The FML661 is the first oven in the range to offer 6 cooking levels GN 1/1 + 600×400 in a large-format 87 cm body. With 50% more capacity than the 4-level FML461 and FMLD461, it is designed for establishments whose production volume exceeds the capacity of a 4-level oven, without moving up to an oversized 10-level model. Its levels-to-footprint ratio is optimal for medium- to large-scale production kitchens.
Why move up to 6 levels?
Each additional level of a convection oven is a direct increase in production capacity per batch. Going from 4 to 6 levels means:
+50% trays per batch — where an FML461 cooks 4 trays at once, the FML661 cooks 6. For a bakery producing 30 baguettes per batch with 4 levels, that rises to 45 with 6 levels — without lengthening the baking time.
Fewer batches — in mass production (caterer, collective catering), fewer batches means fewer door openings, which means better thermal stability of the cavity and therefore more even cooking.
Production flexibility — 6 levels let you cook two different products at the same time (3 levels for quiches, 3 levels for gratins) when the temperatures are compatible — an optimisation that is impossible with 4 levels if the configuration is too constrained.
The FML661 is also 15 cm taller than the FML461 (72 vs 57 cm), the direct consequence of the two extra levels. Allow for this when calculating the space available in the kitchen.
Who is the FML661 for?
Bakeries and pastry shops in intensive production that have to produce across 2 or 3 services a day and whose current 4-level ovens create bottlenecks at peak hours.
High-capacity collective catering (schools, hospitals, large care homes) serving several hundred covers in under an hour — the FML661 reduces the number of batch rotations needed during the rush.
Event caterers and banquet providers preparing for 300 to 800 covers: the 6 GN 1/1 levels handle real quantities in a limited number of batches.
Multi-brand dark kitchens producing simultaneously for several brands: the 6 levels let you assign specific levels to each brand or product range, with no risk of cross-contamination of odours or flavours.
Technical specifications
| Reference | FML661 |
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| Tray format | 6 levels GN 1/1 + 600 × 400 mm |
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| Controls | Electromechanical |
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| Body | Large format (L series, 87 cm) |
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| Dimensions | 87 × 78 × 72 cm (W × D × H) |
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| Weight | 77 kg |
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| Standard | HACCP |
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Levels and formats comparison — FML range
| Model | Levels | Controls | Height (cm) |
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| FML461 | 4 | Electromechanical | 57 |
| FMLD461 | 4 | Digital | 57 |
| FML661 | 6 | Electromechanical | 72 |
| FMLD661 | 6 | Digital | — |
| FML1061 | 10 | Electromechanical | — |
Frequently asked questions about 6-level ovens
- Do the bottom and top trays cook as evenly in a 6-level oven?
- In a well-designed convection oven, the heat is distributed evenly across all levels by the fan. In practice, a slight gap is sometimes observed between the lowest and the highest level on low-end ovens. On professional ovens like the FML661, the elements and the ventilation are sized for the 6-level cavity, reducing these gaps to a minimum. For productions that are very demanding on evenness, the FMI461 with a ventilation reverser is recommended.
- Does a 6-level oven need more electrical power than a 4-level one?
- Generally yes — a larger cavity and more levels need more element power to hold the set temperature during loading. Contact us for the exact electrical specifications of the FML661 before installation.
- Can extra levels be added to an FML461 to turn it into an FML661?
- No. The number of levels is fixed by the design of the cavity and the oven chassis — it cannot be changed after manufacture. That is why the choice between 4 and 6 levels must be made before purchase, by estimating the production volume expected over 3-5 years.
- Can the FML661 work with a direct-load trolley?
- The FML661 is a manually loaded oven (grids loaded by hand, level by level). A direct-load trolley (roll-in) is a configuration reserved for specific trolley ovens, not compatible with the standard FM range. For establishments needing trolley loading, contact us for the suitable models.
Delivery — FML661 6-level large-format convection oven. 87 × 78 × 72 cm, 77 kg. A production oven — write via the contact form and we help you check that 6 levels match your real volume before ordering.
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.
