GE 164D2966P118 Use And Care Manual

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BAKINGYour oven temperature is controlled very accurately If you think an adjustment is necessary, see the Adjustusing an oven control system. It is recommended that the Oven Thermostat section. It lists easy D() Ityou operate the range for a number of weeks to H) L{r.self instructions on how to adjust the thermostat.become familiar with you new oven’s performance. NOTE: When the oven is hot, the top and outsidesurfaces of the range get hot too.How to Set Your Range for BakingTo avoid possible burns, place the shelves in the 2. Check food for doneness at minimum time oncorrect position before you turn the oven on. recipe. Cook longer if necessary.1. Close the oven door, turn the OVEN TEMP knob to 3. Turn the OVEN TEMP knob to OFF and thenthe desired temperature and preheat the oven for at remove the food from the oven.least 10 minutes if preheating is necessary.Oven ShelvesArrange the ovenshelf or shelves inthe desired locationswhile the oven iscool. The correctshelf positiondepends on the kindof food and thebrowning desired.As a general rule,place most foods in~he middle of the oven, on either shelf positionB or C. See the chart for suggested shelf positions.I Type of Food I Shelf Position IAngel food cake ABiscuits or muffins B or CCookies or cupcakes B or CBrownies B or CLayer cakes B or CBundt or pound cakes A or BI Pies or pie shells I BorC IFrozen pies A (on cookie sheet)Casseroles B or CI Roasting I A orB IPreheatingPreheating is necessary for good results when bakingcakes, cookies, pastry and breads. For most casserolesand roasts, preheating is not necessary. For ovens withouta preheat indicator light or tone, preheat 10 minutes.After the oven is preheated, place the food in the ovenas quickly as possible to prevent heat from escaping.Preheat the oven if the recipe calls for it. Preheatmeans bringing the oven up to the specifiedtemperature before putting the food in the oven.To preheat, set the oven at the correct temperature—selecting a higher temperature does not shortenpreheat time.Baking PansUse the proper baking pan. The type of finish on thepan determines the amount of browning that will occur.l Dark, rough or dull pans absorb heat resultingin a browner, crisper crust. Use this type for pies.l Shiny, bright and smooth pans reflect heat,resulting in a lighter, more delicate browning.Cakes and cookies require this type of pan.l Glass baking dishes absorb heat. When baking inglass baking dishes, the temperature may need tobe reduced by 25°F.l If you are using dark non-stick pans, you may findthat you need to reduce the oven temperature 25°F.to prevent overbrowning.