GE PC2B940SEJSS Owner's Manual

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18 49-85222Your new oven has a variety of cooking modes to help you get the best results. These modes are described below.Refer to the Cooking Guide section for recommendations for specific foods. Remember, your new oven may performdifferently than the oven it is replacing.BakeThe bake mode is for baking and roasting. This modeuses heat primarily from the lower burner but also fromthe upper burner to cook food. When preparing bakedgoods such as cakes, cookies and pastries, alwayspreheat the oven first. Follow recipe recommendationsfor food placement. If no guidelines are provided, centerfood in the oven. To use this mode press the Bake pad,enter a temperature with the number pads, and thenpress Start.Warm/Warming Drawer (on some models)Warm mode is designed to keep hot foods hot. Coverfoods that need to remain moist and do not cover foodsthat should be crisp. Preheating is not required. Do notuse warm to heat cold food other than crisping crackers,chips or dry cereal. It is also recommended that foodnot be kept warm for more than 2 hours. See the OvenControls section for more information.Broiling ModesAlways broil with the oven door and drawer closed.Monitor food closely while broiling. Use caution whenbroiling on the upper rack positions as placing foodcloser to the broil burner increases smoking, spatteringand the possibility of fats igniting.Try broiling foods that you would normally grill. Adjustrack positions to adjust the intensity of the heat to thefood. Place foods closer to the broil burner when aseared surface and rare interior is desired. Thicker foodsand foods that need to be cooked through should beEURLOHGRQDORZHUUDFNSRVLWLRQRUE\XVLQJWKH%URLO/Rmode.Broil HiThe Broil Hi mode uses intense heat from the upperburner to sear foods. Use Broil Hi for thinner cuts ofPHDWDQGRUIRRGV\RXSUHIHUOHVVGRQHRQWKHLQWHULRUTo use this mode press the Broil pad once and thenpress Start. It is not necessary to preheat when usingthis mode.Broil Lo7KH%URLO/RPRGHXVHVOHVVLQWHQVHKHDWIURPWKHXSSHUburner to cook food thoroughly while also browning theVXUIDFH8VH%URLO/RIRUWKLFNHUFXWVRIPHDWDQGRUIRRGVthat you would like cooked all the way through. To usethis mode press the Broil pad twice and then press Start.It is not necessary to preheat when using this mode.Convection BakeThe Convection Bake mode is intended for bakingon multiple racks at the same time. This mode usesair movement from the convection fan to enhancecooking evenness. Your oven is equipped with AutoRecipe Conversion, so it is not necessary to adjust thetemperature when using this mode. To use this modepress the Conv Bake pad, enter a temperature withnumber pads, and then press Start. Always preheatwhen using this mode.Convection RoastThe Convection Roast mode is intended for roastingwhole cuts of meat on a single rack. This mode usesheat from the lower bake burner along with air movementto improve browning and reduce cooking time. It is notnecessary to convert temperature. Check food earlierthan the recipe suggested time when using this mode,or use the probe (on some models). To use this modepress the Conv Roast pad, enter a temperature with thenumber pads, and then press Start. It is not necessaryto preheat when using this mode.Cooking ModesUSING THE OVEN: Cookware / Cooking Modes Cookware GuidelinesThe material, finish, and size of cookware affect bakingperformance.Dark, coated and dull pans absorb heat more readilythan light, shiny pans. Pans that absorb heat morereadily can result in a browner, crisper and thicker crust.If using dark and coated cookware check food earlierthan the minimum cook time. If undesirable results areobtained with this type of cookware consider reducingRYHQWHPSHUDWXUHE\)QH[WWLPHŶ 6KLQ\SDQVFDQSURGXFHPRUHHYHQO\FRRNHGEDNHGgoods such as cakes and cookies.Ŷ *ODVVDQGFHUDPLFSDQVKHDWVORZO\EXWUHWDLQKHDWwell. These types of pans work well for dishes suchas pies and custards.Ŷ $LULQVXODWHGSDQVKHDWVORZO\DQGFDQUHGXFHERWWRPbrowning.Ŷ .HHSFRRNZDUHFOHDQWRSURPRWHHYHQKHDWLQJ