There should always be at least 2.5cm (1") between the top of the food and the element. This gives best cooking results and allows room for rise in yeast mixtures, Yorkshire puddings,
letc.
When cooking cakes, pastry, scones, bread, etc., place the tins or baking trays centrally on the
lshelf directly below the element.
DO NOT place dishes directly onto the oven base as it becomes very hot and damage may occur.
The material and finish of the baking trays and dishes will affect the degree of base browning of the food. Enamelware, dark, heavy or
DO NOT use the grill pan as a baking tray as this will increase base browning of the food.
Because of the smaller cooking space, lower temperatures and shorter cooking times are sometimes required. Be guided by the
lrecommendations on pages 23 and 24.
For economy leave the door open for the shortest possible time, particularly when placing food into a preheated oven.
AUTOMATIC COOKING
If you use the automatic timer to cook food in the top oven be guided by the recommendations given below.
*It is advisable to leave food in the oven for as short a time as possible before automatic cooking.
*When cooking is complete do not leave food to stand in the oven, but remove and cool it quickly if the food is not to be consumed immediately.
*Always ensure food in the oven is covered if its not possible to remove food immediately after cooking.
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