Temperature Control; Cooking Guidelines - Bailey Caravan Owner's Manual

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Caravan Equipment
4.6.4

Temperature Control

The temperature control in the oven is controlled by a thermostatic gas tap and is variable over the
range 130°C to 240°C. Approximate temperatures for the settings on the control knob are shown in the
table below. The temperatures indicated refer to the centre of the oven and at any particular setting the
oven will be hotter at the top and cooler towards the base. The variation between top and centre, and
centre to bottom is approximately equivalent to one gas mark. Good use can be made of the temperature
variation in that several dishes requiring different temperatures may be cooked at the same time. In this
way maximum benefit can be obtained from the gas used to heat the oven. Care should be taken not to
overload the oven, adequate spacing being used to allow free circulation for heat.
GAS
MARK
265-275 °F
1/4-1/2
1 285
2 300
3 330
4 355
5 385
6 410
7 430
8 445
9 465
DISH
scones
small cakes
victoria sandwich
puff
flaky
shortcrust
shortbread fingers
rice pudding
baked custard
fruit crumble
beef
pork
4.6.5

Cooking Guidelines

▲ The pan supplied with the appliance is multi functional, for use in grill or oven. Always
remove the handle when in use.
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.
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TEMPERATURE
6000/6100
130-135 °C
140
150
165
180
195
210
220
230
240
GAS MARK SHELF POSITION
7
5
4
8
7
6
3
2
3
5
3
7
3
7
very cool
cool
cool
warm
moderate
fairly hot
hot
hot
very hot
very hot
COOKING TIME
2 8-15 mins
2 15-25 mins
2 20-30 mins
2 15-30 mins
2 15-30 mins
2 15-55 mins
2 25-30 mins
3 100-120 mins
3 50-60 mins
3 30-40 mins
3 25 mins per 500g plus 25 mins
3 15 mins per 500g plus 20 mins
3 30 mins per 500g plus 35 mins
3 25 mins per 500g plus 25 mins
meringues
stewed fruit
rich fruit cake
baked custards
victoria sandwich
whisked sponges
shortcrust pastry
bread, scones
puff pastry
quick browning