GE AGBS45DEFBS Owner's Manual

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49-85209-1 15Your 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 from the lower burner. When preparing bakedgoods such as cakes, cookies, and pastries alwayspreheat the oven first. Follow recipe recommendationsfor food placement. If no guidelines are providedcenter food in the oven. Turn the knob to the correcttemperature setting.BroilBroiling is done in either your oven cavity or broilingdrawer depending on the features of your model. Alwaysbroil with the door closed. Monitor food closely whilebroiling. Use caution when broiling on upper rack positionsas placing food closer to the broil burner increasessmoking, spattering, and 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 bebroiled on a rack position farther from the burner.CookwareCookware 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 minimum cook time. If undesirable results areobtained with this type of cookware consider reducingoven temperature by 25º F next time.Shiny pans can produce more evenly cooked bakedgoods such as cakes and cookies.Glass and ceramic pans heat slowly but retain heat well.These types of pans work well for dishes such as piesand custards.Air insulated pans heat slowly and can reduce bottombrowning.Keep cookware clean to promote even heating.Cooking ModesUSING THE OVEN: Cooking Modes / CookwareAluminum FoilDo not use aluminum foil to line oven bottoms. The foil will trap heat below and upset the performance of theoven. Foil can melt and permanently damage the oven bottom. Damage from improper use of aluminum foil is notcovered 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 morefoil than necessary and never entirely cover an oven rack with aluminum foil. Keep foil at least 1-1/2” from oven wallsto prevent poor heat circulation.