Preheating - GE JDP37 Use And Care Manual

Your oven temperature is controlled very accurately
using an oven control system. It is recommend that
you operate the oven for a number of weeks to
become familiar with your new oven's performance.
How to Set Your Oven for Baking
To avoid possible burns, place the shelves in the
correct position before you turn the oven on.
1. Press the BAKE pad.
BAKE
2. Press the INCREASE or DECREASE pad. The
display will show the last oven temperature used.
Continue pressing until the desired temperature is
displayed.
The oven will start automatically. The word "ON" and
"100°" will be displayed. As the oven heats up, the
display will show the changing temperatures. When the
oven reaches the temperature you set, a tone will sound.
Oven Shelves
Arrange the oven
shelf or shelves in
the desired locations
while the oven is
cool. The correct
shelf position
depends on the kind
of food and the
browning desired.
As a general rule,
place most foods in
the middle of the oven, on either shelf positions
B or C. See the chart for suggested shelf positions.

Preheating

Preheat the oven if the recipe calls for it. Preheat means
bringing the oven up to the specified temperature
before putting the food in the oven. To preheat, set the
oven at the correct temperature— selecting a higher
temperature does not shorten preheat time.
BAKING
If you think an adjustment is necessary, see the Adjust
the Oven Thermostat section. It lists easy Do It
Yourself instructions on how to adjust the thermostat.
NOTE: When the oven is hot, the top and outside
surfaces of the range get hot too.
3. Press the CLEAR/OFF pad when baking is finished
and then remove the food from the oven.
To change the oven temperature during the
BAKE cycle, press the BAKE pad and then
the INCREASE or DECREASE pad to get the
new temperature.
NOTE: A fan may automatically turn on and off to
cool internal parts. This is normal and the fan may
continue to run even after the oven is turned off.
Type of Food
Angel food cake
D
Biscuits or muffins
C
Cookies or cupcakes
B
Brownies
A
Layer cakes
Bundt or pound cakes
Pies or pie shells
Frozen pies
Casseroles
Roasting
Preheating is necessary for good results when baking
cakes, cookies, pastry and breads. For most casseroles
and roasts, preheating is not necessary. For ovens without
a preheat indicator light or tone, preheat 10 minutes. After
the oven is preheated, place the food in the oven as quickly
as possible to prevent heat from escaping.
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Shelf Position
A
B or C
B or C
B or C
B or C
A or B
B or C
A (on cookie sheet)
B or C
A or B
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