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Cooking with AI, griddle transformers and compact units with big power: the best new appliances on the market
The latest high-tech appliances are designed to diversify and simplify kitchen operations while minimising running costs.
Any professional kitchen is always looking for the latest technology, whether that’s to freshen up a menu, free up staff for more creative cooking or to reduce outlay on utilities. This round-up of new commercial kitchen equipment showcases cutting-edge appliances incorporating artificial intelligence (AI), compact dishwashers with full-sized performance, and an ingenious way to transform a grill into a griddle.
AI-controlled baking
Unox has introduced AI-powered cooking with the Optic.Cooking accessory. It can be retrofitted to Unox’s X-Generation ovens – Cheftop-X and Bakertop-X – and uses a sensor to adaptively learn, recognise and cook a tray of food inserted into the oven, on any shelf. By closing the oven door, the software will automatically start the correct cooking program.
Price £3,446
From grill to griddle
Synergy Grill Technology has released the Synergy Hybrid Griddle Bar Pack, compatible with all Synergy grills. The three-sided retaining wall slots between the grill bars, transforming a grill into a part-griddle. Each pack contains two plates: a solid steel plate suitable for smaller items such as eggs or stir-fry; and a solid steel plate with laser-cut slits for solid items such as burgers or fish. The latter provides all the benefits of a traditional griddle but with outlets to drain the fat, creating healthier dishes.
Price £575
Efficient, integrated cooling
Fagor Professional has unveiled its iKold range, featuring more than 35 units, including upright cabinets, refrigerated counters, preparation counters, display cabinets and ice-makers. The range uses natural R290 and R600a hydrocarbon refrigerant combined with CFC-free, high-density water-based polyurethane insulation to minimise operating costs, with several units achieving Class-A certification on the Energy Technology List. The models are designed to integrate with an existing Fagor Professional setup, including cooking blocks, ovens, blast chillers and warewashers.
Price From £1,020
Big refrigeration performance with low consumption
German manufacturer Liebherr has launched two refrigerators: the stainless steel GN 2/1 fridge (model FRPSvh 6501) and professional combination fridge freezer (model FCFCvg 4032). The Climate Class 5-rated fridge is designed to deliver ample storage with a 480 litre capacity with low energy consumption. The combination fridge freezer is designed for smaller venues seeking professional-grade appliances that are efficient and compact. The new model features NoFrost freezing technology and has a large glass door with vertical LED lighting.
Price Fridge freezer (FCFCvg 4032), from £2,219
Dishwashing in compact spaces
Welbilt brand WMAXX has introduced its undercounter compact Optimaxx 500 dishwasher to the UK. It comes equipped with a water softener option and the WMAXX W Water management system, which reduces energy and water consumption. The unit is constructed in double-skin AISI 304 stainless steel, which also makes for a quiet running cycle, and has an easy to use control panel with multicolour backlight that shows the status of any of the four washing programs.
Price From £4,314
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