Cooking Results Not Satisfactory?

Problem	Check

Grilling
Uneven cooking front to	Ensure that the grill pan is positioned centrally below
back	the grill element.

Fat splattering	Ensure that the grill is not set to too high a
	temperature.

Oven Baking	Ensure that the oven shelves are level by using a
Uneven rising of cake	spirit level on the rod shelf and adjusting, using
	suitable packing e.g. wood, under the feet of the
	appliance. This should be checked both left to right
	and front to back. Ensure that the food is positioned
	centrally in the oven.

Sinking of cakes	The following may cause cakes to sink:
	1. Cooking at too high a temperature.
	2. Using normal creaming method with soft margarine.

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 2¼ ins in height.

Uneven cooking of	1. Too large baking sheet used. (See 'Cookery Notes')
cakes	2. Over loading of oven and always ensure even air
	gaps around baking tins.

Uneven rising of cake	Ensure that the shelf is level (see above) and that the
	food is positioned centrally in the oven.

Food is taking too long	Only cook one item at a time to avoid overloading the
to cook	oven.

Problem