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14 15GETTING TO KNOW YOUR OVEN GENERAL HINTS AND TIPS
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR OVENGENERAL HINTS AND TIPS
Getting to know your new oven with this simple
‘Test Cake’
When baking, it is normal to experience some slight
variation in temperature throughout the oven, resulting
in minor differences in colour of the items being baked.
You may need to rotate items whilst cooking to ensure an
even colour.
Simple ‘Test Cake’
125g butter, softened to room temperature
1 cup caster sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla essence
4 large eggs
2 cups self-raising flour
Pinch of salt
4 tablespoons (80ml ) full-cream milk
Method:
1. Butter base and sides of two, 20cm straight-sided
round or square cake pans. Then line the base with
grease proof paper or baking paper.
2. Preheat oven to moderate 180ºC (170ºC fan forced)
for 30 minutes and ensure oven shelf is in position 2 of
the oven.
3. Cream softened butter and sugar until light in colour.
4. Add vanilla essence.
5. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each
addition.
6. Sift flour and salt into the mixture and beat until
well combined.
7. Add milk and beat or stir to combine.
8. Spoon mixture equally between prepared cake pans.
9. Bake in preheated oven, position 2 for about 25 to 35
minutes. Tip: Insert a fine cake skewer into the cake
mix. If it comes out clean, or if the edges of the cake
have come away slightly from the sides of the cake
pan, the cake is ready.
10. Remove from oven and place on wire cake rack and
rest for 5 minutes before removing from cake pans.
Cool completely.
To Serve: sandwich together with your favourite jam or
conserve, and dust top with pure icing sugar.
NOTE: if desired, substitute butter for either margarine or
olive oil spread.
Recipe is based on the Australian standard metric 250mL
cup and 20ml tablespoon sets.
Using the Conventional Oven
• The shelf position is critical. The temperature in
centre of the oven is the temperature shown on the
oven control knob. Single shelf baking gives optimal
cooking results.
• DO NOT place baking trays, oven dishes or foil
directly on the base of oven, as trapped heat will
crack and craze the floor of the oven liner.
WARNING
CAUTION
DO NOT place baking trays and oven dishes directly
against the grid covering the fan at the back of the oven.
DO NOT place oven dishes directly on the oven base.
TIPS & INFORMATION
TIPS AND INFORMATION
Condensation and Steam
• During cooking steam may be produced which
can be released when opening the oven door. This
is quite normal.
• If there is any build-up of condensation on the oven
door it is recommended that it be carefully wiped
away either during or after cooking.
WARNING
WARNING
Always stand back from heated oven when opening oven
door to allow any build-up of steam or heat to release.
WARNING
WARNING
Door glass is a tough and durable material designed
to withstand heating and cooling without breaking.
However it must be remembered that it is glass and may
break, therefore must be treated with care. If you have
any questions about the glass in the oven please contact
the Service Centre on 13 13 49.
WARNING
CAUTION
Using the Grill
• Grill with door open.
• Grill dish must be fully inserted.
General Hints
For best baking results preheat oven for 30 minutes.
The material and finish of baking trays and dishes
used will affect the way foods are baked, especially
base browning.
• Enamelware, anodised aluminium, dark bakeware or
non-stick interiors and coloured exteriors will assist in
maintaining or reducing the baking time and increase
base browning.
• Ovenproof glassware or ceramics are poor
conductors of heat. The shiny surface of aluminium
or polished steel utensils and trays also reflects the
heat rather then passing it through to the food
being baked.
• Always place dishes in the centre of the shelf to
ensure even browning.
• Stand casserole dishes on a baking tray to prevent
food from spilling onto the base of the oven.
• Use ovenproof cookware, which will withstand
temperatures of 250°C.
• Use shallow casserole dishes in preference to deeper
ones as this shortens cooking time in the oven.
WARNING
CAUTION
DO NOT place dishes, trays or baking pans directly on
the oven base as they become very hot and will crack
and craze the oven liner.
DO NOT use baking trays larger than 30 x 35cm (12 x 14
inches) as they will restrict the circulation of the heat and
may affect cooking performance of the oven.
Using the Fan Forced Oven
• Make sure shelves are evenly spaced.
• When baking more than one dish in fan forced oven,
place dishes centrally on shelves rather than several
dishes on one shelf.
• When the oven is full you may need to allow a slightly
longer baking time.
• When using different size trays or cooking different
types of food, cooking times may vary for each dish.
Grill Ignition – Electronic
While pressing the electronic ignitor switch, depress the
corresponding knob fully and while continuing to depress
the knob for approximately 5 seconds, turn anti-clockwise
to ‘HI’ position. The flame sensor must warm up in order
for the flame to stay alight.
Grill Ignition – Piezo
Depress the grill control knob fully and while continuing
to depress the knob for approximately 5 seconds, turn
anti-clockwise to ‘HI’ position. The flame sensor must
warm up in order for the flame to stay alight.
Oven Ignition – Electronic
While pressing the Electronic Ignitor Switch, push turn and
hold the Oven Control Knob to the desired temperature.
Hold Control Knob in for 15 seconds after ignition.
Oven Ignition – Piezo
With the left hand push and hold the Oven Control Knob
in and turn it a quarter of the way anti-clockwise. Keep
the oven Control Knob pushed in firmly and at the same
time push the Oven Piezo Ignitor button on the right hand
side of the control panel (several times if necessary). It will
make a loud ‘clack’ noise as the Piezo mechanism creates
a spark. Hold control knob in for 15 seconds after ignition.
WARNING
WARNING
• Keep hands clear of burners when lighting.
• If burner does not light within 5 seconds, turn knob
to ‘Off’ position, allow gas to disperse, then try
lighting again.
• Burners MUST be operated between ‘HIGH’ and
‘LOW’ settings only.
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