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People shocked after finding out what the two-lined oven symbol really stands for

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Published 18:08 17 Apr 2025 GMT+1

People shocked after finding out what the two-lined oven symbol really stands for

Experts have shared what the elusive symbol actually means

Rhiannon Ingle

Rhiannon Ingle

There's nothing much better than a lovingly-made home-cooked meal.

And, whether you're roasting a tray of potatoes, baking your favourite type of cake or grilling a lovely platter of veggies, it's clear the oven is a great kitchen appliance to get the job done best.

Now while, for the most part, an oven is a pretty simple gizmo to work, there are some symbols on it of which people are clearly none the wiser on when it comes to the functions behind them.

So, without further ado, let's get into what all one of the most commonly-used oven symbols really means - namely that elusive two-lined one...

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Luckily for us, the experts at Beko have shared a very handy guide to help decode what all the lines, squiggles and all the rest means on what is many of our go-to cooking appliances.

Many of us regularly use ovens but, apparently, not all of us know what one particular symbol on them means (Maria Korneeva / Getty Images)
Many of us regularly use ovens but, apparently, not all of us know what one particular symbol on them means (Maria Korneeva / Getty Images)

Fan oven

A fan oven is usually identified by an image of a fan, which is usually within a circle.

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"In fan oven mode, your kitchen appliance will be able to distribute hot air evenly around the oven’s cavity," the experts explain.

Because of this, food will be cooked or baked uniformly no matter where in the oven it’s been placed

"A hot and dry environment is also achieved when an oven is set to fan oven mode," they added.

Fan with lower heat

As well as an image of a fan, this symbol has a horizontal straight line under the fan and the element is best used for things like pies, quiches and pizzas.

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"This is because the heat will be coming from the bottom of the oven - meaning the bottom of your food will be getting nicely cooked - but then some of that heat will be circulated around the rest of the oven to keep the top of a dish nice and moist," the experts share.

There are loads of different function settings on ovens (Israel Sebastian / Getty Images)
There are loads of different function settings on ovens (Israel Sebastian / Getty Images)

Conventional oven/upper & lower heating elements

According to the pros, you’re looking for 'two horizontal straight lines, one at the top of the symbol and the other at the bottom' to try out the upper and lower heating elements of a conventional oven.

Lower heat element only

This function, which the experts say most people are unaware of, is characterised by only one horizontal straight line is present on this symbol, at the bottom.

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It's best used when cooking food where you’re hoping for a crispy base but without the risk of burning the to - for example, pizza bases and pastry cases.

The science behind why this works is because the heat only comes from the bottom of the oven when the appliance is in this mode.

Ovens also have grill settings as well as functions to defrost, slow cook, preheat, plate warm and reheat.

The function works by direct heat coming from both above and below when food is cooked inside an oven set to its conventional oven mode making for the perfect way to evenly brown and consistently cook your food - which the experts say makes it 'a fantastic option when baking bread and cakes'.

Featured Image Credit: Getty Stock Images

Topics: Food and Drink, Life, Advice, Explained

Rhiannon Ingle
Rhiannon Ingle

Rhiannon Ingle is a Senior Journalist at Tyla, specialising in TV, film, travel, and culture. A graduate of the University of Manchester with a degree in English Literature, she honed her editorial skills as the Lifestyle Editor of The Mancunian, the UK’s largest student newspaper. With a keen eye for storytelling, Rhiannon brings fresh perspectives to her writing, blending critical insight with an engaging style. Her work captures the intersection of entertainment and real-world experiences.

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