GE JCGB860 Owner's Manual

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49-85223 19USING THE OVEN: Oven Racks / Oven Air VentsOven Air VentsNever block the vents (air openings) of the range. Theyprovide the air inlet and outlet that are necessary for therange to keep cool and operate properly with correctcombustion.Air openings are located at the rear of the cooktop, atthe top and bottom of the oven door, and at the bottomof the range.Oven RacksRack PositionsYour oven has two rack positions in the upper oven$% DQGIRXUUDFNSRVLWLRQVLQWKHORZHURYHQ 5 5HFRPPHQGHGUDFNSRVLWLRQVIRUYDULRXVW\SHVof foods are provided in the Cooking Guide. Adjustingrack position is one way to impact cooking results. Forexample, if you would prefer darker tops on cakes,muffins, or cookies, try moving food one rack positionhigher. If you find foods are too brown on top try movingthem down next time.When baking with multiple pans and on multiple racks,ensure there is sufficient space between pans to allowair to flow. This may improve cooking evenness.Removing and Replacing Flat RacksWhen placing and removing cookware, pull the rack outto the bump (stop position) on the rack support.To remove a rack, pull it toward you until it reaches thestop position, tilt up the front of the rack and pull it out.To replace a rack, place the curved end of the rack ontothe rack supports. Tilt up the front of the rack and pushthe rack in until it stops. Then lay the rack flat and pushit in until it is all the way into the oven.5DFNVPD\EHFRPHGLIILFXOWWRVOLGHHVSHFLDOO\DIWHUDself-clean cycle. To improve sliding conditions, use a softcloth or paper towel to rub vegetable oil on the left andULJKWHGJHVRIWKHUDFNVDQGRUUDFNVXSSRUWVNOTE:5HPRYHXQXVHGUDFNVZKHQXVLQJWKHRYHQIRUfaster preheat, improved efficiency, and optimal cookingperformance.Extension Racks (on some models)Extension racks have a frame that locks into the racksupports on both sides. Once the frame is locked into place,always use the upper front rail to pull the rack out to its fullextension position when placing or removing cookware.If extension racks are difficult to extend, lubricate theracks with the graphite lubricant provided with your oven.5HPRYHWKHUDFNIURPWKHRYHQ VHH([WHQVLRQ5DFN5HPRYDO UHPRYHGHEULVLQWKHVOLGHWUDFNVZLWKDSDSHUWRZHOVKDNHWKHJUDSKLWHOXEULFDQWDQGSODFHVPDOOGURSVon the two bottom tracks of the left and right sides. Openand close the rack several times to distribute the lubricant.6HHWKH$VVLVWDQFH$FFHVVRULHVVHFWLRQIRULQVWUXFWLRQVRQordering additional racks and graphite lubricant.Extension Rack Removal1. Make sure the rack is pushed all the way into the oven.2. Firmly holding onto both the upper and lower frontrails, pull the rack toward you, tilt the front end up andpull the rack out.Extension Rack Replacement1. Place the curved end of the rack onto the rack supports.2. Tilt up the front of the rack and push the rack in untilit stops./D\WKHUDFNIODWDQGSXVKLWLQXQWLOLWLVDOOWKHZD\into the oven.If extension racks are difficult to replace or remove, wipethe oven rack supports with cooking oil. Do not wipe oilon the rack slides.Vent appearance and location vary.Removing racksReplacing racksRack stoppositionUpper OvenLower Oven