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Food

conventional oven

Fan forced oven

time in minutes

Temperature 

0

C

Oven shelf position* Temperature 

0

C

Oven shelf position*

Plain or fruit scones

220

2 (3)

210

Any

10 -15

Rolled biscuits

Spooned biscuits

Shortbread biscuits

170

2

150

Any

10 -15

190

2

180

Any

12 -15

160

1 or 2

150

Any

30 - 35

Hard individual meringues

Soft individual meringues

Pavlova – 6 eggs

110

2

100

Any

90

180

2

165

Any

15 - 20

110 (120)

1

100

Any

75

Patty cakes

Sponge – 4 eggs

Plain butter cake

Rich fruit cake

190

3(4)

180

Any

15 - 20

180

2

170

Any

20 - 30

180

2

170

Any

25 - 40

140 (150)

2

130

Any

180

Shortcrust cornish pasty

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Shortcrust custard tart

200

(200/180)

2

180 
(180/160)

Any

40 - 45 
(10/35)

Cream puffs

210

2

200

Any

25 - 30

Yeast bread

210

1

200

Any

25 - 30

Meat/Poultry/Fish

recommended temperature 

0

c

Minutes per kilogram

Beef – Rare

       – Medium

       – Well done

110

2

180

2

110 (120)

1

Lamb – Medium

        – Well done

200

40

60

Veal

180

60

Pork

200

60

Chicken

180

45 - 50

Duck

180 - 200

60 - 70

Turkey

180

40 - 45 ( 10kg) 
35 - 40 ( 10kg)

Fish

180

20

oven  

guide

The following is intended as a guide and experience may show some variation in cooking times necessary to meet individual 

requirements. Where the gas models vary from electric, details for gas cooking is shown in brackets ‘( )’. Ovens were 

preheated for 30 minutes before testing.

*Shelf position is counted from the bottom up. Bottom shelf is 1. 

#

Turn down temperatures and times shown.

Chef 540 Upright Cooker  OVEN GUIDE  13

Summary of Contents for 540MM

Page 1: ...540MM UPRIGHT COOKERS User Manual cooking put a chef in your kitchen...

Page 2: ...that the appliance is installed correctly and that you read the safety instructions carefully to avoid misuse and hazards For future reference please store this booklet in a safe place Contents Genera...

Page 3: ...diately after use If gas burner does not light in 8 seconds allow one minute for gas to clear before trying again Placing thick portions of food under grill can be a fire hazard DO NOT cover the grill...

Page 4: ...Before operating first time 1 READ ALL THE Warning and Safety information 2 Remove all internal boxes and bags from oven 3 Clean out the oven interior with detergent and hot water and polish with a so...

Page 5: ...ar of the dish is engaged with the side support before sliding backwards To remove simply pull forwards and upwards Engagement of rear of dish Engagement of rear of dish Grill in Oven see Fitting Oven...

Page 6: ...n this mode shelf position is important As hot air naturally rises the upper half of the oven will be approximately 10 C higher and the lower half approximately 10 C cooler than the set temperature Fo...

Page 7: ...ol Knob on to Maximum at the same time press the igniter button several times if necessary It will make a loud clack noise as the piezo mechanism creates a spark Oven Ignition Electronic Push and hold...

Page 8: ...our when heated Radiant Hotplates The hotplates have a tray underneath the hob for easier cleaning of spills Ceramic Hotplates The hotplate has a hot warning light on the glass which indicates when on...

Page 9: ...ions simultaneously Fan forced operation can be used for single food baking with equal success Fan Forced baking generally requires lower temperature than conventional baking Most recipes books unless...

Page 10: ...es SHOULD NOT be placed directly against the grid covering the fan at the back of the oven Do Not Place oven dishes directly on the oven base Make sure shelves are evenly spaced When baking more than...

Page 11: ...use pitting if not removed before the hotplate has cooled Radiant Hotplates Can be lifted upwards to clean any spillage underneath the trim rings Solid Hotplates Solid hotplates are fitted with stainl...

Page 12: ...te 180 C 170 C fan forced and ensure oven shelf is in the centre position of oven 3 Cream softened butter and sugar until light in colour 4 Add vanilla essence 5 Then eggs one at a time beating well a...

Page 13: ...custard tart 200 200 180 2 180 180 160 Any 40 45 10 35 Cream puffs 210 2 200 Any 25 30 Yeast bread 210 1 200 Any 25 30 Meat Poultry Fish Recommended temperature 0 C Minutes per kilogram Beef Rare Medi...

Page 14: ...ill tray from oven on bake modes Cakes have a cracked thick crust Baking temperature too high Lower the temperature Food too low in oven Cook one shelf higher Cake batter over mixed Mix just long enou...

Page 15: ...er not audible Turn Timer knob past 15 minute mark then to the required number of minutes Oven shelf light Remove shelf and insert as per diagram pg 5 Cooking problems Check the colour of your baking...

Page 16: ...ly fix anti tilt plate to the floor with fasteners Adjust levelling feet on cooker as required 1 To remove the small kick panel depicted the panel must be lifted upwards from the edge to release the c...

Page 17: ...el 2 Fit wires through hole at bottom centre using the appropriate gland to protect insulation of wires from the hole edge Note that the secondary insulation of the wires will probably need to be remo...

Page 18: ...m heat burner 1 35 mm 0 70 mm 0 82 mm High heat burner 1 60 mm 0 90 mm 0 95 mm Intense heat wok burner 1 75 mm 1 00 mm 0 95 mm Grill main injector 1 50 mm 0 82 mm 0 82 mm Oven main injector 1 60 mm 0...

Page 19: ...Connection Gas Point 150mm 650mm GasFlow Operation on universal propane 1 The appliance inlet fitting provided MUST be orientated so that the pressure nipple is accessible 2 The inlet fitting has BSP...

Page 20: ...ural Gas If the regulator appears to not be performing satisfactorily then check the following points 1 If the outlet pressure is consistently too low then the inlet pressure may be too low and adjust...

Page 21: ...notes Chef 540 Upright Cooker NOTES 21...

Page 22: ...notes 22 NOTES Chef 540 Upright Cooker...

Page 23: ...tion vii insect or vermin infestation b The Appliance is modified without authority from Electrolux in writing c The Appliance s serial number or warranty seal has been removed or defaced d The Applia...

Page 24: ...all Chef appliances or to obtain detailed dimension and installation information call into your Retailer phone or email our Customer Care team or visit our website Australia phone 1300 363 640 fax 180...

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