ConvectMax

ConvectMax builds benchtop convection ovens for cafes, bakeries, takeaways and restaurants: fan-forced ovens that bake, roast and reheat evenly across several trays at once without taking up floor space. Commercial Kitchen Appliances carries the ConvectMax range, from compact 10 A plug-in ovens to heavy-duty steam models, plus the stands that go under them.

Compact 10 A ovens

The ConvectMax YXD-1AE is a compact four-tray benchtop oven that heats from 50 to 300°C and ships with four aluminium trays, running at 2.4 kW from a standard 10 A outlet. The YXD-3AE adds a built-in grill to a 62 litre chamber holding four 325 x 450 mm trays with a 75 mm gap, also at 2.4 kW on 10 A. The YXD-1DI and YXD-3DI are digital-control versions of the four-tray oven and the grill oven, and the YXD-6A takes four GN 1/1 trays on a 10 A supply.

15 A and heavy-duty ovens

For more heating power, the YXD-6A/15 runs at 3.5 kW from a 15 A single-phase outlet and reaches 270°C. The heavy-duty YXD-8A-3E also runs at 3.5 kW on 15 A. The YXD-8A/15E adds press-button steam to a four-tray oven at 3.3 kW on 15 A, with two reversing fans for an even bake. At the top of the range, the YXD-8AE pairs press-button steam with 6.4 kW of heating on a single-phase supply that must be hard-wired by an electrician.

Why steam?

A burst of steam at the start of a bake keeps the surface of bread and pastry moist while it rises, giving better volume and a glossier crust. It also helps when reheating, so products do not dry out. If you bake bread or croissants, a steam model is worth the step up.

Oven stands

A stand raises a benchtop oven to a comfortable working height and turns the space underneath into tray storage. The YXD-6A-S is a stainless stand on castors with five pairs of GN 1/1 runners. The YXD-APE-8-SN and YXD-APE-6-SN are all-stainless stands with eight and six shelf slides for GN 1/1 and 600 x 400 mm pans.

Choosing a ConvectMax oven

• Power supply. Match the oven to your circuit: 10 A plug-in, 15 A plug-in or hard-wired.
• Trays. Check the tray size each model takes against the trays you already use.
• Steam and grill. Choose steam for bread and pastry, a grill for browning and toasting.
• Space. Allow clearance around the oven for ventilation, and consider a stand.

Warranty terms vary by model; see our warranty information. Browse benchtop convection ovens and equipment stands. Popular models include the ConvectMax YXD-1AE and the ConvectMax YXD-6A/15.

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