GE JTP15 User manual

Built-In Electric Oven
_Safety Instructions .....................3, 4
Operating Instructions, Tips
Aluminum Foil ...........4, 14, 18, 19,21,23
Baking .................................................... 12-14
Broiling,BroilingGuide ......................20-22
Clock and Timer ........................................ 7-9
Control Panel ........................................... 7-10
Fan ........................................................... 11, 20
Features ........................................................... 5
Power Outage ................................................. 7
Preheating ..................................... 13, 19-21
Roasting, Roasting Guide .................. 18, 19
Self-Cleaning Instructions ................. 23-25
Shelves ......4, 11, 13, 18, 20, 22, 23, 25, 26
Special Features of Your Control ...........8-10
Timed Baking ........................................ 15, 16
Vent ................................................................ 11
Problem Solver ......................29, 30
Thermostat Adjustment-
Do/t Yourse/f............................................17
More questions ?...call
GEAnswer Center®800.626.2000
Consumer Services .................. 31
Appliance Registration ................................. 2
Important Phone Numbers ....................... 31
...................................Model and Serial Number Location .......... 2
Removal of Packaging Tape ........................2
Warranty ....................................... Back Cover
Care and Cleaning ...................26-28
Broiler Pan and Grid .................................... 26
Lift-Off Oven Door ....................................... 27
Oven Light Bulb ........................................... 28
Self-Cleaning Instructions ................. 23-25
Shelves .......................................................... 26
GEAppliances Model."JTP15
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HELP US HELP YOU...
Before using your oven, read this
guide carefully.
It is intended to help you operate and maintain your
new oven properly.
Keep it handy for answers to your questions.
If you don't understand something or need more help, call:
GE Answer Center :_
800.626.2000
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
How to Remove Packaging Tape
To assure no damage is done to the finish of the
product, the safest way to remove adhesive left fiom
packaging tape on new appliances is an application of
a household liquid dishwashing detergent, mineral oil
or cooking oil. Apply with a soft cloth and allow to
soak. Wipe d_y and then apply an appliance polish to
thoroughly clean and protect the surface.
NOTE: The plastic tape must be removed from the
chrome trim on oven parts. It cannot be removed if it
is baked on.
Write down the model and
serial numbers.
You'll find them on a label on the front of the oven
behind the oven door.
These numbers are also on the Consumer Product
Ownership Registration Card that came with your
oven. Before sending in this card, please write these
numbers here:
Model Number
Serial Number
Use these numbers in any correspondence or service
calls concerning your oven.
Save thne and money.
Before you request service...
Check the Problem Solver in the back of this guide.
It lists causes of minor operating problems that you
can correct yourself
IF YOU NEED SERVICE...
To obtain service, see the Consumer Services page in
the back of this guide.
We're proud of our service and want you to be
pleased. If for some reason you are not happy with the
service you receive, here are three steps to follow for
further help.
FIRST, contact the people who serviced your
appliance. Explain why you are not pleased. In most
cases, this will solve the problem.
NEXT, if you are still not pleased, write all the
details--including your phone number--to:
Manager, Consumer Relations
GE Appliances
Appliance Park
Louisville, KY 40225
FINALLY, if your problem is still not resolved, write:
Major Appliance Consumer Action Program
20 North Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60606
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions before using this appliance.
IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE
•The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic
Enforcement Act requires the Governor of
California to publish a list of substances known to
the state to cause birth defects or other reproductive
harm. and requires businesses to warn customers of
potential exposure to such substances.
•Teach children not to play with the controls
or any other part of the oven
•Always keep combustible wall coverings.
curtains or drapes a safe distance from your
oveu.
• Never wear loose-fitting or hanging garments
while using the appliance. Be careful when
• The fiberglass insulation in self-cleaning reaching for items stored in cabinets over the
ovens gives off a very small amount of carbon
monoxide during the cleaning cycle. Exposure
can be minimized by venting with an open
window or using a ventilation fan or hood.
When using electrical appliances, basic safety
precautions should be followed, including the
following:
•Use this appliance only for its intended use
as described in this guide.
•Have the installer show you the location of the
circuit breaker or fuse. Mark it for easy reference
•Be sure your appliance is properly installed and
grounded by a qualified technician in accordance
with the provided Installation Instructions.
•Do not attempt to repair or replace any part of
your oven unless it is specifically recommended
in this guide. All other servicing should be
referred to a qualified technician.
• Before performing any service. DISCONNECT
THE OVEN POWER SUPPLY AT THE
HOUSEHOLD DISTRIBUTION PANEL BY
REMOVING THE FUSE OR SWITCHING OFF
THE CIRCUIT BREAKER.
