The following times and setting are for guidance only. You may wish to alter the setting to give a
result more to your satisfaction. When a different setting to that shown below is given in a recipe, the
recipe instructions should be followed. Allow 15 minutes preheat for best results. Always turn the
thermostat knob to Mark 8 before selecting the appropriate gas Mark. Shelf position 1 is the highest.
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TOP OVEN COOKING CHART
Gas
Shelf
Food
Mark
Position
Approx. Cooking Time and Comments
FISH
Oily and white fish
5
2
20-30 mins.
MEAT AND POULTRY
Beef (medium)
4 or 5
3
25-30 mins per lb + 25-30 mins
Ham (covered in foil)
5
3
40 mins per lb + 40 mins
Lamb
5
3
30-35 mins per lb + 30 mins
Pork
5
3
40 mins per lb + 40 mins
Chicken
5
3
25 mins per lb + 25 mins
Duckling & Goose
5
3
25 mins per lb + 25 mins
Turkey
4
3 or baseplate
15-20 mins per lb + 15-20 mins
Casseroles
3
3
2-4 hrs. depending on meat used.
VEGETABLES
Baked jacket potatoes
5
2
1
1
/
2
- 2 hrs.
PUDDINGS
Milk Puddings (500ml/1pt)
3
2
1
1
/
2
- 2 hrs.
Baked Custard (500ml/1pt)
3
2
45 mins - 1 hr. in bain-marie of cold water.
Baked Sponge Puddings
4
2
30 - 45 mins
Baked Apples
3
3
45 mins - 1 hr. depending on size
Meringue Topped Puddings
1
3
25 mins until tinged with brown
Apple Tart (1 x 205mm/8”)
6
2
60 mins
Fruit Crumble
5
3
45 - 50 mins
If using aluminium foil:
1.
Remember it is important to increase the cooking time by one third.
2.
Do not allow the foil to touch the sides of the oven.
3.
Do not cover the oven interior with foil.
4.
Do not cover the oven shelves with foil.
Push dish right to
back of oven.
