9. PROBLEM SOLVING
CAUSE AND REMEDY FOR DEFECTIVE OVEN COOKING
1.
Too much bottom heat, which results in burning on the bottom of
products also scorching on the sides. Products will be too light on top,
uneven in colour on the top and probably raw in the centre.
(a)
Cause:
Remedy
Insufficient (BTU) MJ input.
Check for line or fit blockage
and clear
2.
Too much top heat, which results in Dark top of products and light
bottom, possibly not cooked in centre
.
(a)
Cause:
Remedy
Excessive (BTU) MJ input.
Check burner injector orifice for
correct size also check governor
pressure.
(b)
Cause:
Remedy
Under active flue or flue restriction.
Check for obstruction in flue
way.
3.
Uneven cooking characteristics from side to side.
(a)
Cause:
Remedy
If single burner construction, oven
Locate burner on level flame.
burner out of alignment.
(b)
Cause:
Remedy
Appliance not level side to side.
Level appliance with spirit level.
(c)
Cause:
Remedy
Burner baffle (if fitted) tilted causing
Replace baffle.
Products of combustion to be
directed to one side.
4. Baking
characteristics
from front to back.
(a)
Cause:
Remedy
Over-active flue
Check that baffles, if fitted are in
place.
(b)
Cause:
Remedy
Unit not level, front to back
Using spirit from front to
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