What extra functions do you want on your oven?
Choose oven functions
Ovens differ a lot in terms of oven functions.
- How do the automatic programs work?
- Why do you save settings?
- How come baking sheets don't tilt?
- How do you clean the oven?
- Why do you choose a soft-closing door?
- Why do you choose a cool front?
- How do you make the perfect steak?
- How do you bake on multiple levels?
Note: these functions are only suitable for built-in ovens.
How do automatic programs work?
Some oven have preset programs in their memory. Indicate which dish you want to make and the oven choose the right preparation time and temperature automatically. does the oven have no weight sensor? You can also select the weight. You'll never have to wonder which settings you need for your lasagna. The number and type of automatic programs differs per brand.
Why do you save settings?
Do you bake an apple pie every Sunday? You can save the settings with the memory function. The next time you make apple pie, the oven automatically chooses the right settings. This way, you can be sure you get the same delicious pie every Sunday.
How come the baking sheets don't tilt?
Thanks to telescopic rails, you can slide baking sheets and oven racks easily in and out of the oven without tilting them. That's useful if you want to add some herbs to your dish or if you have multiple baking sheets in the oven. This way, you won't easily burn your hand when you take the baking sheet out of the oven.
How do you clean an oven?
Some ovens can do the cleaning for you partly or completely. An oven with a catalytic function are partly self-cleaning. The oven has 1 or more catalytic walls that absorb the dirt and grease. An oven with a pyrolysis function is completely self-cleaning. The oven locks the door and heats up to 500°C. During this process, it burns all the dirt and grease inside the oven. Afterwards, you can wipe up the ashes from the oven and it's ready for use.
Why do you choose a soft-closing door?
An oven with a soft-closing door closes gently. This way, the door doesn't slam shut at once, but you can open and close it softly. This way, you never close the door too hard and the door stays in good condition. You also won't hurt your fingers easily anymore.
Why do you choose a cool front?
The door of an oven with cool front stays cool on the outside when in use. You can easily touch this door. That's also useful if you have small children at home who can touch the oven.
How do you make the perfect steak?
An oven with a core temperature thermometer brings your cooking to the next level. With the thermometer, you can prepare dishes exactly as you like them. You can stick the sensor into a steak and let is cook as you want, from rare to well done. This makes it easy to make the perfect steak.
How do you bake on multiple levels?
A turbo fan oven has its own heating element around the fan. As a result, the warm air spreads faster and more evenly. This makes the ovens suitable for baking at multiple rack levels. You can bake the main course and the desert at the same time.
