Electrolux EKC6450AOW, User Manual

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10.2 Tips on baking
Baking results Possible cause Remedy
The bottom of the cake is
not browned sufficiently.
The shelf position is incor‐
rect.
Put the cake on a lower
shelf.
The cake sinks and be‐
comes soggy, lumpy or
streaky.
The oven temperature is
too high.
The next time you bake,
set a slightly lower oven
temperature.
The cake sinks and be‐
comes soggy, lumpy or
streaky.
The baking time is too
short.
Set a longer baking time.
You cannot decrease
baking times by setting
higher temperatures.
The cake sinks and be‐
comes soggy, lumpy or
streaky.
There is too much liquid in
the mixture.
Use less liquid. Be careful
with mixing times, espe‐
cially if you use a mixing
machine.
The cake is too dry. The oven temperature is
too low.
The next time you bake,
set a higher oven tempera‐
ture.
The cake is too dry. The baking time is too
long.
The next time you bake,
set a shorter baking time.
The cake browns uneven‐
ly.
The oven temperature is
too high and the baking
time is too short.
Set a lower oven tempera‐
ture and a longer baking
time.
The cake browns uneven‐
ly.
The mixture is unevenly
distributed.
Spread the mixture evenly
on the baking tray.
The cake is not ready in
the baking time given.
The oven temperature is
too low.
The next time you bake,
set a slightly higher oven
temperature.
10.3 Light Cooking
• Use the function to bake in tins and
dry on one shelf level at a low
temperature.
• Bake only one tin or tray at a time.
Food Temperature (°C) Time (min)
Biscuits 180 - 190
10 - 20
1)
Pastry: Choux 180 - 190
30 - 40
1)
Pastry: Shortcrust 180 - 190
25 - 35
1)
Meringues 80 - 100 120 - 150
1) Preheat the oven.
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