GE JBP2 Training manual

Useand
Care & Installation Guide
Self-Cleaning Electric Range
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Safety instructions....................3-5
Anti-Tip Device .........................3, 25,30,32
Operating Instructionsr Tips
Aluminum Foil ..........................5, 15, 18–20
AutomaticTimers and Clock.. ...........11,17
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .......................6,7
Oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ................12-24
Baking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...........13-15
Broiling, Broiling Guide . ...............20,21
Control Settings . . . . . . .........................12
Ligh~
Bulb Replacement.. ..............13,28
Roasting, Roasting Guide.. .............18,19
Self-Cleaning Instructions ..............22-24
Timed Baking . . . . . . . . . . . . ............16,17
Surface Cooking . . . . . . . .....................8-10
Canning Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...................10
Control Settings
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CooktopComparison................................8
Cookware Tips . . . . . . . . . .................9,10
Care and Cleaning ...................25-29
Anti-Tip Device . . . . . . . .............................25
Dtip
Pans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .........................28
Lift-OffDoor
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Oven Vent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .........................27
Self-Cleaning Instructions .................22-24
Storage Drawer . . . . . . . . ..........................29
Surface Units . . . . . . . . . . ..........................26
Problem Solver . . . . . . ....33,34
ThermostatAdjustment–
Dolt Yourself . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..................17
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Anti-Tip Device . . . . . . . . ...........................32
FlooringUndertheRange.........................31
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Consumer Services . ..
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Appliance Registration ..
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Important Phone Numbers ......................35
Model andSerial Number Location ..........2
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ........Back Cover
Models: JBP22 JBP23
GE Appliances
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HELP US HELP YOU...
Read this guide carefully.
It is intended to help you operate and maintain your
new range properly.
Keep it handy for answers to your questions.
If you don’t understand something or need more help,
write (include your phone number):
Consumer Affairs
GE Appliances
Appliance Park
Louisville, KY 40225
Write down the model
and serial numbers.
Depending on your range, you’ll find the model and
serial numbers on a label behind the range door or
behind the storage drawer.
These numbers are also on the Consumer Product
Ownership Registration Card that came with your
range. Before sending in this card, please write these
numbers here:
Model Number
Serial Number
Use these numbers in any correspondence or service
calls concerning your range.
If you received a damaged range...
Immediately contact the dealer (or builder) that sold
you the range.
Save time and money.
Before you request service...
Check the Problem Solver in the back of this guide.
It
lists
causes of minor operating problems that you
can correct yourself.
IF YOU NEED SERVICE...
To obtain service, see the Consumer Services page
in the back of this guide.
We’re proud of our service and want you
to
be
pleased. If for some reason you are not happy with
the service you receive, here are three steps to
follow
for further help.
FIRST, contact the people who serviced your
appliance. Explain why you are not pleased.
In most cases, this will solve the problem.
NEXT, if you are still not pleased, write
all
the
details—including your phone number––to:
Manager, Consumer Relations
GE Appliances
Appliance Park
Louisville, KY 40225
FINALLY, if your problem is still not resolved, write:
Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel
20 North
Wacker
Drive
Chicago, IL 60606
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read
all
instructions
before
using this appliance.
IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE
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The
(Mfornia
Safe Drinking
Water
and
Toxic Enforcement Act
requires the Governor
of California
to
publish a list
of
substances
known to the state to cause birth defects or other
reproductive harm, and requires businesses to
warn customers of potential exposure to such
substances.
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The fiberglass insulation in self-clean ovens
gives off a very small amount of carbon
monoxide during the cleaning cycle.
Exposure
can be minimized by venting with an open
window or using a ventilation fan or hood.
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Fluorescent light bulbs contain mercury.
If your model has a surface light, you must
recycle the fluorescent light bulb according to
local. state and federal codes.
When using electrical appliances, basic safety
precautions should be followed, including the
following:
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Use this appliance only for its intended use
as described in this guide.
Be sure your appliance is properly installed
and grounded
by a qualified technician
in accordance with
the
provided installation
instructions.
Do not attempt to repair or replace any
part of your range unless it is specifically
recommended in this guide.
All other servicing
should be referred to a qualified technician.
Before performing any service, DISCONNECT
THE RANGE POWER SUPPLY AT THE
HOUSEHOLD DISTRIBUTION PANEL
BY
REMOVING THE FUSE OR SWITCHING OFF
THE CIRCUIT BREAKER.
Do
not allow
anyone
to climb, stand or
hang
on the door, kick
panel
or storage drawer
o;
cooktop. They
could damage the range
and
even
tip it over, causing severe personal injury.
