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Bake
1.
Arrange oven racks while the oven is still cool. See "Arranging Oven Racks"
under
Before Setting Oven Controls
.
2.
Push in and turn the Temperature Control knob to the desired temperature. DO
NOT rock the controls or turn the Temperature Control beyond the desired
setting and then back to the actual temperature when setting the controls. As
with any oven, temperature readings can be thrown off by as much as 20°F.
3.
Preheat the oven for 10 to 12 minutes before baking. Preheating is not necessary
when roasting, cooking casseroles or broiling most foods. When the
desired temperature is reached, the oven indicator light will go out. The light
will then go on and off as the element cycles on and off to maintain the desired
temperature.
4.
When cooking is finished, turn the Temperature Control knob to OFF.
Broil
1.
Arrange oven rack while oven is still cool. For rare meats, position the broiler pan
closer to the element (upper position). For well-done foods such as chicken,
lobster tails or thick cuts of meat, position the pan further from the element
(to a lower position).
2.
Turn the Temperature Control knob to BROIL. To sear rare steaks, allow the
element to become red-hot—about 2 minutes—before placing food in oven.
3.
Place the grid on the broiler pan, and then place the meat on the grid.
DO NOT
use the broiler pan without the grid or cover the
grid with aluminum foil. The exposed fat could
ignite.
4.
Place the pan on the oven rack.
Close the oven
door to the broil stop position when
broiling
. The door will stay in this position
without closing.
5.
Broil on one side until food is browned; turn and
cook on the second side. Season and serve.
Note:
Always pull the rack out to the stop
position before turning or removing food.
6.
When broiling is finished, turn the Temperature
Control knob to OFF.
Should an oven fire occur, close the oven door and turn off the oven.
If the fire continues, throw baking soda on the fire or use a fire extinguisher.
DO NOT
put water or flour on the fire. Flour may be explosive.
Setting Oven Controls
The broiler pan and its grid allow
dripping grease to drain and be kept
away from the high heat of the broiler.
DO NOT
use the pan without its grid.
DO NOT
cover the grid with foil. The
exposed grease could ignite.
The oven control shown above may not
look identical to the oven control on your
range. It is only representational.
