GE JB645 - Cooking Modes

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USING THE RANGE: Cooking Modes
Your new oven has a variety of cooking modes to help you get the best results. These modes are described below.
Refer to the Cooking Guide section for recommendations for specific foods. Remember, your new oven may perform
differently than the oven it is replacing.
Baking Modes
Select a mode for baking based on the type and quantity
of food you are preparing. When preparing baked goods
such as cakes, cookies, and pastries always preheat
the oven first. Follow recipe recommendations for food
placement. If no guidelines are provided, center food in
the oven.
Bake
The bake mode is intended for single rack cooking. This
mode uses heat primarily from the lower element but
also from the upper element to cook food. To use this
mode press the Bake pad, use the +/- pads to set the
desired temperature, and then press Start. Preheating is
generally recommended when using this mode.
Convection Bake
The Convection Bake mode is intended for baking on
multiple racks at the same time. This mode uses heat
from the upper and lower elements, along with air
movement from the convection fan to enhance cooking
evenness. Baking time might be slightly longer for
multiple racks than what would be expected for a single
rack. To use this mode press the Convection Bake
pad, enter a temperature, and then press Start. Always
preheat when using this mode. When baking more
delicate foods like cookies and cakes, it is recommended
to reduce the input temperature by 25°F for improved
cooking performance.
Broiling Modes
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broiling on upper rack positions as placing food closer to
the broil element increases smoking, spattering, and the
possibility of fats igniting. For best performance center
food below the broil heating element.
Try broiling foods that you would normally grill. Adjust
rack positions to adjust the intensity of the heat to the
food. Place foods closer to the broil element when a
seared surface and rare interior is desired. Thicker foods
and foods that need to be cooked through should be
broiled on a rack position farther from the broiler or by
using Broil Lo.
Broil Hi
The Broil Hi mode uses intense heat from the upper
element to sear foods. It is recommended that Broil Hi be
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Hi for thinner cuts of meat and/ or foods you prefer less
done on the interior. To use this mode press the Broil
pad once and then press Start. It is not necessary to
preheat when using this mode.
Broil Lo
The Broil Lo mode uses less intense heat from the upper
element to cook food thoroughly while also producing
surface browning. The door may be closed or open when
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or foods that you would like cooked all the way through.
To use this mode press the Broil pad twice and then
press Start. It is not necessary to preheat when using
this mode.
Pre-Heat
Proper preheating ensures that the oven is hot enough
to begin baking. Improper preheating (that is, cooking
in the oven that has not come up to set temperature)
can negatively affect cooking. Depending on the recipe
recommendations, the temperature of your foods when
they go into the oven may determine your final baking
time and baking results; if you put your food, such as
biscuits or breads, in during Pre-heat, they may over
brown on top or burn.
IMPORTANT: The more items to be heated in the oven
during preheat (this includes multiple racks, baking
stones, etc.) will affect the length of your pre-heat time.
Always begin baking after the pre-heat signal. The signal
will be a beep, indicaotr light or chime. This lets you
know your oven is at your needed baking temperature.
For best results, turn the oven On before you begin your
prep work.
Cooking Modes