Convection in the oven - what is it?

Buying a new oven, many are wondering, convection in the oven - what is it? After all, most recently in the oven there was no convection. Is this function useful and is it worth overpaying for it? The advantages of this magical innovation are discussed in this article.

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Gas Oven Device

A conventional gas oven has one or two lower burners. Bake you can on one of several levels, on which the pan is installed. In this case, the heating is carried out only from the bottom, and the top of the baking is browned as a result of natural convection, in simple words - due to the arbitrary movement of warm air in the chamber.

Important! More modern gas ovens have an upper burner, which can be not only gas, but also electric. Thanks to an additional source of heat, the baking process is greatly simplified. This innovation allows cooking even grilled dishes.

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Device of the electric oven

Modern electric oven types have, as a rule, more than one heating element. They are often placed around the perimeter of the camera. But even in this case, the baking of the dough is uneven, since natural convection is slow and depends on many factors, for example, the width of the baking tray.

Important! Whatever device, electric or gas, you did not use, if the pan occupies the entire width of the oven, then the air from the bottom of the oven is difficult to go to the top, and vice versa. Such a state of affairs will be corrected by the function of forced convection. With it, your pastries will be baked evenly.

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What is convection in the oven?

Convection in the oven is a swirling flow of hot air created by a fan in the enclosed space of the chamber. It helps to evenly heat the baking from all sides. Thus, a scorched black crust will not form at the bottom of the cake, nor on the top. Instead, the baked goods will be rosy and beautiful.

Important! In gas-type ovens, the fan is located on the rear wall. Convection in such ovens is included separately.

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Why is convection in the oven necessary?

To fully understand what convection is in the oven, it is enough to evaluate the possibilities of such equipment. The differences of models with such a function are as follows:

• The number of dishes that can be cooked in the presence of convection in the oven is infinite. In this case, the dishes are prepared much faster than without it. With it, you can easily bake large pieces of fish and meat, make air meringues, bake ruddy pies and even can dry dill, basil, parsley and other greens, as well as vegetables and fruits, including citrus fruits.
• Defrosting products( vegetables, meat from the freezer) is also possible by this function of the oven. In addition, this procedure will save more useful elements in the product than defrosting in the microwave oven.
• Convection in the oven allows you to rationally use the entire volume of the camera. In such a household device, a couple of dishes are prepared easily and efficiently at once. You can bake several cookie biscuits at once or cook quite different dishes on several levels of the oven.
• The convection function can not be used with every cooking, but you definitely need it to get a crisp on all sides of the baking, dry the juice that has separated from the filling, and perfectly bake the bird carcass( chicken, goose, turkey, duck) or a large pie.

Important! Another advantage of using the convection mode is the reduction in the amount of oil and salt used for cooking.

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What is convection in an electric oven?

What is the principle of the convection system in the electric oven?- It functions according to the following algorithm:

• A simple electric oven with convection mode is served by a conventional fan. He chases the air inside the cabinet, ensuring that he gets into all the "alleys" of the prepared dish.
• More efficient is the fan, surrounded by an additional heating circuit for a special purpose. Such a device has more expensive models of electric ovens.
• Some electric ovens are equipped with a convenient option for wet convection. When it is activated, all the space in the camera is saturated with hot steam, which prevents the dishes from drying during cooking, and the test will help to rise faster and better. Also, with such convection, the dishes are prepared more useful, without harmful roasting.

Important! Some ovens have a built-in reinforced fan. They create the fastest flow of hot air in the chamber, which accelerates and improves the baking process.

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What is convection in a gas stove?

Since gas ovens occupy 80% of all sales, leaving only 20% for electric, manufacturers aim to make their products more convenient, functional and useful. And if more recently, gas ovens have been equipped with not very convenient modes of forced convection, now they are simply impeccable.

Important! Many ventilated gas enclosures with convection have a grill function. This mode allows you to prepare a ruddy top dish with a juicy and gentle center.

Advantage of gas ovens with convection:

• Saving on electricity bill. On average, gas ovens with blowing function are more expensive than electric ovens with the same function. But the difference in price quickly pays off due to utility payments, especially with frequent use of the oven for the intended purpose.
• Such devices do not require the use of high power wiring with mandatory grounding. Even in old houses it will be possible to install such a device without fear for their own safety.

Important! Many people are afraid that the built-in fan, which provides convection, blows out the flame of fire and gas will leak. This opinion is mistaken, because such devices of any manufacturer have their own system of gas-control and protective shutdown. Therefore, gas ovens with forced ventilation are as safe as electric ovens.

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Double convection

There are models that in their design have two convectors located one below the other. Samsung devices can boast such a device. This "chip" allows you to distribute hot air over the camera more efficiently. The cooking on the two baking sheets improves, because now each fan blows its dish.

Important! Oven with double convection is worth buying only those people who will use this function during cooking regularly, since the presence of such an option significantly increases the cost of equipment.

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Types of ovens with convection

With the fact that such convection in the oven, in general, you should now understand. Now a little about how to achieve this effect:

• Ovens, depending on the location in the kitchen, can be divided into two main groups: embedded and detached.
• Depending on the type of energy consumed, the ovens are divided into gas and electric.
• Also such devices can include a hob in the kit and have one control panel with it or be independent and operate autonomously.
• A separate view is a stand-alone mini-oven. Their appearance resembles microwave ovens.

Important! Such an oven can function at the same level as a conventional large oven. Its feature is small dimensions that allow you to place the device in a convenient place for you.

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The most useful programs with convection

Consider the most popular and useful modes of the oven with forced convection.

Conventional convection

This program is used in the following cases:

• For heating plates for serving dishes on a feast.
• For raising the dough before baking.
• For drying greens, fruits, berries, vegetables.
• For baking with minimal frying of juicy products for dietary nutrition.
• For defrosting large volumes of products that do not fit into the microwave oven.

Convector + bottom heat

The main heat comes from the bottom dish. The fan facilitates rapid cooking of the top of the dish. This program is suitable for making bread, pies, pizza.

Convector + bottom heat + grill

This mode is optimal for preparing semi-finished products and frozen products. The dishes are not only baked, but they also acquire a beautiful ruddy crust on the surface.

Turbo Grill

This program uses a convector, grill and overheating. It is used for baking large pieces of meat.

Important! It is worth noting that all the described modes suggest cooking only at one level. When installing several baking trays in the oven, the efficiency of the combinations is reduced.

Now you know what it is - convection in the oven. Definitely it will be useful for any mistress. Forced airflow will not only allow you to cook your favorite dish with a beautiful ruddy crust, but it will also save energy or natural gas.