TEMPERATURE CONTROL
The temperature in the oven is controlled by a thermostatic gas tap and is variable over the
range 130°C to 240°C. Approximate temperatures for the settings on the control knob are shown
in the table below. The temperatures indicated refer to the centre of the oven and at any
particular setting the oven will be hotter at the top and cooler towards the base. The variation
between top and centre, and centre to bottom is approximately equivalent to one gas mark. Good
use can be made of the temperature variation in several dishes requiring different temperatures
may be cooked at the same time. In this way maximum benefit can be obtained from the gas
used to heat the oven. Care should be taken not to overload the oven, adequate spacing being
used to allow free circulation for heat.
Gas
Mark
Temp
o
F
Temp
o
C
Dish
Gas
Mark
Shelf
Cooking Time
¼ - ½ 265-275 130-135 Very cool Meringues
Scones
7
2
8-15mins
1
285
140
Cool
Stewed fruit
Small cakes
5
2
15-25mins
2
300
150
Cool
Rich fruit cake
Victoria sandwich
4
2
20-30mins
3
330
165
Warm
Baked custard
Very rich fruit cake
2
2
Approx. 60mins per 500g
4
355
180
Moderate Victoria sandwich Puff pastry
8
2
15-30mins
5
385
195
Fairly hot Whisked sponges Flaky pastry
7
2
15-30mins
6
410
210
Hot
Short crust pastry Shortcrust pastry
6
2
15-55mins
7
430
220
Hot
Bread, scones
Shortbread fingers
3
2
25-30mins
8
445
230
Very hot
Puff pastry
Ginger nuts
5
2
12-16mins
9
465
240
Very hot
Quick browning
Rice pudding
2
3
100-120mins
Baked custard
3
3
50-60mins
Fruit crumble
5
3
30-40mins
Beef
3
7
3
3
25mins per 500g plus 25mins
15mins per 500g plus 20mins
Pork
3
7
3
3
30mins per 500g plus 35mins
25mins per 500g plus 25mins
COOKING GUIDELINES
The pan supplied is multi functional for use in grill and oven. Remove handle during use. Best
results will be obtained by the shelf positions in this guide. It is not necessary to preheat the oven
but advisable for a range of dishes. The oven is capable of full temperature in 15-20 minutes.
Most cookery books give details of the shelf positions and gas mark settings for each recipe. If in
doubt about a recipe you intend to use, study the recipe carefully then find a similar dish in our
guide and use our shelf position and gas mark setting recommendation. Shelf positions are from
the top down. When roasting with aluminium foil care must be taken that the foil does not impair
circulation or block the oven flue outlet.
LEAKS
If a smell of gas becomes apparent, the supply should be turned off at the cylinder or mains
supply IMMEDIATELY. Extinguish naked lights including cigarettes and pipes. Do not operate
electrical switches. Open all doors and windows to disperse any gas escape. The strong
unpleasant smell of gas will enable the general area of the leak to be detected. Check that the
gas is not escaping from an unlighted appliance. Never check for leaks with a naked flame, leak
investigation should be carried out using a leak detector spray.
MAINTENANCE
This appliance needs little maintenance other than cleaning. All parts should be cleaned using
warm soapy water. Do not use abrasive cleaners, steel wool or cleansing powders. When
cleaning the burner ring it is essential to ensure that the holes do not become blocked. The
control knobs are a push fit and can be removed for cleaning.
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