WARNING—AN
ranges
can tip and injury could result.
To
prevent
accide~tal
tipping of
the range,
attach it to the
wall
and
floor by installing the Anti-Tip device
supplied.
To check if the device is installed
and engaged properly, remove the
kick panel or storage drawer and
inspect the rear leveling leg. Make
sure it fits securely into the slot.
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If you pull the range out from the wall for any
reason, make sure the device is properly engaged
when you push the range back against the wall.
If it is not, there is a possible risk of the range
tipping over and causing injury if you or a child
stand, sit or lean on an open door.
Please refer to
the
Anti-Tip device information
in this guide. Failure to take this precaution could
result in tipping of the range and injury,
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Do not leave children
alone-children should
not be left alone or unattended in an area where an
appliance is in use. They should never be allowed
to sit or stand on any part
of
the appliance.
CAUTION: ITEMS OF INTEREST
TO
CHILDREN SHOULD NOT
BE
STORED IN
CABINETS ABOVE A RANGE OR ON THE
BACKSPLASH OF A RANGE-CHILDREN
CLIMBING ON THE RANGE TO REACH
JTEMS
COULD BE SERIOUSLY INJURED.
Do
not store flammable materials in an oven
or near the cooktop.
. Never wear loose-fitting or hanging garments
while using the appliance.
Be careful when
reaching for
items
stored
over the range.
Flammable material could be ignited if brought
in contact with
hot
surface units or heating
elements and may cause severe burns.
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Use
only
dry pot holders—moist or
damp pot holders on
hot
surfaces
may
result
in burns from steam.
Do not
let
pot holders
touch
hot surface units or heating
elements,
Do
not use a towel or
other
bulky cloth.
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INIPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
(continued)
For your safety, never use your appliance
for
warming or heating the room.
DO
NOT
STORE OR USE COMBUSTIBLE
MATERIALS, GASOLINE OR OTHER
FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND LIQUIDS
IN
THE VICINITY OF THIS OR ANY OTHER
APPLIANCE.
Keep
the
hood and grease filters clean
to maintain good venting and
to
avoid
grease fires.
Do
not
let
cooking grease or other flammable
materials accumulate in or near the range.
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Do
not use water on grease fires.
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Never pick up a flaming
pan.
T’urn
the controls off. Smother a
flaming pan
on
a surface unit by covering the
pan completely with a well-fitting lid,
cookie
sheet or flat tray.
Use
a multi-purpose dry
chemical or foam-type extinguisher.
Flaming grease outside a pan can be put out
by covering it with baking soda or, if available,
by using a multi-purpose dry chemical or
foam-
type fire extinguisher.
Flame in the oven can be smothered completely
by closing the oven door and turning the oven off
or by using a multi-purpose dry chemical or
foam-
type fire extinguisher.
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Do not touch the surface units, the heating
elements or the interior surface
of
the oven.
These surfaces may be hot enough to burn even
though they are dark in color. During and after
use, do not touch, or let clothing
or
other
flammable materials contact surface units, areas
nearby surface units or any interior area of the
oven; allow sufficient time for cooling, first.
Potentially hot surfaces include the cooktop,
areas facing the cooktop, oven vent opening,
surfaces near the opening, crevices around the
oven door and metal trim parts above the door.
Remember:
The inside surface of the oven may
be hot when the door is opened,
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When cooking pork, follow the directions
exactly and always cook the meat
{o
an internal
temperature of at least
170°F.
This assures that,
in the remote possibility that trichina may be
present in the meat, it will be killed and the meat
will
be safe to eat.
Oven
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Stand
away
from range when opening the
oven door.
Hot air or steam which escapes can
cause burns to hands, face and/or eyes.
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Do
not heat unopened food containers.
Pressure
could build up and the container could burst,
causing an injury.
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Keep the oven vent duct unobstructed.
. Keep the oven free from
grease buildup.
. Place the oven shelf in desired position
while the oven is cool.
If
shelves must be
handled when hot, do not let pot
holder
contact
the heating elements.
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Pulling out the shelf to the
shelf
stop is a
convenience in lifting heavy foods.
It
is
also
a precaution against bums from touching hot
surfaces of the door or oven walls.
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When using cooking or roasting bags in the
oven, follow the manufacturer’s directions.
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Do not use your oven to dry newspapers.
if
overheated, they can catch fire.
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Do not use oven for a storage area.
Items stored in an oven can ignite.
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Do
not leave paper products, cooking utensils
or food in the oven when not
in
use.
Self-Cleaning Oven
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Do not clean the door gasket.
