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The oven temperatures are intended as a guide only. It may be necessary to increase or decrease the temperature
by 10°C to suit individual preferences and requirements.
FAN OVEN
TOP OVEN
FOOD
SHELF
POSITION
COOKING
TEMP °C
SHELF
POSITION
COOKING
TEMP°C
APPROX
COOK TIME (m)
Biscuits
Bread
Bread rolls/buns
Cakes:
Small & Queen
Shelf
180-190
200-220
200-220
160-170
1
1*
1
1
170-190
200-220
200-220
180-190
10 – 20
25 – 30
15 – 20
18 -25
Sponges
160-170
1
160-170
18 - 20
Victoria Sandwich
positions
160-170
1
160-170
18 -25
Madeira
140-150
1
140-150
1¼ - 1½h
Rich Fruit
130-140
1
140-150
2¼ - 2½h
Christmas
are not
130-140
1
130-140
3 – 4½h
depends on size
Gingerbread
140-150
1
140-150
1¼ - 1½h
Meringues
critical
80-100
1
90-100
2½ - 3h
Flapjack
170-180
1
170-180
25 - 30
Shortbread
130-140
1
140-150
45 - 65
Casseroles:
Beef/Lamb
but ensure
140-160
1*
140-160
2½ - 3h
Chicken
180-190
1*
180-190
1¼ - 1½h
Convenience Foods
Follow manufacturer’s instructions
Fish
that oven
170-190
1
170-190
20 - 30
Fish Pie (Potato Topped)
190-200
1*
190-200
20 - 25
Fruit Pies, Crumbles
190-200
1
190-200
40 - 50
Milk Puddings
130-140
1
140-150
1½ - 2h
Pasta Lasagne etc.
shelves are
190-200
1
170-180
40 - 45
Pastry:
Choux
190-200
1
180-190
30 - 35
Eclairs, Profiteroles
170-180
1
170-180
20 - 30
Flaky/Puff Pies
evenly
210-220
1*
210-220
25 - 40
Shortcrust
Mince Pies
190-200
1
190-200
15 - 20
Meat Pies
190-210
1*
190-210
25 - 35
Quiche, Tarts, Flans
spaced
180-210
1
180-200
25 - 45
Roasting Meat, Poultry
160-180
1*
160-180
see roasting chart
Scones
when more
210-220
1
220-230
8 - 12
Shepherd’s Pie
190-200
1*
190-200
30 - 40
Soufflés
170-180
1
170-180
20 - 30
Vegetables:
Baked Jacket Potatoes
than one is
180-190
1
180-190
1 – 1½h
Roast Potatoes
180-190
1
180-190
1 – 1½h
Yorkshire Puddings: Large
used
210-220
1
200-210
25 - 40
Individual
200-210
1
200-210
15 - 25
* = Shelf on the oven base
Note:
Shelf positions are counted from the bottom of the oven.
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