How Convection Ovens Work

“Convection” is defined as the transfer of heat via circulation caused by external factors. The term is commonly used in meteorology to describe the vertical movement of warm air masses and in cooking refers to the equalization of heating temperatures in an oven, which is usually facilitated by a fan in the rear of the compartment.

Using a convection oven solves one of biggest challenges in cooking; uneven heating in the oven compartment that results in the bottom and the corners of baked dishes getting browned first while the center and top require more time to be completely cooked. If you’re considering the purchase of a convection oven, there are several different types to choose from, with different methods of equalizing temperatures.

 * Convection – A standard convection oven will have heating elements that are similar in design to non-convection options with a fan in the rear of the compartment to transfer and equalize heat.

* “True” convection – A true convection oven incorporates the heating element with the fan on the back wall of the oven so that generated heat can immediately start circulating throughout the oven. This design offers uniform temperatures and is ideal when cooking on several racks simultaneously.

* Reverse air convection – Rather than having the fan blowing outward to the oven, reverse air convection pulls air from the oven, runs it through the heating element, and then pushes the heated air through holes in a baffle, to diffuse the heat source and keep temperatures consistent throughout the compartment.

Choosing the best convection oven option for your kitchen is a matter of defining your cooking/baking style. While the standard method of convection will work very well in household sized ovens, true and reverse air convection systems may deliver better results when cooking with larger ovens on multiple racks.

The New Appliances at your GE Dealer

The new appliances at your GE dealer continue to evolve with new innovations that add convenience while saving time, resources, and energy. Let’s take a look at some of the most significant advances made in categories across GE’s extensive product line.

GE Gas Ranges

GE gas ranges simplify and/or speed up your cooking tasks with five burners configured to provide flexibility and a variety of cooking options. Features include:

• Heavy-duty grates that cover the cooktop - This makes moving pots and pan to different burners a breeze.
• A reversible cooking surface that can grill meats on one side and cook pancakes on the other - This fits perfectly over the oval burner in the center of the cooktop for balanced cooking without hot spots.
• PowerBoil burners that can boil water quickly
• Simmer burners that deliver a low and consistent heat for the slow cooking of sauces

GE Refrigerators

The new GE refrigerators are built with elegance and style and loaded with technological advances. Features include:

• BrightSpace – This new technology lights up both the refrigerator and the freezer, eliminating the frustrating searches in dimly lit compartments.
• Dual evaporators – This feature splits evaporator work between the refrigerator and the freezer, allowing for the tailoring of separate environments. This keeps food the refrigerator fresh for extended periods and reduces defrosting in the freezer.
• Autofill water dispenser – This feature allows for hands-free filling of water glasses, coffee pots, thermoses, etc. with a sensor that shuts off water when the vessel is full.

GE Dishwashers

GE dishwashers are packed with cleaning advancements get rid of hardened food on dishes, pots, and pans. New features include:

• New and improved wash arms that have increased washing power by 65%.
• Strategically placed jets aimed silverware baskets – These high power jets strip hardened food off of silverware making it ready to go straight from the dishwasher to the table.
• The Piranha – This rotating jet breaks up food left on plates, leaving them clean and ready for the next meal. 

These innovative kitchen appliances can be found at your local GE dealer. For more information, visit: http://jessupsappliances.com/