The
door gasket is
essential for a good seal, Care should be taken not
to rub, damage or move the gasket.
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Do
not use oven cleaners. No
commercial
oven cleaner or oven liner protective coating
of any kind should be used in or around any
part of the oven. Residue from oven cleaners
will
damage the inside of the oven when the
self-clean cycle is used,
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Clean only parts listed in this Use and
Care
(Aide,
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. Before self-cleaning the oven, remove
the
broiler
pan, grid and other cookware.
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Be
sure
to
wipe
up
excess
spillage before
starting the self-clean
cycle.
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If the self-cleaning mode malfunctions, turn
the oven off and disconnect the power supply.
Have it
serviced by a qualified technician.
Surface Cooking
Units
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Use proper pan size-Select
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cookware having
~lat
bottoms large
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enough
to
cover the surface unit
heating element. The use
of
undersized cookware
will expose
a
portion of the surface unit to direct
contact and
may
result in ignition
of
clothing,
Proper relationship
of
cookware to surface unit
will also improve efficiency.
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Never leave the surface units unattended at
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high heat settings.
Boi]overs
cause smoking and
oreasy
spil]overs
that may catch on fire.
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Be
sure the drip pans and the vent duct are not
covered and are
in
place.
Theii-
absence during
cooking could
damage
range
parts
and wiring.
Do
not use aluminum foil to line the drip pans
or anywhere in the oven except as described in
this guide. Misuse could result in
a
shock, fire
hazard
or
damage to
the
range.
only
certain types of glass,
glas~ceramic,
earthenware or other glazed containers are
suitable
for
cooktop service;
others may
break
because
of
the sudden change
in
temperature.
To minimize the possibility of burns,
ignition
of
flammable materials and
sp~Hage,
the
handle
of
a container should be turned toward the center
of
the
range
withou[
extending
o~’er
the nearby
surface units.
Always
turn the surface units off before
removing cookware.
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To avoid the possibility of a burn or electric
shock?
always
be
certain that the controls for
all
surface units are at the off
positio~
and all coils
are cool before attempting to lift or remove a
unit.
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Do
not immerse or soak the removable surface
units. Do not put them in a dishwasher, Do
not
self-clean the surface units in the oven.
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(lean
the cooktop with caution.
If a wet
sponge
or
cloth is used to wipe
S@lS
on
a
hot
cook[op,
be
careful to avoid steam
burns.
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When flaming foods are
under
the hood,
turn
the fan off. The fan, if operating, may spread
the flame.
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Keep an eye on foods being fried
at
high or
medium high heat settings.
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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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Use
little fat for effective shallow or deep-fat
frying.
Filling the pan too
full
of fat can cause
spillovers
when food is added.
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If a combination of
oiis
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.
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Use a deep fat thermometer
whenever
possible to prevent overheating fat beyond
the smoking point.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
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FEATURES OF YOUR RANGE
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JBP22
JBP23
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A
Broiler Pan and Grid
(not included on all models)
Some models have
cooktops
for easier
lift-up
cleaning.
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Feature Index Not all models have all features.
Explained
on page
1
Storage Drawer (on some models)
29
2
Anti-Tip Device See the installation Instructions.
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25, 30, 32
3 Broil Element 4,20,29
4 Oven Door Latch Use for Self-Cleaning only.
13, 16, 18, 20, 22–24
5 Oven Cycling Light
12
6
Surface Unit Control Knobs
8, 27
7 Oven Light Switch
(on
some models)
13
8 Oven On Light
12
9 Oven Set Control
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12, 13, 16, 18,20,27
10 Automatic Oven Timers, Clock and Minute Timer
11
11 Oven Temp Control
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12, 13, 16–18, 20, 27
12 Surface Unit “On” Indicator Light
8
13 Oven Cleaning Light
23
14 Broiler Pan and Grid (on some models)
5, 18, 20, 29
Do not clean in the self-cleaning oven.
15 Oven Vent 4,27
Located under the right rear surface unit.
16 Cooktop/Lift-Up Cooktop (on some models)
25
17 Surface
U’nits,
Drip Pans
5, 26
18 Model and Serial Number Location
Located behind the
range
door or behind the storage drawer.
2
19 Oven Interior Light
(on
some models)
Comes on automatically when door
is
opened.
13, 28
20 Oven Shelf Supports Shelf positions for cooking are
suggested in the Baking, Roasting and Broiling sections. 13, 14, 18,21
21
oven
Shelf with Stop-Locks (number may
vary.)
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4, 12, 14,22,29
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Bake Element May be 1
ifted
gentlv
for
wiping
the oven
floor.
