particularly where steam output and door-opening frequency are high. It is well regarded in hotel dining rooms, retail food operations, front-of-house kitchen settings, and smaller or listed-building sites where conventional extraction infrastructure cannot easily be installed. For very high-throughput kitchens running continuous combi cycles over long service periods, it is worth considering whether a full extraction canopy system would be more appropriate alongside or in place of a condensate canopy.

If you are weighing up ventilation options for your kitchen setup, the team is happy to work through the specifics with you before you commit to anything.