Temperature
Shelf
Approximate Time
Scones
220ºC (425ºF)
3
10 - 15 mins
Small Cakes
190ÞC (375ÞF)
4
15 - 20 mins (Turn the tray round halfway
through cooking. For best results place
the solid plain shelf on the top runner.)
Victoria Sandwich
180ºC (350ºF)
3 + 5
20 - 30 mins (Move lower cake up when
top cake is cooked. For best results place
OR
the solid plain shelf on the top runner.)
4
20 - 30 mins (Both cakes on one shelf)
Semi-rich fruit cake
150ºC (300ºF)
4 or 5
2 hours
Rich Fruit Cake
135ºC (275ºF)
4 or 5
Depending on size
Shortcrust - tartlets
200ºC (400ºF)
2 or 3
20 mins
Shortcrust Pie
200ºC (400ºF)
4 or 5
45 mins
Quiche
200ºC (400ºF) - 220ºC (425ºÞF)
Floor
45 mins
Puff Pastry
210ºC (410ºF) - 220ºC (425ºF)
2 or 3
15 mins
Meringues
100ºC (212ºF) - 120ºC (240ºF)
5
1
1/2
- 2 hours
Casseroles
120ºC (240ºF)
4 or 5
3 hours or more
Bread - rolls
210ºC (410ºF) - 220ºC (425ºF)
2
15 - 20 mins
Bread - loaf
210ºC (410ºF) - 220ºC (425ºF)
4 or 5
35 mins
Soufflé
180ºC (350ºF)
4
30 mins
lf positions are counted downwards ie. top shelf position is number 1
The positions are a guide only and can of course be altered to suit.
COOKING CHART MAIN OVEN
MAIN OVEN AND HOTPLATE CONTROL
The main oven and hotplate temperatures are controlled
by the cooker thermostat control knob which is situated
behind the controls door. See section ‘CONTROLS’ -
Page 3 and Fig. 2.
Turning the control knob clockwise increases the
temperature.
THE HOTPLATE
The single hotplate of your Rayburn is graduated in
temperature. Just slide pans to a hotter or cooler area
depending on whether boiling or simmering is required.
The hottest area is in the middle right hand side.
The hotplate temperature is also variable depending upon
the setting used, the higher the setting then the higher the
hotplate temperature.
Made of thick cast iron, the hotplate is machined flat. In
order to ensure perfect contact and even heat distribution
it is recommended that all pans and kettles are of a good
quality with thick bases. Pans should also have tight
fittings lids for greatest efficiency. Keep the insulated
hotplate covers down when the hotplate is not in use to
conserve heat.
THE MAIN OVEN
The oven thermostat control knob is marked l (OFF) then
temperature graduated (See section ’CONTROLS’ - Page
3).
THE LOWER OVEN
The temperature of the cast iron lower oven is dependent
on the temperature in the main oven. As a guide it is
around half the temperature in the main oven and can be
used for food such as meringues, casseroles, milk
puddings etc. This means that it can be used as a cooking
oven when the main oven is at a higher temperature ie.
over 200ºC (400ºF).
If the Rayburn is left on a high setting for a lengthy time
the lower oven may climb to a temperature higher than
half that of the main oven temperature.
THE RAYBURN COOKBOOK
The cookbook supplied with your Rayburn cooker is
common to all Rayburns. When following the recipes
consult these operating instructions to ascertain details
relevant to your Rayburn.
This control is available giving three individual time
settings and an override control. For example, it may be
used for the following:-
Pre-set morning programme to turn cooker to desired
temperature, so that the cooker is available for
immediate use on rising.
The programmer can be set to give the desired cooking
temperature when you want it, without having to wait for
the warming up period. For example, if you wish to cook
breakfast at 7.30 am, the programmer can be set to give
the required heat up time prior to this. Thus, if it takes 60
minutes to come to the temperature you require, the
programmer will be set to operate at 6.30 am and the
thermostat knob (see Fig. 2) set to the position you
require, the night before. The cooker will not operate until
the programmer switches on at 6.30 am, when the cooker
will commence to warm up. The “Time-Off” will need to be
set to allow sufficient time for your cooking period.
The recommendations for the best use of the appliance
are guidelines only and the respective settings of the
cooker thermostat knob which best suit your requirements
will be apparent with experience.
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THE COOKER
PROGRAMMER
(OPTIONAL)
