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Cooking Results Not Satisfactory?
Problem Check
Grilling
Uneven cooking front to
back
Ensure that the grill pan is positioned centrally below the grill
element.
Fat splattering Ensure that the grill is not set to too high a temperature.
Oven Baking
Uneven rising of cake
Ensure that the oven shelves are level by using a spirit level on
the rod shelf and adjusting, using suitable packing e.g. wood,
under the feet of the appliance. This should be checked both
left to right and front to back. Ensure that the food is
positioned centrally in the oven.
Sinking of cakes The following may cause cakes to sink:
1. Cooking at too high a temperature.
2. Using normal creaming method with soft margarine.
Over/Under cooking
Fast/Slow cooking
Refer to the cooking times and temperatures given in the oven
temperature charts, however, it may be necessary to increase
or decrease temperatures by 10°C to suit personal taste.
Do not use utensils greater than 2¼ ins in height.
Uneven cooking of cakes 1. Too large baking sheet used. (See 'Cookery Notes')
2. Over loading of oven and always ensure even air gaps
around baking tins.
Uneven rising of cake Ensure that the shelf is level (see above) and that the food is
positioned centrally in the oven.
Food is taking too long to
cook
Only cook one item at a time to avoid overloading the oven.