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PROBLEM CAUSES WHAT TO DO
Uneven cooking Incorrect shelf position Select shelf that puts food in centre of oven
Oven tray too large Try other trays or dishes
Trays not in centre Put trays in centre
Air flow in oven uneven Rotate food during cooking
Grill tray affecting thermostat Remove grill tray from oven on bake modes
Baked products too brown
on top
Oven not preheated Preheat the oven
Baking tins too large for recipe Use correct size tins
Baking tins not evenly spaced Stagger baking tins at least 3cm between
tins and the oven walls
Products not evenly sized or spaced
on trays
Make into same size and shape and spread
evenly over trays
Baking temperature too high Lower the temperature
Baked products too brown on
bottom
Baking tins too large for recipe Use correct size tins
Baking tins are dark metal or glass Change to shiny, light tins or lower the
temperature by 10°C
Food too low in oven Cook one shelf higher
Oven door opened too frequently
during baking
Don’t open the oven door until at least half
the cooking time has passed
Baking temperature too high Lower the temperature
Grill tray affecting thermostat Remove grill tray from oven on bake modes
Cakes have a cracked
thick crust
Baking temperature too high Lower the temperature
Food too low in oven Cook one shelf higher
Cake batter over mixed Mix just long enough to combine the
ingredients
Baking tin too deep Check size of tin and use recommended
size
Baking tins dark Change to shiny light tins
Baked products are pale, flat
and undercooked
Baking temperature too low Raise the temperature
Food too low in oven Cook one shelf higher
Baking time too short Increase cooking time
Incorrect baking tin size Use correct size tin
Cakes fallen in centre Baking temperature too low Raise the temperature
Baking time too short Increase cooking time
Proportions of ingredients incorrect
for recipe
Check recipe
Opening door too early during baking Do not open door until the last quarter of
cooking time
Roast meat and potatoes not
brown in fan oven
Poor hot air circulation Elevate food onto a rack to allow air
circulation
Grill tray affecting thermostat Remove grill tray from oven on bake modes
Juices running out of meat Do not pierce meat with fork, turn with
tongs
Grilled meats overcooked on
outside & raw in the centre
Grill at lower insert position
(Grill in oven models only)
Grilled chops & steaks curling Cut into fat every 2cm (¾")
DEALING WITH COOKING PROBLEMS
26 DEALING WITH COOKING PROBLEMS
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