UNOX combi steamer. Flawless multifunctional equipment from Italy

The combi steamer is a compact oven that is capable of replacing a frying pan, a windmill, a rustic cupboard, a steamer and so on. This equipment is the unofficial center of any professional kitchen. Virtually every brand that produces thermal professional lines, provides its customers and a number of models of combi steamers. To date, UNOX steam locomotives, Italy, are considered the most profitable in the context of price and quality.

General functionality of the combi steamer

In this section we will explain why a combi steamer is so necessary in modern kitchens.

The main thing is his principle of work. It combines a steamer and a convection oven. The functional of the first is clear, but let us consider the convection in more detail. In the context of thermal equipment, convection means heat treatment under the influence of air currents. Due to this, the temperature in the enclosed space of the chamber is the same throughout the entire volume - no differences. Thanks to this, the food is evenly prepared, acquiring the most attractive appearance. And do not confuse the combi steamer and convection oven with steam - the first has the ability to prepare a full meal for a couple, and not with the use of steam, which simply moistens the air. That is why this equipment (including the UNOX combi steamer) is so popular in the kitchens of kindergartens, hospitals and sanatoria - it is able to provide dietary, sparing food.

Let us return to the functional. The steam convection oven has:

• Temperature regime in the range from 30 to 270 C.
• The ability to cook dishes for a couple at a humidity of 100% (while the temperature varies from 75 to 120 C).
• The ability to work as a conventional convection oven, that is, to ensure roasting or baking dishes without the use of steam.
• The ability to work in a combined mode, in which steam is added to the classical convection described above. In demand in case of baking baking and custard.
• The ability to generate steam at low temperatures. Thanks to this UNOX combi steamer (305, for example) can act as a resting cabinet and provide a comfortable lift for yeast baking.
• The function of regeneration. In practice this means that you can reheat a pre-cooked dish without losing its taste and aesthetic qualities.

Types of combi steamers

Naturally, the combi steamers differ in their secondary characteristics and principles of operation. Exist:

• With injector type of vaporization. Steam is generated from the water directly in the working chamber under the influence of high temperatures. Such combi steamers are cheaper, but they are limited in functions - at a low temperature inherent in a rustic cabinet, water will not evaporate.
• With a boiler type of vaporization. In such combi steamers steam is generated in a separate chamber and already in the "ready" form goes into the working area. Due to this, the device itself has a wider functionality in comparison with the injector version.
• With mechanical type of control. Such a UNOX steam convector is controlled by the usual levers. From pluses: simplicity of management, lower price, ease in repair. From the minuses: it is impossible to make more precise settings during the preparation of especially capricious dishes.
• With electronic or touch type control. Temperature and other settings are selected filigree, the error is excluded. The main minus - the working panel is whimsical when repairing.

Line CHEFTOP MIND. MapsTM

A new line of combi steamers from the brand UNOX was launched on the market in May 2015. The operating principle of the models is close to artificial intelligence - the equipment allows you to observe in real time how food is prepared, and itself makes adjustments to the heat treatment to achieve the best result. The models in the line are as follows:

• The UNOX XVC-0311-E1R combi steamer. It is designed for 3 gastronorms measuring 1/1. Happens in the performance of 220 and 380 V. Power - 5 kW, the average price for the Russian Federation - 198,000 rubles.
• The UNOX XEVC-0511-E1R combi steamer. It is designed for 5 gastronorms in size 1/1. Happens in the performance of 220 and 380 V. Power 7 kW, the average price for the Russian Federation - 229,000 rubles.
• The UNOX XEVC-0711-E1R combi steamer. It is designed for 7 gastronorms in size 1/1. Operates from 380 V. Power 9.9 kW, the average price for the RF - 294000 rubles.
• The UNOX XEVC-1011-E1R combi steamer. It is designed for 10 gastronorms in size 1/1. Operates from 380 V. Power is 14 kW, the average price for the RF is 368,000 rubles.
• The UNOX XEVC-2011-E1R combi steamer. It is designed for 10 gastronorms in size 1/1. Operates from 380 V. Power 29.4 kW, the average price for the Russian Federation is 675,000 rubles.

ChefTop Evolution Line

Classic line of combi steamers. It has 6 degrees of fan speed control, it has a step-by-step type of vaporization. The package includes a port connector for timely and convenient firmware upgrade of the combi steamer, USB-connector and the ability to connect to the Internet, improved fastening of the internal glass. Models:

• UNOX XVC 105E combi steamer. It is designed for 3 gastronorms measuring 1/1. Operates from 220 V. Power 3.6 kW, the average price for the RF is 155,000 rubles.
• UNOX XVC 305 combi steamer. Designed for 5 gastronorms with a size of 1/1. Happens in the performance of 220 and 380 V. Power 3-6 kW, the average price for the RF - 174,000 rubles.
• UNOX XVC 315EG combi steamer. It is designed for 5 gastronorms in size 1/1. Gas. The power is 0.4 kW, the average price for the RF is 290000 rubles.
• UNOX XVC 515EG combi steamer. It is designed for 7 gastronorms in size 1/1. Gas. The power is 0.7 kW, the average price for the RF is 348,000 rubles.
• Unox XVC 915EG combi steamer. It is designed for 10 gastronorms in size 1/1. Gas. The capacity is 01.7 kW, the average price for the Russian Federation is 480000 rubles.

From this line, the most popular model is the UNOX XVC 305 combi steamer, as it is an ideal combination of price, quality and ease of operation.

ChefTopLux line

Basic version of the combi steamer. It does not have particularly outstanding characteristics, but rather an apparatus that does its job well. The following models are in demand on the market:

• UNOX XV 593 combi steamer. Designed for 7 gastronorms in the size 1/1. Operates from 380 V. Power 10.6 kW, the average price for the RF - 1955000 rubles.
• UNOX XV 893 combi steamer. Designed for 12 gastronorms in the size 1/1. Operates from 380 V. Power 15.7 kW, the average price for the RF - 234,400 rubles.

UNOX combi steamer. User feedback and recommendations

Naturally, all ode in honor of the equipment will remain incomplete if we do not involve those who use UNOX brand products. According to the cooks, the combi steamers do work flawlessly, but they noted that you should not load them completely at the levels provided, you must leave at least one free, as full loading adversely affects the combi steamer and shortens its useful life. In addition, at full load, the air circulation in the chamber is disrupted. Because of this, the food can be cooked incorrectly. For example, the UNOX combi steamer (reviews relevant to current models) for 7 gastronorms was loaded onto all these gastronorms, as a result, the food was cooked instead of roasting.