Difference Between a Toaster Oven & a Convection Oven
Conventional ovens are no longer the only way to cook food. In addition to microwaves, many people own toaster ovens or convection ovens. These provide a nice alternative to the large conventional ovens. Does this Spark an idea?
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Toaster Ovens
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Toaster ovens are very similar to conventional ovens. They are smaller and fit on the counter-top.
Convection Ovens
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Convection ovens are also made small to fit on a counter or under a cabinet. They use a fan system to heat the food quickly and evenly.
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Conduction
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Most toaster ovens have an electrical element as the main source of heat. Some have an element on the bottom and one on the top to allow for broiling. Toaster ovens cook by means of heat conduction.
Expense
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Most convection ovens are more expensive than most toaster ovens and also take more energy to heat, due to the fan system.
Efficiency
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Both toaster ovens and convection ovens can substitute for large conventional ovens when small amounts of food are being cooked. Both heat quickly and use less electricity than the large conventional models.
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