Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 164D2966P030 GE
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Built-in Oven Safety Instructions............sf 4 Operating Instructions, Tips Aluminum Foil ..................................4, 19,28 Convection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-17 Baking . .
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.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCMONiJ ‘ Read all instructions hefme using this appliance. ,, iMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE * Th~ California tlkdh Drinking Wattw and Toxic Enforcement Act requires the Governor of .
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (co=tirmed) ● Do not use water on grease fires. Smother fire or flame or use a multip- urpose dry chemical or foam-type fire extinguisher.
FEATURES OF YOUR OVENS Explained Feature Index on page 1 Oven Door Gasket 4,30 2 Convection Fan and Heating Element Operates during convection cooking.
FEATURES OF YOUR OVEN CONTROL 1. CONV. BAKE. Press this pad to select baking with convection. 2. BAKE. Press this pad to select the bake function. 3. CLEAR/OFF. Press this pad to cancel all oven operations except Clock and Timer. 4. FUNCTION INDICATORS.
Clock To Set the Clock The clock must be set for the automatic oven timing functions to work properly. The time of day cannot be changed during a Timed Bake or CLEAN cycle. ❑ 1. Press the CLOCK pad. CLOCK n 2. Press the A INCREASE or DECREASE pad ~ to set the time of day.
OVEN CONTROL, CLOCK AND TIMER (continued) Display Messages Programmed information can be displayed at any time If “door” appears in the display, LOCK flashes, and by pressing the pad of the operation you want to see.
Before Using Your Oven 1. Look at the controls. Be sure you understand how to set them properly. Read over the directions for the Oven Controls so you understand how to use them. 2. Check the inside of the oven. Look at the shelves. Take a practice run at removing and replacing them properly, to give sure, sturdy support.
USING YOUR OVEN (continued) Offset Shelf The offset shelf provides more cooking space between itself and the shelf above it. This allows more flexibility when placing foods in the oven. See the Multi-Shelf Baking section. The offset shelf can be placed at any shelf position.
What is Convection? In a convection Because food is heated faster in a convection oven oven, a fan circulates when using the convection modes, many types of food hot air over, under and can be cooked at lower temperatures than those around the food. This suggested for regular ovens.
CONVECTION BAKING (upper oven only) Adapting Recipes For Convection Baking As a general rule, reduce the temperature by 25°F. for Check foods for doneness at the minimum convection baking. For more specific instructions, suggested cooking time. follow the guidelines in the Convection Cookbook.
TIMED CONVECTION BAKING (upper oven only) How to Convection Time Bake Your oven can be set to turn on and off automatically. NOTE: Before beginning, make sure the oven clock shows the correct time of day. ❑ To set the clock, first press the CLOCK pad.
TIMED CONVECTION BAKING (upper oven only-continued) How to Set Delay Start and Automatic Stop Convection Bake Quick Reminder 1. Press the CONV. BAKE pad. 2. Press the INCREASE or DECREASE pad to select the oven temperature. 3. Press the COOK TIME pad.
Meats cooked in a convection oven are dark brown The special roasting rack and broiler pan allow heated on the outside and tender and juicy on the inside. air to circulate over and under the meat. This allows In most cases, cooking time will be less when using the meat to brown on all sides.
a CONVECTION ROASTING (upper oven only-continued) How to Set Your Oven for Convection Roasting When Using the Temperature Probe NOTE: For best results when roasting large turkeys and roasts, we recommend using the probe included in the convection oven.
Meats I Minutes/Lb. I Oven Temperature (°F.) I Internal Temperature (“F.) Beef Rib, Boneless Rib, Rare 20-24 325° 140°t Top Sirloin (3 to 5 lbs.) Medium 24-28 325° 160° Well 28–32 325° 170° Beef Tenderloin Rare 10–14 325° 140°t Medium 14-18 325° 160° Pot Roast (2!4 to 3 lbs.
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, REGULAR BAKING (continued) place-most foods in the middle of the oven, on either shelf positions B or C.
Baking Guides When using prepared baking mixes, follow package recipe or instructions for the best baking results. 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.
REGULAR TIMED BAKING How to Time Bake Your oven can be set to turn on and off automatically. NOTE: Before beginning, make sure the oven clock . You will not be able to use Timed Baking in one oven and Self-Clean in the other. shows the correct time of day.
