9. HINTS AND TIPSWARNING!Refer to Safety chapters.The temperature and bakingtimes in the tables areguidelines only. Theydepend on the recipes andthe quality and quantity ofthe ingredients used.9.1 Inner side of the doorIn some models, on the inner side ofthe door you can find:• the numbers of the shelf positions.• information about the oven functions,recommended shelf positions andtemperatures for typical dishes.9.2 Baking• Use the lower temperature the firsttime.• You can extend baking times by 10 –15 minutes if you bake cakes on morethan one shelf position.• Cakes and pastries at differentheights do not always brown equally.There is no need to change thetemperature setting if an unequalbrowning occurs. The differencesequalize during baking.• Trays in the oven can twist duringbaking. When the trays become coldagain, the distortions disappear.9.3 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.www.aeg.com12