
8
OPERATION
Cooking Guidelines
Best results will be obtained by the shelf positions in this guide. It is not necessary to preheat
the oven but advisable for a range of dishes. The oven is capable of full temperature in 15-20
minutes.
Most cookery books give details of the shelf positions and gas mark settings for each recipe.
If in doubt about a recipe you intend to use, study the recipe carefully then find a similar dish
in our guide and use our shelf position and gas mark setting recommendation. Shelf
positions are from the top down. When roasting with aluminium foil care must be taken that
the foil does not impair circulation or block the oven flue outlet.
Do's And Don'ts
DO read the user instructions carefully before using the appliance for the first time.
DO allow the oven to heat before using for the first time, in order to expel any smells
before the introduction of food.
DO clean the appliance regularly.
DO remove spills as soon as they occur.
DO always use oven gloves when removing food shelves and trays from the oven.
DO check that controls are in the off position when finished.
DO NOT allow children near the cooker when in use. Turn pan handles away from the
front so that they cannot be caught accidentally.
DO NOT allow fats or oils to build up in the oven trays or base.
DO NOT use abrasive cleaners or powders that will scratch the surfaces of the
appliance.
DO NOT under any circumstances use the oven as a space heater.
DO NOT put heavy objects onto open grill and oven doors.
Leaks
If a smell of gas becomes apparent, the supply should be turned off at the cylinder
IMMEDIATELY. Extinguish naked lights including cigarettes and pipes. Do not operate
electrical switches. Open all doors and windows to disperse any gas escape.
Butane/Propane gas is heavier than air; any escaping gas will therefore collect at a low level.
The strong unpleasant smell of gas will enable the general area of the leak to be detected.
Check that the gas is not escaping from an unlighted appliance. Never check for leaks with a
naked flame, leak investigation should be carried out using a leak detector spray.
Gas
Mark
Temperature
¼ - ½
265-275ºF
130-135ºC
Very cool Meringues
1 285 140 Cool Stewed fruit
2 300 150 Cool Rich fruit cake
3 330 165 Warm Baked custard
4 355 180 Moderate Victoria sandwich
5 385 195 Fairly hot Whisked sponges
6 410 210 Hot Short crust pastry
7 430 220 Hot Bread, scones
8 445 230 Very hot Puff pastry
9 465 240 Very hot Quick browning
Dish Gas
Mark
Shelf
Position
Cooking Time
Scones 7 2 8-15mins
Small cakes 5 2 15-25mins
Victoria sandwich 4 2 20-30mins
Very rich fruit cake 2 2 Approx. 60mins per 500g
Puff pastry 8 2 15-30mins
Flaky pastry 7 2 15-30mins
Shortcrust pastry 6 2 15-55mins
Shortbread fingers 3 2 25-30mins
Ginger nuts 5 2 12-16mins
Rice pudding 2 3 100-120mins
Baked custard 3 3 50-60mins
Fruit crumble 5 3 30-40mins
Beef 3
7 3
3 25mins per 500g plus 25mins
15mins per 500g plus 20mins
Pork 3
7 3
3 30mins per 500g plus 35mins
25mins per 500g plus 25mins