TurboChef

What is TurboChef Used For?

TurboChef is used for high-speed cooking in commercial kitchens. Since it was founded in 1991, the brand has provided rapid-cook and ventless ovens equipped with a combination of microwave energy, forced convection, and impingement air. The integration of these cutting-edge technologies ensures up to 40-50 % faster cooking times than traditional ovens without sacrificing the quality of the final products. Restaurants, pizzerias, bakeries, cafeterias, convenience stores, and other foodservice facilities buy the TurboChef ovens for baking, toasting, grilling, reheating, or roasting pizzas, pastries, proteins, and vegetables.

Who Makes Chef Ovens?

The TurboChef Technologies, Inc. makes Chef ovens renowned for their versatile, user-friendly, and energy-saving features. The American brand operates as a member of the Middleby family, a corporate body providing the most advanced food and beverage solutions for professional and residential chefs.

Where is TurboChef Manufactured?

TurboChef is manufactured in Carrolton, Texas.

How Do You Contact TurboChef?

You can contact TurboChef directly at 800-90TURBO, +1 214-379-6000, by fax at +1 214-379-6073, or through your sales representative at Chef’s Deal.

Who Bought TurboChef?

The Middleby Corporation bought TurboChef in 2008. Parenting over 120 brands, Middleby is a leading manufacturer and distributor of commercial kitchen machinery, residential appliances, and food processing equipment.

Where is Middleby Located?

Middleby is located in Elgin, Illinois.

What is The Product Line of TurboChef?

TurboChef's product line includes ventless rapid-cook ovens, high-speed conveyor ovens, ventless impingement ovens, pizza ovens, automated ventless ovens, accessories, and consumables.

TurboChef Ventless Rapid Cook Ovens

TurboChef Bullet, Sota (i1), i3, and Eco Series are ventless rapid cook ovens with high-speed cooking capabilities and versatility. These ovens feature ventless operation, user-friendly touchscreen controls, enhanced cooking technologies for speed and efficiency, independently controlled dual motors, and onboard self-diagnostics for tracking performance.

• TurboChef Bullet features a smart menu system that can store up to 256 menus. It can cook a 14-in (35.56 cm) pepperoni pizza in 2.15 minutes.
• TurboChef i1 Sota is the fastest and smallest of the iSeries family. It can finish a toasted breakfast sandwich in just 50 seconds and has a 0.54 cu ft (15.4 l) internal volume.
• TurboChef i3 roasts fish in 2.30 minutes in its 19.4-in (49.28 cm) wide and 12.75-in (32.39 cm) deep cooking chamber.
• TurboChef Eco is energy-efficient, and it covers a small footprint of 16-in (40.64 cm) wide by 22-in (55.88 cm) deep.
• Like the ECO, TurboChef Eco ST is the most energy-efficient unit. It has a smaller footprint, 14 in (40.64 cm) wide by 22 in (55.88 cm) deep.

TurboChef High-Speed Conveyor Ovens

TurboChef high-speed conveyor ovens bake various menu items, including pizzas and sandwiches, quickly and efficiently using a conveyor belt system for continuous cooking. The air impingement and catalyst technologies make these TurboChef ovens faster than other conveyors. 3 models are available in the High h Series, each with a marine version. The number of 12-in pizzas the models h1618, h2020, and h2620 can bake 35, 60, and 100 in an hour, respectively.

TurboChef High-Speed Ventless Impingement Ovens

TurboChef high-speed ventless impingement ovens utilize high-velocity hot air for precise and rapid cooking. They control the top and bottom air separately and offer a user-friendly interface to optimize consistency and facilitate menu customization. The integral catalytic converter in these ovens enables ventless operation, making installation possible anywhere.

TurboChef PLEXOR Ovens

TurboChef's PLEXOR is the oven where innovation meets efficiency. With the A3 automated model, experience the power of three cutting-edge cooking technologies seamlessly integrated into one unit: Impingement, Rapid Cook, and Convection. Equipped with a user-friendly One-Touch interface, this ventless oven offers automated operation with just one plug, ensuring hassle-free cooking. Its modular design allows easy customization, mixing, and matching cooking modules to suit your needs. We also offer the A2 model with two cavities catering to different kitchen requirements for even greater versatility.

The M2 model boasts two advanced cooking technologies in a compact countertop design for a more compact option, making it ideal for space-conscious kitchens. Featuring the same intuitive One-Touch interface, this ventless oven can be operated with one (1) 50A or two (2) 30A plugs, offering unlimited recipe storage for added convenience. Its modular design further enhances versatility, seamlessly integrating any kitchen setup with just one plug.

TurboChef Accessories and Consumables

TurboChef offers a range of accessories and consumables designed to enhance the functionality and performance of its ovens. These accessories complement the high-speed cooking experience and ensure the longevity of the equipment. Some accessories include:

• Non-stick pan liners will facilitate cleaning and maintenance.
• Customized cooking baskets to cook specific items, like sandwiches or pastries, efficiently.
• Grease filters to capture excess grease and prevent build-up.
• TurboChef Non-caustic Powder Oven Cleaner to keep the oven interior and components in optimal condition.
• Aluminum paddles for loading and unloading food items.

What are TurboChef Technologies?

The key advantage of TurboChef ovens is their ability to combine different cooking technologies, such as microwave, convection, and impingement, to achieve rapid and even cooking.

Convection

Convection cooking involves using a fan to circulate hot air around the food, facilitating even cooking. It is common in TurboChef Plexor Automated Ventless Ovens for baking and roasting.

Impingement

Air impingement technology directs high-velocity hot air onto the food to cook it quickly and evenly. It promotes a more efficient heat transfer to the food surface for a crispier crust. All TurboChef ovens use this technology.

Independent impingement is the ability to independently control and adjust the intensity of impingement airflow, which allows for precise control over cooking conditions. Most TurboChef ovens, including i1 and i3, feature dual motors to adjust the impingement air circulation separately for the top and bottom parts.

Rapid Cook

All TurboChef rapid cook ovens have technology that combines high-speed air impingement and a microwave assist to significantly reduce cooking times by up to 80% without compromising food quality.

FAQs About TurboChef Ovens

Can You Put Metal in a TurboChef?

Whether you can put metal in a TurboChef oven depends on the specific model and design. While some TurboChef ovens are compatible with metallic pans, others may not. It's essential to refer to the manufacturer's guidelines and specifications for your particular TurboChef model to determine whether it can safely accommodate metal pans.

Does a TurboChef Need a Hood?

No. TurboChef ovens have ventless certification to be used without a Type I or Type II hood.

Can I Use Turbo Oven for Baking?

Yes, you can bake bread, pastries, pizzas, cookies, brownies, cakes, proteins, and more in TurboChef ovens.

Is TurboChef a Microwave?

No, TurboChef ovens are not traditional microwaves. They are high-speed and multi-functional ovens combining microwave, convection, and impingement methods. Microwave technology assists in reducing cooking times without compromising the quality of the food.

How Heavy is a TurboChef Oven?

The weight of TurboChef ovens varies depending on the model and series. The range is between 75-lb (34.02 kg) Fire Oven and 940-lb (124.74 kg) PLEXOR A3 oven.

How Hot are TurboChef Ovens?

TurboChef ovens can reach high temperatures, and the exact temperature range varies by model. For instance, the h Series conveyor ovens operate at 600°F (315.56°C), while the Fire Artisan oven reaches up to 842°F (450°C).