Cooking results not satisfactory – Hotpoint 50cm Electric Cooker HUE52G User Manual

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Cooking Results Not
Satisfactory?

Problem

Check

Grilling
Uneven cooking front to back

Ensure that the grill pan is positioned centrally below

the grill element.

Fat splattering

Ensure that the grill is not set to too high a setting.

Baking (General)
Uneven rising of cakes

Ensure that the oven shelves are level by using a spirit
level on the rod shelf and adjusting the wheels/feet.

The oven should be checked both left to right and front
to back.

Sinking of cakes

Sinking of cakes

The following may cause cakes to sink:

1. Preheating of fan ovens.

2. Cooking at too high a temperature.

3.Using normal creaming method with soft margarine.

(use the all-in-one method). 4. If using soft margarine
use the all-in-one method

Over/Under cooking Fast/Slow cooking

Refer to the cooking times and temperatures given in

the oven temperature charts, however, it may be

necessary to increase or decrease temperatures by

10°C to suit personal taste. Do not use utensils greater

than 56mm (2¼ins) in height.

Uneven cooking of cakes

1. Too large baking sheet used. (See 'Cookery Notes',

for correct sizes).

2. Over loading of oven and always ensure even air
gaps around baking tins.

3. Placed into pre-heated oven. (See oven temperature

charts)

Top Oven Baking:

Uneven cooking front to back

Ensure the cooking utensil is positioned centrally under

the grill element.

Uneven rising of cakes

Ensure that the shelf is level (see above) and that the

food is positioned centrally in the oven.

Overcooking

Remember to reduce cooking temperatures by 10°C

from standard recipes when using the top oven.

Food is taking too long to cook

Ensure that the cooking utensil used in the top oven is
not larger than 300x225mm (12ins x 9ins).
Only cook one item at a time to avoid overloading the

oven.

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