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
2
1
⁄
4
- 2
3
⁄
4
hours
(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 - 2
1
⁄
2
hours
12
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.
Using the Top Oven
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