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The most accurate method of testing the readiness of joints of meat or whole poultry is to insert a meat thermometer
into the thickest part of a joint, or the thickest part of poultry thighs, during the cooking period.The meat
thermometer will indicate when the required internal temp has been reached.
Beef - Rare: 60°C Lamb: 80°C Poultry: 90°C
Medium: 70°C Pork: 90°C
Well Done: 75°C Veal: 75°C
Top Oven Cooking (KD6C35 and KDP60 only)
Meat Pre-heat Temperature °C Time (approx.) Position in Oven
Beef/ Lamb
(slow roasting)
Yes 170/180 35 mins per 450g (1lb) + 35 mins over.
Runner 1 from
bottom of oven.
Beef/ Lamb
(foil covered)
Yes 190/200 35-40 mins per 450g (1lb)
Pork
(slow roasting)
Yes 170/180 40 mins per 450g (1lb) + 40 mins over
Pork
(foil covered)
Yes 190/200 40 mins per 450g (1lb)
Veal
(slow roasting)
Yes 170/180 40-45 mins per 450g (1lb) + 40 mins over
Veal
(foil covered)
Yes 190/200 40-45 mins per 450g (1lb)
Poultry/Game
(slow roasting)
Yes 170/180 25-30 mins per 450g (1lb) + 25 mins over
Poultry/Game
(foil covered)
Yes 190/200 25-30 mins per 450g (1lb)
Casserole
Cooking
Yes 150 2-2½ hrs
If using aluminium foil, never:
1.Allow foil to touch sides of oven. 2.Cover oven interior with foil. 3.Cover shelves with foil.
Fan Oven Cooking (all models)
Meat Pre-heat Temperature °C Time (approx.) Position in Oven
Beef No 160/180 20-25 mins per 450g (1lb) +25 mins extra
Runner 1 from
bottom of oven.
Lamb No 160/180 25 mins per 450g (1lb) +25 mins extra
Pork No 160/180 25 mins per 450g (1lb) +25 mins extra
Veal No 160/170 25-30 mins per 450g (1lb) +25 mins extra
Chicken /
Turkey up to
4kg (8lb)
No 160/180 18-20 mins per 450g (1lb) +20 mins over
Turkey
up to 5.5kg
(12lb)
No 150/160
13-15 mins per 450g (1lb)
e.g. 5kg (11lb) = 143-165 mins
Turkey
over 5.5kg
(12lb)
No 150
12 mins per 450g (1lb)
e.g. 10kg (22lb) = 264 mins
Casserole
Stews
No 140-150 1½ - 2 hrs
If using aluminium foil, never:
1.Allow foil to touch sides of oven. 2.Cover oven interior with foil. 3.Cover shelves with foil.
Oven Temperature
Charts - Meat