Belling E664 Operating instructions

E664
Ceramic hob, Fanned main oven, Grill
and Minute Minder.
User & Installation Instructions
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User Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 30
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Be Safe - Not Sorry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Using the Hob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Choice of pans. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Using the Grills. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Using the Top Oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Top Oven baking guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Using the main oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Oven furniture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Cooking in the fanned oven. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Defrosting and cooling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Main oven conversion guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Baking guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Traditional fruit cakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Roast turkey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Roasting guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Minute minder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Care and cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Installation Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Belling Customer Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . back cover
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Please keep this handbook for future reference, or for anyone else
who may use the appliance.
CONTENTS
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Thank you for choosing a British
built appliance by Belling.
We hope that the following
information will help you to quickly
familiarise yourself with the features
of the appliance, and to use it
successfully and safely.
Our policy is one of constant
development and improvement. Strict
accuracy of illustrations and specifications
is not guaranteed. Modification to
design and materials may be necessary
subsequent to publication.
This cooker may be sited with cabinets
on both sides, or it may be free
standing. Sufficient space should be
allowed at either side of the cooker to
enable it to be pulled out for cleaning
and servicing.
Please read the instructions in this
handbook before using or installing
this appliance. All installation and
servicing work must be carried out by
a competent person.
Your 1st Year Guarantee
To fulfil the conditions of your guarantee,
this appliance must be correctly
installed and operated, in accordance
with these instructions, and only be
used for normal domestic purposes.
Please note that the guarantee, and
Service availability, are only available
in the UK and Republic of Ireland.
Moving the cooker
Do not attempt to move the cooker by
pulling on the doors or handles. Open
the oven or grill door and grasp the
frame of the cooker, taking care that
the door does not shut on your fingers.
Take care to avoid damage to soft or
uneven floor coverings when moving
the appliance. Some cushioned vinyl
floor coverings may not be designed
to withstand sliding appliances without
marking or damage.
Before using the appliance for the
first time, remove any protective polythene
film and wash the oven shelves and shelf
runners in hot soapy water to remove
their protective coating of oil. Even so,
when you first turn on the oven or grill
you may notice a smell and some smoke.
Glass door panels
To meet the relevant Standards of
Domestic cooking appliances, all the
glass panels on this appliance are
toughened to meet the fragmentation
requirements of BS3193. This ensures
that, in the likely event that a panel
breaks, it does so into small fragments
to minimise the risk of injury.
Please take care when handling, using
or cleaning all glass panels, as any
damage to the surfaces or edges may
result in the glass breaking without
warming or apparent cause at a later
date. Should any glass panel be dam-
ages, we strongly recommend that is is
replaced immediately.
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INTRODUCTION
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The cooling fan
When the top oven, grill or hob are in
use, you will hear the cooling fan
come on. This keeps the fascia, con-
trol knobs and components cool dur-
ing cooking.
Top oven/grill: The cooling fan will
continue to operate for a period of
time after the top oven/grill has been
switched off.
Hob only: The cooling fan will not
continue to operate after the hob has
been switched off.
When hot and cold air meet, condensation
forms. Some condensation may form
on doors or on the fascia glass. This
is normal and will disappear within
10 - 15 minutes.
Environmental Protection
We are committed to protecting the
environment and operate an
Environmental Management System
which complies with BS EN ISO
14001:1996.
Disposal of packaging
• All our packaging materials are
recyclable and environmentally
friendly.
• Please help us to protect our
environment by disposing of all
packaging in an environmentally
friendly manner.
• Please contact your local authority
for the nearest recycling centre.
Caution: Packaging materials can
pose a risk of suffocation - keep away
from children.
Electrical connection
Please refer to installation instructions
for electrical connection.
In your own interest, and that of safety,
make sure that the installation is carried
out by a competent person.
Disconnection of electric appliances
should always be carried out by a
competent person.
Warning: This appliance must be
earthed.
To replace an oven light bulb
Caution: Switch off the electricity
supply to the cooker at the socket, to
avoid the risk of electric shock.
