Robo-arm reduces cleaning time

The Cleanjet robotic cleaning arm now being fitted to all Rational CPC Clima-cooking combi steamers, gas and electric, is claimed to reduce cleaning time by up to 90 per cent and eliminates the need for staff to come into contact with cleaning fluids. These are sprayed automatically into the cavity via a unit in the roof.

The robotic arm then rinses away all materials and waste by saturating the oven's interior with water via rotating spray nozzles. Standard cleaning programmes range from very light (eg for bakery products) to heavy soiling involving starchy, sugary or spicy foods. Cleaning times range from 21 minutes to 133 minutes depending on cycle and cavity size. The system gives guaranteed compliance with HACCP.

In a related development, Rational has launched CalcDiagnosis, a control system which slows the accumulation of limescale in CPC ovens and alerts the user when the steam generator needs descaling. The system rinses and drains the oven's steam generator while continuously measuring the level of limescale relative to local water quality and oven usage. Result: less descaling is needed and the chef is alerted whenever it is required and can therefore reduce downtime.

All ClimaPlus combi-ovens now have a CleanJet and CalcDiagnosis fitted as standard. List of the CPC61, smallest in the series, remains at £6,635, while the largest CPC oven, the 40 grid CPC202, is priced at £22,390.

Rational (UK)