Double Combi Oven
A double combi oven stacks two combi chambers to increase output while conserving floor space. These ovens combine convection heat and steam for baking, roasting, steaming, or a combination of these cooking methods. Independent chambers help kitchens prepare different foods simultaneously.
Increase Cooking Capacity With a Double Combi Oven
Double combi ovens use equipment stands or stacking kits to combine two cooking chambers in one configuration, helping high-volume kitchens expand production while conserving floor space. Each chamber operates independently so staff can prepare different foods with separate temperatures, humidity levels, and cooking times.
Common Double Combi Oven Features
- Stacked Cooking Chambers: Two vertically arranged ovens increase production capacity while using less floor space than side-by-side units
- Steam Systems: Models may use boiler-based, boilerless, or injection-style systems to generate steam
- Programmable Cooking: Select units include touchscreen controls, recipe memory, and automatic cooking programs to improve consistency
- Stainless Steel Construction: Durable interiors and exteriors withstand repeated use and simplify routine cleaning
- Glass Doors and Interior Lighting: Glass doors and lighting help staff monitor food without opening the cooking chamber
How to Choose a Double Combi Oven
Double combi ovens vary by capacity, steam generation method, controls, and utility requirements. Consider the operation's menu, daily production volume, available space, and existing electrical or gas connections when comparing models.
- Capacity: Compare the number and size of pans each chamber can accommodate
- Steam Generation: Boiler-based systems use dedicated steam generators, boilerless systems generate steam in the cooking chamber, and injection systems inject water directly onto heating elements
- Controls: Basic programmable controls suit straightforward cooking processes, while touchscreen systems support automated cooking programs, alerts, and adjustments
- Utilities: Confirm voltage, phase, water, drainage, and ventilation requirements before installation
- Cleaning Systems: Automatic or programmable cleaning functions can reduce routine oven maintenance labor
Frequently Asked Questions
Can double combi ovens be equipped with casters?
Most double combi oven configurations rest on equipment stands or solid feet, though some can be equipped with heavy-duty locking casters for cleaning and service access. Check manufacturer specifications before purchasing to confirm the base configuration.
Can both chambers of a double combi oven operate at the same time?
Yes. Double combi ovens generally feature independently controlled chambers, enabling staff to cook different menu items simultaneously at separate temperatures, humidity levels, and cooking times.
Do double combi ovens require two water and electrical connections?
Most combi ovens using steam require water and drainage connections. Utility requirements vary by configuration, though double combi ovens often require two separate water connections and electrical cords. Operators should follow the manufacturer's installation requirements for water, drainage, and electrical connections.
Trusted Double Combi Oven Brands at KaTom
KaTom carries double combi ovens from recognized commercial cooking equipment manufacturers.
- Rational: Offers iCombi Pro double combi ovens with intelligent cooking programs, humidity management, and high-capacity oven cavities
- Blodgett: Produces INVOQ double combi ovens with durable construction, menu planning, and fully automatic cleaning Compare chamber capacity, steam system, controls, utility requirements, and available cooking programs to select a double combi oven suited to the operation's production needs.