Conventional oven – Aga Ranges DESN 513534 User Manual
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The upper oven is a conventional oven which means that the heating elements are in the sides of the oven
compartment. The oven is slightly hotter towards the top than at the bottom.
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The cooking charts are a general guide but times and temperatures may vary according to individual recipes.
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The meat section timings should be used as a general guide but may vary according to the size, shape of joint on or
off the bone.
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Thaw frozen joints thoroughly before cooking them.
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The times are for open roasting. If covered allow extra time.
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The turkey/chicken is cooked when the juices run clear when pierced with a skewer. If the juices are still pink continue
to cook, checking every 15 minutes.
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The four shelf positions are numbered from the bottom upwards. Use the cranked shelf when cooking large joints of
meat and poultry.
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The grill shelf which has positioning stops for the grill pan, may be used as a conventional shelf. Take care when placing
and removing cookware within these stops.
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APPROXIMATE COOKING TIME & COMMENTS
FOOD
SETTING °C
SHELF
POSITION
Conventional Oven
Fish
190
25 - 30 mins depending on size
Steaks
Whole Fish e.g. trout, mackerel
190
20 - 25 mins depending on thickness
Oven-fried fish
210 - 220
25 mins depending on packet instructions
Salmon (2.7kg)
160 - 170
15 - 18 mins per 450g
180 - 190
30 mins per 450g + 30 mins over (medium rare)
Meat & Poultry
Beef
180 - 190
180 - 190
190 - 200
180 - 190
25 mins per 450g + 25 mins over
30 - 35 mins per 450g + 35 mins over
Lamb
Chicken
Pork
Turkey
25 mins per 450g + 25 mins over
1
1
/
2
- 3 hours depending on recipe
2 hours
35 mins - 1 hour
45 mins - 1 hour using raw fruit
45 mins - 1 hour
Duck & Goose
Casserole
Puddings
Milk Puddings
Baked Custard
Baked Sponge Pudding
Fruit Crumble
190 - 200
150 - 160
160
150
190
190 - 200
20 - 25 mins per 450g + 20 mins over
15 - 18 mins per 450g + 15 mins over
Conventional Oven • Conventional Oven • Conventional Oven • Conventional Oven
2 or 3
2 or 3
3 or 4
1 or 2
1 or 2
1 or 2
1 or 2
1 or 2
1
1
1 or 2
1 or 2
2 or 3
2 or 3
2 or 3