• Do not leave children alone---Children should
oven. Flammable material could be ignited if
brought in contact with hot heating elements and
may cause severe bums.
• DO NOT STORE OR USE COMBUSTIBLE
MATERIALS. GASOLINE OR OTHER
FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND LIQUIDS IN
THE VICINITY OF THIS OR ANY OTHER
APPLIANCE.
•Use only dry pot holders--Moist
"_" or daml_ pot holders on hot surfaces
may result in burns from steam. Do
not let pot holders touch hot heating elements.
Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth. Such
cloths can catch fire on a hot heating element.
• Always keep dish towels, dish cloths, pot
holders and other linens asafe distance from
your oven.
•Always keep wooden and plastic utensils
and canned food a safe distance away from
your oven.
•For your safety, never use your appliance for
warming or heating the room.
• Do not let cooking grease or other
_"-_ flammable materials accumulate in
_'_ or near the oven.
not be left alone or unattended in an area where
appliance is in use. They should never be allowed • Be sure the oven is securely installed in a
to sit or stand on any part of the appliance.
•Do not allow anyone to climb, stand or hang on
the door. They" could damage the oven or cause
severe personal injury.
•CAUTION: ITEMS OF INTEREST TO
CHILDREN SHOULD NOT BE STORED IN
CABINETS ABOVE AN OVEN. CHILDREN
CLIMBING ON THE OVEN TO REACH
ITEMS COULD BE SERIOUSLY INJURED.
• Do not store flammable materials in an oven.
cabinet that is firmly attached to the house
structure. Never allow anyone to climb, sit.
stand or hang on the oven door.
. Do not use water on grease fires.
Smother fire or flame or use amulti-
purpose dry' chemical or foam-type
fire extinguisher.
Flame in the oven can be smothered completely
by closing the oven door and turning the oven
off or by using a multi-purpose dry chemical or
foam-type fire extinguisher. _continued next page)
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
continued_
*Do not touch the heating elements or the •Do not use your oven to dry newspapers.
interior surface of the oven. These surfaces may"
be hot enough to bum even though they are dark
in color. During and after use. do not touch, or let
clothing or other flammable materials contact, any
interior area of the oven: allow sufficient time for
cooling first.
Potentially hot surfaces include the oven vent
openings and surfaces near the openings, crevices
around the oven door. the edges of the door
[f overheated, they can catch fire.
• Do not leave paper products, cooking
utensils, or food in the oven when not in use.
*Do not use oven for storage area. Items
stored in an oven can ignite.
*After broiling, always take the broiler pan out
of the oven and clean it. Leftover grease in the
broiler pan can catch fire next time you use the pan,
window and metal trim parts above the door. • Never leave jars or cans of fat drippings in
Remember: The inside surface of the oven may
be hot when the door is opened.
• When cooking pork. follow the directions
exactly and always cook the meat to an internal
temperature of at least 170°K This assures that. in
the remote possibility that trichina may be present
in the meat. it will be killed and the meat will be
safe to eat.
or near your oven.
• Clean only parts listed in thisUse and
Care Guide.
*Do not use aluminum foil to line oven bottoms.
except as suggested in this guide. Improper
installation of aluminum foil may result in a
risk of electric shock or fire.
Oven Self-Cleaning Oven
• Stand away from the oven when opening the
oven door. The hot air or steam which escapes
can cause bums to hands, face and/or eyes.
*Do not heat unopened food containers.
Pressure could build up and the container could
burst, causing an injury.
-Keep the oven vent duct unobstructed.
*Keep the oven free from grease buildup.
*Place the oven sheff in the desired position
while the oven is cool. If the shelves must be
handled when hot. do not let the pot holder
contact the heating elements in the oven.
• Never leave the oven door open when you
are not watching the oven.
•Pulling out the shelf to the stop-lock is a
convenience in lifting heavy foods. It is also a
precaution against bums from touching the hot
*Do not clean the oven door gasket. The door
gasket is essential for a good seal. Care should
be taken not to rub. damage or move the gasket.
. Do not use oven cleaners. No commercial oven
cleaner or oven liner protecnve coating of an?"kind
should be used in or around any part of the oven.
Residue from oven cleaners will damage the inside
of the oven when the self-clean cycle is used.
• Before self-cleaning the oven. remove the broiler
pan and other cookware.
- Be sure to wipe up excess spillage before
starting the self-cleaning operation.
•If the self-cleaning mode malfunctions, mm
the oven off and disconnect the power supply.
Have it serviced by a qualified technician.
SAVE THESE
surfaces of the door or the oven walls.
* When using cooking or roasting bags in INSTRUCTIONS
the oven. follow the manufacturer's directions.
