Baking
The following settings are suitable for baking:
–Fan plus Y
–Microwave + Fan plus h Y.
Fan plus is suitable for baking small cakes, swiss roll and pastries.
Microwave + Fan plus is suitable for doughs which require longer baking, such as rubbed in and beaten mixtures, yeast recipes and cheesecake.
Fan plus Y
Cake tins should be placed on the first shelf level from the bottom. Place the rack with the raised section facing upwards in the glass tray. This ensures sufficient air circulation all around the tin.
When baking flat items such as biscuits you should select the second shelf level from the bottom to ensure even browning results.
When baking on two levels at the same time you should select the second and third levels from the bottom.
Most types of
used, but results may not be as good as with dark
Baking times should not be set too long. This can lead to the cake etc. drying out.
Microwave + Fan plus
Slide the glass tray into the 1st shelf level from the bottom, and place the baking container on it.
For preference use ovenproof glass or ceramic baking dishes, as microwaves can penetrate these materials into the food being cooked. Metal tins would reflect microwaves so that they would only reach the cakes from the top, resulting in a longer cooking time.
Metal baking tins can also cause sparking. Place the tin on the glass tray, and make sure it does not touch the interior walls.
If sparking continues, do not use this tin again in microwave combination mode.
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