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At Stephens Catering Equipment, we take pride in being Rational’s Preferred Partner in Northern Ireland and Ireland, delivering the very best in commercial kitchen innovation to our customers. Today, we’re excited to shine a light on one of Rational’s most forward-thinking initiatives yet — the iCareSystem AutoDose, an integrated cleaning system designed to make your kitchen cleaner, safer, more sustainable, and more efficient.
What is the iCareSystem AutoDose?
The iCareSystem AutoDose is Rational’s latest step towards a smarter, greener future for commercial kitchens. Available as an option for the iCombi Pro tabletop units, this innovative system automates the entire cleaning process by integrating cleaning and care products directly inside the cooking system.
Gone are the days of manually measuring cleaning chemicals or risking forgotten cleaning cycles. With the iCareSystem AutoDose, solid cleaning and care cartridges are stored safely within the unit. The iCombi Pro automatically draws the right amount of product when needed — either at the push of a button or according to a programmed cleaning schedule.
How Does It Work?
The system can be set to clean automatically after closing time or at specific times that suit your kitchen’s routine. Whether you run a busy café, a bustling hotel kitchen, or a large-scale catering operation, the iCareSystem AutoDose takes one more daily task off your team’s list.
Better still, the iCombi Pro monitors everything for you — it sends alerts when cleaning is due or when cartridge levels are running low. These notifications appear right on the unit or through Rational’s ConnectedCooking kitchen management system, so you’re always in control.
Safer, Smarter, and More Sustainable
According to Theodor Tumbrink, Vice President of Product Management at Rational, the iCareSystem AutoDose is a game changer:
“iCareSystem AutoDose increases work safety, saves time and ensures HACCP hygiene safety. Unlike many other solutions, there is no need for hoses or canisters outside the cooking system.”
And the environmental benefits are just as impressive. The cartridges and lids are made entirely from 100% recyclable polypropylene (PP), cutting plastic waste by up to 50% compared to conventional cleaning tab solutions. Plus, the system’s precise dosing means you only ever use exactly the amount of cleaning product required — saving chemicals, money, and the planet.
The Perfect Carefree Package
By automating cleaning and descaling, the iCareSystem AutoDose keeps your iCombi Pro in peak condition for longer, ensuring it stays hygienically clean and free from limescale build-up. This not only protects food safety standards but also extends the lifespan of your equipment and helps reduce service costs.
Partner with Stephens Catering Equipment
At Stephens Catering Equipment, we’re committed to helping our customers run safer, more efficient, and more sustainable kitchens. As Rational’s Preferred Partner in Northern Ireland and Ireland, we’re here to help you make the most of innovations like the iCareSystem AutoDose.
To find out more about how the Rational iCombi Pro and iCareSystem AutoDose can transform your kitchen, contact our team today — and discover why Stephens Catering Equipment remains the trusted supplier for professional kitchens across the UK and Ireland.