Wait until the oven is cool, then
remove the shelves.
The oven light is at the rear of the oven
cavity.
Remove the loose oven back - unscrew
the 4 securing screws (one at each cor-
ner).
Unscrew the lens cover (turn anticlock-
wise). Unscrew the bulb and replace.
Replace lens cover.
Replace oven back.
Please note that the oven light bulb is not
covered by the guarantee. Replacement
bulbs can be ordered from your local
supplier, or bought from a hardware store.
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When you are cooking, keep
children away from the vicinity
of the appliance.
This product is designed as a domestic
cooking appliance for the preparation
and cooking of domestic food
products, and should not be used for
any other purpose.
• Make sure you read and
understand the instructions before
using the appliance.
• Remove all packaging, protective
films and oils from the appliance
before using for the first time.
• Keep electrical leads short so they
do not drape over the appliance
or the edge of the worktop.
• Keep all flammable materials (such
as curtains, furnishings & clothing)
away from the appliance.
• Never use the appliance for
heating a room.
• Parts of the appliance may be hot
during or immediately after use.
Care should be taken to avoid
touching heating elements inside
the oven. Allow sufficient time
for the appliance to cool after
switching off.
• Do not use the oven with the door
inner glass panel removed.
• Do not drape tea towels over the
flue vents or doors, as this creates
a fire hazard.
• Switch off the electricity supply before
replacing the oven light bulb, to
avoid the risk of electric shock.
• Do not use aluminium foil to
cover the grill pan, or put items
wrapped in foil under the grill, as
this creates a fire hazard. The
high reflectivity can also damage
the element.
• Do not use foil on oven shelves, or
allow it to block the oven flue, as
this creates a fire hazard, and
prevents heat circulation.
• When cooking heavy items - eg;
turkeys - do not pull the oven shelf
out with the item still on the shelf.
• When opening the appliance
door, take care to avoid skin
contact with any steam which may
escape from the cooking.
• Use oven gloves when removing
hot food / dishes from the oven or
grill. The oven / grill and utensils
will be very hot when in use.
•
Warning: This appliance must
be earthed.
• All installation, servicing and
maintenance work should be
carried out by a competent person
who will comply with current
Regulations, Standards and
Requirements.
•When you have finished
cooking check that all controls
are in the off position.
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Warning: Do not use the ceramic hob
if the glass surface is cracked, as elec-
trical parts are immediately beneath.
Switch off the appliance at the supply
to prevent electric shock and contact
your supplier.
Before using the hob for the
first time
Before using the hob for the first time,
apply a thin coating of cleaner
conditioner and polish the surface with
a clean dry cloth.
The conditioner gives a protective
covering to the ceramic glass which
not only makes the hob easier to
clean, but also ensures you will gain
maximum life out of this product.
Using the hotplate elements
To switch on, turn the control knob for
the selected hob element to the desired
setting.
Note: The marked settings on the hob
controls do not indicate any set
temperature and cannot be used to
compare the performance of one ring
with another.
The hob rings will cycle on and off
automatically during use as a means
of regulating heat output.
To switch off, return the control knob to
the “off” position.
The hot hob light
The hob light comes on when one of
the rings is switched on, and will stay
on for a while after the last ring is
switched off, to indicate that the hob
glass may still be warm.
Cooling fan
The cooling fan will run while the hob
is in use, but will stop once the hob
has been switched off.
Care and cleaning
See ‘Cleaning the Hob’ section.
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Using the hotplate
• Commercial simmering aids
should not be used as they create
excessive temperatures that can
damage the surface and may
cause a hazard.
• Do not place aluminium foil or
plastic utensils on the ceramic
glass, as they may melt and
damage the surface.
• Do not use the ceramic glass
hotplate surface for storage.
• When cooking with fat or oil,
never leave unattended.
• Turn pan handles to a safe position,
so they are out of reach of children,
not overhanging the appliance, and
cannot be caught accidentally.
