Cooking Results Not Satisfactory?
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Problem
Grilling
Uneven cooking front
to back
Ensure that the grill pan is positioned centrally below
the grill element.
Uneven cooking front
to back
Top Oven Baking
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.
Fat splattering
Ensure that the grill is not set to too high a setting.
Check
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
Over/Under cooking
Fast/Slow cooking
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.
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 (2
1
/
4
ins) in height.
Uneven cooking of
cakes
1. Too large baking sheet used.
(See 'Cookery Notes', for correct sizes).
2. Over loading of oven, always ensure even air gaps around
baking tins.
3. Placed into pre-heated oven. (See oven temperature charts)
Oven does not cook
evenly
Check:
(a) Temperature and shelf positions are as recommended in the
Oven Temperature Charts.
(b) Oven utensils being used allow sufficient air flow around
them.
