10
reflect the heat away and give less base browning.
• When cooking more than one dish in the oven,
place dishes centrally on different shelves rather
than cluster several dishes on one shelf, this will
allow the heat to circulate freely for the best
cooking results.
• If you are cooking more than one tray of similar
items, for example cakes or biscuits, swap the trays
during cooking or you can remove the top tray
when the food is cooked and move the lower tray to
the higher shelf to finish cooking.
• Do not place baking trays directly on the oven base
as it interferes with the oven air circulation and can
lead to base burning; use the lower shelf position.
Do not place cookware and cooking pots with rough
bases e.g. cast iron on the oven door as damage to
the glass may occur.
• Ensure that food is placed centrally on the shelf
and there is sufficient room around the baking
tray/dish to allow for maximum circulation.
• Do not push dishes too far back as food will burn if
it overhangs the burner flame. Stand dishes on a
suitably sized baking tray on the shelf to prevent
spillage onto the oven base and to help reduce
cleaning.
• The material and finish of the baking tray and
dishes used affect base browning. Enamelware,
dark, heavy or non-stick utensils increase base
browning. Shiny aluminium or polished steel trays
!
WARNING!
individual preference and requirements. For best
results, moist recipes (for example pizza, fruit flans
etc) should be baked on one level. To ensure optimal
performance when cooking convenience foods, pizza
or frozen and chilled ready meal, always preheat the
oven first.
Oven cooking chart
The temperature and baking times are for guidance
only, as these will depend on the consistency of the
various ingredients and the number, type and size of
baking tray or tins used. It may be necessary to
increase or decrease the temperature to suit
Cooking tables
Food
Gas Mark
Pos.
Approximate cook time(h)
Biscuits
0:15 - 0:25
5
3 + 5
Bread
0:30 - 0:45
1)
8
4
Bread rolls/buns
0:15 - 0:30
1)
8
4
Small / Queen Cakes
0:20 - 0:30
5
6 + 4
Sponges
0:25 - 0:35
4
3 + 5
Victoria Sandwich
0:25 - 0:35
4
3 + 5
Madeira Cake
4
4
1:15 - 1:45
Rich Fruit Cake
2:30 - 3:00
2
3
Christmas Cake
4:00 - 5:15
2
3
Gingerbread
1:15 - 1:45
2
3
Meringues
2:30 - 3:15
1
3
Flapjack
0:30 - 0:35
5
3
Shortbread
0:45 - 1:00
3
3
6
5
4
3
2
1
