Mechanical Oven

In a mechanical oven, the food is in motion while it bakes. The most common type is a revolving oven, in which the mechanism is like that of a Ferris wheel. This mechanical action eliminates the problem of hot spots, or uneven baking, because the mechanism rotates the foods throughout the oven. Because of their size, they are especially useful in high-volume operations. Revolving ovens can be equipped with steam injectors.

A typical revolving oven is shown in the illustration. Each of the multiple trays in such an oven holds one or more sheet pans. The operator loads one tray at a time through the narrow door in the front.