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A new era with MKN at ROVABO

2025 05 28

We have kicked off a new era toogether with Carlo Munaretto and Constantin Langer from MKN at the ROVABO premises.

It'all about a tailor-made and 100 per cent "Made in Germany" MKN OPTIMA, the new performance booster Flexichef and the uncompromisingly different Flexi Combi.

The new generation OPTIMA line embodies durability, flexibility and adaptability, meeting the increasing demands of professionals in gastronomy, hospitality and marine sectors as well as collective catering:

  • operating and design concept OPTIMA Control (the OPTIMA pilot, display and MKN premium steel rotary knob), resistant against water, shocks and high temperatures
  • easy handling letting you easily position the kettle lid with just one finger
  • one hand operation for deep fat fryers, with a specially developed swivel joint allowing you to pivot the heating element in and out with just one hand
  • new hygiene and water protection standard (IPX6): seamless, laser-welded design, optimised drip edge and rounded corners (R20)
  • MKN MultiSafe Connect, connecting modules tightly and stably
  • automation: electronic litre precision water filling, the Easy Lift function with automatic lifting system in deep fat fryers combined with automated cooking processes
  • FrySafe®: safer use of deep fat fryers, monitoring temperature and minimum oil level with an electronic safety temperature limiter
  • digitalisation with MKN Connected Kitchen®, offering you a comprehensive overview of your connected appliances and location using the MKN Connect App

The new FlexiChef® is a high performance multifunctional appliance used in community catering as well as hotels and the food and beverage industry for cooking, grilling, high speed cooking and frying all in one appliance with a small footprint:

  • innovative cooking with optimised, gentle cooking processes for top food quality and Touch & Slide feature and large 10 inch display - the new MagicPilot®, Guided Cooking, Easy Up & Down - the new lifting system in FlexiChef®
  • perfect grilling thanks to even heat distribution
  • crispy deep fat fried food with precise temperature control
  • precise sous-vide cooking
  • ReadyXpress high speed cooking
  • energy-saving FlexiZone®: grilling, cooking and frying on up to 3 individually controlled zones, with energy used where required
  • the first fully automatic cleaning system for skillet pans in FlexiChef® - new SpaceClean®
  • 99% energy savings with the innovative boiling function in the new FlexiChef® - SmartBoiling
  • MKN Connected Kitchen®

And a new breakthrough in speed, efficiency and digital technology, i.e. the new FlexiCombi®:

    • new lighting concept and faster operating system with a new display design, revolutionising cooking processes, increasing productivity and offering you an unparalleled increase in capacity thanks to its top feature FlexiRack®
    • an eco-friendly design using green stainless steel
    • MultiCook - New Feature in FlexiCombi®, when you start the cooking process and benefit from automatic time settings with a touch of the product image
    • unique smoky flavour with SmokeInside (available for FlexiCombi® 20.1 and 20.2 and gas units)
    • automatic adjustment of steam quantity with DynaSteam®
    • hygienic cooking chamber door with insulated triple glazing
    • automatic cleaning with MKN WaveClean® two-in-one cartridges 100% recyclable
    • WLAN and connection to MKN ConnectedKitchen®