The following times and setting are for guidance only. You may wish to alter the set-ting to give a result more to your satisfaction. When a different setting to that shownbelow is given in a recipe, the recipe instructions should be followed. Allow 15 minutespreheat for best results. Always turn the thermostat knob to Mark 8 first, before turn-ing back to the required Gas Mark.22TOP OVEN COOKING CHARTGas ShelfFood Mark Position Approx. Cooking Time and CommentsFISHOily and white fish 5 middle 20-30 mins.MEAT AND POULTRYBeef (medium) 4 or 5 lower 25-30 mins per lb + 25-30 minsHam (covered in foil) 5 lower 40 mins per lb + 40 minsLamb 5 lower 30-35 mins per lb + 30 minsPork 5 lower 40 mins per lb + 40 minsChicken 5 lower 25 mins per lb + 25 minsDuckling & Goose 5 lower 25 mins per lb + 25 minsTurkey 4 lower 15-20 mins per lb + 15-20 minsCasseroles 3 lower 2-4 hrs. depending on meat used.VEGETABLESBaked jacket potatoes 5 middle 1 1/2 - 2 hrs.PUDDINGSMilk Puddings (500ml/1pt) 3 middle 1 1/2 - 2 hrs.Baked Custard (500ml/1pt) 3 middle 45 mins - 1 hr. in bain-marie of cold water.Baked Sponge Puddings 4 middle 30 - 45 minsBaked Apples 3 middle 45 mins - 1 hr. depending on sizeMeringue Topped Puddings 1 middle 25 mins until tinged with brownApple Tart (1 x 205mm/8”) 6 middle 60 minsFruit Crumble 5 middle 45 - 50 minsIf using aluminium foil:1. Remember it is important to increase the cooking time by one third.2. Do not allow the foil to touch the sides of the oven.3. Do not cover the oven interior with foil.4. Do not cover the oven shelves with foil.