Problem
Check
Grilling
Uneven cooking front to back
Ensure that the grill pan is positioned centrally below
the grill element.
Fat splattering
Ensure that the grill is not set to too high a setting.
Baking (General)
Uneven rising of cakes
Ensure that the oven shelves are level by using a spirit
level on the rod shelf and adjusting the wheels/feet.
The oven should be checked both left to right and front
to back.
Sinking of cakes
Sinking of cakes
The following may cause cakes to sink:
1. Preheating of fan ovens.
2. Cooking at too high a temperature.
3.Using normal creaming method with soft margarine.
(use the all-in-one method). 4. If using soft margarine
use the all-in-one method
Over/Under cooking Fast/Slow cooking
Refer to the cooking times and temperatures given in
the oven temperature charts, however, it may be
necessary to increase or decrease temperatures by
10°C to suit personal taste. Do not use utensils greater
than 56mm (2¼ins) in height.
Uneven cooking of cakes
1. Too large baking sheet used. (See 'Cookery Notes',
for correct sizes).
2. Over loading of oven and always ensure even air
gaps around baking tins.
3. Placed into pre-heated oven. (See oven temperature
charts)
Top Oven Baking:
Uneven cooking front to back
Ensure the cooking utensil is positioned centrally under
the grill element.
Uneven rising of cakes
Ensure that the shelf is level (see above) and that the
food is positioned centrally in the oven.
Overcooking
Remember to reduce cooking temperatures by 10°C
from standard recipes when using the top oven.
Food is taking too long to cook
Ensure that the cooking utensil used in the top oven is
not larger than 300x225mm (12ins x 9ins).
Only cook one item at a time to avoid overloading the
oven.
Cooking Results Not Satisfactory?
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