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MAIN OVEN COOKING CHART
The oven temperatures are intended as a guide only. It may be necessary to increase or decrease the
temperatures by 10°C to suit individual preferences and requirements.
VENTITHERM ® PRECISION
FAN COOKING
CONVENTIONAL
OVEN
Food
Position
Cooking
Temp °C
Shelf
Position
Cooking
Temp °C
APPROX
COOK TIME (m)
Biscuits
180 - 190
2
180 - 190
10 - 20
Bread 200 - 220 2 210 - 220 25 - 30
Casseroles 130 - 160 2 150 - 180 1½ - 2½h
Cakes: Small & Queen 160 – 170 2 170 - 180 18 - 25
Sponges 160 - 170 2 170 - 180 20 - 30
Madeira 140 - 150 2 160 - 170 1¼ - 1½h
Rich Fruit 130 - 140 2 150 - 160 2 - 2½h
Christmas 130 - 140 1 130 - 140 3 - 4½h
depends on size
Convenience Foods Follow manufacturer's instructions
Fish 170 - 190 2 170 - 190 20 - 30
Fruit Pies and Crumbles 190 - 200 3 190 - 200 40 - 60
Milk Puddings 130 -140 3 130 - 140 1½ - 2h
Pastry: Choux 190 - 200 2 160 - 170 30 - 35
Shortcrust 190 - 200 3 190 - 200 15 - 20
Flaky 210 - 220 3 210 - 220 25 - 40
Puff 210 - 220 3 210 - 220 25 - 40
Plate Tarts 180 - 190 2 190 - 200 25 - 45
Quiches/Flans 170 - 180 2 190 - 200 25 - 45
Scones
Shelf
positions
are not
critical
but ensure
that oven
shelves are
evenly
spaced
when more
than one
is used
210 - 220 3 220 - 230 8 - 12
Note: Shelf positions are counted from the bottom of the oven.