How to choose the right home oven

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When you‘re preparing to add a oven to your home kitchen, you may be confused by the wide variety of products on the market. The oven is not just a cooking tool, but an important partner in realizing culinary creativity. Understanding its key elements can help you make wise choices that make every baking an enjoyable experience.

(1)、Inner bile

The inner bile is in direct contact with food, and its capacity and material affect the flexibility of cooking and the convenience of clean maintenance.

1. gastrointestinal capacity

The larger the capacity, the better. The key is that it matches your usage frequency and cooking habits.

①. 30-40 litres: Suitable for 3-4-person families or beginners for baking enthusiasts. Easy to handle single-layer cakes, 12-inch pizzas,  a plate of biscuits or grilled chicken wings,  it‘s a more cost-effective and versatile option.

②.Over 50 litres: suitable for frequent guests, barbecue lovers, or professional baking enthusiasts. The large space allows multiple layers to bake simultaneously, giving greater cooking freedom.

Tip: It‘s recommended to buy large rather than small, as long as the size allows. When a large-capacity oven is baked in a single layer, heat circulation is better, and it‘s easier to avoid the top of the food from being too close to the heating tube and burning.

2. nternal bile material

①. Enamel inner lining: Enamel inner lining has a smooth, corrosion-resistant surface and is easy to wipe. It is currently the mainstream choice. When purchasing, be careful to distinguish between dry powder enamel and wet enamel, the latter is generally thicker and more durable.

②.Stainless steel inner bile: Stainless steel inner bile is strong and resistant to high temperatures. The disadvantages are that it is easy to leave fingerprints and oil stains. Cleaning requires careful scrubbing, and long-term use may leave scratches.

③. Zinc-plated inner bile: Zinc-plated inner bile provides an economically practical option, suitable for users with limited budgets. Common in entry-level ovens. Initial use is not a big problem, but over time in high temperature and humidity environments is prone to oxidation and rust, with poor durability and cleanliness.

(2)、Heat pipes.

When selecting ovens, heating pipes are key components that affect oven performance, and their material and quantity are both crucial.

1. materials

①. Stainless steel heating pipelines: Mainstream and reliable, steady heating, long lifespan, good corrosion resistance.

②. Quartz tubes: They heat up very quickly, show red light, but have high thermal inertia, slow cooling, breakable, and relatively short life. They are often used in older or lower-end models.

2. number of heating pipes

①. Selection Principle: When choosing a home oven, the appropriate combination of heat pipe number and capacity is one of the key factors determining baking effectiveness and professionalism. Typically, the principle of “the larger the capacity, the stronger the heat pipe configuration” should be followed between the two to achieve efficient, uniform heating effects.

②. Purchase Recommendation: In actual purchases, ovens below 40L require at least 4 heat hoses, and do not choose any less than 4; ovens above 40L require at least 6 heat hoses or curved heat hoses, and do not choose less than 4.

(3)、Manipulation Methods

The control method affects the intuitive feeling and convenience of use.

1. mechanical knob:Temperature and time are controlled by turning the physical knob.

①. Advantages: tactile operation, direct feedback, non-misguided touch, and low cost.

②. Disadvantages: Poor accuracy (usually only 5°C or 10°C one-tune), single functionality. Suitable for seniors or users who pursue simple operations.

2. electronic touch: Liquid crystal screen and touch buttons.

①. Advantages: High-tech appearance, precise temperature control (often adjustable to 1°C), rich functionality, often equipped with smart menus and one-click presets.

②. Disadvantages: Uncomfortable operation with wet hands, and durability may be less than mechanical.

3. Electronic display + mechanical knob (mixed): Combines the advantages of both - using the knob for main adjustment (temperature/time), and using the electronic display to accurately display numerical values. Offering precision on an intuitive, durable basis, it is currently a very popular and balanced design.

(4)、Temperature control method

Whether the actual temperature of the oven is consistent with the set temperature is key to baking success.

1. mechanical temperature control

Mechanical temperature control is regulated through knobs, with a relatively large temperature range suitable for cooking with less stringent temperature requirements.

2. electronic temperature control

Electronic temperature control uses digital temperature sensors to provide more precise temperature control, making it especially suitable for baking that requires precise temperatures. The selection can be made based on the type of dish you often make.

(5)、Heating method

The heating method of the oven is at the core of determining the baking effect, mainly divided into two types: flat oven and wind oven.

1. flat oven

①. Principle: The food is heated entirely by relying on the radiation heat and convection from the top and bottom heating tubes.

②. Characteristics: Traditional structure, price relatively friendly to people. Suitable for single-layer baking, placed in the middle layer has the best effect. If multiple layers are needed to bake together, the food on the upper and lower layers will be unevenly colored and exposed to uneven heat.

③. Suitable for people: Users who bake with low frequency and only bake one dish at a time.

2. wind oven

①. Principle: On the basis of a flat furnace, add a high-powered fan and surround heating pipe at the back or side, forcing hot air to circulate at high speed and uniformly within the cavity.

②. Characteristics: Can simultaneously bake 2-3 layers of biscuits, mooncakes, etc., uniformly colored, doubling efficiency. The hot wind can take away the moisture on the surface of food faster, achieving the effect of crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, very suitable for baking crispy chicken, crispy pastries. Can shorten preheating time.

③. Applicable people: Bakers who often mass-produce pastries, have requirements for baking efficiency, and pursue professional effects.

Conclusion

The right oven is not only a kitchen tool, but also a partner in creating delicious food. Every detail, from the inner lining materials to the heating method, is about the success or failure of cooking and the pleasure of the experience. Whether you‘re a daily family cook or a master baker who loves baking, mastering this knowledge can help you make wise decisions that make every baking more leisurely and more delicious.