AEG COMPETENCE E4100-1 - Manual (Page 33)

Operating Instructions
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Tips for baking
Baking result Possible cause Solution
The cake is under-
cooked at the bottom Wrong shelf position
Insert the cake at a lower
shelf position
The cake collapses (is
sticky, soft in the
middle, damp
patches)
Cooking temperature too high Set to a lower temperature
Cooking time too short Increase cooking time
Cooking times may not be
reduced by using a higher
cooking temperature
Too much liquid in mixture Next time use less liquid.
Check that you have beaten
the mixture for the correct
length of time, particularly
when using a food-processor.
Cake is too dry Cooking temperature too low Set a slightly higher baking
temperature next time
Cooking time too long Reduce cooking time
Cake is unevenly
browned Cooking temperature too high
and cooking time too short Set to a lower temperature
and increase cooking time
Mixture is spread unevenly Spread mixture evenly on the
baking tray
Fat filter is still in position Remove fat filter
Cooking time too lon Temperature too low Set a slightly higher baking
temperature next time
Fat filter is still in position Remove fat filter