Baker Max Bakermax Electric Deck Bakery Oven with Steam ME2ST-1

The Baker Max ME2ST-1 is a single-deck electric bakery oven taking two 600 x 400 mm trays, with a digital micro-computer temperature controller and an 860 x 623 x 215 mm chamber. It is the steam version of this oven, and the electrical rating reflects it: 8.6 kW against 6.6 kW for the non-steam model. It is a 415 V three-phase machine.

Why operators choose the ME2ST-1

• The 2 kW difference is the steam system — this model draws 8.6 kW against 6.6 kW for the otherwise-identical non-steam oven. That 2 kW gap is the clearest evidence of what you are buying - note that the description text on all four of these ovens describes steam as an optional unit, so confirm with us exactly what is fitted before ordering
• Not a stackable build — the D versions of this oven stack up to 3 decks and add castors, a memory function and individual upper and lower element controls. Our data records none of those for this model - if any of them matter, look at the stackable version
• Digital micro-computer temperature controller — set and held digitally rather than by a dial. On a bakery deck a two-degree drift shows in the crust
• Inter-layer rear smoke baffle — the design detail that stops the chamber temperature dropping away when the door opens. On a deck oven loaded repeatedly through a bake, recovery between loads is most of the performance
• Efficient heating tube for even bake — the element design, and the reason the source claims evenness
• Double-glazed tempered glass window — you watch the bake without opening the door - which on a deck oven is the difference between checking and losing your heat
• Stainless steel sole, with a stone sole upgrade available — the standard base is stainless; stone is an option worth asking about if you bake bread or pizza directly on the deck
• Takes 600 x 400 mm trays, 2 per deck — the European bakery tray standard, so it fits trays you already have
• Internal chamber 860 x 623 x 215 mm — the working space per deck

Specifications

Venue suitability

This oven suits bakeries, patisseries and kitchens baking on 600 x 400 mm trays. It is a 415 V three-phase machine, so the electrical supply needs settling before anything else.

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Installation & delivery

This is a 415 V three-phase machine at 8.6 kW (3~N). Our data records no amperage, so the circuit must be sized by your electrician from the rated load. If three phase is not already at your premises, price that work before committing. Dimensions are recorded width x depth x height: 1240 x 860 x 625 mm, packing at 1300 x 910 x 750 mm. Trays are not included — order 600 x 400 mm trays separately. Our data records no weight.

Please note our warranty records disagree on this oven. One field says 1 year parts and labour and another says 1 year parts only. Whether labour is covered is a material difference, so we are not going to pick one — please confirm with us before purchase.

Warranty terms are per product — see our warranty information page.

Frequently asked questions

Q: Is steam fitted or optional?

This is the steam model and its rating supports that: 8.6 kW against 6.6 kW for the otherwise-identical non-steam oven, and a 2 kW gap is about right for a steam system. However, the description text on all four of these ovens - steam and non-steam alike - refers to 'optional unit for steam cooking', so the supplier copy is not specific to this model. The electrical rating is the stronger evidence, but please confirm exactly what is fitted with us before you order.

Q: What does the rear smoke baffle actually do?

It stops the chamber temperature falling away sharply, particularly when the door is opened. On a deck oven that is loaded and unloaded repeatedly through a bake, how quickly the oven recovers between loads is most of what determines whether the last tray matches the first.

Q: Are trays included?

No. The oven takes two 600 x 400 mm trays per deck - the European bakery standard - but they are not supplied. Order them with the oven if you do not already run that size.

Q: What electrical supply does it need?

415 V three phase at 8.6 kW. Our records do not include an amperage, so your electrician should size the circuit from the rated load rather than working from this page. If your premises do not have three phase, get that priced before ordering - it is often the larger part of the total cost.

Q: What warranty does it carry?

We cannot give you a straight answer, and we would rather say so. One of our records states 1 year parts and labour and another states 1 year parts only. Whether labour is covered is a material difference to you, so please confirm the term with us before purchase rather than relying on this page.

Q: What is the difference between the standard and stackable versions?

The stackable D models stack up to 3 decks, sit on heavy-duty castors, and record a memory function, individual upper and lower element controllers and a 0 to 380 temperature range. Our data records none of those for this model. They are also larger externally - 1300 x 908 x 770 mm against 1240 x 860 x 625 mm - which is the stacking frame and castors.