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TEMPERATURE
OVEN TEMPERATURE
FUNCTION/FOOD
SETTING ºC
DESCRIPTION
Low / 60
Moderately Warm
Warming plates/dishes
90
Moderately Warm
Slow reheating
120
Warm
Shortbread
150
Warm
Cakes, reheating
180
Moderate
Roasts, biscuits, quiche
210
Moderately Hot
Pizza, frittata
240
Hot
Scones
Roasting guide
For best results cook all beef, lamb, veal or pork at 200˚C for 15 minutes, then reduce to
180˚C and use the remaining cooking times from the chart below:
MEAT
Approximate time per 500g cooked at
180ºC (after initial 15mins @ 200°C)
Beef – Rare
15 minutes
Beef – Medium
20 minutes
Beef – Well done
25 minutes
Lamb – Medium
20 minutes
Lamb – Well done
25 minutes
Veal – Well done
30 minutes
Pork – Well done
35 minutes
POULTRY
Approximate time per 500g
cooked at 180ºC
Chicken
25-30 minutes
Note:
Chicken is cooked when the juices run clear after piercing with a skewer or knife.
Cooking guide