What does the term preheat mean?

Answer 1

heat, heat up

Answer 2

To "pre-heat" the oven is to turn it on and set the desired cooking temperature and allow the oven to get to the desired temperature. Then when you put the food into the oven, it will begin to cook at the proper temperature immediately.

Answer 3

It means to turn the oven on to the heat that is stated. For example if it says preheat to 150 degrees then turn the temperature knob to 150

Answer 4

Heat the oven in advance before placing the product into the oven for baking for a precise outcome

Answer 5

Preheating means allowing the oven to fully reach the desired temperature before putting your food into it.