What kind of oven do I need?
Choose oven
There are many different kinds of ovens. How do you choose the model that suits you? In this article, we'll help you make this choice. Ask yourself the following:
- Do you mainly bake?
- Do you want to prepare dishes with steam?
- Do you want to prepare multiple dishes at the same time?
- Do you need a microwave function?
- Do you want oven functions in addition to a steam function?
Do you mainly bake?
Do you mainly want to bake cakes and loaves of bread in your oven? Choose an oven with only upper and lower heat. You'll get a decent oven without bells and whistles. This type of oven allows your cakes to heat and rise at the same time. Your apple pie will be just as tasty and beautiful as the one your grandma always made.
Do you want to prepare dishes with steam?
A solo steam oven converts water into steam which you use to cook dishes. The flavor, vitamins, and texture of your food are better preserved this way. There are ovens with partial steam or full steam. The former adds steam at the beginning of cooking and this is especially suitable for baking bread loaves or pies. Do you want to steam entire dishes? Choose an oven with full steam. A solo steam oven has no standard oven functions, so it's only useful if you already have a regular oven.
Do you want to prepare several dishes at the same time?
A fan oven distributes hot air through the entire oven space, so you can bake on several rack levels at the same time. That's useful when you prepare several oven dishes at the same time. You can also easily prepare large dishes with a fan oven. This way, you can put a perfectly cooked turkey on the table during the holidays.
Do you need a microwave setting?
You're wondering whether you should get an oven or a microwave, but you really only have room in your kitchen for 1 appliance. In that case, choose a combi oven. This type has all the oven functions as well as a microwave function. This way, you can bake delicious pies, heat up ready meals, and defrost food.
Do you also want oven functions in addition to steam?
A combi steam oven uses steam just like a solo steam oven. This way, you can prepare your food in a healthy way. You can prepare vegetables, meat, and dough, for example. In addition to the steam function, the oven also has all the standard oven functions. That means you have all food preparation systems in a single appliance.
