GE JB250 Owner's Manual

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49-80700 13USING THE RANGE: Oven Racks / CookwareOven Racks (Cont.)CAUTION: Never place cooking utensils, pizza or baking stones, aluminum foil or any other itemson the oven floor. There is a heating element beneath the oven floor. Placing items on the oven floor maycause the oven to overheat, resulting in damage to the oven and risk of damage or fire to cabinets.Aluminum FoilDo not use aluminum foil to line oven bottoms. The foil will trap heat below and upset the performance of theoven. Foil can melt and permanently damage the oven bottom. Damage from improper use of aluminum foil is notcovered by the product warranty.Foil may be used to catch spills by placing a sheet on a lower rack, several inches below the food. Do not use morefoil than necessary and never entirely cover an oven rack with aluminum foil. Keep foil at least 1-1/2” from oven wallsto prevent poor heat circulation.CookwareCookware GuidelinesThe material, finish, and size of cookware affect bakingperformance.Dark, coated and dull pans absorb heat more readilythan light, shiny pans. Pans that absorb heat morereadily can result in a browner, crisper, and thicker crust.If using dark and coated cookware check food earlierthan minimum cook time. If undesirable results areobtained with this type of cookware consider reducingoven temperature by 25º F next time.Shiny pans can produce more evenly cooked bakedgoods such as cakes and cookies.Glass and ceramic pans heat slowly but retain heat well.These types of pans work well for dishes such as piesand custards.Air insulated pans heat slowly and can reduce bottombrowning.Keep cookware clean to promote even heating.