Aluminum Foil And Oven Liners; Cookware; Cooking Modes - GE CGS986 Manual Del Propietário

Aluminum Foil and Oven Liners

CAUTION
Do not use any type of foil or oven liner to cover the oven bottom. These items can trap heat
or melt, resulting in damage to the product and risk of shock, smoke or fire. Damage from improper use of
these items is not covered by the product warranty.
Foil may be used to catch spills by placing a sheet on a lower rack, several inches below the food. Do not use more
to prevent poor heat circulation.

Cookware

Cookware Guidelines
The material, finish, and size of cookware affect baking
performance.
Dark, coated and dull pans absorb heat more readily
readily can result in a browner, crisper, and thicker crust.
If using dark and coated cookware check food earlier
than minimum cook time. If undesirable results are
obtained with this type of cookware consider reducing
Shiny pans can produce more evenly cooked baked
goods such as cakes and cookies.

Cooking Modes

Your 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 rack position and other recommendations for specific modes and foods.
Bake
The bake mode is for baking and roasting. When
preparing baked goods such as cakes, cookies and
pastries, always preheat the oven first. To use this
mode press the Bake pad, enter a temperature with the
number pads, and then press Start/Enter.
Warm
Warm mode is designed to keep hot foods hot. Cover
foods that need to remain moist and do not cover foods
not use warm to heat cold food It is recommended that
Warm pad and then press Start/Enter.
Some models may also have warming drawers. Three
settings are available - use High for items such as
stews, meats, and potatoes; use Medium for items such
as casseroles and pizzas; use Low for items such as
breads, waffles, and also for warming oven-safe dishes.
Glass and ceramic pans heat slowly but retain heat well.
These types of pans work well for dishes such as pies
and custards.
Air insulated pans heat slowly and can reduce bottom
browning.
Keep cookware clean to promote even heating.
Stoneware heats slowly and retains heat well. It is
recommended to preheat this type of cookware if
possible. Additional cook time may be required.
Broiling Modes
placing food close to the broil element or burner
increases smoking, spattering and the possibility of fats igniting. It is not necessary to preheat when using the
Broil modes.
Broil Hi
The Broil High mode uses intense heat from the upper
a seared surface and rare interior. To use this mode
press the Broil pad once and then press Start/Enter.
Broil Lo
The Broil Low mode uses less intense heat from the
upper element or burner to cook food thoroughly while
way through. To use this mode press the Broil pad twice
and then press Start/Enter.
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