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FEATURES OF YOUR OVEN
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Feature Index on page
1 Oven Door Gasket 4, 23, 27
2 Bake Element 4, 26
May be lifted gently for wiping
oven floor.
3 Model and Serial Numbers 2
4 Automatic Oven Door Latch 23-25
5 Oven Interior Light 28
6 Oven Vent 4, 11
7 Oven Control, Clock and Timer 6-10
8Oven Vent Grille 23
9 Automatic Oven Light Switch
The light comes on automatically
when the door is opened.
Explained
Feature Index on page
10 Broil Element 4, 20, 26
11 Oven Shelf Supports 4, 11, 13,
Shelf positions for cooking are 18, 20, 22,
suggested in the Baking, Roasting 23, 25, 26
and Broiling sections.
12 Oven Shelves with Stop-Locks _ 4, 11, 13,
18, 20, 22,
23, 25, 26
13 Lift-Off Oven Door 3, 4, 20
with Broil Stop Position 23, 27
Easily removed for oven cleaning.
14 Broiler Pan and Grid 4, 18, 20,
Do not clean in self-cleaning oven. 21, 23, 26
*Two additional shelves may be ordered.
Pub No. 3-A014.
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FEATURES OF YOUR OVEN CONTROL
TEMP HOUR MIN
TIME CONTROLS _1
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1. BAKE. Press to select the bake flmction.
2. BROIL HI/LO. Press to select the broil function.
3. DISPLAY. Shows the operations you have selected,
the time of day and the cooking or cleaning status.
4. START. Must be pressed to start any cooking or
cleaning function.
5. COOKING TIME. Use for Timed Bake.
6. DELAY START. Use along with COOKING
TIME or SELF CLEAN to set the oven to start
and stop automatically at a time you select.
7. CLOCK. Press to enter the time of day.
8. KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFE Press to select the
timer function. The timer does not control oven
operations. The timer can time up to 9 hours and
59 minutes.
9. CLEAR/OFF. Press to cancel any timed oven
operation except the clock and timer.
10. HOUR +/- and MIN +/- pads. Press to set times
up to 9 hours and 59 minutes--for example, the
time of day on the clock, the timec the starting and
length of cooking time for Timed Bake and the
starting and length of cleaning time for Self-Clean.
11. TEMP +/- pads. Press to set the cooking
temperature you want to use.
12. OVEN LIGHT ON/OFF. Press to turn the oven
light on or off.
13. SELF CLEAN. Press to select the self-cleaning
function. See the Operating the Self-Cleaning
Oven section.
If "F-and a number or letter" flash in the display
and the oven control signals, this indicates
function error code. Press CLEAR/OFF. Allow
the oven to cool for one hour. Put the oven back
into operation. If function error code repeats,
disconnect power to the oven and call for service.
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OVEN CONTROL, CLOCK AND TIMER
Clock
The clock must be set for the automatic oven timing functions to work properly.
The time of day clock cannot be changed during Delay Start. (It can be
changed during a regular bake or broil operation.)
To Set the Clock
1. Press CLOCK.
d_5 d'_ 2. Press the HOUR and MIN + or-
pads to set the time of day.
HOUR MIN
3. Press START. This enters the time and
starts the clock.
To check the time of day when the display is
showing other information, simply press CLOCK.
The time of day shows until another pad is pressed.
Timer
You may program the timer to time cooking or other
household activities for up to 9 hours and 59 minutes.
The timer counts down in minutes, 1 minute at a time,
until the last 60 seconds are reached, then the control
will beep one time. The seconds will not be displayed
until the last minute is reached.
When the timer reaches" :00," the control will beep
3 times followed by one beep every 6 seconds until
KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFF is pressed.
The 6 second tone can be canceled by following the
steps in the Special Features of Your Oven Control
section under Tones at the End of a Timed Cycle.
How to Set the Timer
HOUR MIN
Press KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFF.
Press the HOUR and MIN + or -
pads until the amount of time you
want shows in the display.
If you make a mistake, press
KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFF
and begin again.
3. Press START.
After pressing START, "SET" disappears;
this tells you the time is counting down,
although the display does not change
until one minute has passed.
4. When time is up, the oven control
signals until you press KITCHEN
TIMER ON/OFF. Display then shows
the time of day.
NOTE: The minute timer is independent of all the
other functions and it does not control the oven.
The CLEAWOFF pad does not affect the timer.
Power Failure
If a flashing time of day is in the display, you have
experienced a power t:ailure. Reset the clock. To reset the clock, press CLOCK. Enter the correct
time of day by pressing the HOUR and MIN + or-
pads. Press START.