• Position pans over the centre of the
hotplate elements.
• Do not use the hob as a chopping
board or a storage area, as this
increases the likelihood of it being
damaged - eg; plastic utensils
placed on a warm hob may melt
onto it, and damage the ceramic
glass surface.
• Aluminium foil must not be placed
on the hob as it will reflect any
heat back into the element, which
can damage it.
• Leaving a hotplate on for a length
of time, without it being covered
by a pan, causes overheating of
surrounding areas which could
damage the glass.
• Be careful when cooking foods in
salted water, or foods containing
large amounts of sugar, syrup or
jam - if they are spilt onto hot areas
of the hob they may damage it.
• Lift pans onto and off the surface,
rather than sliding them across the
surface, to avoid marks and
scratches.
• If you use a wet paper towel to
remove spills from a warm heating
area of the hob, be careful to
avoid steam burns.
• Do not use abrasive powder
cleaners, metal wire wool pads,
impregnated plastic pads, detergents,
bleaches, bath stain removers, or
chemical oven cleaners; all these
types of products will damage the
ceramic glass.
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To save energy
• Always position pans centrally
over the heating area.
• Put lids on saucepans and only heat
the amount of liquid you need.
• When liquids boil, reduce the
control setting to maintain a simmer.
• Consider the use of a pressure
cooker for the cooking of a
complete meal.
• Vegetables will cook quicker if
chopped in smaller pieces.
• Larger heating elements are ideal
for faster cooking methods, such as
boiling or frying, and for larger pans.
Smaller heating elements are ideal
for simmering and stewing, and
for smaller pans.
• Do not use a pan which is too
small or too large for the heating
area - refer to notes on next page.
Choice of pans
The choice of cookware is important
if you are to achieve maximum
benefit from cooking with a ceramic
hob.
Ceramic hobs are not only easy to
clean, they are also energy efficient if
you use the right pans to suit the surface.
When buying new pans, always refer
to the manufacturer’s guidelines.
For best results and energy efficiency,
it is important to use flat bottomed
pans of the correct type, especially on
ceramic glass hobs.
Always use pans which are large
enough to prevent spillage, especially
for deep frying, or when cooking with
a sugar based substance.
Trivets, round based woks, heat
diffuser pads and over-sized pans are
not recommended.
Do not use double pans, rim based
pans, old misshapen pans or any pan
which is unstable when placed on a
flat surface.
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Type and size of pan
• Cast iron, stainless steel, or
enamelled steel pans are all suitable
for use on ceramic glass hobs.
• Aluminium pans will give good
cooking results but care must be
taken in their use. If they are slid
across the surface of the hob they
tend to leave visible marks which
can be difficult to remove.
• Certain makes / brands of pressure
cookers may not be suitable for use
on ceramic hobs - they do not come
to pressure. Stainless steel pressure
cookers will give optimum results.
• Glass pans can be used but the glow
from the heating areas transmitted
through transparent glass may
cause some visual discomfort.
• Avoid using double pans or old
misshapen pans which are
unstable and dangerous.
• Certain types of copper based
pans may become slightly
concave when heated, which can
result in slower cooking times.
• Always use pans which are large
enough to avoid overflows onto the
ceramic hob, especially if a pan
contains any sugar / sugar based
substance, as this is corrosive and can
damage the ceramic glass surface.
• Pan bases should be thick, flat, and
smooth, to ensure maximum contact
with the hob, maximum heat
conduction and rapid cooking times.
• Pans with dull or dark coloured
bases will give the quickest
cooking results.
• Pans with highly polished bases
can reflect heat back into the hob
causing the hotplate to cycle on
and off more rapidly than normal,
which can slow down cooking.
• Pans with thin, dented or ridged
bases should not be used. They
will not make maximum contact
with the hob, which can result in
very slow cooking times.
• The right size of pan base will
ensure maximum contact with the
hob and rapid cooking times.