4, 29
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Lift-off
Oven Door with Broil Stop
Position
28
24
oven
Door Gasket 4,22,28
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Anti-Tip Label

HOW DOES THIS COOKTOP COMPARE
TO YOUR OLD ONE?
Your new cooktop has electric
coil
surface
units.
The
be~t
types of
cookware
to
use,
plus
heat-up
and
If you
are
used
to
cooking with
gas
burnets
or
t~ther
cool-down times.
depend
upon the type
of
burner or
types of electric
cooktops,
you
will
notice
some surface unit you
hti}’e.
differences when you use electric
coils.
The
following
chart will
hell?
vou
to
under~tand
the
differences
b&ween
electric’c;il surface units and any
other type of cooktop you
may’
have
used in the past.
Type
of
Cooktop Description
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How it
Works
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El:c&ic Coil Flattened
metal
Eieats
by
direct
contact
With
the pm and
by
heating
the
air
under the pan
[;(jr
be~{
@
{’
O
tubing containing
cooking results.
use
good quality
gxins.
Electric coils
w-e
more
forgiving
(lt
‘k.]
electric resistance
warped
pan~
than
r-ad
iant
or
~ol
id
disks.
Heats
up
q
u
ickly
but doej not
chm:c
wire
su~pended
heat
setting~
a~
quickly
as
ga<
or induction. Electric
coils
itay
ho[
enough
to
o~er
a drip pan.
continue
cooking
for
a
short
time after they are turned
off.
Radiant
Electrlc
c(>il~
1
Heat
tra~e!~
to
the
g!:iss
sur-iace
and then to the cookware,
WJ
pans
must
be
flat
L)II
(Glass Ceramic)
under
a @ass- the
bottom
for
good
cooking resulti. The
glas~
cooktop
stay~
hot
enough
L(J
Cooktop
ceramic cooktop.
c(~ntinuc
cook
iu,g
tif’ter
it
lS
turt~ed
ofl.
Remo\
e
the pan
f’mm
the
~urtace
?Ini[
i
f
o
yOLI
want
cooking
t(-)
s[(~p.
Induction
High
f’requenc)
Pan~+
must
he
made of”
terrous
metas
(metal
that
attracts a magnet). Heat
i~
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+1
\ll
f/,,,
,/
>-’’:..’’:..
A
l,=,,=--,=
~
induction
coi]s
~==.
produced by
a
magneiic
circuit between
the
coil and
(he
pan.
l-leats
up
right
aw
O:
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=--=.,,-..,,,
,,,.
.,.>=.-
-,,
./,,
,,,,
.,,,,
under a
glaw
and
char]~:c~
Ileat
settings right away, like a gas cooktop.
After
turnin:
the
control
‘%/,,
,
,,\\
surfact.
oft.
the glass cooktop ii hot
from
the heat
of’
the pan, but
c(mk
i
ng
~top~
right away.
Solid Disk
Solid
ctist
iron
Heat~
b>
direct
contact
with
the pan.
so
pans must
be
flat on the
b(~ttom
t’or
gmd
r)
-1
di~k
waled
to
the
c(~(~k
i n
g
result~.
Heats
up
and cm)li
do~m
more slowly than electric
cwi
1
~.
The
k;
\
C(K)LtOp
surf-tlce.
disk
t[o~rs
hot
enough
to
continue cooking
af’ter
it
if
turned
oft”.
Renlo~c
the pan
tn~m
the
so]
id disk if’ you
v~ant
the
cooking
to
stop.
Gas
Burners Regular
or
waled
F’]amct
hea[
the
pan$
directly.
Pan
~latness
is not critical to cooking
rcsuli~,
hL!l
e
—
gas
burners use
pan~
should
be
well balanced. Ga\ burners heat the pan
right
away and
change
*,1
either
1.P
gas
heat sell
in:~
right away.
‘Whe~~
}
(JLJ
turn the control
off.
cooking
~tops
right
aL\a:’.
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orntitural
ga~.
SI.RFACE
CONTROLS
.4t
both OFF and HI the control “clicks”
into
Switching heats to higher
setting~
alwajs
show’s
position. You may hear
slight
“clicking”’ sounds
a
quicker change than switching to
a
Iow’er
wtti
n:.
during cooking, indicating
the
control
is
Keeping
the unit
at
the heat
le%el
or
power
level
you
ser.
How
to
Set
the Controls
~ush
tl~e
knob in and turn in either
direction
t~)
the
desired heat setting.
Be sure
yOLI
turn the
control
knob
to
OFF w
hen
jrOLi
finish cooking.
