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A BREATH OF FRESH AIR

Efficient odour prevention for perfect front-cooking experiences

Cooking in front of guests is a real model of success. However, cooking odours can become unpleasant for guests in the dining room, sales area or event location. In spaces without a stationary extractor hood, cooking stations with integrated extractor* are therefore the perfect solution.

Thanks to ION TEC technology, unpleasant cooking and roasting odours can be effectively minimised. The multi-stage ION TEC filter system separates fats and eliminates odours and blue smoke. At the same time, the use of ION TEC technology extends the service life of the activated charcoal filter, which is also cleaned by a special ozone reaction. The result is air that has been effectively purified of impurities and odours.

As Regional Sales Manager, Günter Hofbauer has overseen the execution of countless projects with a wide range of requirements. He explains when and for whom the use of ION TEC makes sense.

Mr Hofbauer, mobile cooking stations and front cooking are more on trend than ever. Why should I choose a filter system with ION TEC?
Günter Hofbauer: Cutting-edge cooking stations should always be equipped with highly efficient extraction and filter technology, like the COOK family from B.PRO. Chefs planning to use a pasta cooking station that predominantly generates steam will not need a blue extra smoke filter – at the moment. However, it's always worth thinking ahead. Thanks to ION TEC, users can now leave their options open for future concept changes and variations.

So you also see ION TEC as an investment in the future. What do you mean with that?
Günter Hofbauer: Flexibility is an inherent part of the front-cooking concept. You want to be able to show diners variety and diversity. For instance, if a chef wants to cook pasta, fried eggs with bacon and waffles at the same time or in quick succession, the formation of a large amount fumes – and steam and grease – and odours is inevitable. An effective, multi-stage filter system purifies the air.

There are numerous filter systems available on the market. What makes the COOK filter system so special?
Günter Hofbauer: The extraction and filter system in the COOK family is well-designed in every detail and extremely effective. A good indoor climate starts with efficient air collection. Grease and blue smoke filters can be really effective, but if half of the fumes escape, odours will still develop. This is why we make sure that fumes are extracted as completely as possible. The COOK extraction bridge creates a suction effect so that rising fumes – with the assistance of additional air streams – are channelled and captured directly above the cooking area. Together with the grease and blue smoke filter, the system guarantees first-class efficiency. This is also confirmed by the VDE certification of the units.

ION TEC is an optional extra – in other words, an additional investment. Is it worth it?
Günter Hofbauer:ION TEC reduces operating costs, since its use also helps to clean the charcoal filter, thereby extending cleaning and replacement intervals. And ION TEC can be even retrofitted with the COOK family. This means that if the requirement only arises later or an additional investment isn't possible for budget reasons, it can be postponed to a later date.

*The integrated extractor hood is not a substitute for an air conditioning system.

Operating principle of a multi-stage filter system with ION TEC using the example of the COOK I-flex cooking station

Funktionsschema Ion Tec

  1. A vacuum and a front air stream guide the fumes into the extraction bridge.
  2. In the extraction bridge, combination filters consisting of grease and wire mesh filters ensure effective separation and filtering of grease, moisture and aerosols from the fumes (grease filter in accordance with Design A, DIN 18869-5 – flame arrestors).
  3. The main fan generates the vacuum in the extraction bridge and draws off the pre-filtered fumes into the odour filter box.
  4. The optional ION TEC filter system filters the finest aerosols and odour particles such as blue smoke while also extending the service life of the charcoal filter.
  5. Charcoal filter pads absorb odour molecules.
  6. The cleaned air exits downward.

All removable components and filters, both in the extraction bridge and the odour filter box on the operator side, can be removed from the COOK cooking stations without tools for cleaning.

More information on the topic

The COOK family – front cooking with a licence to breathe freely

3D configurator for COOK front cooking station



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