Rational’s cooking systems deliver a commercial kitchen’s complete thermal cooking solutions. They replace a large range of cooking appliances and replicate a huge range of cooking processes while saving space and reducing cooking times and energy consumption.
The iCombi Pro and iCombi Classic combi steamers and the iVario Pro are the latest generation of Rational cooking systems and contribute significant advances in productivity, efficiency and ease of use on their predecessors.
With the new iCombi Pro, Rational redesigned the combi steamer from the ground up, incorporating a range of innovations that deliver 50% higher productivity while reducing cooking times and energy consumption by 10% compared to its predecessor.
Similarly, the new iVario Pro refines the original VarioCookingCenter to deliver 20% additional searing capacity and maintenance-free pressure cooking that is up to 35% faster than cooking without pressure, while reducing connected load compared to the previous version.
The key to achieving this performance is Rational’s advanced controls. Programmed via an intuitive touchscreen interface, both systems contain databases of recipes and advanced sensors to monitor and adjust cooking times, as well as informing operators of any actions to be taken.
The iCombi Pro includes four intelligent assistants that control every aspect of operation. This makes it simple to cook different products at the same time, as well as managing when they are ready. The cleaning system provides a fast 12 minute interim clean that reduces downtime between loads as well as calculating the optimum overnight clean at the end of the day.
The iVario Pro includes iZoneControl, which lets users define different heat zones in the pans. The iVarioboost heating system uses ceramic heating elements and advanced energy management systems to give not just quick heating times – only 2.5 minutes to get up to searing temperature – but the power it needs to handle large quantities of product without missing a beat.
Rational’s ConnectedCooking network management system enables operators to customise recipes and cleaning schedules as well as providing comprehensive operating data, including HACCP.
It also allows service personnel and managers to monitor the operation of the cooking system, and will send an alert should anything be required.
This combination of technologies – the iCombi Pro, iVario Pro and ConnectedCooking – is what Rational calls iKitchen, because it delivers the total cooking solution for the modern commercial kitchen.
Rational also applies an innovative approach to customer support and training. The company has a comprehensive range of support materials online, including video tutorials on topics such as operation, maintenance and recipe ideas.
Rational’s training app allows staff to access this information whenever needed, making it great for beginners or top-up training.
AK Success has launched interactive online events that allow foodservice operators to experience the company’s most advanced combi steamer, the iCombi Pro, and the new iVario cooking system.
Rational Live online events are hosted by Rational expert hosts who can be quizzed at any time during the session, to get specialist information and cooking solutions about particular needs and menus.
AK Success's Rational iCombi Live online programme is produced in AK Success's Culinary Studio with Rational chefs and features fresh new Asian-inspired content.
The focus is on the advanced cooking intelligence of the iCombi Pro and the iVario, showing how they can enhance productivity, creativity, consistency and functionality.
The expert chefs show how Rational’s innovative, interactive technologies work with the chef to deliver high quality and consistent cooking results.
Each Rational Live online lasts about 45 minutes and they are accessible via PC, tablet or mobile phone. They are free to attend and can be booked HERE
AK Success Sdn Bhd is the leading authorised dealer for food equipment. For information and brochures, or to find out about free Rational Live demonstrations, reach out to +6012 206 0159 & andy@aksuccess.com.my.