The equipment you use every day has a huge effect on your business’ productivity and success, which is what makes it such an important investment. And once you’ve chosen the best appliances for the job, you want to protect your investment by keeping them running smoothly with regular maintenance and cleaning.

Not only will you ensure minimum downtime and get the most out of your equipment, looking after appliances can also help maintain optimum energy and water efficiency – reducing your business costs.

Electrolux Professional’s line of SkyLine ovens is the ideal sustainable investment for a range of professional catering needs. They are not only user-friendly appliances, with ergonomic design the number one priority, but also highly productive and cost and time-efficient, saving on water, energy, and chemicals to help you contribute to a greener future.

Combining smart technology and human-centered design, SkyLine ovens have the lowest running costs on the market and are first-class in ergonomics and usability. They are also the lowest in energy, gas, and water consumption in the industry, without compromising incredible performance, food safety and hygiene standards.

What is unique about SkyLine professional ovens is the in-built cleaning system, which allows your business to cut down energy, water, and detergent costs. Combined with the automated cleaning and descaling cycles of the Electrolux Professional PremiumS and ProS models, you can ensure longer appliance life and top performance for a sustainable investment which benefits both your pocket and the planet.

Electrolux Professional’s SkyLine ovens are self-cleaning ovens that reduce running costs by up to 15%*. By ensuring your combi oven is correctly used and maintained, you can increase its reliability, uptime, performance, and conformity to warranty conditions.

Regular cleaning operations also help keep your oven in mint condition and prevent future maintenance issues, as users will be able to identify potential repairs earlier on, preventing more significant damage and lengthier repairs down the road.

Each SkyLine oven features SkyClean, an in-built, automatic cleaning system. The integrated “Zero Lime” descaling system of the steam generator and eco-friendly Green Spirit Cycles reduce water, energy, and detergent consumption, lowering both business costs and environmental impact. These self-cleaning features make it easier than ever to guarantee your appliance’s long-term efficiency and uncompromising performance for years to come.

SkyClean built-in cleaning technology ensures that every part of the chamber is perfectly cleaned and sparkling without any food or grease residues. It relies on an easy-to-use, ergonomic touchscreen interface with clear instructions throughout the entire process. Simply decide between a solid or liquid clean depending on the intensity required, press the correct button, insert the necessary chemicals (as instructed on the screen), and wait until your oven is dirt-free and sparkling.

It is important to note that, when using the self-cleaning function, you should never leave accessories or trays inside the unit to reduce the risk of damage. You can also find further instructions in this video and access specific product cleaning information by scanning the QR code on each product package.

Moreover, the ZeroLime automatic boiler descaling guarantees optimal performance and an extended life cycle over time, as water and chemicals enter the steam drain to keep SkyLine ovens performing to the very best of their ability. This runs automatically at every cleaning cycle, so there is no downtime, meaning huge advantages for the oven’s performance, operation, and longevity.

Electrolux Professional’s cleaning and descaling products are phosphate and phosphorus-free, a more environmentally friendly solution so your business can contribute to a safer planet for all. The SkyLine models also have two different cleaning options – “solid” for an intense clean and “liquid” for greater flexibility during busy catering periods. This second option allows users to immediately stop a cleaning cycle if an unexpected customer walks through the door, for example.

Solid detergents

The C22 Cleaning Tab solution ensures optimal cleaning even in challenging conditions, making it ideal for all types of cooking sites, from restaurants to hotels to cruise ship kitchens. Meanwhile, the C25 Rinse & Descale Tab is a handy two-in-one solution which works magic, cleaning, rinsing, and removing lime deposits for impeccable, long-lasting appliances.

The tabs are placed in separate compartments before running the cleaning cycle, with clear instructions for operators on the easy-to-use touchscreen interface.

Liquid detergents

For more demanding cleaning with medium to high dirt levels, use C20 and C21, Extra Strong liquid detergent and rinse aid for well-used ovens needing an intense clean. For liquid detergents, we recommend frequent descaling treatment and a dedicated watering filter for incoming water.

Correct cleaning, when undertaken in conjunction with periodic maintenance in accordance with Electrolux Professional recommendations, is the best way to ensure your equipment conforms to warranty requirements, and also provides consistently high performance for many years.

Whatever your catering needs, the SkyLine Combi oven line is sure to have the perfect fit for you, from bustling restaurants and boutique hotels to luxury cruise ships. Find the perfect model for your business using our web page’s easy-to-use product comparison function.

* Compared to previous Electrolux Professional oven range.

The partnership is a continuing and longstanding collaboration centered around the “Art & Science Come Together”-program with Worldchefs. With the support from Electrolux Professional, the program will further expand to include the development of a digital resource center. Together we will leverage resources in new ways, and the partnership will deliver key skills to culinary professionals to build resilience for the future of the industry.