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OVEN CONTROL, CLOCK AND TIMER
(continued)
The control has a series of tones that will sound at different times. These
tones may sound while you set the control for an oven function or at the
end of the oven function. They will also alert you when an incorrect time
or temperature has been entered or if there is a problem with the oven.
Tones While Setting the Control
When you press a touch pad you will hear a beep.
This beep will let you know you have placed enough
pressure on the pad to activate it.
Preheat Notification Tone
When you set an oven temperature the oven
automatically starts to heat. When the temperature
inside the oven reaches your set temperature a tone will
sound to let you know to place the food in the oven.
Attention Tone
This tone will sound if you set an invalid function or try to set an additional
function. The tone can be quickly identified by watching the display messages.
SPECIAL FEATURES OF YOUR OVEN CONTROL
Your new touch pad control has additional features that you may choose
to use. The following are the features and how you may activate them. The
special feature modes can only be activated while tile display is showing tile
time of day clock.
They remain in the control's memory until the steps are repeated. When the
display shows your choice press START. The special features will remain in
memory after a power failure.
Tones at the End of a Timed Cycle
At the end of a timed cycle, 3 short beeps will
sound followed by one beep every 6 seconds, until
CLEAR/OFF is pressed. This continuous 6 second
beep may be canceled.
To cancel the 6 second beep:
__ I. PressBAKEandBROILHI/LO
at the same time for 2 seconds
until the display shows "SF."
2. Press KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFF.
The display shows "CON BEEP"
(continuous beep). Press KITCHEN
TIMER ON/OFF again. The display
shows "BEER" (This cancels the one
beep every 6 seconds.)
3. Press START.
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12 Hour Shut-Off
With this feature, should you forget and leave the oven
on, the control will automatically turn off the oven
after 12 hours during baking functions or after 3 hours
during a broil function. If you wish to turn off this
feature, follow the steps below.
_ _ 1. Press BAKE and BROIL HI/LO
at the same time for 2seconds
until the display shows "SF."
Cook and Hold
Your new control has a cook and hold feature that
keeps cooked foods warm for up to 3 hours after the
cooking function is finished. To activate this feature,
follow the steps below.
__ 1. PressBAKEandBROILHI/LO
at the same time for 2 seconds
until the display shows "SF."
2. Press DELAY START. The display
will show "12 shdn" (12 hour
shut-oft). Press DELAY START
again and the display will show
"no shdn" (no shut-oft).
3. Press START to activate the no _,T_r,,"_
shut-off and leave the control set
in this special features mode.
2. Press COOKING TIME. The
display will show "Hid OFF."
--Press COOKING TIME again to
activate the feature. The display
will show "Hid ON."
3. Press START to activate the
cook and hold feature and leave
the control set in this special
features mode.
12 Hour, 24 Hour or Clock Black-Out
Your control is set to use a 12 hour clock. If you would prefer to have a 24
hour military time clock or black-out the clock display, follow the steps below.
__ 1. Press BAKE and BROIL HI/LO at the same time for 2
seconds until the display shows "SF."
2. Press CLOCK once. The display will show "12 hr."
--Press CLOCK again to change to the 24 hour military
time clock. The display will show "24 hr."
--Press CLOCK again to black-out the clock display.
The display will show "OFF."
3. Press START to activate your choice and leave the
control set in this special features mode.
NOTE: If the clock is in the black-out mode you will not be able to use the
Delay Start function.
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SPECIAL FEATURES
OF YOUR OVEN CONTROL
(continued)
Control Lockout
Your control will allow you to lock down the touch
pads so they cannot be activated when pressed.
__ 1. PressBAKEandBROILHI/LO
at the same time for 2 seconds
until the display shows "SF."
2. Press SELF CLEAN. The display
will show "LOC OFF."
--Press SELF CLEAN again. The
display will show "LOC."
3. Press START to activate the control
lockout feature and leave the control set in
this special features mode.
When this feature is on and the touch pads are
pressed the control will beep and the display will
show "LOC."
NOTE: The control lockout mode will not affect the
clock, timer and oven light touch pads.
Fahrenheit or Centigrade Temperature Selection
Your oven control is set to use the Fahrenheit
temperature selections but you may change this to use
the Centigrade selections.
_ _ l. Press BAKE and BROIL HI/LO
at the same time for 2 seconds
until the display shows "SF."
2. Press BROIL HI/LO. The display will
show "F" (Fahrenheit).
3. Press BROIL HI/LO again. The display
will show "C" (Centigrade).
4. Press START.
Changing the Speed of the + or -Pads
As you use the + or - pads when setting a time or temperature, you may
notice the display changes slowly. This special feature allows you to change
the speed. To set the speed you prefer, follow the steps below.
