Roasting; Preheating; Baking; Pan Placement - GE 164D2966P126 Use And Care Manual

Oven Shelves
Arrange the oven
shelf or shelves in
the desired locations
while the oven is
cool. The correct
shelf position
depends on the kind
browning desired.
As a general rule,
place most foods in
B or C. See the chart for suggested shelf positions.

Preheating

Preheating is necessary for good results when baking
cakes, cookies, pastry and breads. For most casseroles
and roasts, preheating is not necessary. For ovens
without a preheat indicator light or tone, preheat
food in the oven as quickly as possible to prevent
heat from escaping.
Baking Pans
Use the proper baking pan. The type of finish on the
pan determines the amount of browning that will occur.
Dark, rough or dull pans absorb heat resulting in a
browner, crisper crust. Use this type for pies.
Shiny, bright and smooth pans reflect heat, resulting
in a lighter, more delicate browning. Cakes and
cookies require this type of pan.
Glass baking dishes also absorb heat. When baking
in glass baking dishes, reduce the temperature by 25°F.
are using dark non-stick pans, you may find
If
you
that you need to reduce the oven temperature 25°F.
to prevent overbrowning.
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Type of F'ood
Angel food cake
Biscuits or muffins
Cookies or cupcakes
Brownies
Layer cakes
Pies or pie shells
Frozen pies
Casseroles

Roasting

Preheat the oven if the recipe calls for it. Preheat
means bringing the oven up to the specified
temperature before putting the food in the oven.
To preheat, set the oven at the correct temperature—
selecting a higher temperature does not shorten
preheat time.

Pan Placement

For even cooking and proper browning, there must be
enough room for air circulation in the oven. Baking
results will be better if baking pans are centered as
much as possible rather than being placed to the front
or to the back of the oven.
Pans should not touch each other or the walls of the
oven. Allow I - to I X-inch space between pans as well
as from the back of the oven, the door and the sides.
Shelf Position
A
B or C
B or C
B or C
B or C
A or B
B or C
A (on cookie sheet)
B or C
A or B
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