Meat Thermometer
On models without a temperature probe, use a meat thermometer to determine doneness of meat, poultry and fish. The internal temperature, not appearance, should be used to determine doneness. A meat thermometer is not supplied with this appliance.
■Insert the thermometer into the center of the thickest portion of the meat or inner thigh or breast of poultry. The tip of the thermometer should not touch fat, bone or gristle.
■After reading the thermometer once, push it into the meat ½" (1.3 cm) more and read again. If the temperature drops, cook the meat or poultry longer.
■Check all meat, poultry and fish in 2 or 3 different places.
Oven Vent
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A. Oven vent
The oven vent releases hot air and moisture from the oven, and should not be blocked or covered. Blocking or covering the oven vent will cause poor air circulation, affecting cooking and cleaning results. Do not set plastics, paper or other items that could melt or burn near the oven vent.
Baking and Roasting
ACCUBAKE® Temperature Management (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 burners cycle on and off in intervals. 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.
To Bake or Roast:
1.Press BAKE.
2.Press TEMP or TEMP/HOUR “up” or “down” arrow pad to set a temperature other than 350°F (175°C) in 5°F (3°C) amounts. The bake range can be set between 170°F and 500°F (75°C and 260°C).
When the oven temperature is greater than 170°F (77°C), no preheat conditioning time will be shown in the display. The preheat conditioning time will not change if the temperature is reset before the countdown time ends.
3.Press START. The temperature can be changed after this step. The start pad does not need to be pressed again.
If baking and roasting while the minute timer is counting down, the set temperature can be seen for 5 seconds by pressing BAKE.
4.Press OFF/CANCEL when finished.
Preheating
After the start pad is pressed, the oven will enter a timed preheat conditioning. “PrE” (on some models) and the countdown time 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 due to the cycling of the burners.
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 BROIL.
2.Press START.
3.Press OFF/CANCEL when finished.
To Custom Broil:
1.Press BROIL.
2.Press TEMP or TEMP/HOUR “up” or “down” arrow pad to change the temperature in 5°F (5°C) amounts. The broil range can be set between 300°F (150°C) and HI (525°F [275°C]).
3.Press START.
4.Press OFF/CANCEL when finished.
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