__ 1. Press BAKE and BROIL HI/LO at the same time for 2
seconds until the display shows "SF."
(_ 2. Press the + pad. The display will show you a set speed
between 1 and 5.
3. Press the + pad to increase the speed up to the number 5.
--Press the -pad to decrease the speed down to the number 1.
4. Press START to activate the setting and leave the
control set in this special features mode.
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USING YOUR OVEN
Before Using Your Oven
1. Look at the controls. Be sure you understand
how to set them properly.
2. Check the oven interior. Look at the shelves.
Take a practice run at removing and replacing
them properly to give sure, sturdy support.
3. Read over the information and tips that follow.
4. Keep this guide handy so you can refer to it,
especially during the first weeks of using your
new oven.
NOTE:
• You may notice a "burning" or "oily" smell the first
few times you turn your oven on. This is normal in a
new oven and will disappear in a short time. To
speed the process, set a self-clean cycle fbr 4 hours.
See the Operating the Self-Cleaning Oven section.
• A cooling fan may automatically turn on and off to
cool internal parts. This is normal, and the fan may
continue to run even after the oven is turned of£
Oven Shelves
The shelves are designed with stop-locks so that,
when placed correctly on the shelf supports, they
will stop before coming completely out of the oven
and will not tilt when you are removing food from
them or placing food on them.
When placing cookware on a shelf, pull the shelf out
to the bump on the shelf support. Place the cookware
on the shelf, then slide the shelf back into the oven.
This will eliminate reaching into the hot oven.
To remove a shelf from the oven, pull it toward you,
tilt the front end upward and pull the shelf out.
To replace, place the
shelf on the shelf
support with the stop-
locks (curved extension
of shelf) facing up and
toward the rear of the
oven. Tilt up the front
and push the shelf
toward the back of the
oven until it goes past
the bump on the shelf
support. Then lower the
front of the shelf and
push it all the way back.
Bump
Oven Vent
When the oven is on, heated air moves through a vent above the door or
between door and air grille.
The vent area could get hot during oven use.
The vent is needed for proper air flow in the oven and good baking results.
Do not block this vent.
Shelf Positions
The oven has six shelf supports identified in this
illustration as A (bottom), B, C, D, E and F (top).
Shelf positions for cooking are suggested in the
Baking, Roasting and Broiling sections.
NOTE: The highest position (above F) is only a
support. It is not intended to be used as a shelf position. IIitee
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BAKING
Your oven temperature is controlled very accurately
using an oven control system. It is recommended that
you operate the oven for a number of weeks using the
time given on recipes as a guide to become familiar
with your new oven's performance.
If you think an adjustment is necessary, see the Adjust
the Oven Thermostat section. It lists easy Do It
Yol¢rse!finstrucfions on how to adjust the thermostat.
How to Set Your Oven for Baking
To avoid possible burns, place the shelves in the
correct position before you turn the oven on.
1. Press BAKE.
TEMP
2. Press the TEMP + or - pads to set the
oven temperature.
3. Press START.
When the oven starts to heat the changing
temperature will be in the display. (The
display starts changing once the
temperature reaches I00°F.)
4. Press CLEAR/OFF when baking
is finished.
NOTE: A cooling tan may automatically turn on and
offto cool internal parts. This is normal, and the tan
may continue to run even after the oven is turned off.
To change the oven temperature during the
Bake cycle, press the BAKE pad and set the new
temperature.
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Oven Shelves
Arrange the oven shelf
or shelves in the desired
locations while the oven
is cool. The correct shelf
position depends on the
kind of food and the
browning desired.
As a general rule, place
most foods in the middle
of the oven, on either
shelf position C or D.
See the chart for suggested shelf positions.
NOTE: To bake 4 layers of cake at one time,
position 2 layers on shelf B and 2 layers on shelf D
with the pans staggered so that one is not directly
above the other.
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Type of Food Shelf Position
Angel food cake B
Biscuits or muffins C or D
Cookies or cupcakes C or D
Brownies C or D
Layer cakes C or D
Bundt or pound cakes B
Pies or pie shells C or D
Frozen pies B
Casseroles C or D
Roasting A or B
Preheating
Preheat the oven if the recipe calls for it. Preheat
means bringing the oven up to the specified
temperature betbre putting the food in the oven.
To preheat, set the oven at the correct temperature--
selecting a higher temperature does not shorten
preheat time.
Preheating is necessary for good results when baking
cakes, cookies, pastry and breads. For most casseroles
and roasts, preheating is not necessary. For ovens
without a preheat indicator light or tone, preheat 10
minutes. After the oven is preheated, place the food
in the oven as quickly as possible to prevent heat
from escaping.
