For the consummate home cook, little beats the precision temperature control of an electric wall oven and the even cooking power of a convection bake system. Below is a profile of four high-end single convection ovens, each with its own distinctive features and design style.
Viking VESO1302SS
The 4.1 cubic foot VESO1302SS from Viking’s Professional Select oven series is a fine addition to Viking’s line of high end stoves. The porcelain-coated tilt-proof racks and included broiler tray ensure long-lasting durability. Each oven comes with an extendable gliding rack that makes transferring heavy dishes from oven to counter easy. Bright halogen lighting illuminates the oven’s interior.
The control panel features precise button controls and push-to-turn chrome knobs. The “set” knob controls the LED kitchen timer and clock display. The oven has eight cook programs including convection and conventional cook modes.
The convection system for the VESO1302SS features an 8-½ inch fan that spins simultaneously in each direction, creating even heat distribution throughout the oven cavity. The True Convection mode activates the rear element behind the fan, ensuring that baked goods come out crisp and evenly cooked even while using multiple racks.
The split ten-pass broiler and hidden bake element significantly reduces oven preheat time and increases the cook options. The VESO1302SS has low, medium and high broil modes for precision temperature control. The user can toast delicate meringue confections and sear a full pork roast in the same oven.
Additionally, the VESO1302 comes in stainless steel, glossy black, or gloss white. The oven carries Viking’s signature 90-day “No Quibble” replacement policy and a comprehensive three year warranty for ultimate piece of mind.
Bertazzoni F30PROXV
The F30PROXV from Bertazzoni’s Professional line comes with two steel racks set in a black enamel interior. The large oven window is crafted with quadruple glass which keeps the kitchen and exterior oven cool even while cooking at high temperatures.
The control panel on this high-end oven has a classic minimalist design. Users can set temperature and the desired oven mode using the Professional series’ signature metal knobs. The oven modes are denoted with small neatly drawn etchings that keep the panel from feeling too cluttered. The integrated timer and clock controls match the black-and-white LED display at the center of the panel.
The oven features a rear dual fan convection system. Each fan is enclosed in a circular heating element that provides a European convection experience. The fans are diagonally stacked so the air permeates both the top and bottom of the oven, making the F30PROXV an excellent choice for baking multiple racks of cookies and confections. On the top of the cavity is a powerful 3400-Watt infrared broiler that creates a uniform sheet of heat across the oven’s interior. The concealed bake element provides 2100 watts of heating and has an easy-to-clean interior.
The broil setting is optimal for heavy meat dishes while the conventional broil can brown delicate dishes like fish. The Turbo Cook mode utilizes both the bake and convection elements to evenly crisp pizza crusts and breads. The F30PROXV also has an extensive set of warming programs. The three warming levels are based on the selected cook temperature rather than a single fixed number so dishes come out without cold spots.
The F30PROXV comes with a two-year warranty that includes free shipping and labor expenses if a component is defective.
Jenn-Air JJW3430WS
The Jenn-Air JJW3430WS has a roomy 4.5 cubic foot interior and 5 rack configurations. The oven comes with three different racks; a standard flat rack, offset rack and an extendable sliding rack. The offset rack creates additional cooking space and can be used as a spare cooling rack.
Unlike its Bertazzoni and Viking counterparts, this oven has a interactive LCD control panel rather than a knob control system. Users can set the temperature, timer and settings on the full-color panel with the touch and glide of a hand. The Button/Screen Lock function locks the screen when the oven is in idle.
There are 12 different cook programs to choose from in Jenn-Air’s “Modes” menu for both convection and conventional oven use. Jenn-Air’s Culinary Center, located in the Home tab screen, lets the user custom build a cook program based on the type of food, type of pan, and desired doneness level. The Culinary Center’s navigation screen features easy-to-read font and large full-color images that help guide the selection process.
The Jenn-Air JJW3040WS features the unique V2 convection system. The V2 is a vertically-stacked dual fan system that delivers consistent airflow to the upper and lower regions of the oven cavity. The dual fans are encased in powerful convection elements to ensure consistent warm air flow.
The JJW3430W has an alternate floating glass black finish option and comes with a one-year labor warranty and a five year warranty on key components.
DCS WOSU-30
This high-end single oven features 8 different rack configurations and a 4.0 cu. ft oven cavity. Halogen bulbs are positioned on the top left, center, and right for full illumination of the oven’s interior. Each unit comes with three telescopic gliding racks which are perfect for getting meals in and out of the oven quickly. The wire shelves and telescopic frames are built as one unit, preventing rack tilt when cooking large dishes.
The hybrid panel on the WOSU-30 combines smart oven design with intuitive manual controls. Both the temperature control and oven mode knobs are offset to the right of the control panel instead of on each side of the timer display. When the temperature knob is turned, the LED screen above the knob lights up, indicating the set temperature. This feature allows for more precise temperature selection while keeping the classic oven knob design. The ten oven programs on the WOSU-30 are also set through the knob and LED system, with each mode clearly written out on the LED screen.
The WOSU-30 oven comes with a sophisticated roasting system. The first feature of this system is the three-piece broil/roast pan that ships with each of these high-end ovens. contains the pan, a grid and a roast rack. The grid under the roast rack allows for hot convection air to circulate around the entire roast for even browning on all the sides. The second system feature is the easy-to-use temperature probe and socket. Once the roast reaches the ideal internal temperature in the WOSU-30’s probe mode, the oven will beep and automatically shut off, taking the guesswork out of meat cooking.
Each DCS Indoor series wall oven comes with a distinctive brushed stainless steel finish and a comprehensive two-year warranty on the entire product.
With all the different features and styles available in convection single wall ovens, you don’t have to choose between owning a powerful oven and your aesthetic tastes.
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