Content
- 1 Oven device
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2 Everything you need to know about forced convection
- 2.1 Principle of operation
- 2.2 Classification
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3 TOP 10
- 3.1 Electric models
- 3.2 Gas models
- 4 What would it mean?
- 5 Summing up
Going to choose an oven, you will definitely come across the concept of convection. You will recommend it, calling it innovation and describing the benefits. Is it really so? Let's see what is necessary for convection in the oven and due to what it happens.
Oven device
Before turning to the consideration of complex induction processes, let us recall how an ordinary oven functions.
In the lower part there are burners providing heating. Adjustment occurs by changing the intensity of the flame and the height of the baking tray.
What happens to your culinary masterpiece? Its upper part is heated only by natural convection, that is, by moving warm air masses inside the oven.
That is why it is often possible to observe the picture: one part of the dish (located closer to the wall) already beckons a golden crust, and the other (closer to the door) has not even thought of reddening.
And begins the demonstration of ingenuity. We overturn the baking sheet, trying to equalize the heat, remove the burning pies, leaving some of the baking.
And everyone seems to have become accustomed, but exactly until a “whimsical” dough falls into your hands, which does not forgive the opening of the oven and juggling with the baking sheet.
Part of the situation saved the model of ovens with heating in the upper and lower parts. But even such a combination will not guarantee a uniform baking dish.
And all because natural convection is very slow and uneven. It is at such moments that all the advantages of ovens with forced convection are revealed.
Everything you need to know about forced convection
Principle of operation
The forced movement of hot air is provided by a fan. A hot vortex evenly heats up the prepared dish, and you can always forget about "pale" cakes and a burnt casserole.
In the presence of convection, you can quickly bake the meat with a whole piece, bake a whole baking sheet of small pies or one large one, dry the crackers, citrus fruits or herbs.
Electric oven with convection can be used to defrost food. To do this, start the cold convection function.
Does the convection mode always turn on in the oven? Not! Use it, focusing on the requirements that are put forward to the process of cooking a particular dish.
I determined for myself that the function is simply irreplaceable if necessary, quickly evaporate a large amount of juice, bake whole poultry or a large pie, get a crust on the surface of the dish.
Classification
A photo | Description |
Ordinary fan. The most common type of convection that can be installed in an electric oven. The main task is to move the air smartly. In more expensive models, a heating element is installed next to the fan. |
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Wet convection. With one touch of a button, you not only make the air move, but also saturate it with steam. Due to this, the dishes do not dry out during long cooking. The function will certainly appeal to supporters of healthy eating, who prefer to cook for a couple. | |
Reinforced fan. Such models of ovens are offered by the brand Neff. What is the advantage? The rapid flow of air instantly creates a crust, preventing the juices from evaporating. The result is a juicy culinary masterpiece. |
Not so long ago, the convection mode in the oven was attributed exclusively to electric models. Today brands are Beko, Gorenje, Bosch, Electrolux, Zanussi, Freggia, Gunter.
TOP 10
Electric models
Model | Price, rub.) | |
1. | Indesit IFW 6544 IX | 12 800 |
2. | Electrolux EZB53410AX | 18 600 |
3. | Gorenje BO 637 E36BG-2 | 22 500 |
4. | Whirlpool AKP 458 IX | 15 400 |
5. | Hotpoint-Ariston FA2 841 JH IX HA | 17 500 |
6. | Beko BIE21100B | 12 000 |
7. | Samsung NV70K1310BB / WT | 19 500 |
8. | Zanussi OPZB4200Z | 13 600 |
9. | Hansa BOEI64190055 | 17 700 |
10. | Electrolux EZB53430AK | 19 300 |
Gas models
Model | Cost, rub.) | |
1. | Gunter & Hauer EOG 603 | 20 500 |
2. | Freggia OMMB66X | 28 290 |
3. | Freggia OMRB66CH | 14 400 |
4. | Zanussi ZOG521317X | 12 200 |
5. | Electrolux EOG92102CX | 23 000 |
6. | Beko FSET 52330 GS | 17 400 |
7. | Gorenje KN5141WF (FM513A-FUA5B) | 16 300 |
8. | Bosch HGD625255Q | 34 300 |
9. | Gorenje K 55303 AW (255D.12) | 17 500 |
10. | Ardesia A 640 EB INOX | 20 700 |
What would it mean?
And finally, let's look at the notation in the oven:
Icon | Description and instruction |
Forced convection without additional functions. | |
Convection in the lower heating element. | |
Grill + convection. | |
Uniform hot air movement | |
Convection during the work of the lower and top heating element. | |
Function for heating and defrosting products. |
Summing up
The oven with convection deserves the attention of both professionals and amateurs of culinary art. All that remains is to find the right model and watch the video in this article.
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