The Benefits of a Single Oven Fan
Typically your oven will inform you that it is ready to turn on the control panel once it reaches its set temperature. It may take a while for your oven to cool down.
Fans are popular due to their versatility. They provide even heat distribution, faster cooking times and a host of other advantages.
Even heat distribution
An oven can be used to make various dishes including the perfect Sunday roast to the perfect grilled cheese sandwich. Understanding your oven's settings and the type of cooking that you use can affect the quality of your dishes.
It is important to first determine whether your oven is equipped with an air-conditioner. This can be determined by listening to the sound - a single fan will emit an unmistakable whirr sound when it is activated. Alternatively, you can also look at the outside of your oven for an emblem that demonstrates its fan capability. It is typically the case with a fan in an undefined square without lines or a fan enclosed by circles.
A range that is fan-enabled may also include additional symbols that indicate other features, like an infant lock or the pyrolytic system. Pyrolytic cleaning uses high temperatures to melt away dirt, making it easier to clean. It's a great option for busy eateries, and many big oven brands have their own names for this feature, such as Siemens' activeClean.
There's also an option known as "fan with bottom heating" which is ideal to make crisp pizza bases and pastries. This setting blends the uniform heat distribution of fans with the intense heat from the oven's base so your dishes will cook quickly and evenly.
A timer can be programmed to make the oven shut off at a certain date and time. This is useful if you're cooking multiple meals at the at the same time and want to be sure that they all finish simultaneously.
Some ovens also have a function called 'fanned grill' which is ideal to cook poultry and meat. built in single oven combines the rapid heat dispersion of a fan with the focused heat of the oven's bottom component, meaning that your food will cook faster and more evenly.
Faster cooking
Food tends to cook faster when hot air is blown directly onto the food instead of just surrounding it. This is because moving air increases the natural process of heat transference that takes place when different temperatures meet. It's a bit like the wind chill you may feel on a cold winter day. You'll feel colder much more quickly than you would on a normal day of the same temperature.
A fan oven can cut down the cooking time by as much as 25% compared to conventional ovens. It also can cut down on time to heat up by up to 50 percent (ideal for quick suppers).
The use of the fan to circulate heat within the oven can also result in faster and more evenly cooked food. This is because the circulated air is able to prevent hot or cold spots within the oven and across the various tray, which results in meals that are cooked in a consistent manner. This is why fan ovens are typically used for baking tasks where consistency in cooking time and temperatures is key.
While the speedy cooking capabilities of one oven fan are beneficial, it's important to remember that they might require more time to achieve the same results as conventional ovens when used for the same recipes. It is recommended that you follow the cooking temperatures and times recommended by your recipe.
Single oven fan models are perfect if you want a range which can handle many cooking tasks. However, if you prefer the flexibility of multi-functional models, then you might be interested in a double oven.
Our top-rated Lamona built-under double fan oven is a great choice for family homes or landlords who want to kit out flatshare kitchens. It is easy to open and load and can be installed in tight spaces. It has a grill as well as a fan oven and plenty of room for roasting, baking, and more. It is finished in a chic stainless-steel finish, and is fully programable to help you get your dinner on the table faster.
Reduced energy consumption
The fan in your traditional oven circulates hot air around your food to cook it more quickly and evenly. You can cook at lower temperatures but still get the same results. This reduces energy consumption. In normal use an average oven will consume approximately 2,000-3500 Watts. Of course, this could differ greatly based on how and what you cook in the oven. The energy consumption of your oven can be affected by its size, the time you cook for and the type of heating system you use.
If you use your oven often the fan can reduce the energy use. This is particularly true if you cook at a lower temperature and over a longer time.
A single oven that has a fan can cut down on energy consumption by up to 40% compared to an electric oven that does not have a fan. This is because the fan allows you to cook at an lower temperature and for a shorter period of time. This will reduce your energy bills and have a an impact on the environment.
The majority of modern kitchen appliances are designed to be as energy efficient as they can be. This includes using an oven fan to cut down on energy consumption by helping your oven maintain an even temperature throughout. Even even if your oven is energy efficient, a fan can reduce the energy use.
An electric oven of standard is, for instance, using between 2,000 and 3,500 watts when it is being used. A fan oven can cut the amount to a quarter. The fan consumes only 400 watts, while the surfaces of an electric range could consume up to 6 kilowatts.
The power sharing technique used in this case allows the appliance to cut down on peak power consumption by selectively coupling the oven components to either L2 or the neutral line N using the demand response switch arrangement (relay 200 in this instance, but it could be any other electromechanical power switching device). This is achieved by controlling relay contacts 210 in response to an utility signal.
Convenience
When you're cooking multiple dishes in a conventional oven, the temperature will decrease as it rises up from the lower shelves. This causes dishes placed higher up in the oven to cook faster than those on the lower shelves. In a single fan oven this isn't a problem since the hot air circulates across the entire cavity, which means every dish is cooked evenly and in the same time.
In addition to even heat distribution and even heat distribution, the circulation of hot air also accelerates the cooking process by eliminating hot and cold spots in the oven. This allows food to be cooked faster than traditional oven, thereby saving time.
Another benefit of a fan assisted oven is that it can be used at lower temperatures than conventional ovens and allows you to cook your meals at a more affordable cost. This is because the fan is powered via the thermal switch, which only will turn on when the oven's temperature reaches the predetermined level. After the oven's temperature has been cooled down it will shut off.
Alternately, you can choose the fan and element only option that gives you both the advantages of an electric oven with the fan function, as well as being capable of grilling on top. This is ideal for making pizzas and open-faced sandwiches, as the base can be cooked with the fan, and the top is directly radiating. The result is a perfect mix between softer and crispness.
You don't need to turn up your oven to find out whether it has a fan since the majority of models will have an easy-to-read symbol on the control panel that indicates this. Look out for a three pronged fan or a line that includes the word fan, since these will clearly show that your appliance is equipped with the fan. Conventional ovens might have different symbols or lack the fan icon completely.
If you're looking for a reliable, easy-to-use oven for your kitchen, consider one single oven fan from Lamona. This model has a massive capacity that can comfortably accommodate every dish your family loves without taking up too much space in a tight kitchen. This model has a number of features that will make cooking more enjoyable including an LED display, and a timer.