Creda C561E/R561E Cooking Results Not Satisfactory?, Problem, Check, Grilling, Baking General

Cooking Results Not Satisfactory?

Problem	Check
Grilling
Uneven cooking front	Ensure that the grill pan is positioned centrally below
to back	the grill element.
	Ensure that the grill pan is not lined with foil.
Fat splattering	Ensure that the grill is not set to too high a setting.
	The anti-splash tray will also prevent the fat from splattering.
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 – see Cook Book supplied).
	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', for correct
cakes	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
Uneven cooking front	Ensure the cooking utensil is at least 4ins from the front
to back	of the shelf.
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 to	Ensure that the cooking utensil used in the top oven is not larger
cook	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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