GE JGB690SEFSS Use and Care Manual - Page 17

USING THE OVEN: Cooking Guide Cooking Guide FOOD TYPE Baked Goods Layer cakes, sheet cakes, bundt cakes, muffins, quick breads, biscuits, scones on a Single Rack Layer cakes* on Multiple Racks Chiffon cakes (angel food) Cookies, biscuits, scones on a Single Rack Cookies, biscuits, scones on Multiple Racks Beef & Pork RECOMMENDED MODE(S) Bake Bake Convection Multi-Bake Bake Bake Convection Multi-Bake Bake Hamburgers Broil Hi Steaks & Chops Broil Hi Roasts Poultry Whole chicken Bake Bake Bone-in chicken breasts, legs, thighs Broil Lo Bake Boneless chicken breasts Broil Lo Bake Whole turkey Bake Turkey Breast Bake Fish Casseroles Frozen Convenience Foods Pizza, french fries, tator tots, chicken nuggets, appetizers on a Single Rack Pizza, french fries, tator tots, chicken nuggets, appetizers on Multiple Racks Broil Lo Bake Bake Bake Convection Multi-Bake RECOMMENDED RACK POSITION(S) ADDITIONAL SUGGESTIONS 3 or 4 Use shiny cookware. 2 and 4 1 2 or 3 2 Racks - 2 and 4 3 Racks - 1, 3 and 5 Ensure adequate airflow (see illustration below). Use shiny cookware. Use shiny cookware. Ensure adequate airflow. Switch food location partially through cooking for more even cooking results. 5 or C 5 or C 1 or 2 Use a broil pan; move food down for more doneness/less searing. Watch food closely when broiling. Center food under burner. Use a broil pan; move food down for more doneness/less searing. Watch food closely when broiling. Center food under burner. Leave uncovered, use a low sided pan such as a broil pan. Preheating is not necessary. 1 or 2 3 or B 3 or B R or 1 1 or 2 5 or C (1/2 thick or less) 4 or B (>1/2 inch) 2 or 3 Leave uncovered, use a low sided pan such as a broil pan. If breaded or coated in sauce avoid Broil Hi modes. Broil skin side down first. Watch food closely when broiling. Move food down for more doneness/less searing and up for greater searing/browning when broiling. Leave uncovered, use a low sided pan such as a broil pan. Leave uncovered, use a low sided pan such as a broil pan. Watch food closely when broiling. 3 or 4 2 and 4 1, 3 and 5 Use shiny cookware. Use shiny cookware. Switch food location partially through cooking for more even cooking results. *When baking four cake layers at a time, stagger the pans as shown so that one pan is not directly above another. Cook food thoroughly to help protect against food borne illness. Minimum safe food temperature recommendations for food safety can be found at www.IsItDoneYet.gov. Make sure to use a food thermometer to take food temperatures. Front Placement Rear Placement 49-85214-1 17