Setting Oven Controls

Note: The time of day must first be set in order to operate the oven.

To Set or Change the Temperature for Baking

The oven can be programmed to bake at any temperature from 170°F to 500°F.

To Set the Controls for Baking:

1.Press . "— — —°" appears in the display.

2.Within 5 seconds, press the or . The display

will show "350°F." By pressing and holding the or

, the temperature can then be adjusted in 5°F increments.

3.When the or is released, the oven will begin

heating to the selected temperature. When the displayed temperature reaches the desired baking temperature, the control will beep once (1 time).

4. To cancel the baking function, press .

To Change the Oven Temperature after Baking has Started:

1.Press and make sure the bake temperature is displayed.

2.Press the or to increase or decrease the set temperature.

To insure proper results when broiling use approved Broil Pan & Insert (some models).

The broiler pan & the insert (some models) allows grease to drain and be kept away from the high heat of the broiler. DO NOT use the pan without the insert. DO NOT cover the insert with foil; the exposed grease could ignite.

Broiling

1.Arrange oven rack while oven is still cool. Position the rack as suggested in the chart below. See “Arranging Oven Racks” in Before Setting Oven Controls.

Rack Position

Food

3 or 4

Medium-rare steaks

 

3

Fish,medium-welldonehamburgers&chops

1 or 2

Well-done foods such as chicken & lobster

 

2.Press .

3.Press and hold the or until the desired broil setting level appears in

the display. Press the for HI broil or the for LO broil. Most foods can be broiled at the HI broil setting. Select the LO broil setting to avoid excess browning or drying of foods that should be broiled to the well-done stage.

4.Place the insert on the broiler pan (some models), then place the food on the insert. DO NOT use the broiler pan without the insert or cover the insert with aluminum foil. The exposed grease could ignite.

5.Place the pan on the oven rack. Open the oven door to the broil stop position when broiling (see illustration).

6.Broil on one side until food is browned; turn and cook on the second side. Note: Always pull the rack out to the stop position before turning or removing food.

7.When broiling is finished, press .

Should an oven fire occur, close the oven door and turn off the oven. If the fire continues, use a fire extinguisher. DO NOT put water or flour on the fire. Flour may be explosive.

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Crosley ES100 important safety instructions Setting Oven Controls, To Set or Change the Temperature for Baking, Broiling