GE JGBC17 manual How to Set Your Range for Baking, To avoid possible burns, place the shelves

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BAKING

Your oven temperature is controlled using the latest	If you think an adjustment is necessary, see the Adjust
technology in oven control systems. It is recommended	the Oven Thermostat section. It gives easy Do It
that you operate your new oven for a number of weeks	Yourself instructions on how to adjust the thermostat.
to become familiar with its performance.

How to Set Your Range for Baking

To avoid possible burns, place the shelves in the	2.	Check food for doneness at minimum time on
correct position before you turn the oven on.		recipe. Cook longer if necessary.
1. Close the oven door. Turn the OVEN CONTROL	3.	Turn the OVEN CONTROL knob to OFF and
knob to the desired temperature.		then remove food.

Using Your Oven

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 of food and the

browning desired. As a general rule,

place most foods in the middle of the oven, on either shelf position B or C. See the chart for suggested shelf positions.

E

D

C B

A

R

Type of Food	Shelf Position

Angel food cake	A

Biscuits or muffins	B or C

Cookies or cupcakes	B or C

Brownies	B or C

Layer cakes	B or C

Bundt or pound cakes	A or B

Pies or pie shells	B or C

Frozen pies	A (on cookie sheet)

Casseroles	B or C

Roasting	B or R

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Contents Operating Instructions, Tips Safety InstructionsHelp US Help YOU… If YOU Need ServiceWhen You Get Your Range Important Safety InstructionsUsing Your Range Do not allow anyone to climb, stand or Surface CookingSave These INSTRUCTIONS5 Cleaning Your RangeBaking, Broiling and Roasting Features and appearance vary Features of Your RangeSurface Burners, Grates and Drip Pans on some models SeeOven Control Broiler Pan and GridSurface Burner Controls Surface CookingBefore Lighting a Burner To Light a Surface BurnerTop-of-Range Cookware How to Select Flame SizeDo not use a wok on any other support ring To Set the Timer Clock and TimerTo Change or Cancel the Timer Setting Display Clock While Timer Is OperatingUsing Your Oven Shelf Positions Oven ShelvesOven Vents Baking How to Set Your Range for BakingTo avoid possible burns, place the shelves Type of Food Shelf PositionPreheating Pan PlacementBaking Guides CookiesCakes PiesBaking Pans Don’t PeekTo Adjust the Thermostat Adjust the Oven ThermostatRoasting Why is my roast crumbling when I try to carve it? Questions and AnswersRoasting Guide Frozen RoastsBroiling Why are my meats not turning out as brown as they should?Use of Aluminum Foil Should I salt the meat before broiling?Ground Beef Broiling GuideStandard Twin Burners on some models Care and CleaningFor proper ignition Sealed Burner Assemblies on some modelsCooktop Surface Burner GratesOven Bottom Control Panel and Knobs Oven Light Bulb on some modelsRemovable Broiler Drawer on some models Broiler Pan and GridRemovable Storage Drawer on some models Oven Air VentsRemovable Kick Panel on some models Outside of door Lift-Off Oven DoorOven bottom has a porcelain enamel finish For Your Safety Installation InstructionsImportant Safety Instructions General Provide Adequate GAS Supply Rigid Pipe Hookup for Models Equipped with Sealed Burners Connect the Range to GASGrounding Electrical Connections on some modelsElectrical Requirements Extension Cord CautionsElectric Disconnect Electrical ConnectionsLight the Surface Burner Pilots Adjust the Surface Burner Pilots if NecessaryLight the Oven Pilot Quality of Flames Light the PilotsElectric Ignition Models Yellow flamesTo remove the oven bottom To remove the broiler drawer Leveling the Range⁄ 8 ″ Page Page Page Problem Possible Cause QUESTIONS? Before YOU Call for SERVICE…Do It Yourself section We’ll Cover Any Appliance. Anywhere. Anytime Consumer Product Ownership Registration We’ll Be There Warranty