Answer: preheats

AnswerCrossword Clue
PREHEATSReadies the oven
PREHEATSPrepares for cooking, as an oven
PREHEATSGets the oven ready
PREHEATSPrepares an oven, as for baking
PREHEATSWarms beforehand.
PREHEATSPrepares an oven before baking
PREHEATSReadies an oven
PREHEATSStarts the oven early
PREHEATSGives advance warming
PREHEATSGets ready, as an oven
PREHEATSWarms up
PREHEATSWarms an oven
PREHEATSReadies an oven, maybe
preheatsHeat (something, esp. an oven or grill) beforehand
preheatsPREHEAT, to heat beforehand