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Planning on buying an oven? There are a lot of features to choose from ranging electronic controls through to self cleaning systems. Here is our checklist for the key features to consider when selecting your next oven.
Review our buying guide to help decide what features will suit your needs then use our comparison tools to compare the latest ovens available onthe Australian market. Once you have made you selection check out some of the great deals for our range of retailers.
Wall Oven Features
- Oven interior size – Check the oven cavity size when buying a wall oven to make sure you are getting the size that meets your needs. An oven with six or seven positions for the oven racks allows you to bake more than one dish at a time.
- Large multi-loop bake element – The longer multi-loop element, in the bottom of the oven, releases heat more evenly for better baking results.
- Hidden bake element – This element is below the oven floor. Spills and spatters or residue from the self-cleaning cycle are easier to wipe up.
- Electronic touch controls – The digital display allows more accurate temperature and timer settings. Many electronic controls provide a control "lockout" feature to prevent unintended operation by other members of the household. The lockout feature is also helpful when cleaning the control panel.
- Large, clear-view window and oven light – The clear- view window and oven light allow you to check the cooking process without opening the door.
Convection Oven Features
Convection ovens are preferred by professional chefs. Convection ovens use a fan to circulate hot air around food. In addition to a top and bottom element, true European convection models have a third element that surrounds the fan in the rear of the oven. Convection roasting cooks meats up to 25 percent faster. Convection baking is possible on two or even three racks at one time.
Cleaning Features
* Self-cleaning ovens reduce spills to a gray ash that can be wiped off with a damp cloth. A self-cleaning oven eliminates the messy chore of hand-cleaning.
* Standard-clean ovens require cleaning with soap and water or an oven cleaner. Look for rounded corners inside the oven and a removable oven door to make cleaning easier.
Gas Oven Features
* For even baking, check to see that the bottom deflects burner heat.
* Removable oven bottom that makes cleaning easier.
Electric Oven Features
* Dual bake elements that work together for even cooking.
* A tilt baking element that provides easy cleaning of spills on the oven bottom.
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