Rational iCombi Classic 10-2/1 Electric Combination Oven

The Rational iCombi Classic 10-2/1 is a full-size electric combination oven designed for serious volume cooking in professional kitchens. It operates across three cooking modes — steam, convection, and a combination of the two — giving kitchen teams the flexibility to roast, bake, steam, regenerate, and braise within a single unit. The 2/1 GN format accommodates two 1/1 GN trays side by side on each level, which is particularly useful where large-batch production or high-throughput banqueting work is a regular requirement.

In a busy kitchen environment, consistency is often as important as speed. The iCombi Classic addresses this through its ClimaPlus humidity management system, which monitors and adjusts moisture levels within the cooking chamber throughout the cook cycle. Combined with multiple fan wheels that distribute heat evenly across all ten levels, the oven produces uniform results whether you are running a full load or a partial one. For operations that run the same dishes repeatedly, up to 100 cooking programmes can be stored, each supporting multi-step processes — which reduces dependence on individual operator knowledge and helps maintain consistency across shifts.

From an operational standpoint, the unit offers several practical advantages:

• Intuitive dial-and-push interface with colour display reduces training time and handling errors
• Automatic cleaning with phosphate-free tablet system, including an overnight clean cycle, keeps intervention minimal
• Integrated descaling within the care system helps protect internal components in hard-water areas
• High-intensity LED chamber lighting makes it easy to assess cooking progress without opening the door
• Humidity adjustable in 10% increments for precise control across different food types

The 2/1 format is a larger footprint than a standard 1/1 unit and will require adequate space both for installation and for practical door clearance and tray handling. Being electric, it will need a suitable three-phase power supply — this should be confirmed with your electrician before ordering. Ventilation requirements should also be assessed; in most professional kitchens a canopy extraction system above the oven is standard practice, though Rational's own ventilation hood options are worth considering if extraction is being planned as part of a wider fit-out.

This oven is well suited to high-volume operations such as hotel kitchens, large contract catering sites, central production units, and busy restaurants where multiple cooking processes are running simultaneously and consistency across a full service is essential. If your operation is smaller or more variable in volume, a 1/1 format or lower-capacity model may represent better value. Conversely, sites with very high throughput requirements or multiple service periods may find it worth exploring higher-capacity configurations.

If you are weighing up whether this model is the right fit for your kitchen setup, our team is happy to talk through the specifics with you before you commit.