Rational iCombi UltraVent Condensate Hood 61 & 101

The Rational iCombi UltraVent is a condensate canopy designed to sit directly on top of compatible Rational iCombi ovens in the 61 and 101 size range. Rather than allowing steam and cooking vapour to escape into the kitchen when the oven door is opened or through the exhaust vent on top of the unit, the UltraVent captures and condenses that moisture internally. It connects directly to the oven's own sensor system, so extraction is coordinated automatically with the oven's operating cycle — including the moment the door opens during or after a cook.

In busy kitchens where installing a conventional canopy and ductwork to an external exhaust point is impractical, expensive, or simply not possible, the UltraVent offers a workable alternative. It requires no connection to the outside of the building and no mechanical extract ventilation system, which makes it particularly relevant for operators working in listed buildings, basement kitchens, temporary or pop-up locations, or anywhere that landlord or planning restrictions make ducted extraction difficult to approve.

Practical advantages for kitchen operators include:

• No external ducting required — installation is simpler and less disruptive
• Retro-fit compatible with existing iCombi 61 and 101 installations
• Sensor-linked operation means the hood responds automatically to the oven
• Reduces steam build-up in the kitchen environment during busy service
• Condenses vapour from both the door opening and the top exhaust vent

It is worth being clear about the UltraVent's limitations. This canopy is best suited to kitchens where steaming and combination cooking make up the majority of oven use. If the oven is regularly used for high-temperature roasting, grilling, or heavy browning — processes that generate smoke and grease-laden air as well as steam — the UltraVent alone may not be sufficient, and a conventional ducted canopy system should be considered instead. It is also worth confirming with your local building control or environmental health officer whether a condensate canopy meets ventilation compliance requirements for your specific premises and menu.

The UltraVent suits independent restaurants, hotels, and contract caterers who run Rational iCombi 61 or 101 ovens and need a straightforward ventilation solution where full canopy installation is not feasible. If you predominantly use the steam or combination steam functions rather than dry roasting, it is a practical and cost-effective fit.

If you are weighing up whether the UltraVent is the right ventilation approach for your kitchen setup, our team is happy to talk it through — a quick conversation about your oven use and premises can save a costly installation decision later.