GE RGA720 Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions

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Using the oven for baking.To avoid possible burns, place the shelves in the desired position before you turn the oven on.How to Set the Oven For BakingClose the oven door. Then turn theOVEN TEMP knob to the desiredtemperature.Check the food for doneness atthe minimum time on the recipe.Cook longer if necessary. Turnthe OVEN TEMP knob to OFF andremove the food.Oven ShelvesArrange the oven shelf or shelves in thedesired locations while the oven is cool.The correct shelf position depends onthe kind of food and the browningdesired.As a general rule, place most foods inthe middle of the oven, on either theshelf position B or C. See the chartfor suggested shelf positions.Type of Food Shelf PositionAngel food cake ABiscuits, muffins or cupcakes B or CCookies C or DBrownies B or CLayer cakes B or CBundt or pound cakes BPies or pie shells B or CFrozen pies (on cookie sheet) B or CCasseroles B or CPreheatingPreheat the oven for 10 minutes ifthe recipe calls for it. Preheat meansbringing the oven up to the specifiedtemperature before putting the foodin the oven.Preheating is necessary for good resultswhen baking cakes, cookies, pastry andbreads. For most casseroles and roasts,preheating is not necessary.Baking PansUse the proper baking pan. The type of finish onthe pan determines the amount of browning thatwill occur. Glass baking dishes also absorb heat.When baking in glass baking dishes,lower the temperature by 25°F and usethe recommended cooking time in therecipe. This is not necessary whenbaking pies or casseroles. Dark, rough or dull pans absorb heatresulting in a browner, crisper crust.Use this type for pies. Shiny, bright and smooth pans reflectheat, resulting in a lighter, moredelicate browning. Cakes and cookiesrequire this type of pan.Pan PlacementFor even cooking and proper browning,there must be enough room for aircirculation in the oven. Baking results willbe better if baking pans are centered asmuch as possible rather than beingplaced to the front or to the back ofthe oven.Pans should not touch each other or thewalls of the oven. Allow 1 to 11⁄2 inchspace between pans as well as from theback of the oven, the door and the sides.If you need to use two shelves, stagger thepans so one is not directly above the other.Place most foods in the middle ofthe oven.Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Installation Instructions Care and Cleaning Operating Instructions Safety Instructions12To preheat, set theoven at the correcttemperature—selecting a highertemperature doesnot shorten thepreheat time.