12Types of heatingMain oven Different types of oven heating are available. You cantherefore select the best method for cooking anydish.Top and bottom heatingThis ensures the even distribution of heat onto thecake or roast from the top and bottom of the oven.This type of heating is best for cake mixtures in tinsor for bakes. Top and bottom heating is also suitablefor cooking lean roasts of beef, veal and game.To keep food warm /+ s: You can keep foodwarm in the 65–100 ºC temperature range. Do notkeep food warm for longer than two hours.3D hot airA fan in the rear panel distributes the heat from thering heating element evenly inside the oven.Using 3D hot air, it is possible to bake cakes andpizza on two shelves. You can cook biscuits and puffpastry on three levels at the same time. The requiredoven temperatures are lower than those for top andbottom heating. Additional baking trays may beobtained from specialist shops.3D hot air is ideal for drying food.Defrosting e: You can defrost food in the 20–60 ºCtemperature range.Intensive hot air / pizza settingThis type of heating uses bottom heating and thering heating element.This type of heating is particularly suitable fordeep-frozen foods. It is ideal for cooking pizzas,chips or strudels, without requiring preheating.