Baking Pans
Use the proper baking pan. The type of finish on the
pan determines the amount of browning that will occur.
• Dark, rough or dull pans absorb heat resulting in a
browner, crisper crust. Use this type for pies.
• Shiny, bright and smooth pans reflect heat, resulting
in a lighter, more delicate browning. Cakes and
cookies require this type of pan.
• Glass baking dishes also absorb heat. When baking
in glass baking dishes, the temperature may need to
be reduced by 25°F.
• If you are using dark non-stick pans, you may find
that you need to reduce the oven temperature 25°F.
to prevent over-browning.
Pan Placement
For even cooking and proper browning, there must be
enough room for air circulation in the oven. Baking
results will be better if baking pans are centered as
much as possible rather than being placed to the ti'ont
or to the back of the oven.
Pans should not touch each other or the walls of the
oven. Allow 1- to 1½-inch space between pans as well
as from the back of the oven, the door and the sides. If
you need to use two shelves, stagger the pans so one
is not directly above the other.
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BAKING
(continued)
Cookies
When baking cookies, flat cookie sheets (without
sides) produce better-looking cookies. Cookies baked
in a jelly roll pan (short sides all around) may have
darker edges and pale or light browning may occur.
Do not use a cookie sheet so large that it touches the
walls or the door of the oven. Never entirely cover a
shelf with a large cookie sheet.
For best results during baking, use only one cookie
sheet in the oven at a time.
Pies
For best results, bake pies in dark, rough or dull pans
to produce a browuer, crisper crust. Frozen pies in foil
pans should be placed on an aluminum cookie sheet
for baking since the shiny foil pan reflects heat away
from the pie crust; the cookie sheet helps retain it.
Cakes
When baking cakes, warped or bent pans will cause
uneven baking results and poorly shaped products.
A cake baked in a pan larger than the recipe
recommends will usually be crisper, thinner and drier
than it should be. If baked in a pan smaller than
recommended, it may be undercooked and batter may
overflow. Check the recipe to make sure the pan size
used is the one recommended.
Aluminum Foil
Never entirely cover a shelf with aluminum %il. This
will disturb the heat circulation and result in poor
baking. A smaller sheet of foil may be used to catch a
spillover by placing it on a lower shelf several inches
below the food.
Don't Peek
Set the timer for the estimated cooking time and do
not open the door to look at your food. Most recipes
provide minimum and maximum baking times such
as "bake 30-40 minutes."
DO NOT open the door to check until the
lnininmm time. Opening the oven door frequently
during cooking allows heat to escape and makes
baking times longer. Your baking results may also
be affected.
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TIMED BAKING
How to Set Your Oven for Time Bake
The oven control allows you to turn the oven on or off
automatically at specific times that you set. Examples
of Immediate Start (oven turns on now and you set it
to turn off automatically at the end of cooking time)
and Delay Start and Stop (setting the oven to turn on
automatically at a later time and turn off after a preset
cooking time) will be described.
NOTE: Before beginning make sure the clock shows
the correct time of day.
To set the clock, first press CLOCK.Press the HOUR and MIN + or - pads to set
the time of day. Press START.
NOTE: An attention tone will sound if you are using
Timed Baking and do not press START after entering
the baking temperature.
How to Set Immediate Start and Automatic Stop
To avoid possible burns, place the shelves in the
correct position before you turn the oven on.
The oven will turn on immediately and cook for a
selected length of time. At the end of cooking time,
the oven will turn off automaticall3z
TEMP
HOUR MIN
1. Press BAKE.
2. Press the TEMP + or - pads to
set the oven temperature.
3. Press COOKING TIME.
NOTE: If your recipe requires
preheating, you may need to add
additional time to the length
of the cooking time.
Press the HOUR and MIN + or -
pads to set the baking time.
The oven temperature and the
cooking time that you entered will
be displayed.
5. Press START. The display shows the oven
temperature that you set and the cooking
time countdown. (The display starts
changing once the temperature reaches
100°F.)
The oven will continue to cook for the
programmed amount of time, then shut
off automatically.
6. Press CLEAR/OFF to clear the end of
cycle tone if necessary.
NOTE:
• The low temperature zone of this oven (between
170°F. and 200°F.) is available to keep hot cooked
foods warm. Food kept in the oven longer than two
hours at these low temperatures may spoil.
• Foods that spoil easily, such as milk, eggs, fish,
stuffings, poultry and pork, should not be allowed
to sit for more than one hour before or after cooking.
Room temperature promotes the growth of harmful
bacteria. Be sure the oven light is offbecause heat
from the bulb will speed harmful bacteria growth.
