Range & Wall Oven - Steakhouse Mode - Steak Troubleshooting

Beginning June 1, 2022, GE Appliances is launching our Steakhouse Mode Over-the-Air rollout to update certain models of ranges and wall ovens with the new Steakhouse Mode. This is an example of the benefit of connecting smart appliances - they can get better over time!

 

Steakhouse Mode requires the use of the Temperature Probe that came with your oven. If you cannot find your oven Probe, you can order one from our GE Appliances Parts & Accessories website. The part number for the Probe is WB20T10024.

 

For information on the use of Steakhouse Mode and the Probe, please take a peek at our Range & Wall Oven - Steakhouse Mode FAQs and Tips article. You may want to check out the Range & Wall Oven - Steakhouse Mode - How to Use It article as well.

 

Listed below are facts and troubleshooting tips for the use of the Steakhouse Mode. These tips will help you to successfully use the Steakhouse Mode and get the maximum results from this excellent Precision Cooking Mode.

 

STEAK TROUBLESHOOTING:

 

Can I use any cut of steak?

  • Yes, however we recommend steaks with a thickness between 1.5 to 2 inches. We found Steakhouse Mode gave us great results with Sirloin, NY Strip, Ribeye, Porterhouse, and Filet Mignon. Thinner steaks can also be cooked with the Steakhouse Mode but the doneness may not match your selection as well as it would for thicker steaks. If cooking a steak 1 inch thick or less, select the next doneness level down. For example, select Rare if you want Medium Rare doneness.

 

Can I cook multiple steaks at the same time?

  • Yes.

  • If cooking multiple small steaks, place two steaks on the same Probe with the tip in the thickest part of one of the steaks. The steak that contains the Probe tip will be the one that controls the oven cooking cycle. If the thicker steak is chosen to contain the tip, the thinner steak may be slightly overdone. If the thinner steak is chosen to contain the tip, the thicker steak may be slightly underdone.

  • If cooking multiple large steaks, insert the Probe into the steak that you would like to control the oven cycle. If the thicker, larger steak is chosen to contain the Probe, the other steak may be slightly overdone. If the thinner, smaller steak is chosen to contain the Probe, the other steak may be slightly underdone.

 

What cookware should I use?

  • For the best cooking performance, we recommend using a broil pan with a grid (for example, our GE Appliances grid broil pan, part number WB49K10020) or a broil safe sheet pan with a baking rack placed on top. Using this cookware places the steaks at the proper distance from the top of the oven for the best searing and reduces spattering while searing.

 

What if my steak is not done?

  • If your steak is less done than desired after resting, place the steak back on the cookware, back into the oven, and cook it on Broil High for 2 minute increments, resting 5 minutes in between. You can expect a 2 minute broil to increase the doneness one level. The next time you try the Steakhouse Mode consider choosing a higher doneness level.

  • If the steak is overdone, try selecting a lower doneness level the next time you try the Steakhouse Mode.

 

What do I do if I want multiple steaks with varying doneness?

  • The least labor-intensive approach to this would be to cook the steaks in the two separate oven cavities with the appropriate Steakhouse Mode cycles. However, this requires a double oven with two probes and only two doneness levels desired.

  • If your situation does not fall under this category, you may achieve this by running consecutive Steakhouse Mode cycles on your appliance to achieve the desired doneness for each steak. If you’d like to cook them concurrently, you may be able to bring all steaks up to the lowest doneness level. Then, press cancel, remove the lowest doneness level steaks and bring the remaining steaks up to the next doneness level temperature with a new Steakhouse Mode cycle. Repeat for as many doneness levels as desired. Once all steaks are up to their respective internal temperatures, place all steaks back in the oven and complete the sear and rest portion of the cycle. This procedure may yield inconsistent results since the sear time varies by doneness. Also, make sure you don’t leave your lower-doneness steak out for too long or else harmful bacteria could grow.

 

Should I expect smoke while using Steakhouse Mode?

  • Yes! Just like when you grill, smoke may be created during the searing stage. Also, expect more smoke based on a higher doneness level selected (for example, well done may create more smoke than rare).

  • Please be careful when opening the door at the end of the Steakhouse Mode cycle. Any smoke will quickly exit the oven cavity. Cleaning your oven before running any high temperature cooking cycle (including Steakhouse Mode) is recommended to reduce the amount of smoke generated.

 

These troubleshooting tips and recommendations will enable you to get the best use of the Steakhouse Mode. You may find that a little experimentation will enable you to master the use of the Steakhouse Mode and create a perfect steak every time. Enjoy!