at first. If this occurs, do not changethe temperature setting. Thedifferences equalize during thebaking procedure.• With longer baking times, you candeactivate the oven approximately 10minutes before the end of the bakingtime and then use the residual heat.When you cook frozen food, the trays inthe oven can twist during baking. Whenthe trays become cold again, thedistortions are gone.10.4 Tips on bakingBaking results Possible cause RemedyThe bottom of the cake isnot browned sufficiently.The shelf position is incor-rect.Put the cake on a lowershelf.The cake sinks and becomessoggy, lumpy or streaky.The oven temperature is toohigh.The next time you bake, seta slightly lower oven temper-ature.The cake sinks and becomessoggy, lumpy or streaky.The baking time is too short. Set a longer baking time.You cannot decrease bak-ing times by setting highertemperatures.The cake sinks and becomessoggy, lumpy or streaky.There is too much liquid inthe mixture.Use less liquid. Be carefulwith mixing times, especiallyif you use a mixing machine.The cake is too dry. The oven temperature is toolow.The next time you bake, seta higher oven temperature.The cake is too dry. The baking time is too long. The next time you bake, seta shorter baking time.The cake browns unevenly. The oven temperature is toohigh and the baking time istoo short.Set a lower oven tempera-ture and a longer bakingtime.The cake browns unevenly. The mixture is unevenly dis-tributed.Spread the mixture evenlyon the baking tray.The cake is not ready in thebaking time given.The oven temperature is toolow.The next time you bake, seta slightly higher oven tem-perature.10.5 Conventional Cooking - Top ovenFood Heat setting Total prepara-tion time (min)Shelf positionBiscuits 4 10 - 20 2Small / Queen Cake 5 18 - 25 2Sponge 4 18 - 20 2ENGLISH 17