The main difference between the MKN SpaceCombi Classic and Junior Classic is their size, tray capacity and production capability. The SpaceCombi Classic is designed for kitchens requiring higher output and accommodates 6 x GN 1/1 trays, making it ideal as a primary combi oven for small to medium sized commercial kitchens.

The Junior Classic offers the same reliable combi cooking performance and easy manual operation in a more compact footprint, holding 6 x GN 2/3 trays. Its smaller size makes it perfect for cafes, smaller kitchens, convenience outlets or as a secondary support oven where space is limited.

Both the models feature intuitive knob controls and practical pre set cooking modes, delivering straightforward and efficient everyday cooking operations.

The MKN SpaceCombi Classic and Junior Classic offers 6 versatile cooking modes designed to handle a wide variety of professional cooking tasks with consistency and ease:

1. Soft Steaming - Ideal for delicate foods such as fish, vegetables and desserts where gentle steam helps preserve texture, colour and moisture.
2. Steaming - Perfect for vegetables, rice, seafood and healthy cooking applications requiring standard steam cooking.
3. Express Steaming - Designed for faster steam production and quicker cooking times, ideal for high demand kitchen periods.
4. Convection - Uses dry heat for roasting, baking, grilling and achieving crisp finishes on meats, pastries and baked dishes.
5. Combi Steaming - Combines steam and hot air for balanced cooking results, making it ideal for roasting meats, cooking poultry and maintaining moisture while achieving browning.
6. Perfection (Regeneration) - Specifically designed for reheating and regenerating pre prepared meals while maintaining food quality, texture and moisture.

With intuitive knob controls and pre set cooking modes, operators can quickly select the right function for different cooking applications, making everyday kitchen operations simple and efficient.

No, the MKN SpaceCombi Classic and Junior Classic are designed for straightforward manual operation, making them easy to use in busy commercial kitchen environments. Featuring intuitive knob controls and practical pre set cooking modes, operators can quickly select cooking functions without navigating complicated digital menus or advanced programming systems. This simplified control concept helps reduce training time, improves ease of use for kitchen staff of all experience levels and ensures reliable day to day operation with consistent cooking results.

Yes. The MKN SpaceCombi Classic and Junior Classic feature a USB interface that allows users to save and store up to 100 additional custom recipes, with up to 6 cooking steps per recipe. This makes it easy to recreate consistent cooking results for frequently prepared menu items. 

While the unit offers practical pre set cooking modes and programmable recipe storage, they are designed around simple manual operation and do not feature fully automated cooking processes or advanced intelligent cooking systems. This makes them ideal for kitchens that prefer straightforward, operator controlled cooking with reliable repeatability.

Absolutely, thank to their compact footprint and user friendly manual controls, the MKN SpaceCombi Classic and Junior Classic are well suited for front of house cooking environments, open kitchens, cafes, convenient outlets and live cooking stations.

Their space saving design allows them to fit comfortably into smaller service areas while still delivering the performance of a professional combo oven. The straightforward knob controls and pre set cooking modes also make operation simple and efficient in customer facing environments where speed, consistency and ease of use are important.

Yes. The MKN SpaceCombi Classic and Junior Classic are well suited for inexperienced kitchen staff due to their simple and intuitive design. Both models feature manual knob controls and pre-set cooking modes, allowing users to operate the oven without needing advanced technical knowledge or complex programming. The straightforward interface reduces training time and helps staff quickly learn key cooking functions such as steaming, roasting and regeneration. This makes the units particularly practical in busy commercial kitchens where consistency and ease of operation are essential, while still maintaining professional cooking performance.

The MKN SpaceCombi Classic and Junior Classic are designed to deliver full combi oven performance in a compact footprint, making them suitable for a wide range of professional kitchen demands. Despite their space saving design, they offer the same core cooking capabilities expected from a full combi oven allowing efficient production of multiple dishes throughout service. Their compact size makes them particularly effective for small to medium volume operations, where space is limited but consistent output and flexibility are still required. In larger kitchens, they can also be used as reliable support units during peak service periods to increase overall capacity and workflow efficiency.

The MKN SpaceCombi Classic and Junior Classic use WaveClean Cartridges, which are a fully recyclable, sealed two in one cleaning solution containing both detergent and rinse agent. This system is designed for simplicity and consistent cleaning performance, reducing the need for handling loose chemicals. The automated cleaning process is also highly efficient, operating with only 35 litres of water consumption, helping support both sustainability and operational efficiency in the kitchen.

The right choice depends on your menu, space and production volume; and our team can help you identify the perfect fit. You can reach us through the enquiry form on our Contact Us page or give us a call on 1300 405 404, and one of our experienced staff members will get in touch shortly to discuss your kitchen's needs.