The Menumaster RFS range is an alternative to the DEC range in the 1800W segment: same power, a wider format, a touch-sensitive interface instead of digital controls. The RFS518TS is €2,090 excl. VAT — €160 less than the DEC18E2 at €2,250. The choice between the two is a question of interface and format, not power: both deliver the 1800W that most professional kitchens use daily for reheating cooked dishes, sauces and soups.
1800W, Touch Interface
- 1800W — the high professional power most kitchens use daily
- Touch-sensitive interface — a flat surface, an alternative to digital programming
- €160 less than the digital DEC18E2 — same power, different interface
- 552×514×362mm, single-phase 230V — standard socket, no three-phase
RFS518TS vs DEC18E2
Both are 1800W professional microwaves. The RFS518TS uses a touch-sensitive interface in a wider format at €2,090; the DEC18E2 uses digital programmable controls in the DEC format at €2,250. Choose the RFS for a touch interface and the lower price; choose the DEC for programmable presets that give consistent results across staff.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|
| Model | Menumaster RFS518TS |
| Power | 1800 W |
| Controls | Touch-sensitive |
| Supply | Single-phase 230 V |
| Dimensions | 552 × 514 × 362 mm |
| Price excl. VAT | €2,090 |
Commercial-Grade, Not Domestic
A professional microwave is built to a different standard than a domestic one. Where a household microwave fails within months under commercial load, a Menumaster professional microwave is engineered for 5 to 8 years of daily intensive use — reheating plated dishes, sauces, soups and service components, cycle after cycle, through every service. The commercial cavity, door and magnetron are dimensioned for the duty, which is exactly why professional kitchens do not run domestic microwaves on the line.
Mechanical, Touch or Digital Controls
Controls are a real choice. Mechanical dials are the most robust, work with gloved or wet hands and never fail electronically — the simplest, most durable option. Touch (touch-sensitive) controls sit on a flat surface that wipes clean in one pass, ideal for hygiene. Digital controls add programmable presets, so any staff member gets the same result without judging the time — consistency at the press of a labelled key. Choose by your kitchen's workflow and team.
Power and Throughput
Higher wattage means faster reheating, which means more covers served per minute at the pass. Match the power to your reheat volume: a light secondary post needs little, while a high-throughput service at peak needs the higher-wattage models. Oversizing wastes budget; undersizing slows the pass — size the microwave to the reheats per service you actually run.
Stainless Steel, Cleaning and HACCP
The microwave is built in stainless steel and runs on single-phase 230V (standard socket) — no three-phase installation. The cavity wipes clean between services and the unit slots into your HACCP cleaning routine. Reheating to a controlled core temperature keeps the food within the safe ranges your HACCP plan requires.
MFF Guarantee & After-Sales: 1-year manufacturer guarantee, extended guarantee available. MFF technical support and spare parts. Delivery 48–72h mainland France.
