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The following times and setting are for guidance only. You may wish to alter the setting to give a
result more to your satisfaction. When a different setting to that shown below is given in a recipe, the
recipe instructions should be followed. Allow 15 minutes preheat for best results. Always turn the
thermostat knob to Mark 9 before selecting the appropriate Gas Mark. Shelf position 1 is the highest.
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Gas Shelf
Food Mark Position Approx. Cooking Time and Comments
Fish
Oily and white fish 3 or 4 4 25-60 mins. depending on recipe
Meat and Poultry
Beef 4 or 5 4 25-30 mins per 450g (1lb) + 25 mins. extra
Ham 5 4 40 mins per 450g (1lb) covered in foil plus
40 mins. extra
Lamb 5 4 30 mins per 450g (1lb) + 30 mins extra
Pork 5 4 40 mins per 450g (1lb) + 40 mins extra
Chicken 5 4 25 mins per 450g (1lb) + 25 mins extra
Duckling & Goose 5 4 25 mins per 450g (1lb) + 25 mins extra
Turkey 4 or 5 4 or 5 15-20 mins per 450g (1lb) + 20 mins
Casseroles 3 3 or 4 2-6 hrs. depending on cut of meat
Vegetables
Baked jacket potatoes 4 or 5 3 1
1
/
2
- 3 hrs. until soft, depending on size
Puddings
Milk Puddings (500ml/1pt) 3 4 1
3
/
4
- 2
1
/
2
stand dish on baking tray and
started with warm milk
Baked Custard (500ml/1pt) 3 4
45-60 mins. bain-marie
Baked Sponge Puddings 4 3 40 - 50 mins
Baked Apples 3 3 30-45 mins depending on type and size
of apples
Meringue Topped Puddings 1 3 or 4 15 mins or until “tinged” with brown
Apple Tart (1 x 205mm/8”) 6 3 45-60 mins
Fruit Crumble 5 3 35 - 45 mins