Preheating
After START/ENTER is touched, the oven will enter a timed preheat conditioning cycle. The Temp, Bake, and On indicator lights will light up. The Electronic Oven Control automatically selects the conditioning cycle time based on the oven temperature selected. The conditioning cycle time will not change if the temperature is reset before the cycle countdown ends. The preheat conditioning cycle is complete and the oven is ready to use when a
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 10 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.
Broiling
Broiling uses direct radiant heat to cook food. 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.
■For best results, use a broiler pan and grid (provided on some models). They are designed to drain juices and help avoid spatter and smoke. If you would like to purchase a broiler pan, one may be ordered. See “Assistance or Service” section to order. Ask for Part Number 4396923.
■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 avoid 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.
Before broiling, position rack according to the Broiling Chart. It is not necessary to preheat the oven before putting food in unless recommended in the recipe. Position food on grid in the broiler pan, then place it in the center of the oven rack. Close the door.
To Broil:
1.Press CUSTOM BROIL.
2.Press START/ENTER.
3.Press OFF/CANCEL when finished.
To Custom Broil:
1.Press CUSTOM BROIL.
2.Press TEMP/TIME “up” or “down” arrow pad to change the temperature in 5°F (3°C) amounts. The broil range can be set between 300°F (150°C) and HI (525°F [275°C]).
3.Press START/ENTER.
4.Press OFF/CANCEL when finished.
BROILING CHART
For best results, place food 3" (7 cm) or more from the broil burner. Times are guidelines only and may need to be adjusted for individual tastes. Recommended rack positions are numbered from the bottom (1) to the top (5). For diagram, see the “Positioning Racks and Bakeware” section.
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Steak |
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1" (2.5 cm) thick |
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medium rare | 4 | ||
medium | 4 | ||
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Ground meat patties* |
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³⁄₄" (2 cm) thick |
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4 | |||
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Pork chops |
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1" (2.5 cm) thick | 4 | ||
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Ham slice, precooked |
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¹₂ " (1.25 cm) thick | 4 | ||
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Frankfurters | 4 | ||
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Lamb chops |
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1" (2.5 cm) thick | 4 | ||
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Chicken |
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3 | |||
boneless breasts | 4 | ||
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Fish Fillets |
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¹₄ | 4 | ||
Fish Steaks |
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³₄ | 4 | ||
*Place up to 9 patties, equally spaced, on broiler grid.
Timed Cooking
WARNING
Food Poisoning Hazard
Do not let food sit in oven more than one hour before or after cooking.
Doing so can result in food poisoning or sickness.
Timed Cooking allows the oven to be set to cook in 2 different ways. The oven can be set to start cooking immediately and shut off automatically at the end of the cooking time. Or, the oven can be set to start at a later time, cook for a specified length of time and shut off automatically at the end of the cooking time.
Foods that require a preheated oven should not be cooked using a delayed function.
To Set a Cook Time:
1.Press BAKE. The bake oven indicator light will light up.
2.Set the temperature (optional).
Press the TEMP/TIME “up” or “down” arrow pads to enter a temperature other than the one displayed.
3.Press COOK TIME. The cook time oven indicator light will light up.
4.Press TEMP/TIME “up” or “down” arrow pads to enter the length of time to cook.
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