GE Monogram ZEK735 manual Roasting Guide, Roasting Questions and Answers, Frozen Roasts

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Roasting Questions and Answers

Q. Is it necessary to check for doneness with a meat thermometer?

A. Checking the finished internal temperature at the completion of cooking time is recommended if you did not use the probe while cooking. Temperatures are shown in the Roasting Guide. For roasts over 8 lbs., check with thermometer at half-hour intervals after half the cooking time has passed.

Q. Why is my roast crumbling when I try to carve it?

A. Roasts are easier to slice if allowed to cool 10 to 20 minutes after removing them from the oven.

Be sure to cut across the grain of the meat.

Q. Do I need to preheat my oven each time I cook a roast or poultry?

A. It is not necessary to preheat your oven.

Q. When buying a roast, are there any special tips that would help me cook it more evenly?

A. Yes. Buy a roast as even in thickness as possible, or buy rolled roasts.

Q. Can I seal the sides of my foil “tent” when roasting a turkey?

A. Sealing the foil will steam the meat. Leaving it unsealed allows the air to circulate and brown the meat.

ROASTING GUIDE

Frozen Roasts

Frozen roasts of beef, pork, lamb, etc., can be started without thawing, but allow 10 to 25 minutes per pound additional time (10 minutes per pound for roasts under 5 pounds, more time for larger roasts).

Make sure poultry is thawed before roasting. Unthawed poultry often does not cook evenly. Some commercial frozen poultry can be cooked successfully without thawing. Follow the directions given on the package label.

 

Oven

 

Approximate Roasting Time

Internal

Type

Temperature

Doneness

in Minutes per Pound

 

Temperature °F.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Meat

 

 

3 to 5 lbs.

6 to 8 lbs.

 

Tender cuts; rib, high quality

325°

Rare:

24–33

18–22

140°–150°†

sirloin tip, rump or top round*

 

Medium:

35–39

22–29

150°–160°

 

 

Well Done:

40–45

30–35

170°–185°

Lamb leg or bone-in shoulder*

325°

Rare:

21–25

20–23

140°–150°†

 

 

Medium:

25–30

24–28

150°–160°

 

 

Well Done:

30–35

28–33

170°–185°

Veal shoulder, leg or loin*

325°

Well Done:

35–45

30–40

170°–180°

Pork loin, rib or shoulder*

325°

Well Done:

35–45

30–40

170°–180°

Ham, precooked

325°

To Warm:

17–20 minutes per pound (any weight)

115°–125°

 

 

 

 

 

 

Poultry

 

 

3 to 5 lbs.

Over 5 lbs.

 

Chicken or Duck

325°

Well Done:

35–40

30–35

185°–190°

Chicken pieces

350°

Well Done:

35–40

 

185°–190°

 

 

 

10 to 15 lbs.

Over 15 lbs.

In thigh:

Turkey

325°

Well Done:

18–25

15–20

185°–190°

 

 

 

 

 

 

*For boneless rolled roasts over 6 inches thick, add 5 to 10 minutes per pound to times given above.

†The U. S. Department of Agriculture says “Rare beef is popular, but you should know that cooking it to only 140°F. means some food poisoning organisms may survive.” (Source: Safe Food Book. Your Kitchen Guide. USDA Rev. June 1985.)

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Contents Monogram Use and Care Guide For ZEK735 Built-In Wall Oven Introduction ContentsHow to Remove Packaging Tape Write down the model and serial numbers Before using your oven, read this guide carefullySave time and money. Before you request service… If you need service…Read all instructions before using this appliance Important Safety InstructionsOven Self-Cleaning OvenSave These Instructions Features of Your Oven Lift-Off Oven Door with Broil Stop Position ExplainedAutomatic Oven Door Latch Bake ElementOven Light ON/OFF. Press to turn the oven light on or off Features of Your Oven ControlOven CONTROL, Clock and Timer Preheat Notification Tone Special Features of Your Oven ControlTones While Setting the Control To cancel the 6 second beepHour, 24 Hour or Clock Black-Out Hour Shut-OffCook and Hold Control Lockout Fahrenheit or Centigrade Temperature SelectionShelf Positions Using Your OvenBefore Using Your Oven Oven ShelvesType of Food Shelf Position How to Set Your Oven for BakingBaking Cookies Pan PlacementPreheating Baking PansDon’t Peek PiesCakes Aluminum FoilTo set the clock, first press Clock How to Set Your Oven for Time BakeHow to Set Immediate Start and Automatic Stop Timed BakingEasy Steps How to Set Delay Start and Automatic StopDo IT Yourself Adjust the Oven ThermostatUse of Aluminum Foil How to Set Your Oven for RoastingRoasting Ham or Lamb Casseroles or Fish Roasting with the ProbeHow to Set the Oven When Using the Temperature Probe Frozen Roasts Roasting Questions and AnswersWhy is my roast crumbling when I try to carve it? Roasting GuideBroiling How to Set Your Oven for BroilingQuestions and Answers Why are my meats not turning out as brown as they should?Oven door should be open to the broil stop position Broiling GuideBefore a Clean Cycle Operating the SELF-CLEANING OvenHow to Set Delay Start of Cleaning How to Set Oven for CleaningWhy do I have ash left in my oven after cleaning? To Stop a Clean CycleAfter Self-Cleaning Should there be any odor during the cleaning?Oven Heating Elements Care and CleaningOven Light Replacement Broiler Pan and GridOutside of the door Lift-Off Oven DoorTo remove the door Inside of the doorGlass Window ProbeControl Panel Metal PartsQUESTIONS? USE this Problem SolverDo It Yourself section We’ll Be There Warranty Monogram

ZEK735 specifications

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