Using the proof, warmer and warm features. | www.GEAppliances.com |
The proofing feature maintains a warm environment useful for rising
Safety
How to Set the Oven For Proof
NOTE: For best results, cover the dough with a cloth or with greased plastic wrap (the plastic may need to be anchored underneath the container so the oven fan will not blow it off).
Place the covered dough in the oven on rack B or C.
Select FEATURES, then MORE, then PROOF and then START.
The interior oven lights turn on and remain on during proofing.
The proofing feature automatically provides the optimum temperature for the proofing process, and therefore does not have a temperature adjustment.
Set the KITCHEN TIMER for the minimum proof time.
When proofing is finished, press the CLEAR/OFF pad.
■To avoid lowering the oven temperature and lengthening proofing time, do not open the oven door unnecessarily.
■Check bread products early to avoid over-proofing.
NOTE:
■Do not use the proofing mode for warming food or keeping food hot. The proofing oven temperature is not hot enough to hold foods at safe temperatures. Use the WARMER feature to keep hot food warm.
■Proofing will not operate when oven is above 125°F. “OVEN TOO HOT” will show in the display.
Instructions Operating Instructions
How to Set the Oven For Warmer
The warmer feature can be activated independently to keep hot, cooked foods warm. This feature is not designed to reheat cold food.
To use this feature, select FEATURES, then WARMER, then START.
NOTE: On double oven models, select upper or lower oven. Then select START.
To Crisp Stale Items
■Place food in
■For best results, place the food items in a single layer. Do not stack.
■Leave them uncovered.
■Check crispness after
IMPORTANT NOTES:
■Food should be kept hot in its cooking container or transferred to a
■For moist foods, cover them with an
■Fried or crisp foods do not need to be covered, but can become too dry if warmed for too long.
■Repeated opening of the door allows the hot air to escape and the food to cool.
■Allow extra time for the temperature inside the oven to stabilize after adding items.
■With large loads it may be necessary to cover some of the cooked food items.
■Remove serving spoons, etc., before placing containers in the oven.
■Do not use plastic containers, lids or plastic wrap.
CAUTION: Plastic containers, lids or plastic wrap will melt if placed in the oven. Melted plastic may not be removable and is not covered under your warranty.
Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips
How to Set the Oven For Warm
The warm feature (cook and hold) automatically keeps hot cooked foods warm for up to 3 hours after a TIMED BAKE is finished.
To turn this feature ON or OFF, select FEATURES, then MORE, then WARM.
If the blocks before and after WARM are lit, the feature is ON. If there are no blocks lit before and after WARM, the feature is OFF.
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