“Worldchefs is proud to renew our partnership with Electrolux Professional. Their inclusive, chef-centric approach to innovation, continuous push for excellence, and bold sustainability commitments are just a few reasons why they have been a natural collaborator and key supporter of Worldchefs,” says Ragnar Fridriksson, Worldchefs Managing Director.

“Electrolux Professional’s dedicated chefs around the world add so much value to our community and we look forward to expanding our partnership to provide new resources for the future.”

Electrolux Professional is the premium partner for the upcoming Worldchefs Congress & Expo 2022 in Abu Dhabi May 30 – June 2, 2022 – a biennial event for food industry leaders and culinary innovators. For the numerous Chefs Challenge competitions ongoing during the congress, Electrolux Professional has provided ten kitchens equipped with SkyLine Cook&Chill ovens and blast chillers.

From Electrolux Professional, Viktoria Roos – Open Innovation Lead, and Chef Henry Guadagni participates in the panel discussion, and presents Electrolux Professional’s “Zero waste, all taste”-concept. Electrolux Professional will host a networking area to meet chefs and present a range of solutions from thermaline M2M to SpeeDelight.

The World Association of Chefs’ Societies, known as Worldchefs, is a dynamic global network of 110 chef associations worldwide. A leading voice in the hospitality industry, Worldchefs carries 91 years of history since its founding at the Sorbonne by the venerable Auguste Escoffier. Representing a mobilized international membership of culinary professionals, Worldchefs is committed to advancing the profession and leveraging the influence of the chef jacket for the betterment of the industry and humanity at large. For more information about Worldchefs, visit the website at www.worldchefs.org.

Front of House

Electrolux Professional’s range of front of house appliances allow caterers to streamline the production of snacks and hot or cold drinks, easing the burden on serving staff and reducing reliance on the main kitchen. SpeeDelight, for instance, is a comprehensive, dual-plate solution for the preparation of ‘grab and go’ snacks and light meals.

By incorporating three direct and indirect cooking technologies in one device, a singular member of staff can produce a range of sandwiches, wraps, paninis and more in record time. Moreover, thanks to the ‘has your back’ function, the lid will open automatically when the snack is ready, eliminating the risk of it burning during a busy service.

The newly launched LiberoPro line has been designed with flexibility in mind, boasting a modular frame capable of housing induction hobs and griddles, as well as shelves and refrigeration compartments. This allows the operator to tailor the equipment to the unique needs of their operation, ultimately creating the most efficient workflow possible.

When it comes to drinks, caterers should look no further than the Electrolux Professional bean to cup, solo and duo Tango ST & STP coffee machines. Their touchscreen interface allows even untrained staff to produce high-quality beverages with ease, eliminating the need to recruit skilled baristas. Capable of dispensing up to four drinks simultaneously, caterers can now achieve a substantial reduction in congestion by dealing with multiple orders at a time.

Back of House

The efficiency gains provided by Electrolux Professional appliances also extend to back of house equipment. This is important in circumstances where staff shortages are affecting the kitchen, but also for locations that are tight on space, and therefore need to maximise the utility of equipment footprint.

The SkyLine Premium Combi Oven range, for instance, is the culmination of over 40 years’ experience in developing high-performance oven technology. A touchscreen interface allows recipes to be selected from a pre-programmed list, while the T-Xcelerator control delivers improved cooking times without compromising on quality. The Dry-Xcelerator also enables the operator to switch between humid and dry cooking conditions in industry-leading times, reducing downtime between orders.

Perhaps SkyLine Premium’s most revolutionary feature is SkyDuo, which allows it to automatically communicate with its sister appliance, the SkyLine Blast Chiller. This feature ensures that only the exact quantity of ingredients are prepared at the required time, saving operators time and labour.

As with front of house, incorporating equipment that can fulfil multiple functions into a cooking suite is vital to increasing efficiency, as it reduces the go-between time on extended cooking processes. Within the Therma range, the Aqua Cooker is another device that can meet this criterion, functioning as a bain marie, pasta cooker and water bath, with the Free Cooking Top also able to be used for both direct and indirect cooking.

ProThermetic multi-functional Braising Pans also provide an effective method of cooking large quantities of high-quality food in short amounts of time, further reducing the congestion caused by large volumes of orders. The appliance is capable of braising, boiling, steaming and pressure cooking, and can achieve over 50% time savings on items such as meat, rice and vegetables.

Closing Thoughts

Here at Electrolux Professional, we understand that efficiency is the cornerstone of any successful catering operation. When recent skill shortages in the hospitality sector are factored in, productivity becomes an even more crucial factor in enabling operators to deal with resurgent demand.

When managing a reduced workforce, the most effective way of ensuring performance does not dip, is by opting for technology that can fulfil multiple roles, deliver decreased cooking times and reduce workplace congestion.