GE JHP56 Use And Care Manual page 14

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 Lhe 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 the
preheat time.
Baking Pans
Use the proper baking pan. The type of finish on the
pan determines the amount of browning that will occur.
Dark, rough or dull pans absorb heat resulting in a
browner, crisper crust. Use this type for pies.
Shiny, bright and smooth pans reflect heat, resulting
in a lighter, more delicate browning. Cakes and
cookies require this type of pan.
Glass baking dishes also absorb heat. When baking
in glass baking dishes, the temperature may need to
be reduced by 25"F.
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BAKING
(continued)
Type of Food
Biscuits or muffins
Cookies or cupcakes
Brownies
Layer 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
food in the oven as quickly as possible to prevent heat
from escaping.
Pan Placement
For even cooking and proper browning, there must be
enough room for air circulation in the oven. Baking
results will be better if baking pans are centered as
much as possible rather than being placed to the front
or to the back of the oven.
Pans should not touch each other or the walls of the
oven. Allow 1- to 1 X-inch space between pans as well
as from the back of the oven, the door and the sides.
If you need to use two shelves, stagger the pans so
one is not directly above the other.
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I
Shelf Position
I
A
B or C
B or C
B or C
A or B
B or C
A (on cookie sheet)
B or C
A B
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