The Benefits of a Single Oven Fan
Typically, your oven will indicate that it is ready to turn on the control panel when it has reached its set temperature. It may take some time for the oven to cool.
Fan ovens are popular because of their versatility. They offer uniform heat distribution, faster cooking times and other advantages.
Even heat distribution
An oven can be used to cook a variety of dishes such as the perfect Sunday roast to the perfect grilled cheese sandwich. The kind of cooking you use and the method you employ to use your oven could affect the final quality of your dishes, so understanding the oven's settings is essential to getting the most of it.
It is important to first determine whether or not your oven has an air blower. It is possible to listen to determine if your oven has a fan. A single fan will emit a distinct whirring noise when it's turned on. You can also check the outside of your stove to find an indication of the capability of a fan. It is usually small-sized fan enclosed in a rectangular shape with no lines or a smaller fan enclosed by a circle.
A range that is fan-enabled can also be equipped with additional symbols to indicate other features, like a child lock or the pyrolytic system. Pyrolytic cleaning utilizes high temperatures to burn away residue, making it easy to wipe clean. It's a great choice for busy eateries and a lot of big oven manufacturers have their own name for this feature, like Siemens' activeClean.
There is also an option that is that is known as "fan with bottom heating" that is ideal to create crispy bases for pizzas and pastries. This setting is a combination of the even heat distribution of fans with the intense heat from the oven's base making sure that your dishes cook quickly and evenly.
Another feature that is commonly used is a timer that can be programmed to turn off the oven at a set date and time. This is handy if you're cooking multiple meals at the at the same time, and you want to be sure that they all finish simultaneously.
Some ovens also come with an 'fanned-grill' feature that is perfect for cooking meats or poultry. It combines the rapid heating of a fan and the focused heat from the bottom part of the oven to cook your food more quickly and evenly.
Faster cooking
When hot air is blowing directly onto food items, instead of simply surrounding it, foods tend to cook faster. This is because moving air speeds up the natural process of heat transference that occurs when temperatures of different degrees converge. It's similar to the wind chill effect that you may feel on a windy winter day. You will feel colder more quickly.
A fan oven can reduce cooking time by as much as 25 percent compared to conventional ovens. It can also reduce the time to heat up by up to 50% (ideal for quick dinners).
The use of the fan to circulate heat in the oven also makes for faster and more even cooking. The air circulated prevents hot and cold spots from occurring in the oven, and also on each tray. This ensures consistent cooked dishes. This is why fan ovens are commonly used for baking tasks where consistency in cooking times and temperatures is essential.
While the speedy cooking capabilities of a single oven fan are advantageous, it's important to remember that they may require longer time to achieve the same results as conventional ovens when used for the same recipes. It is therefore advised to adhere to the cooking temperatures and times that are suggested by the recipe.
Single oven fan models are perfect if you want an oven that can be used for many cooking tasks. If you want the versatility of multifunction models, you might be interested in a dual oven.
Our top-rated Lamona built-under double fan oven is a great choice for family homes or landlords looking to kit out kitchens for flatshare. It's easy to open and load into, and it can be fitted into narrow spaces. It comes with grills and a fan oven and has plenty of space for roasting, baking and much more. It's available with a chic stainless steel finish and is fully programmed to get dinner on the table quicker.
Energy consumption is reduced
The fan in your oven assists to circulate hot air around your food, so it cooks more evenly and often faster than conventional ovens. This means you can cook at lower temperatures to achieve the same results when cooking which in turn reduces the energy use. When used in normal usage an average oven will consume between 2,000 and 3,500 Watts. Of course, this could differ greatly based on how and what you cook in the oven. The amount of energy consumed can also depend on the size of the oven, how long you cook and the type of preheating system you employ.
If you cook with your oven frequently it is possible to reduce your energy consumption. This is especially true if you cook for a longer period of time at a lower heat.
A single electric oven equipped with an integrated fan can cut down on energy usage by up to 40%. The fan allows cooking at a lower heat and for a shorter time. This can help you cut your electric bills and also make a positive impact on the environment.
Modern cooking appliances are designed to provide maximum energy efficiency. A single oven fan can help to reduce energy consumption and keep a constant temperature in your oven. Even the oven is efficient, using an air conditioner can cut down on the amount of energy consumed.
For example, a standard electric oven typically uses between 2,000 and 3,500 watts of electricity when operating. A fan oven can reduce the amount to a quarter. This is because the fan consumes around 400 watts of electricity, while the surface elements in an electric range can consume up to 6 kilowatts.
The power sharing method in use today allows the appliance to reduce the power consumption at peak by securing the oven elements to either L2 or the neutral line N through the demand response switch arrangement (relay 200 in this instance but it could also be any other electromechanical power switch device). This is achieved by controlling the switching of the relay contacts 210 in the event of a utility state signal.
Convenience
As the heat rises from the lower shelves, it will drop when you cook several dishes. The food items at the top of the oven will cook quicker than the ones on the bottom. In a single-fan oven, this is not a problem as the hot air circulates throughout the entire cavity. This means that all dishes are cooked simultaneously and evenly.
The circulation of hot air accelerates the cooking process by removing hot and cold spots. This lets food cook faster than traditional oven, thereby saving time.
A fan-powered oven can also be used at lower temperatures, allowing you to cook your meals at a lower cost. This is because the fan is powered via an electrical switch that will turn on when the oven's temperature reaches the predetermined level. When single oven with grill has dropped down it will shut off.
You can also choose 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 perfect for making pizzas and open-faced sandwiches, as the base can be cooked using the fan, and the top can be directly is radiated. The result is a perfect blend between softer and crispness.
It is not necessary to power up your oven to identify whether it has a fan since most models have 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 reads "fan". Certain conventional ovens come with different symbols, or may not even have an icon for a fan.
Think about a single fan oven from Lamona if you want an easy and reliable appliance for your kitchen. 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. It comes with a range of features to help you cook more efficiently such as an LED timer and a minute display, so you can monitor your dishes while they cook.