GE CT918STSS - Manual (Page 12)

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Using the proofing and warming features (on some models).
The proofing feature maintains a warm environment useful for rising yeast-leavened products.
How to Set the Oven for Proofing
Place the covered dough in the oven on
rack B or C.
NOTE: For best results, cover the dough with a
cloth or with greased plastic wrap (the plastic
may need to be anchored underneath the
container so the oven fan will not blow it off).
Press the Proof pad once or the Warm/
Proof pad twice and then the Start pad.
The display will read PrF (proof).
The oven interior light turns on and remains on
during proofing.
The proofing feature automatically provides the
optimum temperature for the proofing process,
and therefore does not have a temperature
adjustment.
Set the Kitchen Timer for the minimum
proof time.
When proofing is finished, press the Clear/
Off pad.
■ To avoid lowering the oven temperature and
lengthening proofing time, do not open the
oven door unnecessarily.
■ Check bread products early to avoid over-
proofing.
NOTE:
■ Do not use the proofing mode for warming
food or keeping food hot. The proofing oven
temperature is not hot enough to hold foods
at safe temperatures. Use the Warm feature
to keep hot food warm.
■ Proofing will not operate when oven is above
125°F. “HOT” will show in the display.
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How to Set the Oven for Warming (on some models)
The warm feature keeps cooked foods warm
for up to 3 hours after a timed function is
finished, or warm can be activated to keep
hot, cooked foods warm. This feature is not
designed to reheat cold food.
To use this feature, press the Warm or Warm/
Proof pad once and then the Start pad.
To activate this feature for use after Timed
Baking or Roasting, press the Warm or Warm/
Proof pad while programming the oven and
before pressing Start.
To Crisp Stale Items
■ Place food in low-sided dishes or pans.
■ For best results, place the food items in a
single layer. Do not stack.
■ Leave them uncovered.
■ Check crispness after 20–30 minutes. Add
time as needed.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
■ Food should be kept hot in its cooking
container or transferred to a heat-safe serving
dish.
■ For moist foods, cover them with an oven-
safe lid or foil.
■ Fried or crisp foods do not need to be covered,
but can become too dry if warmed for too
long.
■ Repeated opening of the door allows the hot
air to escape and the food to cool.
■ Allow extra time for the temperature inside
the oven to stabilize after adding items.
■ With large loads it may be necessary to cover
some of the cooked food items.
■ Remove serving spoons, etc., before placing
containers in the oven.
■ Do not use plastic containers, lids or plastic
wrap.
CAUTION:
Plastic containers, lids
or plastic wrap will melt if placed in the oven.
Melted plastic may not be removable and is not
covered under your warranty.
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Food
Control
Setting
Covered/
Uncovered
Casserole Medium or 2 Covered
Chili High or 3 Covered
Pizza Medium or 2 Uncovered
Potatoes,
baked
High or 3 Uncovered
Waffles Low or 1 Covered