COOKING RESULTS NOT
SATISFACTORY?
Problem | Check |
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Grilling |
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Uneven cooking front | Ensure that the grill pan is positioned centrally below |
to back | the grill element. |
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Fat splattering | Ensure that the grill is not set to too high a setting. |
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Fan Oven Baking |
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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. |
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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 |
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Over/Under cooking | Refer to the cooking times and temperatures given in |
Fast/Slow cooking | the Cook Book provided, however, it may be necessary |
| to increase or decrease temperatures by 10oC to suit |
| personal taste. |
| Do not use utensils greater than 21/4 ins in height. |
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Uneven cooking of | 1. Too large baking sheet used. (See 'Cookery Notes', |
cakes | page 28for correct sizes). |
| 2. Over loading of oven and always ensure even air |
| gaps around baking tins. |
| 3. Placed into |
| on pages 30 and 31). |
Top Oven Baking |
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Uneven cooking front | Ensure the cooking utensil is at least 4ins from the front |
to back | of the shelf. |
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Uneven rising of cakes | Ensure that the shelf is level (see above) and that the |
| food is positioned centrally in the oven. |
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Overcooking | Remember to reduce cooking temperatures by 10oC |
| from standard recipes when using the top oven. |
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Food is taking too long | Ensure that the cooking utensil used in the top oven is |
to cook | not larger than 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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Should you require any advice concerning cooking with your new cooker, our Home Economics Department is always available to advise if you write to:–
The Home Economist
General Domestic Appliances Ltd Grindley Lane
Blythe Bridge
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