Hotpoint HL500G - Manual (Page 20)

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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
temperature.
Oven Baking
Uneven rising of cake
Ensure that the oven shelves are level by using a
spirit level on the rod shelf and adjusting, using
suitable packing e.g. wood, under the feet of the
appliance. This should be checked both left to right
and front to back. Ensure that the food is positioned
centrally in the oven.
Sinking of cakes The following may cause cakes to sink:
1. Cooking at too high a temperature.
2. Using normal creaming method with soft margarine.
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 2¼ ins in height.
Uneven cooking of
cakes
1. Too large baking sheet used. (See 'Cookery Notes')
2. Over loading of oven and always ensure even air
gaps around baking tins.
Uneven rising of cake Ensure that the shelf is level (see above) and that the
food is positioned centrally in the oven.
Food is taking too long
to cook
Only cook one item at a time to avoid overloading the
oven.