How it works
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Issue
Tip
Your cake is too dry.
Increase the baking temperature by 10 °C and shorten
the baking time.
Your cake is generally too light in colour.
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Check the shelf position and accessories.
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Increase the baking temperature by 10 °C.
Or:
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Increase the baking time.
Your cake is too light on top and too dark underneath.
Slide the cake in one level higher.
Your cake is too dark on top and too light underneath.
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Slide the cake in one level lower.
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Reduce the baking temperature and increase the
baking time.
Your cake is unevenly browned.
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Reduce the baking temperature.
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Cut the greaseproof paper to a suitable size.
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Place the baking tin in the centre.
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As far as possible, shape small baked items to be the
same size and thickness.
Your cake is cooked on the outside but is not fully baked
through on the inside.
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Reduce the baking temperature and increase the
baking time.
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Add less liquid.
For cakes with a moist topping:
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Pre-bake the base.
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Sprinkle the baked base with almonds or bread-
crumbs.
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Place the topping on the base.
The cake will not come out of the tin when turned upside
down.
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Allow the cake too cool for 5–10 minutes after bak-
ing.
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Use a knife to carefully loosen the edge of the cake.
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Turn the cake tin upside down again and cover it sev-
eral times with a cold, wet cloth.
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Next time you bake, grease the baking tin and
sprinkle it with breadcrumbs.
Sparks are generated between the tin and the wire rack.
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Check that the tin is clean on the outside.
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Change the position of the tin in the cooking compart-
ment.
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Continue baking without the microwave and increase
the baking time.
Roasting and grilling
Recommended settings for roasting and grilling
The temperature and roasting time depend on the type
and amount of food being cooked. This is why ranges
are given in the tables. Begin with the lower value and,
if necessary, use a higher setting the next time.
Roasting in cookware
If you prepare dishes in cookware, you can remove
them from the cooking compartment more easily and
serve them directly in the cookware. When preparing
food in cookware with a lid, the cooking compartment
remains cleaner.
General information about roasting in cookware
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Use heat-resistant, microwave-safe cookware.
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Metal roasting dishes are not suitable for roasting
with microwaves.
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Place the cookware onto the wire rack.
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Check in advance whether the cookware fits in the
cooking compartment.
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Glass cookware is best.
Place hot glass ovenware on a dry mat after cook-
ing. The glass may crack if placed on a cold or wet
surface.
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The cookware can become very hot. Use oven
gloves to take the cookware out of the oven.
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Follow the manufacturer's instructions for your roast-
ing dishes.
Cookware without lid
Use a deep roasting dish.
Cookware with lid
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Use a suitable lid that seals well.
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When roasting meat, there should be at least 3 cm
between the food and the lid as the meat may ex-
pand.
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Meat, poultry and fish can also become crispy in a
covered roasting dish. Use a roasting dish with a
glass lid. If necessary, set a higher temperature.
