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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