• Use pans with a flat base of
minimum 100mm / 4” diameter
and maximum 280mm / 11”
diameter which are stable in use.
• Pan bases that are much smaller or
much larger than the hotplate - eg;
by 50mm / 2” - will result in
slower cooking times.
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Caution: Accessible parts may
be hot when the grill is used,
young children should be kept
away.
Detachable grill pan handle
Place the handle over the edge of the
grill pan, at the narrow side edges.
Slide the handle to the centre, and
locate between the handle position
indicators.
The handle should be removed from
the pan during grilling, to prevent
overheating.
The handle is designed for removing /
inserting the grill pan under the grill
when grilling.
If cleaning the grill pan when it is hot,
use oven gloves to move it.
Do not use
the handle to pour hot fats from the
grill pan.
Food for grilling should be positioned
centrally on the trivet.
Aluminium foil
Using aluminium foil to cover the grill
pan, or putting items wrapped in foil
under the grill can create a fire hazard,
and the high reflectivity can damage
the grill element.
The cooling fan
When the grill is switched on, you will
hear the cooling fan come on - this
keeps the fascia and control knobs of
the appliance cool during grilling. The
fan will continue to operate for a peri-
od after the grill control has been
switched off.
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handle
grill pan
grid
handle position
indicators
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Using the grill
Caution: Accessible parts may
be hot when the grill is used,
young children should be kept
away.
The top oven grill is a fully variable
dual element grill.
Preheating
For best results, preheat the grill for
3 - 5 minutes.
To switch on the grill
Open the top oven / grill door.
Turn the top oven control knob past the
oven temperature markings to either
the single economy grill symbol,
or the dual grill symbol.
The grill regulator - to the left of the top
oven control - must then be switched
on. This enables variation of the heat
output from the grill on either the single
grill or dual grill settings.
The dual grill uses all of the top
element, and the single economy grill
setting uses the inner part of the
element only.
Important: The door must be kept
open when the grill is used.
To switch off, return the control knobs
to the “off” position.
Note that the grill will not operate if
the top oven is switched on.
For grilling smaller quantities of food
the (single element) economy grill can
be utilised. This grill function can be
controlled between settings 1 and 8.
For grilling larger quantities of food,
the (dual element) full grill can be
utilised. The full grill can also be
controlled between settings 1 and 8.
When using the grill in the top oven,
the speed of grilling can be controlled
by use of either the variable control
or by selecting higher or lower shelf
position.
For toasting, and for grilling foods
such as bacon, sausages or steaks,
use a higher shelf position.
For thicker foods such as chops or
chicken joint pieces, use a middle to
low shelf position.
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When you are cooking keep
children away from the vicinity
of the oven.
Caution: The top element gets
extremely hot when in use, so take
extra care to avoid touching it.
The top oven is a conventional oven
Note: The top oven is not controlled by
the programmer.
To turn on the top oven
Turn the temperature control knob
clockwise until the required temperature
is selected.
The red thermostat indicator will come
on until the selected temperature is
reached, and then go off; it will turn
on and off periodically as the
thermostat operates to maintain the
selected temperature.
To switch off, return the top oven
control knob to the off position.
Important: Never put items directly
on the base of the oven, or cover the
oven base with foil, as this may cause
the element to overheat. Always
position items on the shelf.
The cooling fan
When the top oven is switched on, you
will hear the cooling fan come on - this
keeps the fascia and control knobs of
the appliance cool during cooking.
The fan will continue to operate for a
period after the oven control has been
switched off.
Preheating
The oven must be preheated when
cooking frozen or chilled foods, and
we recommend preheating for yeast
mixtures, batters, soufflés, and
whisked sponges.
Preheat the oven until the indicator
light switches off for the first time, this
will take up to 20 minutes depending
on the temperature selected.
If you are not preheating the oven, the
cooking times in the following guide
may need to be extended, as they are
based on a preheated oven.
Shelf positions
There are 5 shelf positions which are
counted from the bottom of the oven
upwards, so shelf position 1 is the lowest.
