Hotpoint 61DC, C367E Cooking Results Not Satisfactory?, Problem Check Grilling, Baking General

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Cooking Results Not Satisfactory?

Problem

Check

 

 

 

 

Grilling

 

 

Uneven cooking front

Ensure that the grill pan is positioned centrally below

to back

the grill element.

 

 

 

Fat splattering

Ensure that the grill is not set to too high a setting.

 

 

 

Baking (General)

 

 

Uneven rising of cakes

Ensure that the oven shelves are level by using a spirit

 

level on the rod shelf and adjusting the wheels/feet.

 

The oven should be checked both left to right and front

 

to back.

 

 

Sinking of cakes

The following may cause cakes to sink:

 

1. Preheating of fan ovens.

 

 

2. Cooking at too high a temperature.

 

3. Using normal creaming method with soft margarine use the

 

all-in-one method.

 

4. If using soft margarine use the all-in-one method.

 

 

 

Over/Under cooking

Refer to the cooking times and temperatures given in

Fast/Slow cooking

the oven temperature charts, however, it may be necessary

 

to increase or decrease temperatures by 10˚C to suit

 

personal taste.

 

Do not use utensils greater than 56mm (2 1/4ins) in height.

 

 

 

Uneven cooking of

1. Too large baking sheet used (see 'Cookery Notes', page 26

cakes

for correct sizes).

 

2. Over loading of oven and always ensure even air

 

gaps around baking tins.

 

3. Placed into pre-heated oven (see oven temperature

 

charts).

 

 

 

Top Oven Baking

Ensure the cooking utensil is at least 4ins from the front

Uneven cooking front

of the shelf.

to back

 

 

 

 

 

Uneven rising of

Ensure that the shelf is level (see above) and that the

cakes

food is positioned centrally in the oven.

 

 

 

Overcooking

Remember to reduce cooking temperatures by 10˚C

 

from standard recipes when using the top oven.

 

 

 

Food is taking too long

Ensure that the cooking utensil used in the top oven is not

to cook

larger than 300x225mm (12ins x 9ins), e.g. the main oven

 

meat pan.

 

Only cook one item at a time to avoid overloading the oven.

 

 

 

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Contents Instructions ARC60 Contents Introduction Installation Always Safety InformationForce of the extinguisher is likely to tip the pan over Safety Information NeverFeatures Control Panel Minute Minder Clock/Minute Minder Operation 61DC & ARC60Any period up to 99 minutes and 50 seconds 19.50Hints on Automatic Cooking Timer Operation Oven Timer Operation C367E & C368EClockface Know your Timer C367E & C368EOperation C367E & C368E Electronic Clock & Automatic Oven TimerAuto Cooking Programmes Electronic Clock & Automatic Oven Timer Other Notes on Timer Operation Gas Mark Main Conventional Oven Top Convection Fan Temperature Conversion ChartSaucepans Ceramic HobRear Left Dual Circuit hotplate model C367E only ChoiceCare of the Ceramic Hob Do Not Care of the Ceramic Hob Safety requirements for deep fat fryingGrill Pan and Handle Grill Setting the GrillGuide to Grilling Food Grill Setting Approximate Cooking timeFood/utensils must not be placed directly on the oven floor Top Oven Cookery NotesMain Oven Cookery Notes Heat Meat PreTime approx Position Meat Pre Time approxFood Temperature Time in mins Position PreAdvantages of Slow cooking are Using the Main Oven for other FunctionsCleaning materials to avoid Care and CleaningCeramic hotplates Top Oven Liners Main Oven LinersGrill Refit the door inner glass as follows Remove the door inner glass as followsTop Oven Baking Problem Check GrillingCooking Results Not Satisfactory? Baking GeneralSomething Wrong with your Cooker? Problem CheckCont Disposal of your product Page Key Contacts

61DC, ARC60, C368, C367E specifications

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