Taylor says Eloma’s latest compact offers sophisticated technology and unmatched flexibility
Taylor UK has launched the Joker 6-11 combi steamer into the UK market. Manufactured in Germany by Eloma, this combi’s smart design makes it incredibly flexible – it’s a compact combi steamer that can fit just about anywhere, yet can accommodate up to six full GN1/1 trays. In addition, it’s a fully featured machine offering a wide range of automated programmes, so that even unskilled staff can cook the finest foods. Plus it offers special programmes including low-temperature, Delta-T, regeneration, hot holding, thawing and proofing.
“The Joker is a very serious addition to the UK combi steamer market,” says David Rees, marketing manager of Taylor UK. “It offers all the sophisticated-yet-simple controls chefs have come to expect from the latest cooking technology, but with a twist: they can customise it so that it fits precisely into their work space and their work needs.”
A key customisation tool is the ability to specify the control panel to the left of the oven chamber, to the right or even above it. The door hinges can also be mounted left or right. These features mean the Joker can be made to fit just about anywhere, even if space is tight. With the control panel on top the Joker 6-11 is only 511mm wide.
In terms of operation, the Joker can be specified exactly to the customers’ needs, so they don’t have to pay for functions they’ll never use. For example, the control panel comes in two styles: MT, with full multifunctional automatic features, and ST, allowing the chef to focus on manual cooking. Taylor will also help set up dedicated programmes for a customer’s menus. There’s a hybrid cleaning system offering a choice of three different set ups: solid tablets or liquid chemicals, both of which are automatic, or manual guided.
The Joker is a direct steam injection combi, with no boiler. This saves energy, as there’s no need to keep water in a boiler at high temperature. It also means there’s no need for extensive (and expensive) descaling. Clever features include the ‘active temperature’ function, which cools the oven quickly when required, and the auto reverse fan, which ensures even, consistent cooking of food throughout the chamber.
Another energy saving feature is the oven’s thermostat, which switches more than once a second, keeping the temperature absolutely constant. This accuracy typically results in a 10% reduction in cooking times.
Taylor UK is part of the Hubbard Taylor Group (HTG Trading Ltd) and is the exclusive distributor of the Taylor, Frigomat, Orved, Varimixer, Pratica and Eloma ranges in the UK, and a preferred supplier of ISA, TurboChef, Bakers Pride, MagiKitch’n and Perfect Fry equipment. Taylor UK distributes via dealers nationwide and has over 45 years’ experience in sales, product development, distribution, service and aftercare specific to the UK marketplace. For more information and details of local stockists, call Taylor UK on 01473 350045, email sales@taylor-company.co.uk or visit www.taylor-company.co.uk