Cooking Modes - GE JB655 Owner's Manual

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.
Baking Modes
Select a mode for baking based on the type and quantity
of food you are preparing. 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.
Bake
The bake mode is intended for single rack cooking. This
mode uses heat primarily from the lower element but
also from the upper element to cook food. To use this
mode press the Bake pad, use the +/- pads to set the
desired temperature, and then press Start. Preheating is
generally recommended when using this mode.
Convection Bake
The Convection Bake mode is intended for baking on
multiple racks at the same time. This mode uses heat
from the upper and lower elements, along with air
movement from the convection fan to enhance cooking
evenness. Baking time might be slightly longer for
multiple racks than what would be expected for a single
rack. To use this mode press the Convection Bake
pad, enter a temperature, and then press Start. Always
preheat when using this mode. When baking more
delicate foods like cookies and cakes, it is recommended
to reduce the input temperature by 25°F for improved
cooking performance.
Broiling Modes
Monitor food closely while broiling. Use caution when
broiling on upper rack positions as placing food closer to
the broil element increases smoking, spattering, and the
possibility of fats igniting. For best performance center
food below the broil heating element.
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 element 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 broiler or by
using Broil Lo.
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Broil Hi
The Broil Hi mode uses intense heat from the upper
element to sear foods. It is recommended that Broil Hi be
done with the door open for improved searing. 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
element to cook food thoroughly while also producing
surface browning. The door may be closed or open when
using Broil Lo. 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.
Air Fry (on some models):
Air Fry is a special, no-preheat, cooking mode that is
designed to produce foods with a crispier exterior than
traditional oven cooking. The Air Fry mode is intended
for single rack cooking only. Select Air Fry, then input
the desired set temperature and press Start. The
temperature can be set between 300°F and 500°F.
Preheating is not recommended for this mode. Follow
traditional oven recipe or package guidelines for set
temperatures and cook times; adjust cook time to
achieve your desired crispness. Additional guidelines
for using this mode can be found in the Air Fry Cooking
Guide.
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