Using the range: cooking guide, Cooking guide, Lower oven for double oven models – GE JB870TFWW User Manual
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FOOD TYPE
RECOMMENDED
MODE(S)
RECOMMENDED
RACK POSITION(S)
ADDITIONAL SUGGESTIONS
Baked Goods
Layer cakes, sheet cakes,
bundt cakes, muffins, quick
breads on a Single Rack
%DNH
4
8VHVKLQ\FRRNZDUH
Layer cakes* on Multiple
Racks
%DNH
DQG
Ensure adequate airflow
(see illustration below).
Chiffon cakes (angel food)
%DNH
1
8VHVKLQ\FRRNZDUH
Cookies, biscuits, scones
on a Single Rack
%DNH
4
8VHVKLQ\FRRNZDUH
Cookies, biscuits, scones
on Multiple Racks
%DNH
&RQYHFWLRQ%DNHLIDYDLODEOH
DQG
2, 4, and 6 (3 rack
recommended only for
&RQYHFWLRQ%DNH
Ensure adequate airflow.
Beef & Pork
Hamburgers
%URLO+L
6
.HHSWKHGRRURSHQZKHQEURLOLQJLQWKHORZHURYHQ8VHDEURLOSDQPRYH
food down for more doneness/less searing. Watch food closely when broiling.
For best performance center food below the broil heating element.
Steaks & Chops
%URLO+L
6
.HHSWKHGRRURSHQZKHQEURLOLQJLQWKHORZHURYHQ8VHDEURLOSDQPRYH
food down for more doneness/less searing. Watch food closely when broiling.
For best performance center food below the broil heating element.
Roasts
%DNH
Convection Roast (if available)
3 or 4
8VHDORZVLGHGSDQVXFKDVDEURLOSDQ3UHKHDWLQJLVQRWQHFHVVDU\
Poultry
Whole chicken
%DNH
Convection Roast (if available)
3 or 4
8VHDORZVLGHGSDQVXFKDVDEURLOSDQ
%RQHLQFKLFNHQEUHDVWV
legs, thighs
%URLO+L
2
,IEUHDGHGRUFRDWHGLQVDXFHDYRLG%URLO+LPRGHV%URLOVNLQVLGHGRZQILUVW
Watch food closely when broiling. Keep the door open when broiling in the
lower oven. For best performance when broiling, center food below the broil
heating element.
%URLO/R
%DNH
2 or 3
%RQHOHVVFKLFNHQEUHDVWV
%URLO/R
%DNH
2 or 3
Keep the door open when broiling in the lower oven. Move food down for
more doneness/less searing and up for greater searing/browning when
broiling. For best performance when broiling, center food below the broil
heating element.
Whole turkey
%DNH
Convection Roast (if available)
1 or 2
8VHDORZVLGHGSDQVXFKDVDEURLOSDQ
7XUNH\%UHDVW
%DNH
Convection Roast (if available)
2 or 3
8VHDORZVLGHGSDQVXFKDVDEURLOSDQ
Fish
%URLO/R
6 (1/2 inch thick or less)
!LQFK
Keep the door open when broiling in the lower oven. Watch food closely when
broiling. For best performance center food below the broil heating element.
Casseroles
%DNH
3 or 4
Frozen Convenience Foods
Pizza, french fries, tator
tots, chicken nuggets,
appetizers on a Single Rack
%DNH
3 or 4
8VHVKLQ\FRRNZDUH
Pizza, french fries, tator
tots, chicken nuggets,
appetizers on Multiple
Racks
%DNH
&RQYHFWLRQ%DNHLIDYDLODEOH
DQG
8VHVKLQ\FRRNZDUH
*When baking four cake layers at a time, use racks 3
DQG. Place the pans as shown so that one pan is not
directly above another.
Cook food thoroughly to help protect against food
borne illness. Minimum safe food temperature
recommendations for food safety can be found at
www.IsItDoneYet.gov. Make sure to use a food
thermometer to take food temperatures.
Rack position for baking 4 layer cakes.
Cooking Guide
USING THE RANGE:
Cooking Guide
Lower Oven for Double Oven Models