Rational iCombi Pro 20-2/1 Electric Combination Oven

The Rational iCombi Pro 20-2/1 is a large-format electric combination oven designed for the highest-volume professional kitchen environments. It operates across steam, convection, and combination modes, with the control system automatically managing the balance of heat and humidity according to the programme in use. At this capacity, it sits at the top of the iCombi Pro range and is built to handle large, simultaneous, mixed loads as a matter of routine.

In sustained service, the iDensity Control system — combining multiple fan wheels, an optimised cabinet geometry, and active dehumidification — works to maintain consistent cooking conditions across every shelf position even when the oven is running at full capacity. Maintaining that uniformity across a full load during a busy service is considerably harder than it appears on a specification sheet, and it is where the iCombi Pro genuinely earns its place in demanding kitchens.

From a day-to-day operational standpoint, the features that tend to deliver the most practical value include:

• The iCooking Suite, which manages cooking parameters automatically and adjusts in real time, reducing dependence on individual operator judgement
• The iProduction Manager, which sequences mixed loads to reduce idle time and unnecessary energy consumption
• An automatic cleaning cycle that completes quickly on the standard programme, keeping downtime between services to a minimum
• Integrated WiFi connectivity and access to the ConnectedCooking platform for remote monitoring and programme management
• A visual cooking programme library that helps less experienced staff work accurately without close supervision

Installation at this scale requires careful advance planning. As an electric model, it draws substantial power and will need a dedicated supply — your electrical contractor should assess available capacity before the order is placed. The physical size and weight mean that floor loading, access routes during delivery, and clearance beneath your ventilation canopy all need confirming ahead of time. This is not a unit that can be repositioned easily once in place, so placement decisions should be made at the outset rather than revisited later.

The iCombi Pro 20-2/1 is well suited to large-scale operations: central production kitchens, contract catering facilities, large hotel and banqueting kitchens, and high-volume restaurant environments where cooking substantial quantities across multiple food types simultaneously is a daily requirement. Operations with more moderate throughput would likely be better served by a lower-capacity model from the same range — both operationally and from a running-cost perspective. Sites with specialist demands or unusual configuration constraints are worth discussing in more detail before a commitment is made.

If you are working through whether this unit is the right size for your operation, or need to think through the installation requirements for your site, the team is glad to work through that detail with you before you proceed.