Hotpoint RF512GP How To Get The Best Download Page 15

 Guide

1. Aluminum pans conduct heat

heat, which may result in dry, crisp

preheating gives best appearance

quickly. For most conventional

crusts. Reduce oven heat 

 if

and crispness. Although preheating

baking, light, shiny finishes

lighter crusts are desired. Rapid

is not necessary with meats, it is

generally give best results because

browning of some foods can be

 for baked 

 help prevent 

achieved-by preheating cast-iron

4. To prevent uneven heating and to

For best browning results, we

cookware.

recommend 

 bottom surfaces

save energy, open the oven door as

for cake 

pans and pie plates,

3. Preheating the oven is not always

little as possible in checking food.

 

 for foods that

2. Dark or non-shiny finishes 

 .

.

cook longer than 30 to 40 minutes.

glass cookware generally absorb

For foods with short cooking times,

Shelf

Oven

Temperature

400°-4750

Time,

Minutes

15-20

20-30

20-40
45-55

20-30
45-60

45-60
45-60

10-25

20-30

Cookware

Comments

Bread

 ( l/2-in. thick)

Shiny 

Cookie Sheet

B, C

B

B
B

B
B

B
B

Canned, refrigerated biscuits take 2 to

4 minutes less time.

Shiny Metal Pan with

 bottom

Cast-iron or 

Glass Pan

Shiny 

Metal Pan with

satin-finish bottom

Shiny Metal Muffin Pans
Deep Glass or Cast-iron Cups

350°-4000

Corn 

   muffins

Gingerbread

400°-4500

350°

Preheat cast-iron pan for crisp crust.

400°-4250

375°

Decrease about 5 minutes for muffin
mix, or bake at 

 for 25 minutes,

then at 

 for 10 to 15 minutes.

 

 

Yeast 

   loaves)

Metal or Glass Loaf Pans
Metal or Glass Loaf Pans

350°-3750
375°-4250

Dark metal or glass give deepest
browning.

Plain rolls
Sweet rolls

‘without shortening)

 food”

Jelly roll
Sponge

Cakes

 cakes

 

Shiny Oblong or Muffin Pans
Shiny Oblong or Muffin Pans

375°-4250
350°-3750

Aluminum Tube Pan
Metal Jelly Roll Pan
Metal or Ceramic Pan

325°-3750
375°-4000
325°-3500

30-55

IO-15

45-60

Two-piece pan is convenient.
Line pan with waxed paper.

A
B
B

Metal or Ceramic Pan
Shiny Metal Muffin Pans

 or Glass Loaf or Tube Pan

325°-3500
350°-3750
275°-3000

A, B

B

B

B

45-65
20-25

2-4 

20-35

25-30

40-60

25-35

10-20

6-12
7-12

Paper liners produce moister crusts.
Use 

 and Shelf B for small 

individual cakes.
If baking four layers, use

Shelves B and D.

Shiny Metal Pan with
satin-finish bottom
Shiny Metal Pan with
satin-finish bottom
Metal or Glass Loaf Pans

350°-3750

 chocolate

350°-3750

Cookies
Brownies
Drop

Rolled or 

other Desserts
Baked 

350°

Metal or Glass Pans
Cookie Sheet
Cookie Sheet
Cookie Sheet

B, C
B, C
B, C
B. C

325°-3500
350°-4000
400°-4250
375°-4000

Bar cookies from mix use same time.
Use 

Shelf C and increase temp. 

to 

 for more browning.

Glass or Metal Pans
Glass Custard Cups or Casserole

(set 

 pan of hot water)

Glass Custard Cups or Casserole

B, C

B

B

350°-4000
300°-3500

325°

30-60
30-60

50-90

Reduce temp. to 

 for large

custard.
Cook bread or rice pudding with
custard base 80 to 90 minutes.

Puddings, rice

 

Pies
Frozen

Foil Pan on Cookie Sheet
Spread to crust edges

B
B
B

400°-4250

325°-3S00

45-70

15-25

45-60
40-60

12-16

For large pies use 

 and more time.

To quickly brown meringue,
use 

 for 9 to   minutes.

Custard fillings require lower
temperature, longer time.

 

Two crust

Pastry 

Miscellaneous

 potatoes

 dishes

Glass   Satin-finish Metal Pan
Glass or Satin-finish Metal Pan
Glass or Satin-finish Metal Pan

400°-4250
400°-4250

4s0°

Set on Oven Shelf
Glass or Metal Pan
Glass Pan

32 S

0

-400

0

325°-3750
300°-3s00

60-90
30-60
30-75

Increase time for larger amount or

size.

