Decision Tree

Quick Checklist Before Buying a Combi Oven

1. Peak Covers?
   • Up to ~100 → 3–5 pan countertop or compact floor model.
   • 100–300 → 6–10 pan floor model.
   • 300+ → 10–20 pan oven or consider two units.
2. Utilities on Site?
   • 400 V three-phase with limited gas → Electric combi oven.
   • Strong gas supply with canopy ventilation → Gas or hybrid combi oven.
3. Menu Focus?
   • Precise steaming or bakery work → Boiler steam system.
   • General roasting and steaming → Injection steam system.
4. Water Quality?
   • Hard or high-TDS water (especially WA, SA, NT, QLD) → Filtration + softening + reverse osmosis (RO).
   • Softer water → At minimum filtration and softening recommended.
5. Space and Canopy?Check oven dimensions, required clearances, door swing space, and ensure there is a clear delivery path for installation.
6. All-in Budget (Oven + Installation + Water Treatment)?
   • Under $25k
   • $25k – $50k
   • $50k+

   Use your budget range to shortlist two or three suitable models.

7. Get a DemonstrationArrange a product demo, involve your chef and licensed electrician (sparkie), review the setup requirements, and then make the final decision.