GE JGB690SEFSS Use and Care Manual - Page 16
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USING THE OVEN: Cooking Modes / Cookware 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 recommendations for specific foods. Remember, your new oven may perform differently than the oven it is replacing. Bake The bake mode is for baking and roasting. This mode uses heat only from the lower burner. When preparing baked goods such as cakes, cookies, and pastries always preheat the oven first. Follow recipe recommendations for food placement. If no guidelines are provided center food in the oven. To use this mode press the Bake pad, enter a temperature, and then press Start. Broiling Modes Always broil with the main oven and broil drawer doors closed. Monitor food closely while broiling. Use caution when broiling on upper rack positions as placing food closer to the broil burner increases smoking, spattering, and the possibility of fats igniting. Try broiling foods that you would normally grill. Adjust rack positions to adjust the intensity of the heat to the food. Place foods closer to the broil burner when a seared surface and rare interior is desired. Thicker foods and foods that need to be cooked through should be broiled on a rack position farther from the burner or by using Broil Lo. Broil Hi The Broil Hi mode uses intense heat from the upper burner to sear foods. Use Broil Hi for thinner cuts of meat and/ or foods you prefer less done on the interior. To use this mode press the Broil pad once and then press Start. It is not necessary to preheat when using this mode. Broil Lo The Broil Lo mode uses less intense heat from the upper burner to cook food thoroughly while also browning the surface. Use Broil Lo for thicker cuts of meat and/or foods that you would like cooked all the way through. To use this mode press the Broil pad twice and then press Start. It is not necessary to preheat when using this mode. Convection Bake Multi Rack The Convection Bake Multi Rack mode is intended for baking on multiple racks at the same time. This mode uses heat from the upper burners along with air movement from the convection fan to enhance cooking evenness. Your oven is equipped with Auto Recipe Conversion, so it is not necessary to convert the temperature when using this mode. To use this mode press the Bake Multi Rack pad under Convection, enter a temperature, and then press Start. Always preheat when using this mode. Cookware Cookware Guidelines The material, finish, and size of cookware affect baking performance. Dark, coated and dull pans absorb heat more readily than light, shiny pans. Pans that absorb heat more 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 oven temperature by 25º F next time. Shiny pans can produce more evenly cooked baked goods 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 pies and custards. Air insulated pans heat slowly and can reduce bottom browning. Keep cookware clean to promote even heating. Aluminum Foil Do not use aluminum foil to line oven bottoms. The foil will trap heat below and upset the performance of the oven. Foil can melt and permanently damage the oven bottom. Damage from improper use of aluminum foil 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 foil than necessary and never entirely cover an oven rack with aluminum foil. Keep foil at least 1-1/2" from oven walls to prevent poor heat circulation. 16 49-85214-1