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Shelf positions
are not critical
but ensure that
oven shelves
are evenly
spaced when
more than one
is used.
This chart is intended as a guide only. It may be necessary to increase or decrease the temperature to suit your
individual requirements. Only experience will enable you to determine the correct setting for your personal requirements.
Cooking Chart
Food
Shelf
Cooking
Cooking
Position
Temp (°C) Time (minutes)
Biscuits
180 - 190
10 - 20
Bread
210 - 220
25 - 30
Casseroles
130 - 140
2½ - 3 h.
Cakes:
- Small and queen
160-170
18 - 25
- Sponges
160 - 170
18 - 20
- Madeira
140 - 150
1¼ - 1½ h.
- Rich Fruit
130 - 140
2¼ - 2½ h.
- Christmas
130 - 140
3 - 4½ h.
- Meringues
90 - 100
2½ - 3 h.
Fish
170 - 190
20 - 30
Fruit Pies and Crumbles
190 - 200
40 - 50
Milk Puddings
130 - 140
1½ - 2 h.
Pastry:
- Choux
190 - 200
30 - 35
- Shortcrust
190 - 200
15 - 20
- Flaky
190 - 200
25 - 40
- Puff
210 - 220
25 - 40
Plate Tarts
180
25 - 45
Quiches/Flans
180 - 210
25 - 45
Scones
210 - 220
8 - 10
Roasting:
Meat & Poultry
160 - 180
see roasting
chart
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When roasting, ensure the meat is
cooked thoroughly, use a meat
thermometer if preferred to check the
centre temperature has reached the
required temperature (see table
below).
Roasting Chart
Meat
Cooking Time
Beef
20-35 mins per 1/2kg (lb) +
20-35 mins
Beef, boned
25-35 mins per 1/2kg (lb) +
25-35 mins
Mutton and Lamb
25-35 mins per 1/2kg (lb) +
25-35 mins
Pork and Veal
30-40 mins per 1/2kg (lb) +
30-40 mins
Ham
30-40 mins per 1/2kg (lb) +
30-40 mins
Chicken
15-20 mins per 1/2kg (lb) +
20 mins
Turkey and Goose
15-20 mins per 1/2kg (lb) up to 3.5kg (7lb)
+
15 mins per 1/2kg
over 3.5kg (7lb)
Duck
25-35 mins per 1/2kg (lb) +
20 mins
MEAT
TEMPERATURES
Beef
Rare - 60°C
Medium - 70°C
Well Done - 80°C
Pork
Well Done - 80°C
Lamb
Medium - 70°C
Well Done - 80°C