Baker Max Bakermax Retarder Proofer Cabinet MPR-18

The BakerMax MPR-18 is a retarder proofer cabinet that automatically switches between refrigeration and proofing across a range of -5 to +60 °C — so dough can be held overnight and then brought up to prove without anyone touching it. It takes 18 layers of 400 x 600 mm bakery pans (trays not included), and humidifies with an integrated water tank that boils to produce steam rather than a spray. It runs from a standard 10 A outlet.

Why operators choose the MPR-18

• Automatic switching between retarding and proofing — the whole point of the cabinet: load dough at close, set the schedule, and it holds cold then proves warm so the bake is ready when staff arrive. No one comes in at 3am to move trays
• -5 to +60 degrees C in one cabinet — cold enough to genuinely retard fermentation and warm enough to prove, which is two appliances' worth of range
• Steam humidification from a boiling water tank — real steam holds humidity far better than a spray, and dough that dries out on the surface will not prove or bake evenly
• Internal dry heating element with a fan — even heat distribution through 18 layers, rather than the top trays proving faster than the bottom
• 18 layers of 400 x 600 mm pans — standard bakery tray size, so pans are off-the-shelf. Trays are NOT included - order them with the cabinet
• Double-tempered glass door with LED lighting — you check the dough without opening the door and dumping the humidity you have built up
• Heavy-duty stainless steel inside and out — a humid, warm cabinet is a hostile environment, and this is stainless on both faces
• Heavy-duty lockable castors — it rolls for cleaning behind and then locks in place
• Runs from a standard 10 A outlet — 800 W, so no electrical work for a cabinet this capable

Specifications

Venue suitability

The MPR-18 suits bakeries, patisseries, pizzerias and hotel kitchens that want dough ready to bake at open rather than starting the day with a prove. At 2200 mm high it needs ceiling clearance, and at 755 mm wide it fits a standard aisle.

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Installation & delivery

It runs from a standard 10 A power point, so no electrical work is required. It stands 2200 mm high, so check ceiling clearance and the doorway route before delivery — the packed height is 2320 mm. It rolls on heavy-duty lockable castors. The humidification tank needs filling, so site it within reach of water. Order 400 x 600 mm bakery pans separately — trays are not included.

Frequently asked questions

Q: What does a retarder proofer actually do for me?

It removes the early start. Dough goes in at the end of the day, the cabinet holds it cold to slow fermentation, then automatically warms to prove it so the dough is ready to bake when staff arrive. Without one, someone has to be in hours before open.

Q: Are the trays included?

No. The cabinet takes 18 layers of 400 x 600 mm bakery pans and those are ordered separately. It is a standard size, so pans are easy to source.

Q: Why does steam humidification matter?

Dough that dries on the surface will not prove or bake evenly - it forms a skin. A boiling water tank produces real steam and holds humidity far more effectively than a spray system.

Q: Does it need special wiring?

No. It draws 800 W at 240 V and runs from a standard 10 A power point, which is unusual for a cabinet that both refrigerates and heats.

Q: How much height does it need?

The cabinet is 2200 mm high and ships at 2320 mm packed. Check both your ceiling and the delivery route.

Q: What warranty does the MPR-18 come with?

Covered for 1 year on parts and labour. Terms vary by product — see our warranty information page for full details.