5 Things to Consider when Buying a Commercial Speed Oven

When comparing different types of commercial ovens, it's vital to consider the functionality and capabilities of each option. Standard speed ovens often use microwaves to quickly heat pre-cooked food. Some models offer the extra benefit of convection baking. This allows the machine to do more than just reheat or toast food.

Additionally, some commercial speed ovens allow the user to incorporate steam cooking, which can expand your menu options even more. These ovens, sometimes referred to as hybrid speed ovens, combine the features of a combi oven with those of a rapid cook oven. 

What about cleaning? Does the speed oven you’re considering offer any self-washing or automatic cleaning features? If not, you will have to consider the time and effort you are willing to dedicate to cleaning your oven every day. 

Consider your menu and kitchen processes and decide what the oven needs to do. Do you just need to toast pre-made sandwiches, or do you also want to bake the bread for those sandwiches? Do you also want the ability to cook with steam or clean the oven with a few simple steps?

The answers to these questions will help you determine which functions and abilities to look for in a commercial speed oven.

Size and capacity are other important features to consider when shopping around for a commercial speed oven. How many trays does the oven have, and what size trays does it accommodate? Can the oven speed cook more than one portion simultaneously, or does it perform best when only one item is cooked at a time? Again, menus, service times and kitchen processes will determine which size and capacity features make the most sense for your establishment.

If you want to save space, a compact countertop design would likely make sense. However, when you choose a smaller oven, you may have to sacrifice the oven chamber's capacity. This is especially true if you need a speed oven that can also do convection baking.

When comparing different commerical speed ovens, don't forget to check for features that enhance the equipment's durability. Ovens constructed with high-quality materials like stainless steel can last longer. This also makes them easier to clean, and an oven that is easy to clean is easier to maintain. This ensures its performance remains optimal for many years.

Accessories should also be considered. High-quality materials should be used for trays, cooking plates, spatulas, and other accessories. These materials should be able to withstand extreme heat and heavy usage.

Tech features can make an oven easier and more efficient to use. Examples include automatic timer settings, touch screen interface, and temperature and humidity control. But they don’t stop there.

Most modern speed ovens have digital displays that allow you to monitor the cooking time and temperature, but you may also want to look for connectivity features such as WiFi, and the ability to connect your oven to an app or digital network. This is especially useful when you need to monitor your oven remotely or track data from multiple ovens across different locations.

If you’re looking for a truly high-tech experience in your speed oven, you may appreciate functions like voice recognition technology and smartphone connectivity, both of which can be found in the SPEED-X™ by UNOX. As the world of foodservice grows and the need for efficient, intelligent equipment rises, it’s not surprising that more operators are searching for these cutting-edge features. 

It's also important when buying a commercial speed oven to consider the ability to track and download HACCP data. This feature will come in handy if you need to present the data to a health inspector or when you want to monitor your operation's food safety practices.

Finally, make sure that the oven is compatible with your kitchen's existing power source and that it has an appropriate power supply.

Considering the price of a commercial rapid cook oven is one aspect of determining its value. But the number on the price tag isn't the only thing to consider. It's also important to think about buying a commercial speed oven as an investment: how much value will the oven bring to your business? How much will it allow you to save on other things like energy costs, labor costs, or additional equipment?

Also consider what you get for the price you're being quoted. Does the oven come with a warranty? Does it also include access to a digital community, a recipe collection, or additional customer support? What accessories come standard with the oven, if any? Considering all these factors will help you evaluate the true value of your investment.

As the needs of today's fast-paced food service industry continue to change, choosing a speed oven that adapts to the changes is a must. The SPEED.Pro™ by UNOX is a commercial speed oven that does more than just speed cook.

Choose to work with no ordinary speed oven: check out SPEED.Pro™ cooking performances.

SPEED.Pro™ is the world's first baking speed oven, able to speed cook multiple dishes simultaneously, but also capable of full load convection baking. Durable and cleanable, the SPEED.Pro™ is easy to maintain and simple to operate, checking all of the boxes for today's speed oven essential features.

But the SPEED.Pro™ isn't the only revolution in speed cooking equipment in the UNOX arsenal...

Think the SPEED.Pro™ is impressive? Just wait until you see SPEED-X™!

It’s true. The SPEED.Pro™ is an incredible machine that optimizes professional cooking processes for a variety of foodservice segments with its ability to pull double duty as both a convection baking oven and a powerful speed oven. But those who need an oven even more powerful, even more intelligent and something faster than ever before, can find all of this and more with the SPEED-X™, the very first self-washing combi speed oven.

Where SPEED.Pro™ paved the way for a new era of speed cooking, SPEED-X™ has completely changed the foodservice equipment industry !

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