However, in the long run, a fine-dining or large food-service kitchen can benefit a lot of having a combi oven, as owning one can help you save on labour costs while increasing the overall kitchen productivity. That is why these days combi ovens are considered as a must-have item in every commercial kitchen. When it comes to the choice of combi commercial ovens, there are two types available on the market: electric and gas and the one you choose will depend mainly on price and utility availability.
When looking for a combi oven for your business, as an operator, you should examine the oven's menu. This is important especially for those who are planning to use the combi oven in place of two or more pieces of equipment. The main advantage of owning a combi oven is its ability to act as a commercial steamer and an oven at the same time but it can't act as one or as the other. If you want to use them like that, you will need to invest in two combi units and place them on top of each other.
Another important thing you should know when looking for a combi oven is that there are different models on the market, ones that have a steam generator and others that are boilerless. The former uses a tank to boil water in order to produce steam that is injected into the oven, while the other model injects water right onto the heating element.
Regular maintenance like cleaning the oven on a regular basis and checking for some malfunctions will surely save you money in the long run, and will keep it in a great working condition for a longer period of time. Generally speaking, a great number of all combi oven models have a self-cleaning feature that use liquid detergents or tablets, however, before cleaning it for the first time, always read the manufacturers manual about how to clean it and what type of cleaners to use.