The Benefits of a Single Oven Fan
Your oven should indicate, usually by a light on the control panel when it is at its set temperature. It could take a while for the oven to cool.
Fans are popular because of their versatility. They offer uniform heat distribution, faster cooking times, and many other benefits.
Even heat distribution
From a Sunday roast to the perfect grilled cheese sandwich, ovens are used to make a variety of culinary creations. Understanding your oven's settings and the type of cooking you perform can impact the quality of your final dishes.
The first thing to determine if your oven has a fan or not. Listening is a good way to determine if your oven is equipped with fans. A single fan will produce an unmistakable whirring sound when it's activated. Alternatively, you can also look at the outside of your oven for a specific symbol that indicates its fan capability. It is typically an inside of the shape of a square, without lines or a fan that is surrounded by a circle.
A fan-enabled range can also be equipped with additional symbols to signify other features, such as an infant lock or the pyrolytic system. Pyrolytic cleaning is a quick and easy way to clean your oven, using high temperatures that burn residue into an ash that makes it easier to wipe down. This is a great feature for restaurants with a lot of customers. Many oven manufacturers refer to this feature as activeClean for example.
There's also an option known as "fan with bottom heating" which is ideal to make crispy bases for pizzas and pastries. This setting is a combination of an even distribution of heat from a fan, and a concentrated heat from the base of the oven, allowing it to cook your food quickly and evenly.
Another feature that is commonly used is the timer which can be programmed to turn off the oven on a specific date and time. This feature is helpful for those who cook several meals at once and want to ensure that all cook at the exact same time.
Some ovens also come with the function of a 'fanned grill' that is perfect for cooking meats or poultry. It combines the rapid heat distribution of a fan the focused heat of the oven's bottom element, which means your food will cook 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. Moving air speeds up heat transference, which occurs naturally when temperatures are converging. It's similar to the wind chill effect that you might experience on a winter day that is windy. You will be colder and more quickly.
A fan oven can reduce cooking time by as much as 25 percent when compared to conventional ovens. It can also reduce the pre-heating time by up to 50% (ideal for quick dinners).
The use of a fan to circulate heat within the oven can also result in faster and more even cooking. The circulated air helps prevent hot and cold spots from occurring in the oven, as well as on every tray. This ensures consistent cooked meals. For this reason, fan ovens are commonly used for tasks like baking, where consistency in cooking time and temperatures are essential.
It is essential to keep in mind that, while the single oven fan's fast cooking capability is beneficial but they will require more time to achieve the same results as conventional ovens when used for the same recipes. It is therefore recommended that you follow the cooking temperature and time suggested by your recipe.
Single oven fan models are ideal if you want an oven that can handle various cooking tasks. If you're looking for the versatility of multi-function models, then you might be interested in the dual oven.
Our top-rated Lamona built-under double fan oven is an excellent option for families or landlords looking to kit out flatshare kitchens. It is easy to load and open, and it can be set up in tight spaces. It comes with grill, as well as a fan oven with plenty of space to bake, roast and much more. It's available with a chic stainless steel finish and is programmable to help you make dinner faster.
Energy consumption is reduced
The fan in your conventional oven circulates hot air around the food to cook it quickly and evenly. This means you can cook at lower temperatures to achieve the same results when cooking which in turn reduces the energy use. During normal use an average oven will consume about 2,000 to 3,500 Watts. This can be very different based on what you cook in the microwave. The energy consumption of your oven could also be affected by the size, the length of time you cook and the type of heating that you employ.
If you cook in your oven regularly the fan can reduce your energy consumption. This is especially true if you cook at a lower temperature and over a longer time.
A single oven that has fans can cut down on the energy use by up to 40% compared to an electric oven without a fan. The fan allows you to cook at a lower heat and for a shorter amount of time. This can help you cut your energy bills and have a a positive impact on the environment.
Modern kitchen appliances are designed for maximum energy efficiency. A single oven fan can reduce energy use and maintain a constant temperature in your oven. However, even if have an efficient oven, the use of a fan will further reduce your energy usage.
A standard electric oven for instance, consumes between 2,000 watts between 3,500 and 3,000 watts when it is in use. A fan oven can reduce the amount to a quarter. The fan consumes only 400 watts. The surface elements of an electric range could consume up to 6 kilowatts.
The present power sharing method allows the appliance to cut down on the power consumption of peak times by securing the oven elements to either L2 or the neutral line N via the demand response switch arrangement (relay 200 in this instance but it could also be any other electromechanical power switching device). This is achieved by controlling the switching of the relay contacts 210 in the event of the utility state signal.
Convenience
If you're cooking several dishes in a conventional oven, the heat will decrease when it is raised from the lower shelves. This causes food items placed higher in the oven to cook quicker than those on the bottom. In a single-fan oven, this isn't a problem since the hot air circulates across the entire cavity, ensuring that the food is cooked evenly and at the same amount of time.
In single electric oven and grill to even heat distribution in the air, the circulation of hot air also accelerates the cooking process by removing cold and hot spots in the oven. This allows food to cook quicker than in a traditional oven, which saves you time.
A fan assisted oven can also be used at lower temperatures, which allows you to cook meals at a lower price. This is because the fan is powered via the thermal switch, which only will turn on when the oven's temperature reaches a certain level. This means that after the temperature has dropped the fan will turn off automatically.
You can also select the fan only option. This will provide you with the fan function of an electric oven, but with the added benefit of having the ability to grill the top. This is great for cooking pizzas and open-face sandwiches, since the base can be cooked using the fan, and the top directly radiated. The result is a perfect combination between crispiness and softerness.
You don't have to power up your oven to identify whether it has a fan since the majority of models will have an easy-to-read symbol on the control panel which indicates this. You should look for a three-pronged fan or a line with the word"fan," as these will clearly indicate that the appliance is fitted with the fan. Certain conventional ovens come with different symbols, or may not even have the fan icon.
If you're looking for a reliable, easy-to-use oven in your kitchen, think about one single oven fan from Lamona. This model is large enough to accommodate all your family's favorite meals without taking up a lot of space in a small kitchen. This model comes with a variety of features that will make cooking more enjoyable like the minute minder, LED display, and a timer.