Types of oven

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  • Range oven - offer the best both worlds by combining a cooktop and an oven. These ovens are a great option for smaller kitchens that don't have room for two separate appliances.
  • Most ranges come in free-standing, and slide-in oven options
  • Wall ovens - installed directly into the wall or cabinets to free up floor space and create a premium look in your kitchen. typically come in single or double ovens
  • Gas ovens
    • ideal for baking and keeping recipes like roasts juicy on the inside.
    • typically yields fast cooking times and can preheat slightly faster than electric models.
  • Electric ovens
    • most common type of oven found in homes.
    • offer consistent, even heating and can be powered by either a standard 120-volt outlet or 240-volt circuit depending on the model
  • electic ovens are great options for baking pastries as the heat provided is typically more consistent throughout the baking process
  • convection oven
    • utilize a fan and exhaust system to circulate hot air around the oven cavity to help with even temperatures from rack to rack
  • Convection ovens share these benefits: - Promotes browning, crisping, and roasting. - Ideal for multi-rack cooking and may reduce the need to rotate dishes between oven racks - Circulated air flow allows for long baking times that won't create an over-dried result
  • Conventional oven
    • does not use a fan to circulate air and instead uses a traditional gas or electric heating element to generate heat. most familiar to consumers.
  • Conventional ovens also:
    • Offer familiar functionality.
    • Allow you to achieve different cooking results depending on which rack a baking dish is placed.
    • Provide the still environment needed for delicate recipes like cakes.