Does the outside of the oven get hot, and is it safe to have one in a public restaurant area?
As the inside of the ovens operate up to 250°C there is a clear potential for the outside of the ovens to get hot to the touch. This is particularly relevant for the counter-top units discussed above. However, as all King Edward ovens are fan-assisted the heat produced inside the oven is used more efficiently, and therefore less heat transfers to the outer casing. Add to this the excellent insulation and design, and you will find that the oven exterior is actually less hot than you would expect. Common sense should prevail, but there is no danger to the public, so long as they cannot access the oven door. The door will get hot, and opening the oven door can result in a release of built-up steam. We recommend that only trained operators do this, making sure they wear insulated gloves to remove the potatoes and/or pull out the removable trays. As with any piece of heated catering equipment there is an obvious potential for risk if used improperly, and to help allay any fears, you could d
