GE Monogram ZET1038, ZET1058 Baking Tips, Pan placement, Preheating, Aluminum foil Convection fan

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Baking Tips

Wall Oven

Pan placement

For even cooking and proper browning, there must be enough room for air circulation in the oven. Baking results will be better if baking pans are centered as much as possible rather than being placed to the front or to the back of the oven.

Pans should not touch each other or the walls of the oven. Allow 1- to 11⁄2″ space between pans as well as from the back of the oven, the door and the sides.

If you need to use two racks, use rack positions A and C and stagger the pans so that one is not directly above the other.

Preheating

Preheat the oven if the recipe calls for it. To preheat, set the oven at the correct temperature—selecting a higher temperature does not shorten preheat time. Preheat the oven for at least 15 minutes, or until the HEATING light goes off. This may take up to 20 minutes.

Preheating is necessary for good results when baking cakes, cookies, pastry and breads. Preheat for at least 15 minutes.

The HEATING light will come on and stay on until the oven temperature reaches the pre-set temperature. When the light goes off, foods with recipes requiring a preheated oven should be placed in the oven.

NOTE: This light will CYCLE on and off during the remainder of the cooking process.

Aluminum foil

Convection fan

Never entirely cover a rack with aluminum foil. This will disturb the heat circulation and result in poor baking. A smaller sheet of foil may be used to catch a spillover by placing it on a lower rack several inches below the food.

When using the convection oven, a fan circulates hot air over, under and around the food.

This circulating hot air is evenly distributed throughout the oven cavity. As a result, foods are evenly cooked and browned—often in less time with convection heat.

NOTE: The convection fan will cycle on and off while cooking to best distribute hot air in the oven.

DO NOT leave the door open for long periods of time while using convection cooking or you may shorten the life of the convection heating element.

Cookware for convection cooking

Before using your convection oven, check to see if your cookware leaves room for air circulation in the oven. If you are baking with several pans, leave space between them. Also, be sure the pans do not touch each other or the walls of the oven.

Paper and Plastic

Heat-resistant paper and plastic containers that are recommended for use in regular ovens can be used in convection ovens. Plastic cookware that is heat-resistant to temperatures of 400°F can also be used.

Metal and Glass

Any type of cookware will work in your convection oven. However, metal pans heat the fastest and are recommended for convection baking.

Shiny (non-dark) pans are recommended for best results.

Glass or ceramic pans cook more slowly.

When baking cookies, you will get the best results if you use a flat, shiny (non-dark) cookie sheet instead of a pan with low sides.

For recipes like oven-baked chicken, use a pan with low sides. Hot air cannot circulate well around food in a pan with high sides.

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Contents 30″ Convection Wall Oven Introduction ContentsIf you need service Before using your wall ovenWrite down the model & serial numbers If you received a damaged wall oven Save time & moneyImportant Safety Notice Avis Important EN Matière DE Sécurité Safety Precautions Mesures DE Sécurité SELF-CLEANING Oven Four Autonettoyant Design information Features of Your Wall OvenUsing the clock and timer Clock and TimerBefore You Begin Oven air flowOven racks Convection Floor RackBaking Tips Pan placementPreheating Aluminum foil Convection fanOven Controls Using the oven controlsOvens Convection Bake Ideal for evenlyConvection Baking How to set the oven for convection bakingAdapting recipes Convection Roasting How to set the oven for convection roastingConvection roasting tips Internal Temp Convection roasting guideConvection Broiling How to set the oven for convection broilingAluminum foil Baking How to set the oven for bakingProofing How to set the oven for proofingBroiling How to set the oven for broilingGuide BroilingTimed Cooking Timed cooking immediate start and automatic stopTimed cooking delayed start and automatic stop To adjust the oven thermostat Adjust the Oven ThermostatDo it yourself We do not recommend the use of thermometersBefore a clean cycle Self-Cleaning OvenHow to set the oven for cleaning After a clean cycle How to delay the start of cleaningYou may notice some white ash in the oven Broiler pan, grid and Convection Roasting Rack To remove Oven lights Care and CleaningTo replace Care and Cleaning To clean the doorDo not rub or clean the door gasket Painted Surfaces on some modelsWork Questions? Use this problem solver Problem SolverWall Oven Wall Oven Service Consumer ServicesFrom the Date Original Purchase Warranty
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