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Summary of Contents for RF512GP

Page 1: ...bers 2 Oven 13 Baking Baking Guide 14 15 Broiling Broiling Guide 18 19 Continuous Cleaning Care 20 Control Settings 13 Door Removal 21 Light Bulb Replacement 21 Roasting Roasting Guide 16 17 Thermostat Adjustment 22 Problem Solver 24 Safety Instructions 3 4 Surface Cooking 8 11 Control Settings 8 Cookware Tips 10 11 Warranty Back Cover GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 Use and Care of models W512GP m6...

Page 2: ...e Immediately contact the dealer or builder that sold you the range Save time and money Before you request service Check the Problem Solver in the back of this book It Iists causes of minor operating problems that you can correct yourself If you need service To obtain service see the Consumer Services page in the back of this book We re proud of our service and want you to be pleased If for some r...

Page 3: ...s from steam Do not let pot holders touch hot heating elements Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth For your safety never use your appliance for warming or heating the room Q Do not store or use combustible materials gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance Keep hood and grease filters clean to maintain good venting and to avoid grease fires ...

Page 4: ...s and vent ducts are not covered and are in place Their absence during cooking could damage range parts and wiring Don t use aluminum foil to line drip pans or anywhere in the oven except as described in this book Misuse could result in a shock fire hazard or damage to the range Only certain types of glass glass ceramic earthenware or other glazed containers are suitable for cooktop service others...

Page 5: ...to complete the cooking Oven Cooking Preheat oven only when necessary Most foods will cook satisfactorily without preheating you find preheating is necessary watch the indicator light and put food in oven promptly after the light goes out Always turn oven OFF before removing food During baking avoid frequent door op nings Keep door pen as short a time as possible if it is opened Cook complete oven...

Page 6: ...Feati s of Your Range 512GP Shndard Clean Mode 61SGP Continuous Clean Model ...

Page 7: ...ent Duct 4 Located under right rear surface unit 7 Surface Unit ON Indicator Light 8 8 Oven Cycling Light 13 9 Clock and Minute Timer I 12 10 Plug In Surface Unit May be removed when cleaning under unit 22 23 1 I Chrome Plated Drip Pans I 22 23 12 Lift Up Cooktop 21 13 Oven Light Switch 13 14 Broil Unit 18 23 15 Oven Shelves I 13 16 Oven Shelf Supports I 13 17 Removable Oven Door I 21 18 Broiler P...

Page 8: ...be pushed into set only from OFF position When control is in any position other than OFF it may be rotated without pushing in Be sure you turn control knob to OFF when you finish cooking An indicator light will glow when ANY heat on any surface unit is on Cooking Guide for Using Heat Settings HI Quick start for cooking bring water to boil MEDIUM HI Fast fry pan broil maintain fast boil on large am...

Page 9: ...nning should be done on surface units only Pots that extend beyond one inch of cooking element s trim ring are not recommended for most surface cooking However when canning with water bath or pressure canner large diameter pots may be used This is because boiling water temperatures even under pressure are not harmful to cooktop surfaces surrounding the surface units HOWEVER DO NOT USE LARGE DIAMET...

Page 10: ...dd eggs When bottoms of eggs have just set carefully turn over to cook other side M1 DIUM LO Carefully add eggs C k uncovered about 5 minutes at MEDIUM HI MED Add egg mixture C k stirring to desired doneness M13DIUM LO Stir occasionally ancl check f or sticking Fried sunny side up Covered Skillet If you do not cover skillet baste eggs with fat to cook tops evenly Fried over easy Uncovered Skillet ...

Page 11: ... not been smoked or otherwise cured Nlelting chocolate utter marshmallow LO Allow 1 to 15 minutes to melt through Stir to smooth Use small surface unit When melting marshmallows add milk or water MEDIUM HI Heat skillet 8 to 10 minutes Grease lightly Pancakes or IJrench toast Cook 2 to 3 minutes per side Thick batter takes slightly longer time Turn over pancakes when bubbles rise to surface Pasta N...

Page 12: ...ht pause time is set To cancel the Timer Press the TIMER ON OFF pad until 0 00 appears in the display At the end of the timer operation the timer beeps 3 times followed by 1 beep every 10 seconds until cancelled You can display the time of day by pushing the CLOCK pad To return to the time counting down push TIMER ON OFF Questions and Answers Q How can I use the Timer to make the surface cooking e...

Page 13: ...P locks so when placed correctly o the shelf supports they will stop before coming completely out of the oven and will not tilt when you are removing food from them or placing food on them When placing cookware on a shelf pull the shelf out to the stop position Place the cookware on the shelf then slide the shelf back into the oven This will eliminate reaching into the hot oven t Shelf Positions E...