How to Set Delay Start and Automatic Stop Quick Reminder 1. Press the BAKE pad. 2. Press the INCREASE or DECREASE pad to select the oven temperature. 3. Press the COOK TIME pad. 4. Press the INCREASE or DECREASE pad to set the length of Cooking Time. 5.
ADJUST THE OVEN THERMOSTAT— DO IT YOURSELF! You may feel 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.
Your double oven has controls for the upper oven and the lower oven. Be sure to set the correct control. Pads on the left side of the panel are for the upper oven. Pads on the right side of the panel are for the lower oven. The TIMER ON/OFF, COOK TIME, STOP TIME, INCREASE and DECREASE pads can be used for either oven.
REGULAR ROASTING WITH THE PROBE See the Regular Roasting Guide. (upper oven only) Correct Placement of the Temperature Probe Your double oven has a probe in the upper oven only. A temperature probe has been provided for use in your new oven. This probe is designed to withstand high temperatures.
How to Set the Oven When Using the Temperature Probe The display will flash “PROBE” and the oven control will signal if the probe is inserted into the outlet, but the oven is not programmed for the probe. Your double oven has controls for the upper oven and the lower oven.
REGULAR ROASTING QUESTIONS & 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 if you did not use the probe while cooking. Temperatures are shown in the Regular Roasting Guide.
Your double oven has controls for the upper oven Broiling is cooking food by intense radiant heat from and the lower oven. Be sure to set the correct the upper broil element in the oven. You can broil in control. Pads on the left side of the panel are for the upper or the lower oven.
BROILING (continued) Use of Aluminum Foil You can use aluminum foil to line your broiler pan and broiler grid. However, you must mold the foil tightly to the grid and cut slits in it just like the grid. Without the slits, the foil will prevent fat and meat juices from draining to the broiler pan.
● Always use the broiler pan and grid that comes with your oven. It is designed to minimize smoking and spattering by trapping juices in the shielded lower part of the pan. ● The oven door should be open to the broil stop position. ● For steaks and chops, slash fat evenly around the outside edges of the meat.
OPERATING THE SELF-CLEANING OVEN (Normal Cleaning Time: 3 hours) Your double oven has controls for the upper oven and the lower oven. Be sure to set the correct = You cannot clean both the upper and the lower control. Pads on the left side of the panel are for the ovens at the same time.
How to Set Oven for Cleaning Quick Reminder: 1. Prepare the oven for cleaning. 2. Close the oven door completely. 3. Press the CLEAN pad. 4. Press the INCREASE or DECREASE pad until the desired Clean Time appears. If the oven is too hot and you start to set a clean cycle, the word “OFF” will appear in the display.
OPERATING THE SELF-CLEANING OVEN (continued) After Self-Cleaning You may notice some white ash in the oven. Just wipe If the oven is not clean after one clean cycle, repeat it up with a damp cloth after the oven cools. the cycle. If white spots remain, remove them with a soap-filled If the shelves have become hard to slide, wipe the steel wool pad.
Questions and Answers Q. If my oven clock is not set to the correct time of day, can I still self-clean my oven? A. If the clock is not set to the correct time of day you will not be able to set a delay clean to end at a specific time. Q. Can I use commercial oven cleaners on any part of my self-cleaning oven? A.
CARE AND CLEANING Proper care and cleaning are important so your oven will give you efficient and satisfactory service. Follow these directions carefully in caring for your oven to assure safe and proper maintenance. Broiler Pan and Grid After broiling, remove the broiler pan and grid from the oven.
Lift-Off Oven Door The oven door is removable, but it is heavy. You may need help . removing and replacing the door. Do not lift the ‘ door by the handle.
CARE AND CLEANING (continued) Probe The temperature probe may be cleaned with soap and water or a soap-filled scouring pad. Cool the temperature probe before cleaning. Scour stubborn spots with a soap-filled scouring pad, rinse and dry. Do not immerse the temperature probe in water.
Control Panel It’s a good idea to wipe the control panel after each Do not use abrasive cleansers, strong liquid use. Clean with mild soap and water or vinegar and cleaners, plastic scouring pads or oven cleansers water, rinse with clean water and polish dry with a on the control panel—they will damage the finish.
THE PROBLEM SOLVER (continued) PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE OVEN WILL NOT * Temperature is too high to set Self-Clwm operation, Allow the oven to coo]., and SELF-CLEAN reset the controls. ● Probe is in the oven. Remove the probe. —..——.,... —. CIVEN DOOR WILL * (Men must cool belaw locking temperature.
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