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TIMED BAKING
(continued)
How to Set Delay Start and Automatic Stop
Easy Steps:
1. Press BAKE.
2. Press the TEMP + or - pads to select oven
temperature.
3. Press COOKING TIME.
4. Press the HOUR and MIN + or - pads to set
the length of baking time.
5. Press DELAY START.
6. Press the HOUR and MIN + or - pads to set the
desired start time.
7. Press START.
To avoid possible burns, place tile shelves in the
correct position be%re you turn the oven on.
You can set the oven control to delay the start of
cooking, cook for a specific length of time and then
turn off automatically.
1. Press BAKE.
TEMP
2. Press the TEMP + or - pads to set
the temperature.
3. Press COOKING TIME.
NOTE: If your recipe requires
preheating, you may need to add
additional time to the cooking time.
r//_ r//_ 4. Press the HOUR and MIN + or -
pads to set the baking time.
HOUR MIN
5. Press DELAY START.
(/_ (_3 6. Press the HOUR and MIN + or -
pads to set the time of day you want
HOUR MIN the oven to turn on and start cooking.
If you would like to check the times you
have set, press DELAY START to check
the start time you have set or press
COOKING TIME to check the length of
cooking time you have set.
When the oven turns on at the time of day
you have set, the display will show the
changing temperature (starting at 100°F.)
and the cooking time countdown.
At the end of cooking time the oven
will turn offand the end of cycle
tone will sound.
8. Press CLEAR/OFF to clear the end of
cycle tone if necessary.
NOTE:
• The low temperature zone of this oven (between
170°F. and 200°F.) is available to keep hot cooked
foods warm. Food kept in the oven longer than two
hours at these low temperatures may spoil.
• Foods that spoil easily, such as milk, eggs, fish,
stuffings, poultry and pork, should not be allowed
to sit for more than one hour before or after cooking.
Room temperature promotes the growth of harmful
bacteria. Be sure the oven light is offbecause heat
from the bulb will speed harmfid bacteria growth.
7. Press START.
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ADJUST THE OVEN THERMOSTATm
DO IT YOURSELF!
You may find that your new oven cooks differently
than the one it replaced. We recommend that you
use your new oven for a few weeks to become more
familiar with it, following the times given in your
recipes as a guide.
If you think your new oven is too hot or too cool,
you can adjust the thermostat yourself. If you think
it is too hot, adjust the thermostat to make it cooler. If
you think it is too cool, adjust the thermostat to make
it hotter.
We do not recommend the use of inexpensive
thermometers, such as those found in grocery stores,
to check the temperature setting of your new oven.
These thermometers may vary 20-40 degrees.
To Adjust the Oven Thermostat:
_ _ 1. Press BAKE and BROIL HI/LO
at the same time for 2seconds
until the display shows "SF."
2.
3.
TEMP
Press BAKE. A two digit number
shows in the display.
The oven temperature can be
adjusted up to (+) 35°F. hotter or
(-) 35°F. cooler. Press the TEMP +
pad to increase the temperature
in 1 degree increments. Press the
TEMP - pad to decrease the
temperature in 1 degree
increments.
4. When you have made the
adjustment, press START to go
back to the time of day display.
Use your oven as you would
normally.
NOTE: This adjustment will not affect the broiling or
self-cleaning temperatures. It will be retained in
memory after a power t:ailure.
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ROASTING
Roasting is cooking by d_7 heat. Tender meat or
poultry can be roasted uncovered in your oven.
Roasting temperatures, which should be low and
steady, keep spattering to a minimum
Roasting is really a baking procedure used for meats.
Therefore, the oven controls are set for Baking or
Timed Baking. (You may hear a slight clicking sound,
indicating the oven is working properly.) Timed
Baking will turn the oven on and off automatically.
Most meats continue to cook slightly after being
removed from the oven. The internal temperature
will rise about 5° to 10°F. during the recommended
standing time of 10 to 20 minutes. This allows
roasts to firm up and makes them easier to carve.
To compensate for this rise in temperature, you may
want to remove the roast sooner (at 5° to 10°F. less
than the temperature in the Roasting Guide).
Remember that food will continue to cook in the hot
oven and therefore should be removed when the
desired internal temperature has been reached.
How to Set Your Oven for Roasting
1. Place the shelf in A or B position. No preheating
is necessa_ 7.
2. Check the weight of the
meat. Place the meat tat
side up, or poultry
breast side up, on
roasting grid in a
shallow pan. The
melting tat will baste
the meat. Select a pan
as close to the size of
the meat as possible.
(The broiler pan with grid is a good pan for this.)
TEMP
@
3. Press BAKE.
4. Press the TEMP + or - pads to set the
temperature.
