Electrolux EKC6046 - Manual (Page 15)

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HINTS AND TIPS
• Arrange the shelf in the required position before
switching the oven ON. Shelf positions are
counted from the bottom upwards.
• There should always be at least 2.5cm (1”)
between the top of the food and the element. This
gives best cooking results and allows room for rise
in yeast mixtures, Yorkshire puddings etc. When
cooking cakes, pastry, scones bread etc., place
the tins or baking trays centrally on the shelf.
• Ensure that food is placed centrally on the shelf
and there is sufficient room around the baking
tray/dish to allow for maximum circulation.
• Stand dishes on a suitably sized baking tray on the
shelf to prevent spillage onto the oven base and to
help reduce cleaning.
• The material and finish of the baking tray and
dishes used will affect the degree of base
browning. Enamelware, dark, heavy or non-stick
utensils increase base browning. Shiny aluminium
or polished steel trays reflect the heat away and
give less base browning.
• Do not place baking trays directly on the oven
base as it interferes with the oven air circulation
and can lead to base burning; use the lower shelf
position.
• Because of the smaller cooking space and lower
temperatures, shorter cooking times are
sometimes required.
• For economy leave the door open for the shortest
possible time, particularly when placing food into a
pre-heated oven.
Do not place cookware and cooking pots with
rough bases e.g. cast iron on the oven door as
damage to the glass may occur.