The Benefits of a Single Oven Fan
Typically the oven will notify you that it is ready to turn on the control panel when it has reached its temperature set. It can take some time for your oven to cool.
Fan ovens are popular because of their versatility. They provide even heat distribution, faster cooking times and many other advantages.
Even heat distribution
From a Sunday roast to the perfect grilled cheese sandwich, an oven is used to create a wide range of culinary delights. The type of cooking you do and the method you employ to use your oven could affect the final quality of your dishes and understanding your oven's settings is key to getting the most out of it.
The first thing you'll need to do is identify whether your oven has fans or not. Listening to the sound of your oven is a great way to determine whether your oven has fans. A single fan will make an unmistakable whirring sound when it's turned on. You can also look on the exterior of your stove for a symbol that indicates fan capability. It's usually small-sized fan enclosed in a square with no lines or a smaller fan enclosed by an arc.
A fan-equipped oven will usually have additional symbols to identify other features, such as the pyrolytic cleaning system or child lock. Pyrolytic cleaning employs high temperatures to destroy residue, making it easy to wipe clean. This is an excellent feature for busy restaurants. Many oven manufacturers use this feature as activeClean for instance.
You may also see a setting called 'fan with bottom heat', which is ideal for creating crispy bases on pizzas and pastries. This setting is a combination of the even heat distribution of a fan with concentrated heat from the oven's bottom, so your dishes will cook quickly and evenly.
A timer can be set to make the oven stop cooking at a particular date and time. This feature is useful for those who cook several meals simultaneously and want to ensure that they all finish at exactly the same time.
Some ovens also have the function of a 'fanned grill' which is ideal to cook poultry or meat. It combines the quick heat distribution of a fan with the concentrated heat of the oven's bottom element, so your food will cook quicker 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 because moving air speeds up the natural process of heat transference that takes place when temperatures of different degrees converge. It's similar to the wind chill effect you might experience on a windy winter day. You'll feel colder much more quickly than you would on a day with similar temperature.
A fan oven can reduce the cooking time by as much as 25% compared to conventional ovens. It can also cut down the pre-heating time by as much as 50% (ideal for quick dinners).
A fan in the oven circulates heat faster and more evenly. The circulated air helps prevent hot and cold spots in the oven, and also on every tray. This results in consistently cooked dishes. For this reason, fan ovens are commonly used for baking tasks where consistency in cooking time and temperatures is essential.
It is essential to keep in mind that, even though the single oven fan's speedy cooking capabilities are beneficial, they may need longer to produce the same results as conventional ovens if employed for the same recipes. It is advised to adhere to the cooking temperatures and times that are suggested by the recipe.
Single oven fan models are an ideal solution if you're seeking a range capable of handling many cooking tasks. However, if you prefer the flexibility of multi-functional models, you may think about a double oven.
Our top-rated Lamona built-under double fan oven is a great option for homes with a large family or landlords looking to build out kitchens for flatshare. It is simple to open and load and it can be set up in narrow spaces. It comes with grill, as well as a fan-oven and plenty of space for roasting, baking, and more. It comes in a stylish stainless-steel finish and is fully programable to help you bring your meal to the table faster.
Energy consumption is reduced
The fan in your traditional oven circulates hot air around your food to cook it more efficiently and more evenly. You can cook at a lower temperature and still achieve the same results. This can reduce energy consumption. In normal use, the average oven uses between 2,000 and 3,500 watts. It can vary wildly based on what and how you cook your food in the microwave. The energy consumption of your oven could also be affected by the size, the length of time you cook for and the type of heating system you employ.
However, if single oven with hob use your oven frequently it is possible for the fan to help to cut down on your overall energy use. This is particularly true if you cook at a lower temperature or over a longer period of time.
A single electric oven with a built-in fan can cut the energy consumption by as much as 40 percent. The fan allows you cook at a lower temperature and for a shorter time. This can lower the cost of electricity and have a positive effect on the environment.
Modern cooking appliances are designed to be as energy efficient as they can be. A single oven fan can help reduce energy use and maintain an even temperature in your oven. Even if you have an efficient oven, the use of a fan will further decrease your energy use.
A standard electric oven is, for instance, using between 2,000 to 3,500 power when it is in use. A fan oven could cut the amount to half. The fan uses only 400 watts, whereas the elements on the surface of an electric range consume up to 6 Kilowatts.
The power-sharing technique currently in use permits the appliance to reduce the amount of energy consumed by coupling oven components to either neutral line N or L2 through the demand response switch (relay 200 in this instance, however it could be another electromechanical power switching device). This is accomplished by controlling relay contacts 210 in response to an utility signal.
Convenience
As the heat rises from the lower shelves, it decreases when you cook several dishes. The dishes on the top of the oven will cook faster than the ones at the bottom. In a single fan oven, this isn't a problem since the hot air circulates throughout the entire cavity, ensuring that all dishes are cooked evenly and at the same amount of time.
In addition to even heat distribution and even heat distribution, the circulation of hot air also speeds up the cooking process by removing cold and hot spots in the oven. This allows food to be cooked quicker than in a traditional oven, which saves you time.
Another benefit of a fan assisted oven is that it can be utilized at lower temperatures than conventional ovens and allows you to cook your meals at a lower cost. This is because the fan is powered via an electrical switch that is activated when the oven's temperature is at a predetermined level. This means that when the temperature has dropped, the fan will turn off automatically.
Alternately, you can choose the fan and element only setting which gives you the benefits of an electric oven with the fan function, as well as being able to grill on top. This is perfect for cooking pizzas and open-faced sandwiches, as the base can be cooked with the fan and the top can be directly radiating. The result is a perfect combination between a crisp and soft texture.
It is not necessary to power on your oven to determine whether it has a fan as most models will feature 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," because these will indicate that your appliance is equipped with a fan. Certain conventional ovens come with different symbols or may not have an icon for a fan.
Think about a single fan oven from Lamona if you want an efficient and user-friendly appliance for your kitchen. This model has a massive capacity that can comfortably accommodate the most loved dishes of your family without taking up too much space in a tight kitchen. It comes with a range of features to make cooking more convenient such as a timer and LED display, which allows you to monitor your food while it cooks.