Introducing Merrychef conneX Ovens
Known for its high-speed ovens, Merrychef is a familiar name in the foodservice industry. These countertop ovens are a great addition to fast-paced commercial kitchens seeking a compact, efficient piece of cooking equipment for their lineup. This article will focus on the conneX® series – the company's newest line of products – as well as how to use a Merrychef oven to streamline your cooking process.
How do Merrychef Ovens Work?
Merrychef ovens are known for their sleek design and quick performance. While the company has long offered its iconic high-speed ovens, the conneX range introduces new features and advanced capabilities to keep up with the ever-changing technology of the foodservice industry. Each conneX oven comes standard with a Wi-Fi or ethernet connection that enables access to Merrychef's cloud program, KitchenConnect®, where operators can remotely monitor and manage the oven. Update menus, track equipment use, and check performance remotely, helping ensure your operation is always running smoothly.
Each conneX oven achieves its quick cooking with Merrychef's tri-pleX technology. Microwave and convection heating combine with air that's been accelerated through an impingement plate. The result is rapid, consistent cooking that Merrychef asserts is 80 percent faster than a conventional oven. The quick pre-heat and cool down times of these ovens also lead to low utility costs.
Merrychef conneX 12
The conneX 12 is Merrychef's most compact model. As indicated by the model name, these ovens measure just 12 inches deep and 14 inches wide for installation in even the most limited spaces. With a front-mounted air filter and cool-to-the-touch exterior, it can be installed adjacent to other equipment. This oven's compact construction is perfect for smaller-volume operations or menus requiring the conneX oven only as a supplemental cooking station. This series comes standard with a stainless steel cavity and 7-inch HD touchscreen with a durable glass panel.
Merrychef conneX 16
The hallmark of the Merrychef conneX 16 is its spacious cavity and compact footprint. With a 16-inch cavity and an overall width of 18 inches, this oven can handle a higher volume than the conneX 12 while still finding a place in small setups. These ovens can batch cook and hold food to keep lines moving during busy shifts, making them a potentially valuable addition in faster-paced operations. Like the conneX 12, each conneX 16 oven features a smooth stainless steel interior with rounded corners, a 7-inch touchscreen display, and a durable glass screen.
Merrychef Accessories and Additional Features
In addition to the standard features that come with each conneX oven, there are several additional accessories available to elevate your oven’s performance, such as color-coded accessories that help your staff keep allergens separate or keep meat-based and plant-based dishes from cross contaminating. To streamline the cooking-to-plating process, these accessories include liners, trays, and utensils such as spatulas and tongs.
