For economy leave the door open for the shortest possible time, particularly when placing food into a
When roasting we recommend that you use the trivet in the meat tin. Fat and meat juices will drain into the meat tin below and can be used to make gravy. The trivet also prevents splashes of fat from soiling the oven interior.
Note. The meat tin should not be placed on a heated hotplate as this may cause the enamel to crack.
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.
Note: Shelf positions are counted from the top downwards
FOOD |
| SHELF POSITION | GAS MARK SETTING |
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Viennese Biscuits | 3 | 7 | |
Bread |
| 2 | 7 |
Bread Rolls / Buns | 2 | 7 | |
Cakes: | Small & Queen | 2 | 5 |
| Sponges | 2 | 4 |
| Victoria Sandwich | 2 | 4 |
| Madeira | 2 | 4 |
| Rich Fruit | 2 | 2 |
| Christmas | 3 | 2 |
| Gingerbread | 3 | 2 |
| Meringues | 3 | 1 |
| Flapjack | 2 | 5 |
| Shortbread | 2 | 2 |
Baked Custard | 2 | 3 | |
Casseroles : Beef / Lamb | 3 | 3 | |
| Chicken | 3 | 4 |
Convenience Foods | 2 | According to Manufacturers Instructions | |
Fish |
| 2 | 5 |
Fish Pie - potato topped | 2 | 7 | |
Fruit Pies, Crumbles | 2 | 6 | |
Milk Puddings | 2 | 2 | |
Pasta / Lasagne etc. | 2 | 6 | |
Pastry : Choux - Eclairs/profiteroles | 2 | 4 | |
| Flaky / Puff pies | 2 | 7 |
| Shortcrust - |
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| Mince pies | 2 | 5 |
| Meat pies | 2 | 6 |
| Quiche, Tarts, Flans | 2 | 6 |
Roast Meat / Poultry | 3 | 5 | |
Scones |
| 2 | 7 |
Shepherds Pie | 2 | 7 | |
Soufflés |
| 2 | 5 |
Vegetables : Baked Jacket Potatoes | 2 | 5 | |
| Roast Potatoes | 2 | 6 |
Yorkshire Puddings - large | 2 | 7 | |
| - individual | 2 | 7 |
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