The FMT461 is the version of the FM461 convection oven with a built-in mechanical timer. Where the base FM461 leaves the operator to watch the finish time, the FMT461 handles it automatically: the timer shuts the oven off at the end of the set time, whatever attention is available at that moment. It is direct operational safety for multi-task kitchens where the cook runs several stations at once. Paired with a "Turbo UR" humidifier — more powerful than the manual unit of the base FM461 — the FMT461 is built for intensive bakery and pastry production.
Why the timer really changes things in a professional kitchen
In a high-throughput kitchen — artisan bakery in the morning, catering in the afternoon — the cook constantly juggles several cooks, customer calls and preparations to launch. Forgetting an oven is a daily reality: a batch overcooked by 5 minutes can ruin a whole tray of croissants. The FMT461 timer removes this risk with no extra cognitive load: you set the time at launch, you go do something else, the oven stops by itself.
This is not a minor feature. The gap between the FM461 and the FMT461 is small — less than two ruined trays of viennoiseries. For a bakery producing 5 batches a day, the timer pays for itself within a few weeks.
The "Turbo UR" humidifier of the FMT461 is also more active than the simple manual humidifier of the FM461. It allows more precise, faster steam injection at the start of baking — the critical phase for bread development and viennoiserie lamination.
Who is the FMT461 for?
Artisan bakeries producing several batches at once that cannot afford to watch each oven individually.
Caterer kitchens running several lines in parallel: quiches, pastries, pies, special breads — the timer makes sure nothing overcooks while another task is under way.
High-tempo collective catering (school canteens, company restaurants) where kitchen teams work flat out and individual oven watching is not possible.
Pizzerias and sandwich shops reheating products to order continuously: one timer per batch, zero mental tracking of duration.
Technical specifications
| Reference | FMT461 |
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| Tray format | 4 levels GN 1/1 + 600 × 400 mm |
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| Controls | Electromechanical with timer |
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| Humidifier | Turbo UR (active injection) |
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| Dimensions | 73 × 72 × 61 cm (W × D × H) |
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| Weight | 77 kg |
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| Standard | HACCP |
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FM461 range comparison
| Model | Controls | Timer | Humidifier |
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| FM461 | Electromechanical | No | Manual |
| FMT461 | Electromechanical | Yes (Turbo UR) | Turbo UR |
| FMD461 | Digital | Yes (digital) | Yes |
| FMI461 | Electromechanical | — | Auto + fan reverser |
Frequently asked questions about ovens with a timer
- Mechanical timer vs digital timer — what is the difference?
- The mechanical timer of the FMT461 is a physical spring mechanism — robust, reliable, no electronics. It shuts the oven off after the set time. The digital timer (on the FMD models) does the same with a numeric display and minute precision. For professionals who prefer mechanical controls for their robustness and simple maintenance, the FMT461 mechanical timer is the right choice.
- Can the FMT461 run without activating the timer?
- Yes, the timer is an option you activate as needed. You can leave the oven running continuously (timer not armed) for long services or supervised cooking. The timer is not compulsory at every use.
- What is the difference between the FM461 humidifier and the "Turbo UR" of the FMT461?
- The FM461 has a manual humidifier for occasional activation: the operator injects steam when they decide. The "Turbo UR" of the FMT461 allows more active and more regular injection, suited to cooking that needs continuous steam at the start — particularly useful for tradition baguettes and high-hydration country breads.
- Can two FMT461 units be stacked to double the capacity?
- Technically possible with a suitable stacking kit, but the combined weight of two 77 kg ovens (154 kg) requires an industrial stand and a reinforced installation surface. Contact us for compatibility and safety recommendations before any stacking.
Delivery — FMT461 convection oven with timer and Turbo UR steam. 73 × 72 × 61 cm, 77 kg. Write via the contact form for advice between the FMT461, FMD461 and FMI461.
MFF Guarantee & After-Sales: 1-year manufacturer guarantee (parts and labour), extended guarantee available. MFF technical support and spare parts. Delivery across mainland France — lead times via the contact form.
