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Use least possible amount of fat for
eff%ctive
shallow or deep-fat frying.
Filling
the
pan
too full of fat can cause spillovers when food
is added.
●
If
a
combination
of
oils or fats will be used
in
frying,
stir together before heating or as fats
melt slowly.
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Always heat fat slowly,
and
watch
as it
heats.
●
Use a deep fat thermometer whenever
possible
to prevent overheating fat beyond the
smoking point.
.
Use
proper
pan
size-Avoid pans that are
unstable or easily tipped. Select cookware having
flat bottoms
lar~e
enou~h
to cover
burner
grates.
To avoid
spillo;ers,
n&e sure cookware i; large
enough to contain the food properly. This will
both save cleaning time and prevent hazardous
accumulations of food, since heavy spattering or
spillovers left on
range
can ignite. Use pans
with handles that
can
be
easily
grasped and
remain
cool,
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When using glass cookware,
make
sure
it
is
designed for top-of-range cooking.
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Keep all plastics away from top burners.
●
Do not leave plastic
items on the
cooktop—
they may melt if left too
close to the vent.
e
Do not leave any items
on
the
ccioktop.
The
hot air from the vent may ignite flammable items
and will increase pressure in closed containers,
which may cause them to burst.
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To avoid the possibility of a burn, always be
certain that the controls for
all
burners are at
the OFF position and all grates are cool before
attempting to remove them.
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When flaming foods are under the
hood?
turn
the fan off. The fan, if operating, may spread
the flames.
●
If range is located near a window,
do not hang
long curtains that could blow over the top burners
and create a fire hazard.
●
If you smell gas,
turn off the gas to the range and
call a qualified service technician. Never use an
open flame to locate a leak.
Baking, Broiling and Roasting
●
Do
not
use
oven for a
storage
area,
Items
stored in the oven can ignite.
●
Stand away from the range when opening the
door
of
a hot
oven.
The
hot
air
and
steam that
escape can cause
burns
to
bands,
face
and
eyes.
●
K@ep
oven free from grease buildup.
●
Place oven shelf in desired position while
oven
is cool.
●
Pulling out shelf to the shelf stop is a
convenience in lifting heavy foods. It is also a
precaution against
burns
from touching hot
surfaces of the door or oven walls.
* Don’t
heat
unop~md
food containers in the
oven, Pressure could build up and the
container could
burs$
causing
an injury.
o
Don’t use aluminum foil anywhere
in
the oven
except
as described in this book.
Misuse
~ould
result in a fire hazard or
darnago
to the range.
●
When using cooking or roasting
bags
in
oven?
follow the manufacturer’s directions.
●
Do not use
your oven to dry newspapers.
If overheated, they can
catch
tire.
●
Use only glass cookware that is recommended
for use in gas ovens.
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When broiling, if meat is too close to
,the
flame?
the fat may ignite.
Trim excess fat to prevent
excessive flare-ups.
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Always remove broiler pan from oven as soon
as you finish broiling.
Grease
left
in
thti
pan can
catch fire if oven is used without removing the
grease from
the
broiler pan.
●
Make sure broiler pan is in place correctly
to
reduce the possibility of grease fires.
●
If
you should have a grease fire in the broiler
pan,
turn off oven, and keep
oven
door closed to
contain fire until it bums out.
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