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Getting Warmer
Innovative cooking technologies save labor, use less energy, and yield more precise results..
Rational With the RATIONAL SelfCooking Center, chefs and kitchen staff can prepare dishes at the touch of a button, chill and plate, then use RATIONAL’s patented finishing process to bring assembled plates to temperature minutes before serving. This self-cleaning, self-descaling unit can replace up to 50 percent of all conventional cooking appliances.

CONTACT: 888-320-7274, www.rational-online.us


Alto-Shaam The Combitherm combi oven from ALTO-SHAAM offers many innovative functions in addition to the CombiTouch touchscreen. Multi-shelf timers track the cooking times of multiple food items, and six levels of Gold-n- Brown ensure consistent browning levels. The oven can also store up to 250 recipes, identified by uploaded pictures.

CONTACT: 800-558-8744, www.alto-shaam.com


Merrychef The new eikon series from MERRYCHEF features easyToUCH screen technology and MenuConnect software for instant USB menu updates. Advanced cooking technology allows the eikon series to cook up to 15 times faster than traditional cooking methods. A wide range of flexible options provide fast, high-quality results from convenience foods to fine dining.

CONTACT: 877-404-6872, www.merrychefusa.com


Carter-Hoffmann CARTER-HOFFMANN rethermalization cabinets make it possible to batch cook in advance and retherm food when needed, resulting in money and labor savings. The HBR series uses the power of steam to rethermalize bulk foods in pans and also works great for buffet backup. The RTB series is ideal for cooking pre-packaged food items such as hot sandwiches, burritos, and preportioned meal trays.

CONTACT: 800-323-9793, www.carter-hoffmann.com


Cleveland Range The Convotherm Combi Oven-Steamer by CLEVELAND unites the benefits of a sophisticated oven and steamer in one simple piece of equipment that provides operational freedom and superior food quality. For consistent cooking results, the unique Advanced Closed System automatically adjusts moisture levels for the type and amount of food being prepared.

CONTACT: 800-338-2204, www.clevelandrange.com


Eloma The Genius 10-11 from ELOMA is designed for steaming and convection cooking either separately, sequentially, or combined with a ten full-size sheet pan capacity. Available in electric or gas, its live-steam system generates steam directly into the cooking chamber for faster heating and re-heating without requiring a stand-by mode.

CONTACT: 800-551-8795, www.elomausa.com


Vulcan VULCAN delivers durability, innovation, and versatility with its latest line of intelligently designed heavy-duty ranges and customized cooking suites. Vulcan’s V Series is modular from top to bottom and side to side, providing flexibility and complete customization. The V Series is made with stainless steel construction for long-term durability for high-volume kitchens.

CONTACT: 800-814-2028, www.vulcanequipment.com


Montague Vectaire convection ovens from MONTAGUE feature cooking chambers that are sealed off from outside air and combustion gases, allowing moisture and flavors to be sealed in and browning to be more even. The new Vectaire HX Series includes an innovative tri-therm heating system with efficient burners and an integral heat exchanger that optimizes heat transfer to the oven chamber so foods reach target temperatures faster.

CONTACT: 800-345-1830, www.montaguecompany.com


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