What ovens do professional chefs use at home?

But Viking, Thermador, Wolf, Dacor, Garland, DCS, GE Monogram, FiveStar, Jenn-Air and KitchenAid all offer professional-style ranges with hefty grates and insulated gas ovens (and burners capable of up to 15,000 B.T.U.’s compared with up to 11,000 for a regular range). How does a consumer know where to start?

Can you cook in the bottom of the oven?

“The oven floor provides the hottest, most even and direct heat possible,” explains Carolynn, “which means you can get your vegetables nice and caramelized without overcooking them.”

Can you put a built in oven under a worktop?

Built under double ovens have a shorter height of 70cm, so that they can fit under a kitchen worktop.

Can you put tin foil in bottom of oven?

From the Reynolds FAQ webpage: “To avoid possible heat damage to your oven, we do not recommend using aluminum foil to line the bottom of your oven. The foil should be only a few inches larger than the baking pan to allow for proper heat circulation. The foil will catch any drips before they reach the oven bottom.”

What is the drawer underneath the oven for?

Most stoves have a drawer underneath them. If you think that drawer is meant for the storage of kitchen utensils, you’re wrong. The drawer is actually a warming drawer, meant to keep cooked food warm.

Can you use both ovens on a double oven at the same time?

Yes, you can use both ovens on a double oven at once. In fact, that is what makes double ovens fantastic tools in the kitchen.

Is it worth having two ovens?

Both double wall ovens and double oven ranges tend to be higher priced than their single oven counterparts. If you cook large meals or dishes with different cooking requirements, a double oven may be worth it.

Can a built-in oven be free standing?

This is a more traditional type of oven for modern kitchens, standing on four legs and built into the kitchen area – often surrounded by counterspace and cabinets, but they can also stand alone. However, ovens are often a focal point in the kitchen, so you may not mind reserving this space for your stand alone oven.

What are pyrolytic ovens?

A pyrolytic oven is better known as a self-cleaning oven, you can save time, effort and minimise the need for cleaning chemicals, as it turns your grime into ash so you just need to wipe away. During a Pyrolytic cleaning cycle, the door will automatically lock when the temperature in the oven approaches 300˚C.