  One of the most outstanding, truly automatic features of the Gas range is the programmed oven. Oven programming means that the oven will automatically change at a set time from one temperature to another—usually from a cooking to a keep-warm temperature. In other words, set the oven control for the cooking temperature and the amount of cooking time. The oven will cook the food, then automatically reduce to a keep-warm temperature to hold the foods for serving without over-cooking or drying out. A. Foods which program well:1. Most main dishes, especially casseroles and foods in sauces. 2. Covered foods. 3. Yellow vegetables, onions, or beets. Green vegetables, up to 1 to 2 hours; long holding period causes loss of color. 4. Roasts and other large cuts of meat. 5. Rice, noodles, macaroni. B. Foods which should not be programmed:1. Foods such as cookies, pies, and cakes which require exact cooking times should be removed from oven immediately. If they are to be kept warm, they should be rewrapped to prevent drying and then placed in the keep-warm oven. 2. Foods to be served immediately—souffles. 3. Broiled foods. C. General rules:1. Food may be held with safety for 4 hours after cooking is completed, but will be most palatable served within 1½ to 2 hours. 2. Any food which holds well in the low temperature oven usually programs well also. 3. FOR SPECIFIC PROGRAMMED OVEN FEATURES, REFER TO YOUR RANGE MANUFACTURER’S INSTRUCTION BOOKLET. uncaptioned |
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