GE RGAS200 Owner's Manual

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10 49-85251The material, finish, and size of cookware affect bakingperformance.Dark, coated and dull pans absorb heat more readilyWKDQOLJKWVKLQ\SDQV3DQVWKDWDEVRUEKHDWPRUHreadily 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 reducingoven temperature by 25º F next time.Ŷ 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 .HHSFRRNZDUHFOHDQWRSURPRWHHYHQKHDWLQJYour 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. Whenpreparing baked goods such as cakes, cookies andpastries, always preheat the oven first. To use this modeturn the thermostat knob to the desired temperature.WarmWarm mode is designed to keep hot foods hot. Coverfoods that need to remain moist and do not cover foodsWKDWVKRXOGEHFULVS3UHKHDWLQJLVQRWUHTXLUHG'RQRWuse Warm to heat cold food. It is recommended that foodnot be kept warm for more than 2 hours. To use thismode turn the thermostat knob to Warm.BroilAlways 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, splattering,and the possibility of fats igniting.Try broiling foods that you would normally grill. Adjustrack positions to adjust the intensity of the heat to theIRRG3ODFHIRRGVFORVHUWRWKHEURLOEXUQHUZKHQDseared surface and rare interior is desired. Thicker foodsand foods that need to be cooked through should bebroiled on a lower rack position. To use this mode turnthe thermostat knob to the Broil setting. NOTE: Removeunused racks from oven for faster preheat, improvedefficiency, and optimal performance.Broil Compartment (on some models)For better searing use the rack position that placesfood closest to the broil heater. Move food down forPRUHGRQHQHVVOHVVVHDULQJ7DNHFDUHQRWWRWRXFKthe inner door when placing and removing food in broilcompartment.Cookware GuidelinesCooking ModesUSING THE OVEN: &&RRNZDUH*XLGHOLQHV&RRNLQJ0RGHVBroil CompartmentOven Cavity