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ways turn the surface burner controls off
before removing cookware.
c
Carefully watch foods being fried at a high
flame setting.
s
Never block the
venk
(air openings) of the
range.
They provide the air inlet and outlet that
are necessary for the range to operate properly
with correct combustion. Air openings are located
at the rear of
the
cooktop,
at the top of the oven
door,
and under the storage drawer.
c
Do not use a wok on the cooking surface if the
wok has a round metal ring that is placed over
the burner grate to support the wok.
This ring
acts
as a heat trap, which may damage the burner
grate and burner head. Also, it may cause the
burner to work improperly. This may cause a
carbon
monoxide
level
above that allowed by
current standards, resulting in
a
health hazard.
s
Foods for frying should be as dry as possible.
Frost on frozen foods or moisture on fresh foods
can cause hot fat to bubble up and over the sides
of
the pan.
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the least possible amount of fat for effective
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.
c
Always heat fat slowly,
and watch as it heats.
.
Use a deep fat thermometer whenever
possible
to prevent overheating fat beyond
the smoking point.
c
Never try to move a pan of hot fat, especially
a deep fat fryer.
Wait until the fat is
cool.
c
Use proper pan
si>Avoid
pans that are
unstable or easily tipped. Select cookware having
flat
bottoms large enough to cover burner grates.
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avoid
spillovers,
make sure cookware is large
enough to contain the food properly. This will both
save
cleaning time
md
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.
‘Vhen
flaming foods are under the hood, turn
,e
fan off. The fan, if operating, may spread
the flames.
c
Do not leave plastic items on the
cookto~
they may melt if
left
too close to the vent.
s
Keep
dl
pktim
away
fmm
the surface burners.
c
Do not leave any items on
tie
cooktop.
The hot
air from the vent may ignite flammable items and
will
increase pressure in closed containers, which
may cause them to burst.
●
Myou
smell gas,
turn off the gas to the range and
call a qualified service technician. Never use an
open flame to locate a leak,
●
To avoid the possibility of a bum, always be
certain that the controls for
dl
burners are at
the off position and
W
grates are
cool
before
attempting to remove them.
●
Never clean the
cooktop
surface when it is hot.
Some cleaners produce noxious fumes and
wet cloths could cause steam bums if used on
a hot surface.
●
Never leave
jam
or cans of fat drippings
on or near your range.
Oven
c
Do
not use the 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
cm
cause burns to hands, face and eyes.
●
Keep the oven free from grease buildup,
c
Place
the oven
sheti
in the desired position
while the oven is cool.
. Pulling out the shelf
h
the shelf-stop is a
convenience in
~ng
heavy foods. It is dso
a precaution against bums from touching hot
surfaces of the door or oven
walk.
●
Do
not heat
unopend
f~
containers.
Pressure could build up and the container could
burst, causing
m injury.
c
Do not use aluminum
fofl
anywhere in the oven
except as
descri~
in this guide.
Misuse could
result
in a
fire
hazard or damage to the range.
c
When using cooking or roasting bags in the
oven,
follow the package directions.
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