Combi Steam Ovens

What do you use a combi steam oven for?

A combi steam oven may look like an ordinary oven, but don’t be deceived: it can do much, much more. It is a combination of a hot air oven and a steam oven so you can have the best of both worlds in one appliance. You can either circulate dry or humid hot air, or even both at the same time. This means you can bake, roast and grill as normal, but adding steam gives you great additional benefits.

With steam, you can suddenly cook many different foods with a single appliance. Just think what you can prepare when you an appliance that lets you bake, boil, stew, roast, steam, sear, gratin and even cook sous vide. Steaming meat, fish or vegetables, or preparing rice, pasta or potatoes are just some of the specialties of this beloved all-rounder.

Steaming dishes also has the great advantage of helping them retain their flavour, aroma and colour for much longer. This also applies to the preservation of vitamins, so steaming is a very healthy option. Reheating food while adding steam during the process helps prevents the food from drying out, as well as preserves the flavour and heats everything evenly. With this appliance, removing reheated food from the oven no longer results in products that have dried out and are tough to eat.

What advantages does a Maxima combi steam oven have?

Because a combi steam oven is multifunctional, it saves a lot of space in your kitchen, rather than have multiple different kinds of appliances. We list a few more advantages below:

• compatible with GN containers
• a constant quality for every dish
• versatile appliance, thanks to the combination of hot air and steam
• moisture content, temperature and time can all be adjusted for optimal preparation
• by steaming, food retains its vitamins, colour and taste longer and does not dry out

What do I need to consider when buying a combi steam oven?

Maxima combi steam ovens have many similarities, but there are a few important differences to note when looking for a new purchase. Don’t only look at the capacity, but also the exterior dimensions. For example, in the 6 X 1/1 GN and 10 X 1/1 GN touch-controlled models, the larger version goes up in height instead of width. This means that this Maxima combi steam oven is always 50cm wide and 89cm deep. It is also good to look at the wattage and voltage. Most appliances work on three phase current (440V) but there are also some appliances that can be operated on 230V.

It is good to know that these ovens cater to Gastronorm sizing. There are models for 1/1 GN and 2/3 GN trays. There are also differences between combi steam ovens with the same capacity, such as the 5 x 2/3 GN oven and the 11 x 1/1 GN oven. These appliances are available in versions with both analogue and digital controls. All other Maxima combi steam ovens are only available in a digital version. These come with 99 or 240 adjustable programmes.

The digital models have an adjustable temperature range of 50 to 270⁰C, or 30 to 260⁰C, while other steamers range between 100 and 275⁰C. With a digital combi steam oven, the steaming time can also be set more precisely. These digital models have ten steam levels between 10% and 100%.  

Useful to know: you can also order a stainless steel support frame with a tray storage rack. That way, your combi steam oven is always safe and secure, and you always have your dishes on hand and ready to use. For some models there is also an extractor available as an accessory.

When you’re finished cooking, you’ll want to keep your dishes nice and warm, of course. For this purpose, Maxima has a wide range of warming equipment. With the right appliance, you can keep any dish warm, for example, by using a bain marie chafing dish or heated food display

How do I clean a Maxima combi steam oven?

It’s important to prepare food in kitchen equipment that is clean. Fortunately, cleaning a combi steam oven is not a lot of work. Because the appliance must first be allowed to cool completely, you need to take into account that you will not be able to use it for a short time. The end of the working day is therefore a good time to clean it. Use lukewarm water, a mild detergent and a soft cloth for the stainless steel parts. For the door glass, only a little warm water is needed.

To make cleaning even easier, some models even have an automatic wash system. This convenient feature can be found in the touch control models.

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