19Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Consumer SupportUsing the lower oven drawer. (on some models) ge.comTo Use the Lower Oven DrawerPush in and turn the lower ovendrawer knob to any desired setting.Allow the lower oven drawer topreheat. The ON signal light is located above theknob and glows when the knob is in theON position. It remains ON until theknob is moved to the OFF position. The “Heating” signal light is locatedbelow the knob and glows when theheating elements are active. Preheat iscomplete after the “Heating” signal hasturned off for the first time after theknob is turned on.NOTES: Always use the included drawer rack whenusing the lower oven drawer. The lower oven drawer cannot be used duringa self-clean cycle of the upper oven. Do not put food, foil or cookware directly onthe bottom of the lower oven drawer. Alwaysuse the included drawer rack. If foods require a cover, use only foil or lidsable to withstand baking temperatures. Do notuse plastic. Maximum height of foods that can be bakedin the lower oven drawer is 31⁄2″. Do not put liquid or water in the lower ovendrawer. Never place plastics, paper, canned foods orcombustible material in the lower oven drawer.The lower oven drawer may be used to bake foods using the same times and temperatures as a standard oven. Foodsideal for baking in the lower oven drawer include pizza, frozen foods, casseroles, biscuits, rolls and many desserts.Push in and turn the lower ovendrawer knob to any desired setting.When Using the Lower Oven Drawer Warm SettingThe WARM SETTING of the lower oven drawercan be used to keep hot cooked foods at servingtemperatures. Always start with hot food. Do notuse the WARM SETTING to heat cold food otherthan crisping crackers, chips or dry cereal.NOTE: The beginning temperature of thefood, the amount of food, the type of food, thecontainer and the amount of time the food is inthe drawer will affect the quality and endingtemperature of the food.Push in and turn the control knobto the warm setting.The lower oven drawer uses less energy than the upper oven.Allow the following approximate times for preheating:Desired Lower PreheatOven Temperature TimeWARM 10 minutes350°F 15 minutes425°F 25 minutes