Using The Lower Oven Drawer - GE JB988 Owner's Manual

Using the lower oven drawer.

The lower oven drawer may be used to bake foods using the same times and temperatures as a standard oven. Foods
ideal for baking in the lower oven drawer include pizza, frozen foods, casseroles, biscuits, rolls and many desserts.
Push in and turn the lower oven
drawer knob to any desired setting.
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(on some models)
To Use the Lower Oven Drawer
Push in and turn the lower oven
drawer knob to any desired setting.
Allow the lower oven drawer to
preheat.
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The ON signal light is located above the
knob and glows when the knob is in the
ON position. It remains ON until the
knob is moved to the OFF position.
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The "Heating" signal light is located
below the knob and glows when the
heating elements are active. Preheat is
complete after the "Heating" signal has
turned off for the first time after the
knob is turned on.
The lower oven drawer uses less energy than the upper oven.
Allow the following approximate times for preheating:
Desired Lower
Oven Temperature
WARM
350°F
425°F
When Using the Lower Oven Drawer Warm Setting
The WARM SETTING of the lower oven drawer
can be used to keep hot cooked foods at serving
temperatures. Always start with hot food. Do not
use the WARM SETTING to heat cold food other
than crisping crackers, chips or dry cereal.
NOTE: The beginning temperature of the
food, the amount of food, the type of food, the
container and the amount of time the food is in
the drawer will affect the quality and ending
temperature of the food.
NOTES:
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Always use the included drawer rack when
using the lower oven drawer.
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The lower oven drawer cannot be used during
a self-clean cycle of the upper oven.
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Do not put food, foil or cookware directly on
the bottom of the lower oven drawer. Always
use the included drawer rack.
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If foods require a cover, use only foil or lids
able to withstand baking temperatures. Do not
use plastic.
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Maximum height of foods that can be baked
in the lower oven drawer is 3
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Do not put liquid or water in the lower oven
drawer.
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Never place plastics, paper, canned foods or
combustible material in the lower oven drawer.
Preheat
Time
10 minutes
15 minutes
25 minutes
Push in and turn the control knob
to the warm setting.
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