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What types of commercial ovens are there?

There are roughly two types of ovens for professionals: combi ovens and convection ovens.

Combi ovens (with digital control and washing system)

If you need a large setup with many different cooking methods, or if you have many different chefs who will be operating the oven, you should choose the digital combi oven. These ovens typically have steam programs and a washing system installed , and are available with a lot of features, including wi-fi connectivity. Combi ovens can better keep the humidity at a stable level, which minimizes drying out of the meat.

Therefore, combi ovens are typically used in canteens, hospitals, hotels and restaurants where large quantities of food are produced.

Another advantage of this type of oven is that you can program recipes so that all employees can quickly start a new dish. In addition, on some models you can cook different dishes at the same time, with the oven "telling" you when a dish is ready to be taken out.

Digital ovens are often expensive and more costly to operate and replace, but are also an invaluable aid in a busy commercial kitchen. Available in many sizes and up to 40 sockets.

Convection ovens (hot air oven)

Convection ovens are also known as hot air ovens and are the right choice for those who do not need as many options in their commercial oven. They are just as powerful as a combi oven and can be obtained with many of the same extras - including steam. The difference is that they cannot control the humidity in the oven chamber in the same way as a computer-controlled combi oven.

The most important difference between a combi oven and a convection oven, for many, is that the convection oven usually does not have a washing system . Therefore, it must be cleaned in the traditional way. Therefore, we do not recommend it for kitchens where you prepare very fatty foods that dirty the oven chamber.

Convection ovens are available in many different models - either as a manual model or with some form of digital control. The manual control has the advantage that it is cheaper to repair if the oven breaks down. And it is incredibly user-friendly , as there is basically nothing that can be set incorrectly. It is actually easier than operating an oven at home in the private home. The digital convection ovens can often be programmed with simple recipes and have a few more options, so here you can get some of the user interface from the more expensive combi ovens at a lower price. It is possible to purchase steam versions with either nozzle or injection steam. Available in many sizes and up to 40 sockets.

Compact ovens

Compact ovens are a smaller version of a combi oven or convection oven. Here you have all the same features as in the large oven, just in a smaller version.
Compact ovens are often quite expensive to purchase and service, but fit perfectly into smaller kitchens and places where space is at a premium. The power (Kw) is the same as in a regular-sized commercial oven, as they often have the same number of heating elements, just in a smaller size. In compact ovens you have space for trays in size GN 1/1 or GN 2/3.

Used commercial ovens

Many people who start a new restaurant, café or micro bakery start with a used oven. This makes a lot of sense because it gives you more financial flexibility and you get some experience with the oven, which is valuable when you have to invest in a new oven. When you buy a used oven, you don't get a warranty, and if it's more than 8 years old, you risk not being able to get spare parts for it anymore. That said, you can get a really nice oven for cheap.

Who is UNOX?

Unox makes the world's best-selling commercial ovens at their factory just outside Padua, Italy, and has a turnover of more than 2 billion kroner per year. We have been down there ourselves and seen what is becoming a 130,000 m2 factory and development center called UNOX CITY.

The range

UNOX makes professional ovens for small and large cafes , restaurants , supermarkets, butchers , production kitchens , hotels , bakeries and many more. Unox's top models match the best on the market in technology, heat distribution and energy optimization.

The ovens can be sent ready-made, so you just have to plug them into the socket and connect water and possibly a water filter. Gas ovens, however, must be installed by an authorized gas engineer, to whom we can refer you. For complex tasks, we will send an installer so that you can get started with your new oven.

The advantage of Unox is that we can put together different models and sizes so that they stand on top of each other. We can also supply commercial ovens on floor stand, on a proover and with a hood.

UNOX series and models:

• Cheftop Mind.Maps: Digital combi ovens for restaurants, canteens, caterers, butchers, etc. For GN 1/1 or GN 2/3 trays. Available in the ONE and PLUS series. The latter can do the most, is more energy efficient and cheaper in the long run.
• Bakertop Mind.Maps: Digital oven with the same functions and features as the Cheftop ovens. The difference is that Bakertop is for 60x40 cm baking trays and has a larger distance between the trays. Also available in ONE and PLUS versions.
• Cheflux: Manual restaurant ovens with steam, but without a washing system and without intelligent humidity control.
• Bakerlux (Shop.Pro): Bakeoff ovens in various plate sizes (except GN plates) with or without steam for re-baking or baking frozen or thawed dough. Popular in supermarkets, gas stations, kiosks and campsites.
• Linemiss: Manual convection ovens with steam in various plate sizes (except GN plates).
• Linemicro: Small manual hot air ovens without steam in various plate sizes (but not GN plates or 60x40cm).
• Zero: Simple restaurant oven with steam and digital control with saved recipes. However, no washing system or intelligent humidity control.
• Cheftop-X and Bakertop-X: Advanced Cheftop/Bakertop ovens with integrated water filter, better air control, larger and better control panel, voice control option and much more.

ENERGY STAR

Unox has 43 professional ovens that are ENERGY STAR certified - more than any other competing brand in the world. This is due to a combination of better insulating materials and advanced technologies that use resources more wisely.

The ENERGY STAR certification is your assurance that you are getting a more energy-efficient combi oven compared to other models in the same class. For example, a Unox Cheftop Plus uses 17% less power when frying and 38% less when steaming than a Unox Cheftop One, which is not ENERGY STAR certified. Therefore, the additional price for a Plus model is paid for within typically 6-12 months.

At Energystar.gov you can find all the stoves and brands that are certified.

Who are Eurofours?

Eurofours is a French manufacturer of baking ovens for supermarkets, micro-bakeries and smaller kitchens where there is no space for regular commercial baking ovens. Eurofours has developed a high-quality compact baking oven (CF80) that meets the requirements of real bakeries.

Who is Zanussi?

Zanussi is one of the most well-known brands in Europe and Denmark, and their manual commercial ovens from the "Crosswise" series are found in many places. They last for many years and are therefore a good investment for those who don't need a lot of features, but just want a workhorse.

With UNOX's complete range, we can find just the oven you are looking for, regardless of whether it is for a la carte, baking bread, bake-off, smoking, long-term roasting or fast food.

When space is tight, you choose a combi oven that can replace all other cooking/heating/roasting equipment in the professional kitchen.

With the new Unox Evereo "Hot Fridge" you can store your finished dishes at 70°C in a 100% controlled environment, and serve them up to 72 hours later without loss of taste or consistency. It is ideal for catering, hotels, canteens and even in restaurants.

We have +50 special baking trays, all of which save you time in the kitchen.

References: Bistro 59 | Golfskoven | Samsø Food Carpentry | SSAM | SHELL | Hart Bakery | Aarhus University | Femø Grocery Store | Café La Lina | Taverna Hellas and others

Cosina offers the most personal service before, during and after the purchase of your industrial oven. We have Denmark's largest demo kitchen and showroom within ovens for commercial kitchens and restaurants. Here you can see and try almost all UNOX's models.

When you choose your industrial oven, you can choose whether we should make a technical assembly for you, which includes attaching plugs, hoses and drains and assembling a stand and possibly a stacking kit if you want two ovens in one column. It is then delivered ready to be fitted by any craftsman or person with a bit of technical astuteness.

We can also install it for you, so you are sure that water filter and hoses are fitted correctly for your installations.

Last but not least, we can offer a 100% free "Top Training" , where Michal comes to you and helps you get started. Including programming of recipes and tips for using the oven most efficiently.