Electricity is clean and can be controlled using sophisticated technology so you can benefit from pre-set programmes. Gas ovens are generally hotter at the top and cooler at the bottom. Burning gas creates a moist atmosphere, which helps to prevent food from drying out while cooking, which is particularly good for roasting meats etc.
Ovens can be built-in, built-under or a combination of both. This simply states where and how the oven resides within your kitchen. Built-under ovens sit under the cooking area whilst built-in means the oven can also be incorporated into the kitchen amongst the shelf units.
Not all ovens have an inbuilt grill so make sure you check this before buying. Gas grills - a traditional gas grill is usually hotter in the centre than at the edges. Electric grills - even the best electric grill is slow to heat up.
Fan assisted - this type of oven uses top and bottom heat with a fan to circulate the air. There is no proof that a true fan oven is better than a fan assisted oven, although some believe that the former requires less pre-heating.
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