When cooking frozen or chilled food,
use the highest possible shelf position,
while allowing some clearance
between the food and the top element.
The oven shelf must be positioned with
the upstand at the rear of the oven and
facing up. Position baking trays and
roasting tins on the middle of the
shelves, and leave one clear shelf posi-
tion between shelves, to allow for cir-
culation of heat.
When using the top oven
As part of the cooking process, hot air
is expelled through a vent at the top of
the oven(s). When opening the oven
door, care should be taken to avoid
any possible contact with potentially hot
air, since this may cause discomfort to
people with sensitive skin. We recommend
that you hold the underneath of the
oven door handle.
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Item Temperature Shelf Approximate
˚C position cooking time
Small cakes 180 middle 15 - 20 mins
Victoria sandwich 160 middle 20 - 25 mins
(2 x 180mm / 7”)
Swiss roll 200 middle 8 - 12 mins
Semi rich fruit cake 140 bottom 21⁄4- 23⁄4hours
(180mm x 7”)
Scones 215 top 10 - 15 mins
Meringues 90 - 100 bottom 2 - 3 hours
Shortcrust pastry 200 - 210 middle Depends on size &
Puff / flaky pastry 200 - 210 middle type of cooking dish
Choux pastry 200 - 210 middle & also the filling
Biscuits 160 - 200 top 10 - 20 mins
Sponge pudding 150 middle 30 - 45 mins
Milk pudding 140 bottom 2 - 21⁄2hours
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Top oven baking guide
Cooking times
These times are based on cooking in a
preheated oven.
These cooking times are approximate,
because the size and type of cooking
dish will influence time as personal
preferences.
Shelf positions
As a general guide, when cooking
frozen or chilled food, use the highest
possible shelf position, while allowing
some clearance between the food and
the top element. Follow the instructions
given on packaging.
Cooking temperatures
The temperature settings and time
given in the Baking Guides are based
on dishes made with block margarine.
If soft tub margarine is used, it may be
necessary to reduce the temperature
setting. If a recipe gives a different
temperature setting to that shown in
the guide, the recipe instruction should
be followed.
Because the top oven is more
compact, it may be necessary to
reduce cooking temperatures specified
in recipes by up to 20˚C.
Use the baking guide as a reference
for determining which temperatures
to use.
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Accessible parts may be hot
when the oven is used. Young
children should be kept away.
To switch on the oven
Turn the oven control knob clockwise
to the required setting.
The red thermostat indicator will come
on until the selected temperature is
reached and then go off; it will turn on
and off periodically as the thermostat
operates to maintain the selected
temperature.
To switch off, return the control knob to
the “off” position.
When using the oven
As part of the cooking process, hot air
is expelled through a vent at the rear
of the oven. When opening the oven
door, care should be taken to avoid
any possible contact with potentially hot
air, since this may cause discomfort to
people with sensitive skin. We recommend
that you hold the underneath of the
oven door handle.
Preheating
When cooking sensitive items such as
souffle and Yorkshire puddings or,
when cooking bread, we recommend
that the oven is pre-heated until the
neon switches off for the first time. For
any other types of cooking, a pre-heat
is not required.
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Oven furniture
Oven shelves
The oven shelf must be positioned with
the upstand at the rear of the oven and
facing upwards.
Position baking trays and roasting tins
on the middle of the shelves, and leave
one clear shelf position between
shelves, to allow for circulation of heat.
Baking tray and roasting tins
For best cooked results and even
browning, the maximum size baking
trays and roasting tins that should be
used are as follows;
Baking tray 350mm x 280mm
This size of baking tray will hold up to
16 small cakes.
Roasting tin 370mm x 320mm
We recommend that you use good
quality cookware. Poor quality trays
and tins may warp when heated,
leading to uneven baking results.
Slow cooking
Make sure that frozen foods are
thoroughly THAWED before cooking.
Do not slow cook joints of meat or
poultry weighing more than 21⁄4kg
/ 41⁄2lb.
