Safety Instructions
Operating Instructions
Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support
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Preheating and Pan Placement
Preheat the oven if the recipe calls for it.
Preheating is necessary for good results
when baking cakes, cookies, pastry and
breads.
To preheat, set the oven at the correct
temperature. The control will beep when
the oven is preheated and the display will
show your set temperature. This will take
approximately 10–15 minutes.
Baking results will be better if baking
pans are centered in the oven as much
as possible. If baking with more than one
pan, place the pans so each has at least
1″ to 1
1
⁄2″ of air space around it.
If baking four cake layers at the same time, place
two layers on the flat rack in position C and two layers
on the offset rack in position B. Stagger pans on the rack
so one is not directly above the other.
Type of Food Rack Position
Fresh or frozen pies A – Flat
(on cookie sheet)
Angel food cake A – Offset
Bundt or pound cakes B – Offset
Biscuits, muffins, brownies, B – Flat
cookies, cupcakes,
layer cakes
Casseroles B – Flat
Turkey A – Offset
Before you begin…
The racks have stops, so that when
placed correctly on the supports, they
will stop before coming completely out,
and will not tilt.
When placing and removing cookware,
pull the rack out until it stops.
To remove a rack, pull it toward you,
tilt the front end up and pull it out.
To replace, tilt the front of the rack up,
hook the rear locating posts under
the rack supports, push the rack back
(past the stop-locks) and lower it into
position. Push the rack all the way in.
CAUTION: When you
are using a rack in the lowest position (A),
you will need to use caution when pulling
the rack out. We recommend that you pull
the rack out several inches and then, using
two pot holders, pull the rack out by holding
the sides of it. The rack is low and you could
be burned if you place your hand in the
middle of the rack and pull all the way out.
Be very careful not to burn your hand on
the door when using the rack in the lowest
position (A).
The oven has 3 rack positions
and 2 rack styles, allowing for 6 rack
setting combinations.
How to Set the Lower Oven for Baking or Roasting
Touch the BAKE pad.
Touch the number pads to set
the desired temperature.
Touch the START pad.
NOTE: You will hear the convection fan while
the oven is preheating. The fan will stop after
the oven is preheated and the display shows
your set temperature. This is normal.
Check food for doneness
at minimum time on recipe.
Cook longer if necessary.
Touch the CLEAR/OFF pad when
cooking is complete.
Using the lower oven. GEAppliances.com
To avoid possible burns, place the racks in the desired position before you turn the oven on.
Flat Rack
Offset Rack
The oven has 3 rack positions
and 2 rack styles, allowing for 6 rack
setting combinations.
Flat Rack
Offset Rack
Post
Stop-lock
Rack
Support
Flat Rack
Position C
Offset Rack
Position B
