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MAIN OVEN COOKING CHART
The oven temperatures are intended as a guide only. It may be necessary to increase or decrease the
temperatures by 10°C to suit individual preferences and requirements.
FAN OVEN
CONVENTIONAL
OVEN
Food
Shelf
Position
Cooking
Temp °C
Shelf
Position
Cooking
Temp °C
Biscuits
180 - 190
3
180 - 190
Bread 210 - 220 3 210 - 220
Casseroles 130 - 140 3 150 - 180
Cakes: Small & Queen 160 - 170 4 170 - 180
Sponges 160 - 170 3 170 - 180
Madeira 140 - 150 3 160 - 170
Rich Fruit 130 - 140 2 150 - 160
Christmas 130 - 140 3 130 - 140
Fish 170 - 190 4 170 - 190
Fruit Pies and Crumbles 190 - 200 4 190 - 200
Milk Puddings 130 -140 3 130 - 140
Pastry: Choux 4 160 - 170
Shortcrust 190 - 200 4 190 - 200
Flaky
Puff Follow manufacturer's instructions
Plate Tarts 180 - 190 3 190 - 200
Quiches/Flans 170 - 180 3 190 - 200
Scones 210 - 220 4 230
Roasting: Meat and Poultry
Shelf
positions
are not
critical
but ensure
that oven
shelves are
evenly
spaced
when more
than one
is used
160 - 180 3 180 - 200