Oven Cooking Modes - GE 400 Series Owner's Manual

Oven 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 recommended rack positions and other tips for using these modes
Remember, your new oven may perform differently than the oven it is replacing.
oven will preheat and a tone will sound when the oven is ready for cooking. Some cooking modes do not require
preheating. To reduce preheating times, remove unused racks and avoid opening the oven door until the preheat
tone sounds.
While in use, oven heaters will cycle on and off as needed to maintain appropriate cooking conditions. Avoid
frequently opening the oven door, as this can impact cooking times and performance.
Bake
single rack. To use this mode, press the Bake pad and
use the +/- pads to set the desired temperature, then
press Start.
Preheating is generally recommended when using this
mode, especially for preparing baked goods such as
cakes, cookies, and pastries.
Broil Modes
broiling on upper rack positions as placing food closer
to the broil element increases smoking, spattering, and
fats igniting. For best performance center food below the
broil heating element. Try broiling foods that you would
normally grill. Adjust rack positions to adjust the intensity
the oven door closed.
Broil High
when you would like to have a seared surface and less
done interior. To use this mode press the Broil pad once
and then press Start.
Broil Low
to cook food thoroughly while also browning the surface.
you would like cooked all the way through. To use this
mode, press the Broil pad twice and then press Start.
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Crisp (on some models)
The Crisp mode is a special mode that is designed to
produce foods with a crispier exterior than traditional
oven cooking. The Crisp mode is intended for single rack
cooking only. To use this mode, press the Crisp pad and
use the +/- pads to set the desired temperature, then
press Start.
The temperature can be set between 300ºF and 500ºF.
There is a 2 minute preheat for this mode. Follow
recipe or package traditional bake guidelines for set
temperature and cook times. Adjust cook time to achieve
your desired crispness. Additional guidelines for using
this mode can be found in the Crisp Cooking Guide.
Warm (on some models)
Warm mode is designed to keep hot foods hot. Do not
use warm to heat cold food, other than crisping crackers,
chips, or dry cereal. Cover foods that need to remain
also recommended that food should not be kept warm
for more than two hours. To use this mode, press the
Warm pad, then press Start.
Preheating is not necessary for this mode.
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