A single fan oven that has a grill is a great addition to any kitchen. If you're cooking a Sunday roast or zapping the grill for a quick sandwich, it can take care of all your cooking needs.

Its clear, straightforward display and dials that are textured make this model look stylish in any kitchen. It also has an elastomeric lining that absorbs grease and food spills to allow easy cleaning.

Features

A single fan oven with grill is an easy addition to your kitchen. It's ideal for people who live alone or with a companion and have limited cooking needs and takes up less space than an integrated double oven or freestanding range cooker. The oven will blend seamlessly into the kitchen layout and will take up less depth than an integrated model, which is particularly useful for homes with limited counter spaces.

True fan cooking employs an element of heat that surrounds the fan to provide quick precise results. The result is an oven that can be used for baking or roast, and even fan assisted grilled. The center grill setting is ideal for fish and cuts of meat by concentrating heat in the middle for crisp browning and tenderness without overcooking.

Our test subjects were impressed with the simplicity of this oven and its simple, clear icons for display. It was a success in our grilling, baking, and roasting tests, but it was a little slower than expected on the defrost function.

A useful feature is the automatic preheat, which pre-heats the oven to the selected temperature before starting the cooking cycle. This allows for more consistent cooking and reduces the energy cost by reducing preheating time. An automatic decomposition mode automatically converts food residues into ash for easier cleaning, which is another helpful time-saver.

Some models include an automatic cleaning feature. Utilizing high temperature and pressure they turn food and grease residues to ash that can be removed with a damp cloth. Steam is another option, which releases a natural cleanser that softens burned-on food and grease.

If you're concerned about safety, opt for a model with an anti-tip feature, which will stop the oven from falling over when switched on or when the door is opened. For peace of mind and in the event that you have children or pets who are curious the oven with locks that are child-proof is a good option. Find out if the oven is equipped with an automatic shutoff timer, which will turn the oven off automatically after a predetermined period of time.

Design

The humble oven is a kitchen essential for baking a batch of cookies or roasting a chicken. The best oven for your family's requirements can be a bit difficult however, with a bit of knowledge, you'll discover that there are many options to fit your cooking style.

Standard single-fan ovens have several settings that can assist you in making your favourite dishes. There is the fan oven mode, which has a wide range of temperatures so you can cook and grill without difficulty. Defrost is a different mode that gently melts the frozen food in the oven, which can save you time. A minute minder lets you set up a timer to ensure you don't overcook your food.

Other useful functions include central grill and fanned grill. The first uses a combination of fan circulation and grill element heat to provide fast and consistent results. The second offers specific, concentrated heating for the classic charred look of meat or fish. Some models also come with the bottom heat with no fan setting, which provides gentle top and base heating for slow-cooked casserole-style dishes.

The size of an oven's interior can affect the performance of an oven, too. A larger oven is ideal for large families since it lets you cook more dishes at the same time. A smaller-sized cavity is more suitable for smaller families, since it's more energy efficient and cooks food faster.

You'll also need to think about how it's simple to lift hot dishes from your oven. Many models come with rack rollers, which allow you to easily remove the rack to gain even more access to your baked treats. Doors that self-closing can be found with special hinges to make it easier for you to close the oven when your hands are full. All of these features make for an oven that is easy to use and blends in with your kitchen decor regardless of the style you cook in.

Energy efficiency

Ovens consume a lot of power to heat and cook food. You can cut down on energy use by following a few simple tips.

The fan circulates hot, dry air around the dish. This helps it cook more efficiently and allows you to cook at the lower temperature. The grill function also focuses the heat in one place so that you can get crisp brown edges without consuming a lot of energy.

Other ways to save energy is to cook multiple dishes at the same time and consuming less energy, and you can even reheat your leftovers with the microwave. You can also save on energy by using glass or ceramic bakeware instead metal because they are better at transferring heat. It is also important to clean your oven regularly since baked-on gunk acts as insulation, robbing your appliance of efficiency.

If you are concerned about the environmental impact of your oven, choose an appliance that has a high score for energy efficiency. You can find this information in the product description or on the energy label. Select appliances that have higher energy efficiency ratings to reduce your carbon footprint.

The energy efficiency of a single-fan oven with grill can be improved by selecting a model with special features. Certain brands come with a self-cleaning feature that burns away any remaining residue and ensures your oven is clean, with no use of chemical cleaners. This feature is usually indicated by a symbol that looks like three sets of three arrows or dots, although some big brand ovens come with their own names for it, such as Siemens' activeClean or Zanussi's True Fan.

A child lock is a further energy-saving feature that stops children from changing oven settings. This is ideal for families with young children, and helps prevent accidents and potentially dangerous situations in the kitchen. Some ovens also come with a steam function that helps you effortlessly clean your oven. The steam softens and liquefies any gunk that has been burned on, allowing you to easily clean it off.

Options for cooking

With the addition of a griddler plate, a single fan oven with a grill allows you to cook your favourite meals. The griddle function is utilized to cook food items such as bagels and toast, or for browning the surface of gratins or casseroles before serving. It makes use of the top element as a direct heat source to cook food quickly and evenly. It's also perfect for cooking meat and fish or for making kebabs.

Most models have an assisted grill function that works by using the top and bottom elements to naturally distribute heat, while the fan circulates air around the oven cavity for even heating. This feature can be employed to bake dishes such as lasagne, or roast meat. Certain brands come with a defrost function that allows you thaw frozen food while baking.

Many of the most recent ovens can be connected to bluetooth or wi-fi and can be controlled with your smartphone. This means that you can preheat your oven and turn off the oven remotely, ensuring it's ready when you get at home after work. Some models come with a wire rack to catch fat drippings while grilling, as well as an oven tray that can be used for baking utensils such as cake tins or trays.

There are also models that have an oven light without a fan to light up the contents of the oven. These are good for cooking in the dark, or for checking your food while it's cooking up.

Before you purchase a single fan-oven with grill, you must think about your cooking preferences and figure hob out what features you'll need. It is also important to consider the energy efficiency of a product as this can affect the cost of electricity. For example, models with an efficiency rating that is higher may have a slightly higher cost, but can save you money over the long term. Before installation, it's a good idea to consult an electrician to make sure the electrical system in your kitchen can meet the requirements of your oven.