Mondial Forni Basic Compact Rotary Rack Oven
Mondial Forni Basic Compact Rotary Rack Oven
The Mondial Forni Basic is a compact commercial rotary rack oven designed for bakeries, retail shops and production sites requiring strong baking performance without the footprint of a larger rack oven.
Available in electric, natural gas, LPG and diesel configurations, Basic combines uniform airflow, rapid temperature response and straightforward touchscreen operation. It is suitable for bread, rolls, pastries and a wide range of other baked products.
Three rack formats are available, covering 40 × 60 cm, 45 × 75 cm and 60 × 80 cm tray systems. Its compact dimensions and clean, modern appearance also make Basic particularly suitable for installations where the oven is visible to customers.
Big on Performance, Small in Size
Basic is designed to provide the flexibility and baking performance of a commercial rotary rack oven within a smaller installation footprint.
Its ability to respond quickly to changes in temperature allows different products and baking programmes to be managed throughout the working day. The oven also maintains effective performance with partial rack loads, helping production respond to changing demand without unnecessary energy use.
Norgroup can help select the appropriate model, rack format, power source and optional equipment according to your products, production capacity and available space.
Superior Baking Quality with Bottom-to-Top Airflow
Mondial Forni's BTT, or Bottom-to-Top, system directs heated air from underneath and behind the baking chamber towards the top of the rack.
This provides a uniform flow of heat around the complete rack, supporting consistent baking, even colour and strong product development across every tray level.
The controlled airflow is suitable for bread, rolls, pastries and other products requiring reliable heat distribution without excessively aggressive air movement.
Speed Dry for a Crisp, Lasting Finish
The optional Speed Dry system accelerates the removal of steam and moisture from the baking chamber during the final stage of a programme.
Mondial Forni states that Speed Dry can reduce chamber steam evacuation time by up to 70%. This helps create a crispier product surface and can support a longer-lasting finish after baking.
The system is particularly beneficial for crusty breads, rolls and other products where controlled moisture removal is important.
Compact and Adaptable Rack System
The Basic turntable and lifting hook can be configured for compatibility with different rack types. Three oven sizes are available, allowing the machine to be matched to the bakery's existing tray system and production output.
Basic 4060
Compact model for 40 × 60 cm trays, with a total baking surface of 3.6 m².
Basic 4575
Medium-capacity model compatible with several tray formats, including 45 × 75 cm, with a total baking surface of 5 m².
Basic 6080
Larger model for 60 × 80 cm trays, providing a total baking surface of 7.2 m².
Key Features
Maximum Rack Adaptability
The turntable and lifting hook can be configured to suit different rack and tray formats.
Automatic Shutdown
The oven can switch off automatically following a preset period of inactivity to reduce unnecessary energy use.
Automatic Start and Stop
Scheduled operation allows the oven to preheat before production and switch off according to the bakery timetable.
Recipe Management
Store up to 80 customised recipes, with as many as nine programmed baking phases in each recipe.
Modern Touchscreen Control
Mondial Forni's MFTouch colour touchscreen provides straightforward management of recipes, temperatures, steam and production schedules.
- Colour touchscreen interface
- Storage for up to 80 customised recipes
- Up to nine programmed phases in each recipe
- Password-controlled operator access
- Automatic start and stop scheduling
- Automatic shutdown after inactivity
- Steam and chamber-exhaust control
- Remote monitoring through MFConnect
Energy-Efficient Production
Partial Loads
Basic maintains effective baking performance when the rack is not fully loaded, helping avoid unnecessary energy use during smaller production runs.
High-Density Insulation
A double layer of high-density insulation improves heat retention and reduces energy loss through the oven structure.
Thermo-Reflective Glass
Special door glass helps reduce radiant heat loss from the chamber and improves comfort around the oven.
OPT Efficiency System
The optional OPT system can reduce energy consumption by up to 30%, depending on the oven specification and operating conditions.
Benefits of the Basic Rack Oven
- Compact rotary rack oven for retail and production sites
- Available in electric, natural gas, LPG and diesel configurations
- Three rack and baking-capacity options
- Baking surfaces from 3.6 m² to 7.2 m²
- Uniform Bottom-to-Top airflow
- Fast temperature response for varied production
- Effective performance with partial rack loads
- Optional Speed Dry moisture removal
- Customisable turntable and rack hook
- Compact dimensions suitable for visible retail installations
- Up to 80 recipes with nine baking phases
- Optional OPT efficiency system
- Remote monitoring through MFConnect
Suitable Products
Basic is suitable for bread, rolls, pastry and other baked products requiring consistent airflow and rapid control of the baking temperature.
Argentino Bread
Swallow's-Tail Bread
Quinoa and Amaranth Loaf
Oven Performance
| Thermal Mass | 3 out of 5 |
|---|---|
| Temperature Dynamism | 5 out of 5 |
| Baking Flexibility | 4 out of 5 |
| Application | Retail and production sites |
Basic Model Range
The Basic range includes three oven sizes. Each is available as an indirect-combustion or fully electric model.
| Model | Baking Surface | Nominal Tray Format | External Dimensions | Gas Thermal Power | Electric Heating Power | Total Electric Load | Gas Weight | Electric Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4060 | 3.6 m² | 15 × 40 × 60 cm | 99 × 146 × 200 cm | 32 kW | 21.6 or 28.8 kW | 23 or 30.2 kW | 850 kg | 820 kg |
| 4575 | 5 m² | 15 × 45 × 75 cm | 119 × 174 × 200 cm | 47 kW | 33.8 kW | 35.3 kW | 930 kg | 900 kg |
| 6080 | 7.2 m² | 15 × 60 × 80 cm | 131 × 186 × 200 cm | 53 kW | 34.2 kW | 35.7 kW | 980 kg | 950 kg |
All models require a minimum room height of 240 cm. Combustion versions require a 1.5 kW, 400 V electrical supply in addition to the selected burner fuel.
The 4060 electric model is available with either a 21.6 kW heating package or a higher 28.8 kW package. The higher-power version is recommended by the manufacturer for baking fresh or frozen bread.
Rack and Tray Options
Rack capacity can be configured with 10, 13, 15, 18 or 20 tray levels. The corresponding spacing between shelves is approximately 140, 107, 93, 77 or 69 mm.
| Model | Compatible Tray Sizes | Tray Levels |
|---|---|---|
| 4060 | 40 × 60 cm | 10, 13, 15, 18 or 20 |
| 4575 | 40 × 60, 45 × 75, 46 × 76 or 50 × 70 cm | 10, 13, 15, 18 or 20 |
| 6080 | 60 × 65 or 60 × 80 cm | 10, 13, 15, 18 or 20 |
Available Options
- Stainless steel perimeter panels
- Left-hand hinged door, with right-hand hinging supplied as standard
- High-speed stainless steel steam exhauster
- Water litre counter
- Powered or enlarged steam generator
- Speed Dry function
- Protective-glove basket
- Additional audible and visual end-of-bake alert kit
- Inverter control
- Steam condenser
- OPT energy-efficiency system
- MFConnect remote monitoring
Specification, Installation and Support
The correct Basic configuration should be selected according to rack and tray dimensions, daily production, product types, available fuel or electrical supply, extraction, access and available floor space.
Norgroup can assist with model selection, site surveys, extraction planning, delivery, unloading, installation, commissioning and operator training.
Contact us with your tray sizes, rack dimensions, production quantities and available services. We will help identify the most appropriate Basic model and prepare a project-specific quotation.
Technical Datasheet
Download the manufacturer technical sheet for the complete dimensions, power requirements, weights and compatible rack arrangements.