The following times and setting are for guidance only. You may wish to alter the setting to give aresult more to your satisfaction. When a different setting to that shown below is given in a recipe, therecipe instructions should be followed. Allow 15 minutes preheat for best results. Always turn thethermostat knob to Mark 9 before selecting the appropriate Gas Mark. Shelf position 1 is the highest.24MAIN OVEN COOKING CHARTGas ShelfFood Mark Positions Approx. Cooking Time and CommentsSTARTERSPatés and Terrines 3 or 4 4 11/2 - 2 hrsFISHOily Fish (whole) 4 or 5 3White Fish (fillets & steaks) 4 or 5 3 25 - 30 mins.MEAT AND POULTRYVeal 5 4 25 mins per lb + 25 minsBeef 4 or 5 4 25 - 30 mins per lb + 25 minsHam 5 4Lamb 5 4 30 - 35 mins per lb + 30 minsPork 5 4 40 mins per lb + 40 minsChicken 5 4 25 mins per lb + 25 minsDuckling & gosling 5 4 25 mins per lb + 25 minsTurkey 4 or 5 4 or 5 15 - 20 mins per lb + 20 minsGame birds 6 4Casseroles 3 3 or 4 1 1/2 - 6 hrs. (depending on type of meat)PUDDINGSMilk Puddings 3 3 or 4Baked Custard 3 3 or 4 45 mins in bain-marieBaked sponges 4 3 40 - 50 minsBaked Apples 3 4Meringue puddings 1 4 or 5 15 mins or until 'tinged' with brownApple Pie 1x9" (230mm) 6 3 45 - 55 mins on a baking trayFruit crumbles 5 or 6 3 35 - 45 mins25 mins - 1 hr, depending on recipeand size of fish40 mins per lb covered in foil+ 40 mins per lb uncovered50 mins. Remove bacon for last 15 mins.Add extra 15 mins if roasting brace21/4 - 2 1/2 hrs on a baking tray andstarted with warm milk30 - 45 mins depending on the sizeand type of applesIf using aluminium foil:1. Remember it is important to increase the cooking time by one third.2. Never allow the foil to touch the sides of the oven.3. Never cover the oven interior with foil.4. Never cover the oven shelves with foil.