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Baking and grilling hints
Our cooking charts give you suggested times and temperatures.
These times and temperatures are a guide only and are based on the oven being preheated first.
Shelf positions are numbered from the top down. You may need to alter the time or
temperature to achieve your desired result. When multi-shelf cooking, you may need to
remove some products before others. Times will vary depending on the type of cooking
container, temperature of ingredients and size of the article being cooked.
Baking hints
Always position the oven shelves before turning the oven on.
Generally the middle and lower part of the oven is suited to baked products. Check the
‘Cooking charts’ for specific shelf positions for biscuits etc.
Grease tins and line bases with non-stick paper. For rich mixtures and fruitcakes, line the sides
of the tins as well.
Turn cakes onto baking racks when cool. Leave sponges in tins for at least 10 minutes before
inverting.
Always preheat the oven until the temperature indicator light turns off. This is particularly
important when baking.
Grilling hints
The length of time your food takes to grill will be affected by its thickness and temperature.
When grilling thicker items such as sausages, turn them often to ensure even browning.
Always grill with the door open to the first stop position unless fan grilling, when the door may
be left closed. The door and hob may become hot. Take care to keep children away.
Place food on the grill/roast rack and/or grid then placed in the grill/roast pan or traditional
roasting dish. Do not add water to the pan as this steams the food, and delays browning.
Use FAN GRILL with the door closed. The oven does not need to be preheated. The grill
element cycles on and off and hot air is circulated by the oven fan. The thermostat maintains
the set temperature. FAN GRILL is suitable for products that you would normally pan fry,
barbecue or rotisserie, and for larger cuts of meat.
When grilling, the shelf position depends on the thickness of the food and how well cooked
you want the food to be. FAN GRILL may require food to be placed lower in the oven. See the
‘Grilling chart’ for recommended shelf positions.