zThe upper oven is a conventional oven which means that the heating elements are in the sides of the oven
compartment. The oven is slightly hotter towards the top than at the bottom.
zThe cooking charts are a general guide but times and temperatures may vary according to individual recipes.
zThe meat section timings should be used as a general guide but may vary according to the size, shape of joint on or
off the bone.
zThaw frozen joints thoroughly before cooking them.
zThe times are for open roasting. If covered allow extra time.
zThe turkey/chicken is cooked when the juices run clear when pierced with a skewer. If the juices are still pink continue
to cook, checking every 15 minutes.
zThe four shelf positions are numbered from the bottom upwards. Use the cranked shelf when cooking large joints of
meat and poultry.
zThe grill shelf which has positioning stops for the grill pan, may be used as a conventional shelf. Take care when placing
and removing cookware within these stops.
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APPROXIMATE COOKING TIME & COMMENTS
FOOD SETTING °C SHELF
POSITION
Conventional Oven
Fish
190 25 - 30 mins depending on size
Steaks
Whole Fish e.g. trout, mackerel
190 20 - 25 mins depending on thickness
Oven-fried fish 210 - 220 25 mins depending on packet instructions
Salmon (2.7kg) 160 - 170 15 - 18 mins per 450g
180 - 190 30 mins per 450g + 30 mins over (medium rare)
Meat & Poultry
Beef
180 - 190
180 - 190
190 - 200
180 - 190
25 mins per 450g + 25 mins over
30 - 35 mins per 450g + 35 mins over
Lamb
Chicken
Pork
Turkey
25 mins per 450g + 25 mins over
1 1/2 - 3 hours depending on recipe
2 hours
35 mins - 1 hour
45 mins - 1 hour using raw fruit
45 mins - 1 hour
Duck & Goose
Casserole
Puddings
Milk Puddings
Baked Custard
Baked Sponge Pudding
Fruit Crumble
190 - 200
150 - 160
160
150
190
190 - 200
20 - 25 mins per 450g + 20 mins over
15 - 18 mins per 450g + 15 mins over
Conventional Oven • Conventional Oven • Conventional Oven • Conventional Oven
2 or 3
2 or 3
3 or 4
1 or 2
1 or 2
1 or 2
1 or 2
1 or 2
1
1
1 or 2
1 or 2
2 or 3
2 or 3
2 or 3