GE JCSP42 Owner's Manual

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Aluminum FoilYou can use aluminum foil to line thebroiler pan and broiler grid. However,you must mold the foil tightly to the gridand cut slits in it just like the grid.Without the slits, the foil will prevent fatand meat juices from draining into thebroiler pan. The juices could becomehot enough to catch on fire. If youdo not cut the slits, you are essentiallyfrying, not broiling.Do not use aluminum foil on the bottom ofthe oven.Never entirely cover a shelf withaluminum foil. This will disturb the heatcirculation and result in poor baking.A smaller sheet of foil may be used tocatch a spillover by placing it on a lowershelf several inches below the food.Cut slits in the foil just like the grid.Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support11Using the oven. www.geappliances.caTo avoid possible burns, place the shelves in the desired position before you turn the oven on.Before you begin…The shelves have stops, so that whenplaced correctly on the supports, they willstop before coming completely out, andwill not tilt.When placing and removing cookware,pull the shelf out until it stops.To remove a shelf, pull it toward you, tiltthe front end up and pull it out.To replace, place the end of the shelf(stop-locks) on the support, tilt up thefront and push the shelf in.CAUTION: When you are using the shelf in thelowest position (A), you will need to use cautionwhen pulling the shelf out. We recommend thatyou pull the shelf out several inches and then,using two pot holders, pull the shelf out byholding the sides of it. The shelf is low and youcould be burned if you place your hand in themiddle of the shelf and pull all the way out. Bevery careful not to burn your hand on the doorwhen using the shelf in the lowest position (A).The oven has 6 shelf positions.How to Set the Oven for Baking or RoastingPress the BAKE pad.Press the number pads to set thedesired temperature.Press the START pad.Check food for doneness atminimum time on recipe. Cooklonger if necessary.Press the CLEAR/OFF pad whencooking is complete.If baking four cake layers at the same time,place two layers on shelf B and two layerson shelf D. Stagger pans on the shelf soone is not directly above the other.Type of Food Shelf PositionFrozen pies (on cookie sheet) DAngel food cake ABundt or pound cakes B or CBiscuits, muffins, brownies, C or Dcookies, cupcakes,layer cakes, piesCasseroles C or DTurkey APreheating and Pan PlacementPreheat the oven if the recipe calls for it.Preheating is necessary for good resultswhen baking cakes, cookies, pastry andbreads.To preheat, set the oven at the correct temperature.The control will beep when the oven is preheatedand the display will show your set temperature.This will take approximately 6 to 8 minutes.Baking results will be better if bakingpans are centered in the oven as muchas possible. If baking with more than onepan, place the pans so each has at least1 to 11⁄2″ of air space around it.Center baking pans in the oven.