GE JKP44 Use And Care Manual

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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 the middle of the oven, oneither shelf position B or C. See the chart forsu&gested shelf positions.I ~peof Food I Shelf Position II Angel food cake IBiscuits or muffins B or CCookies or cupcakes B or CBrownies B or CI Layer cakes I B orC IBundt or pound cakes A or BPies or pie shells B or CFrozen pies A (on cookie sheet)Casseroles B or CI Roasting I A orB IPreheatingPreheat the oven if the recipe calls for it. Preheat Preheating is necessary for good results when bakingmeans bringing the oven up to the specified cakes, cookies, pastry and breads. For most casserolestemperature before putting the food in the oven. and roasts, preheating is not necessary. For ovensTo preheat, set the oven at the correct temperature— without a preheat indicator light or tone, preheat 10selecting a higher temperature does not shorten minutes. After the oven is preheated, place the foodpreheat time. in the oven as quickly as possible to prevent heatfrom escaping.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 resulting in abrowner, crisper crust. Use this type for pies,l Shiny, bright and smooth pans reflect heat, resultingin a lighter, more delicate browning. Cakes andcookies require this type of pan.l Glass baking dishes also absorb heat. When bakingin glass baking dishes, the temperature may need tobe reduced by 25°F.Pan PlacementFor even cooking and proper browning, there must beenough room for air circulation in the oven. Bakingresults will be better if baking pans are centered asmuch as possible rather than being placed to the frontor to the back of the oven.Pans should not touch each other or the walls of theoven. Allow 1- to 1 k-inch space between pans aswell as from the back of the oven, the door and thesides. If you need to use two shelves, stagger the pansso one is not directly above the other.(continued ne.rt page)11