I have been using convection ovens in my home for years. I would not have any other kind. I very seldom use the regular (non-convection) setting. After reading your post I finally realized why my cakes sometimes come out with uneven tops. Next time I will turn the fan off. My one pet-peeve about buying ovens is the way the door opens. I hate doors that open straight down, it makes reaching in so much harder. I currently have two convection ovens in my kitchen and they open to the side making it so much easier to get in and out. I saw one on a British baking show where the door opens straight down but then slides under the oven. I thought that was pretty clever. Thanks for the informative post.

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