Item Temperature Shelf Approximate
˚C position cooking time
Small cakes 180 1 15 - 20 mins
Victoria sandwich 160 1 20 - 25 mins
(2 x 180mm / 7”)
Swiss roll 200 1 8 - 12 mins
Semi rich fruit cake 140 12
1
⁄4 - 2
3
⁄4 hours
(180mm x 7”)
Scones 215 1 10 - 15 mins
Meringues 90 - 100 1 2 - 3 hours
Shortcrust pastry 200 - 210 1 Depends on size &
Puff / flaky pastry 200 - 210 1 type of cooking dish
Choux pastry 200 - 210 1 & also the filling
Biscuits 160 - 200 2 10 - 20 mins
Sponge pudding 150 1 30 - 45 mins
Milk pudding 140 1 2 - 2
1
⁄2 hours
12
Top oven baking guide
Cooking times
These times are based on cooking in a
preheated oven.
These cooking times are approximate,
because the size and type of cooking
dish will influence time as personal
preferences.
Shelf positions
As a general guide, when cooking
frozen or chilled food, use the highest
possible shelf position, while allowing
some clearance between the food and
the top element. Follow the instructions
given on packaging.
Cooking temperatures
The temperature settings and time
given in the Baking Guides are based
on dishes made with block margarine.
If soft tub margarine is used, it may be
necessary to reduce the temperature
setting. If a recipe gives a different
temperature setting to that shown in
the guide, the recipe instruction should
be followed.
Because the top oven is more
compact, it may be necessary to
reduce cooking temperatures specified
in recipes by up to 20˚C.
Use the baking guide as a reference
for determining which temperatures
to use.
Using the Top Oven