5. Press START.
6. Press CLEAWOFF when roasting
is finished.
To change the oven temperature during the
roasting cycle, press BAKE and set the new
temperature.
Use of Aluminum Foil
You can use aluminum foil to line the broiler pan.
This makes clean-up easier when using the pan for
marinating, cooking with finits, cooking heavily
cured meats or basting food during cooking. Press
the foil tightly around the inside of the pan.
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Questions and Answers
Q. Is it necessary to check for doneness with a
meat thermometer?
A. Checking the finished internal temperature at the
completion of cooking time is recommended.
Temperatures are shown in the Roasting Guide.
For roasts over 8 lbs., check with thermometer at
halt-hour intervals after half the cooking time
has passed.
Q. Why is my roast crumbling when I try to
carve it?
A. Roasts are easier to slice if allowed to cool 10 to
20 minutes after removing them from the oven.
Be sure to cut across the grain of the meat.
Q. Do I need to preheat my oven each time I cook a
roast or poultry?
A. It is not necessary to preheat your oven.
Q. When buying aroast, are there any special tips
that would help me cook it more evenly?
A. Yes. Buy a roast as even in thickness as possible,
or buy rolled roasts.
Q. Can I seal the sides of my foil "tent" when
roasting a turkey?
A. Sealing the foil will steam the meat. Leaving it
unsealed allows the air to circulate and brown
the meat.
ROASTING GUIDE
Frozen Roasts
Frozen roasts of beet, pork, lamb, etc., can be started
without thawing, but allow 10 to 25 minutes per
pound additional time (10 minutes per pound for
roasts under 5 pounds, more time for larger roasts).
Make sure poultry is thawed before roasting.
Unthawed poultry often does not cook evenly.
Some commercial frozen poultry can be cooked
successfully without thawing. Follow the directions
given on the package label.
Type
Meat
Tender cuts; rib, high quality
sirloin tip, rump or top roundt
Lamb leg or bone-in shouldert
Veal shoulder, leg or loint
Pork loin, rib or shouldert
Oven Internal
Temperature Doneness Temperature °F.
Rare:
Medium:
Well Done:
Rare:
Medium:
Well Done:
Welt Done:
Well Done:
Approximate Roasting Time
in Minutes per Pound
3 to 5 lbs. 6 to 8 lbs.
24 33 1822
35 39 2229
40-45 30 35
2125 2023
25 30 2428
30 35 28 33
35-45 30-40
35-45 30-40
325°
325°
325°
325°
Ham, precooked
Poultry
Chicken or Duck
Chicken pieces
Turkey
325°
325°
350°
325°
To Warm:
Welt Done:
Well Done:
Well Done:
1720 minutes per pouM (any weight)
3 to 5 lbs. Over 5 lbs.
35-40 30 35
35-40
10 to 15 lbs. Over 15 lbs.
1825 1520
140° 150°*
150° 160°
170° 185°
140° 150°*
150° 160°
170° 185°
170° 180°
170° 180°
115° 125°
185° 190°
185° 190°
In thigh:
185° 190°
"I'Forboneless rolled roasts over 6 inches thick, add 5 to 10 minutes per pound to times given above.
*The U.S. Department of Agriculture says "Rare beef is popular, but you should know that cooking it to only 140°F. means
some food poisoning organisms may survive." (Source: Safe Food Book. Your Kitchen Guide. USDA Rev. June 1985.)
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BROILING
Broiling is cooking food by intense radiant heat from
the upper broil element in the oven. Most fish and
tender cuts of meat can be broiled. Follow these
directions to keep spattering and smoking to a
minimum.
If the meat has fat or gristle around the edge, cut
vertical slashes through both about 2" apart. If
desired, the fat may be trimmed, leaving a layer
about 1/8" thick.
Place the meat on the broiler grid in the broiler pan.
Always use the grid so the fat drips into the broiler
pan; otherwise the juices may become hot enough to
catch on fire.
Position the shelf on the recommended shelf position
as suggested in the Broiling Guide. Most broiling is
done on E position, but if your oven is connected to
208 volts, you may wish to use ahigher position.
Leave the door
open to the broil stop
position. The door stays
open by its@. yet the
proper temperature is
maintained in the oven.
Turn the food using tongs only once during broiling.
Time the foods for the first side according to the
Broiling Guide.
Turn the food, then use the times given for the second
side as a guide to the preferred doneness.
How to Set Your Oven for Broiling
1. Press BROIL HI/LO.
2. Press BROIL HI/LO again (alternates between
LO Broil and HI Broil).
3. Press START.
4. Press CLEAWOFF when broiling is finished.
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