Single Ovens & Double Ovens

Single Ovens

A single oven has one door and one cavity. The standard size is typically 600mm wide. There are, however, oversized single ovens ranging from 700mm to 900mm wide.

They all have one oven in which you bake, roast and grill in. The main benefit of this single oven is the size because it's an all-in-one unit and  can be fitted under a counter or at eye level. The downside is you can’t bake/roast and grill at the same time.

There are two oven variants:

Conventional Oven

A conventional oven has two elements inside the cavity, one at the top and one at the bottom. These heat the air inside the oven to cook the food.

Fan Assisted Oven

These were known as the modern oven. The cavity has a fan and an element mounted at the rear as well as a grill element at the top. The fan is used to circulate the hot air around the cavity creating an even heat distribution which creates faster cooking times. 

A smoking grill is one of the biggest problems with a single oven which is usually the reason why the grill stops being used.

Double Ovens

A double oven has 2 doors one above the other and is usually 600mm wide. This combination of having two separate cavities gives you more flexibility as a cook enabling you to use the main oven and the smaller oven/grill independently. Just like the single oven there are many options depending on which you choose.

The main oven options:

Conventional Oven

A conventional oven has two elements inside the cavity, one at the top and one at the bottom. These heat the air inside the oven to cook the food.

Fan Assisted Oven

These were known as the modern oven. The cavity has a fan and an element mounted at the rear as well as a grill element at the top. The fan is used to circulate the hot air around the cavity creating an even heat distribution which creates faster cooking times. 

The Smaller Top Oven/Grill

This can be a standalone grill, a conventional oven or even fan assisted. There are so many options to choose from giving the user the flexibility when purchasing to cover all their requirements 

Double ovens can either be fitted under the work top or at eye level.