Baking and Roasting
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1.Broil element
2.Bake element
ACCUBAKE® Temperature Management System
(on some models)
The ACCUBAKE system electronically regulates the oven heat levels during preheat and bake to maintain a precise temperature range for optimal cooking results. The bake and broil elements cycle on and off in intervals. The bake element will glow red when cycling on, the broil element will not. This feature is automatically activated when the oven is in use.
Before baking and roasting, position racks according to the “Positioning Racks and Bakeware” section. When roasting, it is not necessary to wait for the oven preheat conditioning time to end before putting food in unless recommended in the recipe.
If the lower oven door is opened during baking and roasting, the broil element will turn off immediately and the bake element will turn off in 2 minutes. They will come back on once the door is closed.
To Bake or Roast:
1.Press BAKE.
Press the number pads to enter a temperature other than 350°F (177°C). The bake range can be set between 170°F and 500°F (77°C and 260°C).
2.Press START/ENTER.
“Lo°” will appear on the lower oven display if the actual oven temperature is under 170°F (77°C).
When the actual oven temperature reaches 170°F (77°C), the lower oven display will show the temperature increasing in 5° increments.
When the set temperature is reached, if enabled, one tone will sound.
3.Press lower oven OFF/CANCEL when finished cooking.
Preheating
After START is pressed, the oven will enter a timed preheat conditioning. “PrE” and the time countdown will appear on the display. 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 ten 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.
BroilingandCustom Broiling
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1. Broil element
Broiling uses direct radiant heat from the broil element to cook food. During broiling, the broil element cycles on and off in intervals to maintain the oven temperature.
If the lower oven door is opened during broiling, the broil element will turn off immediately and come back on once the door is closed.
■Use only the broiler pan and grid provided with the appliance. It is designed to drain juices and help prevent spatter and smoke.
■For proper draining, do not cover the 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 prevent curling.
■Pull out oven rack to 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.
■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.
To Broil:
Before broiling or custom broiling, position the rack according to the Broiling Chart.
Position food on the grid in the broiler pan, then place it in the center of the oven rack with the longest side parallel to the door. It is not necessary to preheat the oven before putting food in, unless recommended in the recipe.
Close the door.
1.Press CUSTOM BROIL.
2.Press START/ENTER.
The set oven temperature will appear on the lower oven display until the oven is turned off.
3.Press lower oven OFF/CANCEL when finished cooking.
To Custom Broil:
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.
1.Press CUSTOM BROIL.
2.Press the number pads to enter a temperature other than 500°F (260°C). The broil range can be set between 170°F and 500°F (77°C and 260°C).
3.Press START/ENTER.
The set oven temperature will appear on the lower oven display until the oven is turned off.
4.Press lower oven OFF/CANCEL when finished cooking.
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