The Benefits of a Single Oven Fan
Usually, your oven will indicate that it is ready to turn on the control panel when it has reached its temperature set. It may take a while to cool down the oven.
Fan ovens are a popular choice for their versatility. They provide even heat distribution, quicker cooking times and other advantages.
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. The way you cook and the way you use your oven can have an impact on the final quality of your dishes knowing your oven's settings is key to getting the most of it.
The first thing you'll want to know is whether your oven has a fan or not. This can be determined by ear - one fan will make an eerie whirr when it's activated. Alternatively, you can also examine the exterior of your oven for the specific symbol that signifies its ability to fan. This is usually the case with a fan in an undefined square without lines, or a fan encircled by a circle.
A fan-equipped oven will usually have additional symbols to represent other features like the pyrolytic cleaning system or child lock. Pyrolytic cleaning is a fast and simple method of cleaning your oven. It works by using high temperatures that melt the residue into ash, making it easier to wipe down. This is a fantastic feature for restaurants with a lot of customers. Many major oven brands use this feature as activeClean for instance.
There's also an option that is called "fan with bottom heating" that is ideal to make crispy bases for pizzas and pastries. This setting combines the uniform heat distribution of a fan with concentrated heat from the oven's bottom, which means that your food will cook quickly and evenly.
single built in fan oven with grill 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 beneficial when you cook multiple meals simultaneously and want to ensure that all finish at exactly the same time.
Certain ovens also have the function of a 'fanned grill' which is ideal for cooking poultry or meat. It combines the quick heating of a fan as well as the focused heat from the bottom element of the oven to cook your food more quickly and evenly.
Faster cooking
Food tends to cook faster when hot air is blown directly onto the food instead of just surrounding it. The movement of air speeds up the transfer of heat, which happens naturally when temperatures are converging. It's a bit like the wind chill effect you could feel on a cold winter day. You are colder more quickly than you would on a calm day with the same temperature.
A fan oven can cut down the cooking time by up to 25% compared with conventional ovens. In addition, it could also cut down on pre-heating time by as much as 50 percent (ideal for quick dinners).
The use of fans to circulate heat in the oven can also result in quicker and more evenly cooked meals. The circulating air prevents hot and cold spots from occurring in the oven, as well as on each tray. This ensures consistent cooked dishes. Fan ovens are used for tasks such as baking, where consistency is important in regards to cooking temperatures and time.
While the quick cooking capabilities of a single oven fan are beneficial however, it's important to keep in mind that they might require more time to reach the same result as conventional ovens when used for the same recipes. It is therefore advised to adhere to the cooking temperatures and timings suggested by your recipe.
Single oven fan models are the ideal solution for those seeking a range that can cope with an array of cooking tasks. If you're looking for the versatility of multifunction models, then you might want to consider the dual oven.
Our top-rated Lamona built-under double fan oven is a fantastic option for homes with a large family or landlords looking to kit out kitchens that are flatshare. It's easy to open and load into, and it can be tucked away in small spaces. It has grills and a fan oven, and offers plenty of space for baking, roasting and more. It's available with a chic stainless steel finish and is fully capable of being programmed to prepare your dinner quicker.
Energy consumption is reduced
The fan in your oven is designed to circulate hot air around your food items, so it can cook more evenly and often faster than conventional ovens. This means you can cook at less heat to get the same results when cooking, and this in turn reduces your energy consumption. In normal use, an average oven consumes between 2,000 and 3,500 Watts. This can vary greatly depending on the type of food you cook in the microwave. The energy consumption of your oven may be affected by its size, the length of time you cook and the type of heating that you employ.
If you do use your oven frequently it is possible for the fan to help to decrease your energy usage. This is especially true if you cook for longer at a lower temperature.
A single electric oven that has a built-in fan can reduce energy usage by up to 40%. This is because the fan lets you cook at an lower temperature and for a shorter period of time. single oven integrated will lower your electricity bill and can have a positive impact on the environment.
The majority of modern kitchen appliances are designed to be as energy efficient as possible. A single oven fan can reduce energy consumption and maintain a constant temperature in your oven. However, even if you have an efficient oven, using a fan will further reduce the energy consumption of your home.
For example, a standard electric oven typically consumes between 2,500 and 3,500 watts of electricity when operating. However, a fan oven could reduce this to about half. The fan oven consumes just 400 watts, whereas 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 the power consumption of peak times by securing the oven elements to either L2 or neutral line N via the demand response switch arrangement (relay 200 in this instance however it could be any other electromechanical power switching device). This is achieved by controlling the switching of the relay contacts 210 as a function of a utility state signal.
Convenience
As the heat rises from the lower shelves, it decreases as you cook multiple dishes. The dishes at the top of the oven will cook faster than those at the bottom. In a single-fan oven, this isn't an issue since the hot air circulates through the entire cavity, ensuring that every dish is cooked evenly and in the same amount of time.
In addition to uniform heat distribution and even heat distribution, the circulation of hot air also accelerates the cooking process by removing hot and cold spots in the oven. This means that food can be cooked faster than in a conventional oven which will save you precious cooking time.
A fan-powered oven can also be used at lower temperatures, which permits you to cook your meals at a lower cost. The reason for this is because the fan is powered by a thermoelectric switch that only comes on when the oven's temperature reaches a set point. Once the temperature has cooled down the fan will then shut off.
Alternately, you can choose the fan and element only setting which gives you the advantages of having an electric oven with the fan function and is able to grill on top. This is ideal for cooking pizzas or open-faced sandwiches as it allows the base of the dish to be cooked by the fan, and the top to be cooked with direct radiated heat, resulting in a perfect combination of both crispiness and softness.
It is not necessary to switch on your oven in order to see if it has a fan. The majority of models have an easy symbol that signifies this. You can identify a fan by looking for a three-pronged fan or an icon that reads "fan". There are some conventional ovens that have different symbols or may not have an icon for a fan.
If you're looking for a reliable, easy-to-use oven in your kitchen, look into one of the single oven fans from Lamona. The model comes with a huge capacity that can comfortably accommodate all your family's favourite dishes without taking up too many spaces in a cramped kitchen. This model is equipped with a range of features that will make cooking more enjoyable, such as a minute minder, LED display and a timer.