What is a convection oven
Convection is an alternative electric
heating method, where fans are used to circulate hot air rather than using a
stationary electric element to generate heat. This even distribution of air is
a major reason for the popularity of convection ovens, particularly ASKO
pyrolytic and multifunctional ovens boasting convection perfection alongside
dozens of cooking styles. ASKO versatility includes the best of form and
function, where tradition and technology co-exist in harmony, and home owners
are the big winners.
What is a convection oven used for?
A convection oven can be used for all
regular cooking processes. With a little practice, convection cooking is easy
to master, and when guided by ASKO menu programs, culinary perfection really is
possible. ASKO ovens are designed for every style of chef, and can even be
incorporated in tandem with other ASKO appliances such as cooktops and Fusion
Volcano wok burners for a fully synchronised ASKO kitchen experience.
ASKO oven options include the Pro
Series range, Craft Oven range and Elements range, all with dozens of programs
and modes for personalising the cooking experience. Style choices include
pyrolytic ovens, steam ovens, steam assist ovens and microwaves, all with hot
air convection, allowing you to get the most out of your ASKO experience.
What is the difference between a convection and regular oven?
Every home chef has their preferred
style of cooking, although convection ovens do offer advantages that are worth
considering. Here are just a few reasons why ASKO convection ovens are
transforming the way Australians approach cooking.
· A
healthy alternative to frying in fatty oils
· An
evenly heated oven cavity
· Less
dehydration by using air instead of direct heat
· Foodstuffs
retain more moisture while cooking
· Lower
cooking temperature results in a cooler kitchen
· Faster
cooking equals time, energy and money saved
Do convection ovens cook more evenly?
Older, outmoded ovens were fully
reliant on stationary heating elements to cook food. To achieve satisfactory
results, food to be cooked needed to be shifted according to the placement and
condition of the elements. Naturally, cooking results varied on different oven
levels, with consistency virtually impossible.
The ASKO convection oven solution is
simple; using traditional wood-fire oven principles in conjunction with heating
elements and fans to encourage targeted air circulation and the ability to cook
more evenly. ASKO appliances achieve the best of both worlds, where creating a
culinary masterpiece is good for you and good for the environment.
Do foods cook faster in a convection oven?
Convection cooking is faster than
traditional radiant or thermal style cooking. A convection oven forces hot air
around the food being cooked, allowing the food to cook evenly and thoroughly,
while still retaining juiciness and succulence. It’s estimated that convection
cooking is 25% faster than radiant cooking alone, making your ASKO appliance a
solid long-term investment.
What foods can be cooked in a convection oven?
Modern ovens are a world apart from
appliances of yesteryear. A built-in ASKO Multifunctional Oven, for example,
boasts amazing features, modes and programs to make cooking a breeze. Advanced and
beginner chefs all appreciate the opportunity to prepare crusty breads,
perfectly browned casseroles, succulent roasts, and steamed vegetables, all at
restaurant quality.
Your ASKO Convection Oven will entice
the family to try their favourite recipes, or select from the pre-programed
menu choices for automated cooking perfection. ASKO multifunctional programs
include warming, defrosting, Sous Vide cooking, steaming, grilling, baking, and
roasting using a special meat probe for achieving the perfect texture. When
cooking with an ASKO oven, the meals you prepare are only limited by your
culinary imagination, while the oven guides you during every stage.