For economy leave the door open for the
shortest possible time, particularly when
placing food into a pre-heated oven.
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Note: Shelf positions are counted from the top downwards.
TOP OVEN COOKING CHART
The Gas mark settings are intended as a guide only. It may be necessary to increase or decrease the
settings to suit individual preferences and requirements.
FOOD SHELF POSITION GAS MARK SETTING
Viennese Biscuits
Bread
Bread Rolls / Buns
Cakes: Small & Queen
Sponges
Victoria Sandwich
Madeira
Rich Fruit
Christmas
Gingerbread
Meringues
Flapjack
Shortbread
Baked Custard
Casseroles : Beef / Lamb
Chicken
Convenience Foods
Fish
Fish Pie - potato topped
Fruit Pies, Crumbles
Milk Puddings
Pasta / Lasagne etc.
Pastry : Choux - Eclairs/profiteroles
Flaky / Puff pies
Shortcrust -
Mince pies
Meat pies
Quiche, Tarts, Flans
Roast Meat / Poultry
Scones
Shepherds Pie
Soufflés
Vegetables : Baked Jacket Potatoes
Roast Potatoes
Yorkshire Puddings - large
- individual
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
2
2
2
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
7
7
7
5
4
4
4
2
2
2
1
5
2
3
3
4
According to Manufacturers Instructions
5
7
6
2
6
4
7
5
6
6
5
7
7
5
5
6
7
7