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type and amount of topping or filling. Sponge mixtures
must separate with difficulty from the spoon. The baking
time would be unnecessarily extended by too much liquid.
If two baking trays with pastries or biscuits are inserted
into the oven at the same time, a shelf level must be left
free between the trays.
If two baking trays with pastries or biscuits are inserted
into the oven at the same time, the trays must be swapped
and turned around after about 2/3 of the baking time.
On Roasting:
Do not roast joints smaller than 1 kg. Smaller pieces could
dry out when roasting. Dark meat, which is to be well
done on the outside but remain medium or rare inside, must
be roasted at a higher temperature (200°C-250°C).
White meat, poultry and fish, on the other hand, require a
lower temperature (150°C-175°C). The ingredients for a
sauce or gravy should only be added to the roasting pan
right at the beginning if the cooking time is short. Otherwise
add them in the last half hour.
You can use a spoon to test whether the meat is cooked:
if it cannot be depressed, it is cooked through. Roast beef
and fillet, which is to remain pink inside, must be roasted at
a higher temperature in a shorter time.
If cooking meat directly on the oven shelf, insert the roast-
ing pan in the shelf level below to catch the juices.
Leave the joint to stand for at least 15 minutes, so that the
meat juices do not run out.
To reduce the build up of smoke in the oven, it is recom-
mended to pour a little water in the roasting pan. To pre-
vent condensation forming, add water several times. The
plates can be kept warm in the oven at minimum tempera-
ture until serving.
Caution!
Do not line the oven with aluminium foil
and do not place a roasting pan or baking
tray on the floor, as otherwise the oven
enamel will be damaged by the heat build-
up.
Cooking times
Cooking times can vary according to the different compo-
sition, ingredients and amounts of liquid in the individual
dishes.
Note the settings of your first cooking or roasting experi-
ments to gain experience for later preparation of the same
dishes.
Based upon your own experiences you will be able to
alter the values given in the tables.
- Stand dishes on suitably sized baking trays to prevent
spillage onto the base of the oven and make cleaning
easier.
- Do not place dishes, tins or baking trays directly on
the oven base as it becomes very hot and damage
will occur.When using this setting, heat comes from
both the top and bottom elements. This allows you to
cook on a single level and is particularly suitable for
dishes which require extra base browning such as
quiches and flans.
Gratins, lasagnes and hotpots which require extra top
browning also cook well in the conventional oven.
How to use the conventional oven
1. Turn the oven function control knob to the required
cooking function .
2. Turn the thermostat control knob to the required
temperature.
Thermal grilling
Turn the oven function control knob to position and
regulate the thermostat to the temperature required.
This function offers an alternative method of cooking
food items, normally associated with conventional
grilling. The grill element and the oven fan operate
alternately, circulating hot air around the food.
When using this function, select a
maximum temperature of 200°C.
Pizza
1. Turn the oven function control knob to the required
cooking function .
2. Turn the thermostat control knob to the required
temperature.
The bottom element provides direct heat to the base of
pizzas, quiches or pies, while the fan ensures air is
circulated to cook the pizza toppings or pie fillings.
Hints and Tips
On baking:
Cakes and pastries usually require a medium
temperature (150°C-200°C) and therefore it is necessary
to preheat the oven for about 10 minutes.
Do not open the oven door before 3/4 of the baking time
has elapsed.
Shortcrust pastry is baked in a springform tin or on a tray
for up to 2/3 of the baking time and then garnished before
being fully baked. This further baking time depends on the