Hotpoint H251EWH - Manual (Page 30)

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GRILL
Uneven cooking front to back Ensure that the grill pan is positioned centrally below
the grill element.
Fat splattering Ensure that the grill pan is not lined with foil.
Ensure that the grill setting control is not set too
high.
BAKING GENERAL
Uneven rising of cakes Ensure that the oven shelves are level.
Sinking of cakes The following may cause cakes to sink:
1. Cooking at too high a temperature.
2. Using normal creaming method with a soft
margarine. If using soft margarine, use an all in one
method instead of the traditional creaming of the
margarine and sugar. Remember when using a food
mixer or processor not to over cream soft
margarine.
Over/undercooking Refer to the cooking times and temperatures given
in the Oven Temperature Charts provided, however,
it may be necessary to increase or decrease
temperatures by 10˚C to suit personal taste.
Do not use utensils greater than 56mm (2 l ⁄
4
'') in
height for roasting.
TOP OVEN BAKING
Uneven cooking front to back Ensure that the cooking utensil is at least 100mm
(4") from the front of the shelf.
Uneven rising Ensure that the shelf is level (as above) and that
the food is positioned correctly 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 300mm x 225mm (12"x 9").
Only cook one item at a time to avoid overloading
the oven.
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