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Preheating
Style 1 - Electronic Oven Control
After START is pressed, the oven will enter a timed preheat
conditioning. “Lo” will appear on the display until the temperature
is above 170ºF (77ºC). Once 170ºF (77ºC) is reached, the display
temperature will increase in 2° increments as the actual
temperature of the oven increases. “PREHEATING” will appear in
the display in the lower text line. When the preheat conditioning
temperature is reached, a tone will sound, and the selected
temperature will appear on the display.
Styles 2, 3 & 4 - Electronic Oven Controls
After START is pressed, the oven will enter a timed preheat
conditioning. “PrE” and the time countdown will appear on the
display (on some models). When the preheat conditioning time
ends, a tone will sound and the selected temperature will appear
on the display.
Preheat temperatures are affected by varying factors such as
room temperature and peak energy usage times. It is normal for
the temperature showing on the display and the actual oven
temperature to differ.
Waiting an additional 10 minutes after the preheat conditioning
time ends to put food in the oven is suggested when baking
foods with leavening ingredients, such as yeast, baking powder,
baking soda and eggs.
Choice Bake
®
Function
(on some models)
The CHOICE BAKE
®
function reduces top heat in the oven during
cooking. It is ideal when baking pies, breads and casseroles and
when roasting meat and poultry.
During traditional baking and roasting, the bake and broil
elements or burners cycle on and off at intervals. When CHOICE
BAKE
®
is selected, the broil element or burner cycles on less
frequently. This reduces top browning of foods and allows you
more customized control of your cooking results.
To Use:
1. Press CHOICE BAKE
®
function.
Press the TEMP “up” or “down” arrow pads to set a
temperature other than 350°F (175°C) in 5° increments.
The bake range can be set between 170°F and 500°F
(75°C and 260°C).
2. Press START.
The temperature can be changed after this step by pressing
the TEMP “up” or “down” arrow pads and then pressing
START.
3. Press OFF/CANCEL when finished cooking.
To use the CHOICE BAKE
®
function during a regular Bake cycle
to achieve less top browning, press CHOICE BAKE
®
cycle, set
the desired temperature and press START.
Broiling
Broiling uses direct radiant heat to cook food. Changing the
temperature when Custom Broiling allows more precise control
when cooking. The lower the temperature, the slower the
cooking. Thicker cuts and unevenly shaped pieces of meat, fish
and poultry may cook better at lower broiling temperatures.
If your model does not have a broiler pan, one may be ordered.
See “Assistance or Service” section to order. Ask for Part
Number 4396923.
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For best results, use a broiler pan and grid (provided on some
models). It is designed to drain juices and help avoid spatter
and smoke.
■
For proper draining, do not cover the broiler grid with foil. The
bottom of the pan may be lined with aluminum foil for easier
cleaning.
■
Trim excess fat to reduce spattering. Slit the remaining fat on
the edges to avoid curling.
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Pull out oven rack to the stop position before turning or
removing food. Use tongs to turn food to avoid the loss of
juices. Very thin cuts of fish, poultry or meat may not need to
be turned.
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After broiling, remove the pan from the oven when removing
the food. Drippings will bake on the pan if left in the heated
oven, making cleaning more difficult.
Before broiling, position rack according to Broiling Chart. It is not
necessary to preheat the oven before putting food in unless
recommended in the recipe. Position food on grid in the broiler
pan, then place it in the center of the oven rack. Close the door to
the broil stop position to ensure proper broiling temperature.
To Broil:
1. Open door to broil stop position.
2. Press BROIL.
3. Press START.
4. Press OFF/CANCEL when finished.
BROILING CHART
For best results, place food 3" (7 cm) or more from the broil
element. Times are guidelines only and may need to be adjusted
for individual foods and tastes. Recommended rack positions are
numbered from the bottom (1) to the top (5). For diagram, see the
“Positioning Racks and Bakeware” section.
FOOD
RACK
POSITION
COOK TIME
minutes
Side 1 Side 2
Steak
1" (2.5 cm) thick
medium rare
medium
well-done
4
4
4
14-15
15-16
18-19
7-8
8-9
9-10
Ground meat patties*
³₄
" (2 cm) thick
well-done
4
13-14
7-8
Pork chops
1" (2.5 cm) thick
4
20-22
10-11
Ham slice, precooked
¹₂
" (1.25 cm) thick
4
8-10
4-5
Frankfurters
4
5-7
3-4
Lamb chops
1" (2.5 cm) thick
4
14-17
8-9
