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Glossary of Gas Built in Ovens Terms
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Built-In Ovens
These are literally integrated into the kitchen units, as opposed to free-standing and moveable appliances. The advantage of having a built-in variety is that they can be fitted at a specific height as some people find it easier and more convenient to have an oven at eye-level for access. Gas varieties would need to be fitted professionally by a CORGI registered fitter.
Broiler
The top element inside the oven can heat up very quickly to very high temperatures – when this element works alone, it naturally forces heat to project downwards as opposed to when heat usually enters from the back and bottom part of the oven cavity. The Broiler is frequently used to brown or blacken any foodstuffs and is usually controlled by a thermostat.
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CORGI
CORGI is the official body for professional gas fitters. It stands for: 'Council Of Registered Gas Installers'. Only professionals that have this professional qualification should be installing gas appliances into your home – most manufacturers who offer a fitting service when you buy should employ only those with the relevant certificates, but always ensure as this may affect your warrantee or insurance in the event that anything goes wrong.
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Digital Programmable (Timer)
Although an appliance may use gas for fuel, some might also have a digital, electric or battery system that runs the function menu of the oven. Digital Programming tends to be more accurate and reliable, and relevant numbers will light up on a small screen such as the clock or timer settings. Just like modern microwaves, it is possible to instruct the oven to select an appropriate level of heat by inputting a description of what the contents of the oven are – for example, it may have a feature for roasting a chicken and will allow the gas to reach a specific temperature for a set amount of time.
Duel Fuel
Many contemporary appliances will have the option of duel fuel which means that use both electricity and gas to work. Many people like having the option as ovens can work faster when powered by electricity, but gas can give a hotter and more efficient temperature and is usually preferred for the hob section of an all-in-one appliance.
Double/Twin Oven
Built-in appliances will very often have twin cavities, one placed on top of the other or convenience of being at eye-level. Where there is a main oven cavity which has a larger space for putting more pans etc, a smaller sized oven, which can also act as a separate grill, will have other oven features such as a 'warming' feature designed to keep food warm but not cook it (suitable for rising bread or warming plates for example).
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Freestanding
As opposed to being a built-in unit, a free standing appliance is one that is independent from the kitchen units and usually slots into an allocated space. Whilst this might be more convenient for moving (e.g. if it might need to be repaired), there can sometimes be a slight gap between the appliance and cabinets which can be rather difficult to keep clean. Moving an oven once it has been connected to a gas supply would need to be done by a professional, unless the supply is from a gas canister.
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LPG
Whilst most homes have a connection to a natural gas supply that connects to a mains system, there are some instances where this doesn't apply and so installing a gas oven with LPG; 'Liquefied Petroleum Gas' would be the best solution. This is a hydrocarbon fuel made from butane and propane which becomes a liquid at atmospheric temperature and can therefore be compressed into a smaller space (such as a container or canister), Once the pressure is released (i.e. it escapes from the container) it reverts back to a gas. Whilst it would be possible to connect a built-in appliance to LPG, access to the container to refill or change it must be adhered to and so the container may well need to be 'hidden' from view.
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Oven Capacity/Volumes
Appliances descriptions will usually have an abbreviation of oven volumes in terms of centimetres or litres. Most ovens stand between 50-60cm wide and 60-65cm deep. A main oven will average about 55-60 litres and a smaller oven in the case of those appliances that have a twin or double oven, will have a volume of approximately 30—35 litres.
Oven Light
Most interior oven lights will have halogen bulbs. Halogen lights are smaller and more powerful than ordinary light bulbs and can get very hot. They are ideal for cooking appliances because they can withstand very high temperatures.
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Pyrolytic Cleaning Systems
The technical name for self-cleaning functions on ovens. The process relies on excessive heat to break down complex chemical substances such as grease, and literally burns it to cinders so that the dirt can easily be swept out of the oven cavity once it has finished. Though these functions are available on gas appliances, they may not be very energy efficient as the function would require a lot of gas.
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Safety Lock
Some appliances will have a safety lock on the oven doors to ensure that children cannot easily open the doors. In some instances, this might also include an automatic lock on the oven door which cannot be opened when the oven is in self-clean mode, i.e. has reached very high temperatures.
Self Cleaning
Self Cleaning options vary between appliances. In some cases this may simply refer to catalytic liners, but on others it can be more technical. Self Clean functions are those that blast the empty oven cavity with temperatures as high as 500C in order to melt away any grease residue. The grease essentially evaporates or hardens and crisps – once the oven has cooled it can then simply be wiped away with ease.
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Telescopic Shelving
This refers to the shelving that is commonly found inside oven appliances. They are designed to allow heat to rise through the gaps in the grill-like design, and use horizontal grips to ensure that they can slide out steadily and evenly.
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