The Benefits of a Single Oven Fan
Your oven will indicate the user, usually with a light on the control panel when it has reached the set temperature. It could take a while to cool down the oven.
Fan ovens are widely favoured because of their versatility. They offer even heat distribution, faster cooking times and many other benefits.
Even heat distribution
From a Sunday roast to the perfect grilled cheese sandwich an oven can be used to make a variety of culinary dishes. Understanding your oven's settings and the type of cooking you use can affect the quality of your finished dishes.
The first thing you'll want to know is whether your oven has fans or not. This can be done by listening to the sound - the fan that is in use will emit a distinct whirring sound when it is activated. Alternately, you could look around the outside of your oven for a specific symbol that indicates its fan capability. It's usually tiny fan that is enclosed in a square without lines or a smaller fan enclosed by the shape of a circle.
An oven that is fan-powered will usually have additional symbols to identify other features, such as the pyrolytic cleaning system or child lock. Pyrolytic cleaning employs high temperatures to burn away dirt, making it easier to clean. It's an excellent option for restaurants that are busy and a lot of big oven manufacturers have their own names for this feature, such as Siemens' activeClean.
There is also an option known as "fan with bottom heating", which is perfect for creating crispy pizza bases as well as pastries. This setting combines the uniform distribution of heat from a fan with concentrated heat from the oven's base so your dishes will cook quickly and evenly.
Another common feature is an alarm clock that can be programmed to turn off the oven at a set date and time. This is useful if you're cooking multiple meals at the at the same time, and you need to ensure that they all cook at the same time.
single oven with grill come with an 'fanned-grill' feature that is perfect for cooking poultry or meat. It combines the rapid heating of a fan and the focused heat from the bottom of the oven to cook your food faster and more evenly.
Faster cooking
Food tends to cook faster when hot air is blown directly onto the food as opposed to just surrounding it. This is due to the fact that moving air increases the natural process of heat transference that occurs when different temperatures meet. It's a little like the wind chill effect you could experience on a blustery winter day. You feel colder faster than you would on a day with the same temperature.
A fan oven can reduce cooking times by up to 25 percent in comparison to conventional ovens. It can also reduce the pre-heating time by up to 50% (ideal for quick suppers).
A fan in the oven circulates heat faster and more evenly. The circulating air prevents hot and cold spots from occurring in the oven, and also on every tray. This leads to consistently cooked meals. Fan ovens are used for tasks such as baking where consistency is essential in regards to cooking temperatures and time.
It is crucial to remember that, while the single oven's speedy cooking capabilities are beneficial however, they might require longer to produce the same results as conventional ovens when used for the exact same recipes. This is why it's recommended to follow the times and temperatures recommended by the recipe.
Single oven fan models are great for those who want an oven that can handle a variety of cooking tasks. If, however, you prefer the versatility of multi-functional models, then you may think about a double oven.
Our top-rated Lamona built-under double fan oven is a great choice for family homes or landlords looking to build out kitchens for flatshare. It's easy to open and load into, and it can be tucked away in small spaces. It comes with grills and a fan oven, and offers plenty of space for roasting, baking and much more. It has a sleek stainless-steel look and is programmed to help you get dinner on the table faster.
Energy consumption is reduced
The fan in your oven helps to circulate hot air around your food items, so it cooks more efficiently and frequently faster than conventional ovens. You can cook at a lower temperature and still get the same results. This can reduce energy consumption. In normal use the average oven uses between 2,000 and 3,500 Watts. Of course, this can differ greatly based on how you cook your food in the oven. The energy consumption of your oven could be affected by the size, the length of time you cook and the type of heating you use.
If you use your oven frequently the fan can reduce your energy consumption. This is especially true when you cook at a lower temperature and over a longer period of time.
A single electric oven equipped with a built-in fan can reduce the energy consumption by as much as 40 percent. The fan allows cooking at a lower heat and for a shorter period of time. This can lower your electricity bill and can have a positive impact on the environment.
Modern cooking appliances are designed for maximum energy efficiency. A single oven fan can reduce energy use and maintain the temperature of your oven. Even if your oven is efficient, a fan can reduce energy consumption.
An electric oven of standard is, for instance, using between 2,000 watts and 3,500 Watts when being used. But a fan oven can reduce this to around half of that. The fan oven consumes just 400 watts, whereas the surfaces of an electric range consume up to 6 kilowatts.
The present power-sharing system allows the appliance to reduce peak consumption by selectively coupling oven components to neutral line N or L2 using the demand response switch (relay 200 in this instance, however it could also be an electromechanical power switching device). This is achieved by controlling relay contacts 210 based on the utility signal.
Convenience
When you're cooking several dishes in a conventional oven the heat will decrease as it rises up from the lower shelves. This causes dishes placed higher up in the oven to cook more quickly than those on the lower shelves. In a single fan oven this isn't an issue since the hot air circulates throughout the whole cavity, meaning every dish is cooked evenly and in the same amount of time.
In addition to uniform heat distribution, the circulation of hot air also accelerates the cooking process by removing cold and hot spots in the oven. This allows food to be cooked faster than in a traditional oven, saving you time.
A fan assisted oven may also be used at lower temperatures, which permits you to cook meals at a lower price. The reason is that the fan is powered by a thermoelectric switch, which turns on when the oven temperature reaches a predetermined level. When the temperature has dropped down the fan will then shut off.
You can also select the fan only setting. This will give you the fan function of an electric oven, but with the added benefit of having the ability to grill the top. This is ideal if you're cooking pizzas or open-faced sandwiches because it allows the base of the dish to cook by fan and the top cooked with direct radiated heat, resulting in a perfect combination of both crispiness and softness.
You don't need to turn on your oven to determine whether it has a fan as most models will feature an obvious symbol on the control panel that indicates this. You can tell if a fan is present by looking for a three-pronged fan, or an icon that says "fan". Conventional ovens could have different symbols or lack an icon for fans completely.
If you're seeking a reliable, easy-to-use oven in your kitchen, think about one single oven fan from Lamona. This model has a massive capacity that can accommodate every dish your family loves, without taking up too much space in a tight kitchen. It is equipped with a variety of features that help you cook more efficiently such as an LED timer and a minute display, which allows you to keep an eye on the food you cook.