Whats the difference between a fan oven and a fan-assisted oven?
A fan oven heats up by blowing hot air to all parts of the oven. The heat source is the element that surrounds the fan. Hot air is produced as soon as the fan oven is switched on so the food starts cooking at once which reduces overall cooking times. Also, because the fan transfers heat more efficiently to the food, cooking temperatures can be lower than those used in conventional ovens. In a fan-assisted oven, the fan at the back circulates the air heated by the top and bottom elements. The time it takes to reach full temperature is the same as for a conventional oven so cooking times are not reduced. However, cooking temperatures are usually lower as with fan ovens.
