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Oven Cookery Notes
Frozen Meat and Poultry
Joints of meat and whole birds should be defrosted slowly, preferably in a domestic
refrigerator (allowing 5-6 hours per 450g, 1 lb), or at room temperature (allowing 2-3
hours per 450g, 1 lb).
Frozen meat or poultry must be completely defrosted before placing in the oven. It
is essential to wash thoroughly and cook meat and poultry immediately after
defrosting.
Continental Cooking Zones
This product features temperature zones within the oven cavity similar to those that
are found on the continent. This means the areas around the top and bottom
shelves are approximately 15ºC higher than the centre of the oven, to which the
conversion chart below refers to.
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Gas Mark
Temperature
1
155
2
165
3
180
4
195
5
210
6
225
7
245
8
265
The charts below serve as a guide for times and temperatures for cooking in the
oven. Always allow oven to preheat for 15 minutes prior to use.
