There is nothing about pre heating and as far as I can tell there’s no chime that says the oven is ready and at the desired temperature. I couldn’t find anything about it in the manual either. How do you know when it’s ready? null

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LauraAnne · Accepted Answer

Mine makes a chime noise - always has, I didn't change a setting or anything

Tystud · Answer

It does make a beeping sound when the oven reaches the desired temperature.

MJCol · Answer

Mine beeps. It's not a really loud beep, but it DOES beep when it reaches full temp.

GE Answers · Answer

Hi Rachel- Thanks for choosing GE! The range has an audible preheat signal. Many newer ranges have a Preheat that will signal when the oven has reached a temperature hot enough to add food, rather than when the set temperature is reached. Typically the range will signal after about 7-12 minutes, depending of the temperature you set. We test our ranges with prepackaged foods, frozen pizzas, baked goods, etc. We put the items in at the beep, and get good results. This can help save time in the kitchen, since you are not waiting longer for the preheat than necessary, in most cases. Recipes can differ, as can a food's preheat requirements. Most foods we tested don't require additional oven heating, though there are always exceptions. If you're finding a recipe isn't cooking properly, then you may want to turn on the oven a little bit before you start your food preparation to give it a little more time. You can also remove unused racks when using the oven for faster preheat, improved efficiency, and optimal performance. Gas Ovens generally take approximately 15-20 minutes to fully preheat. If there is no audible signal at 7-12 minutes, we encourage you to contact GE Appliance Service at 1-800-432-2737 for assistance or conveniently schedule an appointment online: http://www.geappliances.com/service_and_support/service/ - Thanks for checking with us! SUE@GEA

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“There is nothing about pre heating and as far as I can tell there’s no chime that says the oven is ready and at the desired temperature. I couldn’t find anything about it in the manual either. How do you know when it’s ready?”

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