For roasting joints of meat or poultry,
and for pot roasts preheat the
oven to 160˚C and cook for 30
minutes, then adjust the oven
control to the 110˚C - 120˚C (slow
setting) for the remainder of the
cooking time.
Slow cooking times will be about
3 times as long as conventional
cooking times.
Do not open the oven door unnec-
essarily during slow cooking, as
this will result in heat loss at low
temperatures.
Always use dishes with tightly
fitting lids. To rectify badly fitting
lids, place foil over the dish
underneath the lid.
Aluminium foil
Use foil only to cover food or cooking
dishes, using foil to cover the shelves
or oven base creates a fire hazard.
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Cooking with a fanned oven
As this is a high efficiency oven,
you may notice the emission of
steam from the oven when the
door is opened. Please take
care when opening the door.
If you are used to cooking with a
conventional oven you will find a
number of differences to cooking with
a fan oven which will require a
different approach:
There are no zones of heat in a fan oven
as the convection fan at the back of
the oven ensures an
even temperature
throughout the oven. This makes it
ideal for batch baking - eg; when
planning a party or stocking the
freezer - as all the items will be cooked
within the same length of time.
Foods are cooked at a
lower temperature
than a conventional oven, so convention-
al recipe temperature may have to be
reduced. Please refer to the conversion
chart.
Preheating is generally not necessary
as a fan oven warms up quickly.
There is no flavour transference in a
fan oven, which means you can cook
strong smelling foods such as fish at
the same time as mild foods - eg; milk
puddings.
When batch baking foods that will rise
during cooking - eg; bread - always
ensure that enough space has been
left between the shelves to allow for
the rise.
Notes:
When 2 or more shelves are being
used, it may be necessary to increase
the cooking time slightly.
Because the 2 oven shelves are wider
than in many ovens, it is possible to
cook 2 items per shelf - eg; 2 victoria
sandwiches or 2 casseroles.
Although you need to keep in mind the
points
‘To help the air circulate freely’
with careful choice of dishes and tins,
it is possible to cook a complete meal,
and perhaps something else for the
freezer, in the oven at the same time.
When roasting meats, you will notice that
fat splashing is reduced, which is due
in part to the lower oven temperatures,
and will help keep cleaning of the
oven to a minimum.
Because a fan oven has an even
temperature throughout the oven, there
is no need to follow the shelf positions
given in the baking guide. There is no
need to interchange dishes onto
different shelves part way through
cooking, as with a conventional oven.
To help the air circulate freely
Position the shelves evenly within the
oven and maintain a clearance from
the oven roof and base.
If more than one cooking dish or
baking tray is to be used on a shelf,
leave a gap of at least 25mm
between the items themselves and the
oven interior.
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Defrosting and cooling in the
main oven
To defrost frozen foods, turn the
main oven control to the defrost
position, place the food in the centre
of the oven and close the door.
To cool foods after cooking prior to
refrigerating or freezing, turn the
main oven control to the defrost
position and open the door.
Defrosting times
Small or thin pieces of frozen fish or
meat - eg; fish filets, prawns & mince
will take approximately 1 - 2 hours.
Placing the food in a single layer will
reduce the thawing time.
A medium sized casserole or stew will
take approximately 3 - 4 hours.
A 11⁄2kg / 3lb oven ready chicken will
take approximately 5 hours, remove
the giblets as soon as possible.
Be safe
Do not defrost stuffed poultry using this
method.
Do not defrost larger joints of meat
and poultry over 2kg / 4lb using this
method.
Never place uncooked food for
defrosting next to cooked food which
is to be cooled, as this can lead to
cross contamination.
Defrosting meat, poultry, and fish can
be accelerated using this method
but make sure they are completely
thawed before cooking thoroughly.
Place meat and poultry on a trivet in a
meat tin.
Main oven baking guide
Cooking times & temperatures
The temperature settings and times given
in the baking guide are based on dishes
made with block margarine. If soft tub
margarine is used it may be necessary
to reduce the temperature setting.