Page 14: ...ossible Solutions PIES Burning around edges Edges of crust too thin Incorrect baking temperature Bottom crust soggy and unbaked Allow crust andor filling to cool sufficiently before filling pie shell Filling may be too thin or juicy Filling allowed to stand in pie shell before baking Fill pie shells and bake immediately c Ingredients and proper measuring affect the quality of the crust Use a teste...

Page 15: ...ndt cakes Cupc kes Fruit cukes Shiny Oblong or Muffin Pans Shiny Oblong or Muffin Pans 375 4250 350 3750 Aluminum Tube Pan Metal Jelly Roll Pan Metal or Ceramic Pan 325 3750 375 4000 325 3500 30 55 IO 15 45 60 Two piece pan is convenient Line pan with waxed paper A B B Metal or Ceramic Pan Shiny Metal Muffin Pans Metal or Glass Loaf or Tube Pan 325 3500 350 3750 275 3000 A B A B B B B 45 65 20 25 ...

Page 16: ... removed from the oven Standing time recommended for roasts is 1 to 20 minutes This allows roasts to firm up and makes them easier to carve Internal when I try to carve it temperature will rise about 5 to 10 F to compensate for temperature increase if desired remove the roast from the oven when roast s internal temperature is 5 to 10 F less than temperature shown in the Roasting Guide Remember tha...

Page 17: ...ut 5 to 10 F to compensate for 5 Frozen roasts can be conventionally roasted by adding 10 to 25 minutes additional time per pound to times given in guide for refrigerated roasts 10 minutes additional time per pound for roasts under 5 pounds more time for larger roasts Defrost poultry temperature i crease if desired before roasting remove the roast from oven when the roast s internal temperature is...

Page 18: ...ely thicker than other foods you broil Closing the door holds more heat in oven which allows chicken to cook evenly throughout Q When broiling is it necessary to always use a rack in the pan A Yes Using the rack suspends the meat over the pan As the meat cooks the juices fall into the pan thus keeping meat drier Juices arc protected by the rack and stay cooler thus preventing excessive spatter and...

Page 19: ...eef Steaks I in thick 1 to 1 X Ibs Rare Medium Well Done Rare Medium Well Done c c c c c c 6 8 12 10 15 25 5 6 11 7 8 14 16 20 25 10 15 Steaks less than I in thick cook through before browning Pan frying is recommended Slash fat I X in thick 2 to 2X Ibs Chicken 1 whole 2 to 2X Ibs split lengthwise 35 Reduce time about 5 to 10 min per side for cut up chicken Brush each side with melted butter Broil...

Page 20: ... usin a small amount of water and a stiff bristle nylon brush Use water sparingly and change it frequently keeping it as clean as possible and be sure to blot it up with paper towels cloth or sponges D Ilot rub or vcrub with paper towels cloths or sponges since they will leave unsightly lint on the oven finish If water leaves a white ring on the finish as it dries apply water again and blot it wit...

Page 21: ...not to pinch your fingers Brushed Chrome Finish Clean the brushed chrome top with warm soapy water or an all purpose household cleaner and immediately dry it with a clean soft cloth Take care to dry the surface following the grain To help prevent finger marks after cleaning spread a thin film of baby oil on the surface Wipe away excess oil with a clean soft cloth A good appliance wax will help pro...

Page 22: ...d the plug in surface unit plug terminals Do not attempt to clean adjust or in any way repair the plug in receptacle Adjusting Oven Thermosti Use the time given on a recipe when cooking the first time Oven thermostats in time may drift from the factory setting and differences in timing between an old and a new oven of 5 to I minutes are not unusual If you find that your foods consistent Iy brown t...

Page 23: ...Cleaner Your shelves can be cleaned by using any and all mentioned materials Rinse thoroughly to remove all materials after cleaning NOTE Some commercial oven cleaners cause darkening and discoloration When using for first time test cleaner on small part of shelf and check for discolomtion before completely cleaning Surface Unit Cnifs I DO NOT USE a dishwasher Spatters and spills burn away when th...

Page 24: ...not left ajar as recommended trnproper shelf position being used Check Broiling Guide Food is being cooked on a hot pan Cookware is not suitable for broiling Aluminum foil used on the broil pan rack has not been fitted properly and slit as recommended OVEN CONTROL knob not set correctly Shelf position is incorrect Check Roasting or Baking Guides Oven shelf is not level Incorrect cookware or cookwa...

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Page 28: ...ach you how to use the product Read your Use and Care material If you then have any questions about operating the product please contact your dealer or our Consumer Affairs office at the address below or call toll free GE Answer Center 800 626 2000 consumer information service Improper installation If you have an installation problem contact your dealer or installer You are responsible for providi...

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