GE 500 Series 30 Inch Slide-In Gas Range Owners Guide - Manual (Page 17)

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Oven Cooking Modes
Oven Cooking Modes
Your new oven has a variety of cooking modes to help you get the best results. These modes are described
below. Refer to the Cooking Guide section for recommended rack positions and other tips for using these modes
Remember, your new oven may perform differently than the oven it is replacing.
Place racks in the desired position(s) prior to starting the oven. For some cooking modes, such as Bake, the
oven will preheat and a tone will sound when the oven is ready for cooking. Some cooking modes do not require
preheating. To reduce preheating times, remove unused racks and avoid opening the oven door until the preheat
tone sounds.
While in use, oven heaters will cycle on and off as needed to maintain appropriate cooking conditions. Avoid
frequently opening the oven door, as this can impact cooking times and performance.
NOTE: A cooling fan will turn on to cool internal parts when the oven is used. This is normal, and the fan may
continue to run after the oven is turned off.
Bake
The Bake mode is intended for baking and roasting on a
single rack. To use this mode, press the
Bake pad and
use the +/- pads to set the desired temperature, then
press Start .
Preheating is generally recommended when using this
mode, especially for preparing baked goods such as
cakes, cookies, and pastries.
Broil Modes
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broiling on upper rack positions as placing food closer
to the broil element increases smoking, spattering, and
fats igniting. For best performance center food below the
broil heating element. Try broiling foods that you would
normally grill. Adjust rack positions to adjust the intensity
of the heat to the food. Always use the Broil mode with
the oven door closed.
Broil High
Broil High uses intense heat from the upper element to
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when you would like to have a seared surface and less
done interior. To use this mode press the
Broil pad once
and then press Start .
It is not necessary to preheat when using this mode.
Broil Low
Broil Low uses less intense heat from the upper element
to cook food thoroughly while also browning the surface.
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you would like cooked all the way through. To use this
mode, press the
Broil pad twice and then press Start .
It is not necessary to preheat when using this mode.
Crisp (on some models)
The Crisp mode is a special mode that is designed to
produce foods with a crispier exterior than traditional
oven cooking. The Crisp mode is intended for single rack
cooking only. To use this mode, press the
Crisp pad and
use the +/- pads to set the desired temperature, then
press Start .
The temperature can be set between 300ºF and 500ºF.
There is a 2 minute preheat for this mode. Follow
recipe or package traditional bake guidelines for set
temperature and cook times. Adjust cook time to achieve
your desired crispness. Additional guidelines for using
this mode can be found in the Crisp Cooking Guide.
Warm (on some models)
Warm mode is designed to keep hot foods hot. Do not
use warm to heat cold food, other than crisping crackers,
chips, or dry cereal. Cover foods that need to remain
moist and do not cover foods that should be crisp. It is
also recommended that food should not be kept warm
for more than two hours. To use this mode, press the
Warm pad, then press Start .
Preheating is not necessary for this mode.