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MAIN OVEN CONVERSION GUIDE
Note: this is a high efficiency oven, therefore some adjustment will have to be
made to conventional cooking temperatures. The table below shows convention-
al cooking temperatures, ‘A’ efficiency temperatures and gas marks. For optimum
results, conventional temperatures need to be converted to ‘A’ efficiency tempera-
tures.
For example, an item which would normally cook at a conventional temperature
of 180 ˚C, will now cook at the ‘A’ efficiency temperature of 160˚C.
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Conventional temperature ‘A’ Efficiency Oven Gas Mark
(˚C) (˚C)
100 100 1/4
110 110 1/4
130 120 1/2
140 130 1
150 140 2
160 150 3
180-190 160 4-5
200 170 6
220 180 7
230 190 8
250 200 9
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Baking guide
Dish Recommended Approximate
temperature ˚C cooking time
(preheated oven)
Scones 180 8 - 15
Meringues 110 2 - 3hrs
Cakes
Small cakes 160 15 - 25mins
Whisked sponge 160 15 - 20 mins
Swiss roll 170 10 - 12 mins
Victoria sandwich 160 20 - 30 mins
(2 x 180mm / 7”)
Genoese sponge 160 20 - 25 mins
Madeira (180mm / 7”) 160 1hr - 11⁄4hrs
Semi rich fruit cake 130 21⁄2- 3hrs
(205mm /8”)
Christmas cake depending on depending on
(205mm / 8”) recipe recipe
Dundee cake 130 21⁄2- 3hrs
(205mm / 8”)
Pastry
Flaky / Puff 180 depending on
Shortcrust 170 recipe and type
Choux 170 of filling
Plate tarts 170
(2 x 180mm / 7”)
Biscuits
Shortbread rounds 160 20 - 25 mins
Nut brownies 170 20 - 25 mins
Brandy snaps 160 10 - 12 mins
Flapjacks 160 20 - 25 min
Ginger nuts 160 10 - 20 mins
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Traditional fruit cakes
It should be remembered that ovens
can vary over time, therefore cooking
times can vary, making it difficult to be
precise when baking fruit cakes.
It is necessary therefore, to test the
cake before removal from the oven.
Use a fine warmed skewer inserted
into the centre of the cake. If the
skewer comes out clean, then the cake
is cooked.
Follow the temperatures suggested
in the recipe and then adjust
accordingly to the conversion table
on page 12.
Do not attempt to make Christmas
cakes larger than the oven can cope
with, you should allow at least
25mm (1 inch) space between the
oven walls and the tin.
Always follow the temperatures
recommended in the recipe.
To protect a very rich fruit cake
during cooking, tie 2 layers of
brown paper around the tin.
We recommend that the cake tin is
not stood on layers of brown
paper, as this can hinder effective
circulation of air.
Do not use soft tub margarine for
rich fruit cakes, unless specified in
the recipe.
Always use the correct size and
shape of tin for the recipe quantities.
Roast turkey
Roasting turkey involves cooking two
different types of meat - the delicate
light breast meat, which must not be
allowed to dry out, and the darker leg
meat, which takes longer to cook.
The turkey must be roasted long
enough for the legs to cook, so
frequent basting is necessary. The
breast meat can be covered once
browned.
Always make sure that the turkey
is completely thawed and that the
giblets are removed before cooking.
Turkey should be roasted at
150˚C - 160˚C for 20 minutes
per lb, plus 20 minutes, unless
packaging advises otherwise.
The turkey can be open roasted,
breast side down, for half of the
cook time, and then turned over for
the remainder of the cooking time.
If the turkey is stuffed, add 5
minutes per 1lb to the cooking time.
If roasting turkey covered with
foil, add 5 minutes per 1lb to the
cooking time.
To test if the turkey is cooked, push a
fine skewer into the thickest part of the
thigh. If the juices run clear, the turkey
is cooked. If the juices are still pink,
the turkey will need longer cooking.
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