The surface unit “on” indicator
light
wrill
glow when
AINY
heat
on any surface unit
i~
on.
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Cooking
(Aide
for Using Heat Settings
HI—Used
to
begin cooking
or
to bring water
to
a
boil. Reduce heat setting after water
boils.
Medium High—(Setting halfway between HI and
MED) Maintains
a
fast boil
on
large amounts of food,
MED—Saut6 and brown; keeps food
al
a
medium
boil or simmer.
Medium Low—(Setting halfway between MED and
LO) Cook
after
starting at HI; cooks with little water
in
co~rered
pan.
LO—Used for long
S1OW’
cooking
(simmering)
to
tenderize and develop flavors. Use this setting to melt
butter and chocolate or to
keep
foods
warm.
NOTE: The surface unit ‘on” indicator light may
glow between LO and OFF, but there is
no
power
to the surface units.
OFF
LO
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.
Medium
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HI
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Medium
Low / ,
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MED
Light over the Surface Units
(cm
some models)
The switch must
be
pushed,
held
for several seconds and released for
the light to come on.
SURFACE COOKWARE TIPS
Cookware
Use medium- or heavy-weight cookware.
,4iuminum
RIGHT
cookware conducts heat faster than other metals.
Cast-iron and coated cast-iron cookware are slow
to absorb heat, but generally cook evenly at low to
rncdium
heat settings. Steel pans
may’
cook unevenly
‘C
if not combined with other metals.
For best cooking results pans should
be
ilat
on the
-L
bottom. Match the size of the saucepan to the size
Not over 1 inch
of
the surface unit.
The
pan
should
not
extend
over
the
edge
of the surface unit more than 1 inch.
WRONG
Over 1
Inch
Deep
Fat
Frying
.
Do
not overfill cookware
with
fat
that may
~pill
over
when
adding food.
Frosty foods
bubble
vigorously. Watch food
frying
at high temperatures.
Keep the range
and
hood
clean
from
grease.
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SURFACE COOKWARE TIPS
(continued)
Wok Cooking
We recommend that
Do not use woks that have
you use only
a
support rings. Use of these
flat-bottomed wok.
types of woks, with or
They are available
at
without the ring in place,
your
local
retail store. can be dangerous. Placing
the ring over the surface unit
will cause a build-up of heat that will damage the
porcelain cooktop. Do not try to use such woks
without the ring. You could be seriously burned
if the wok tipped over.
HOME CANNING TIPS
Canning should be done
on
surface units only.
pots that extend be)ond
1
inch of
surfaue
unit’s
drip pan are not recommended for most
sLIrface
cooking. However,
when
canning
with
water-bath or
pressure canner.
la~-ger-di;i~~]ete~-
pots may
be
used.
This is because boil in: water
[cmperatures
(even
under pressure) are
not
harmful to
the
cook{op
surfaces surrounding the surface
units.
HOWEVER. DO NOT USE LARGE DIAMETER
CANNERS OR OTHER LARGE DIAMETER
POTS FOR FRYING OR BOILING FOODS OTHER
THAN WATER. Most syrup or sauce
mixtures-
and all types of frying—cook at temperatures much
higher than boiling water. Such temperatures could
eventually harm the cooktop surfaces surrounding
the surface units.
Observe the Following Points in Canning
1. Be sure the
canner
fit~
over
the
center
of the
surface unit.
If
your
range
or its location does not
allow
the
canner to be
centered
~~n
[he
~urface
unit,
LISe
snlalle~--dia~~~cte~-
pols
for
good
tanning results.
2. For best results. use canners
with
Ilat
bottoms.
Canners with flanged
(n
rippled
bottonls
(often
found
in enamelware) don’t
make
good contact with
the surface unit and take
a
long
time to
boil
water.
Flat-bottomed canners are recommended.
3. When canning, use recipes and procedures from
reputable sources. Reliable recipes and procedures
are available from the manufacturer of your canner;
manufacturers of glass jars for canning, such as
Ball and Kerr: and the United States Department
of Agriculture Extension Service.
4. Remember that canning is a process that generates
large
amounts of steam. To avoid
burn<
from steam
or heat, be careful when canning.
NOTE: If your house has low voltage, canning
may take longer than expected, even though
directions have been carefully followed.
The process time will be shortened by:
(1) using
a
pressure canner, and
(2) starting with HOT tap water for fastest
heating of large quantities of water.
10

The automatic timers and
clock
on your range are
helpful devices that serve several purposes.
STOP TIME DELAY START
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PUSH TO TURN
To Set the Clock
To
set the Clock, push the knob in and turn the clock hands to the correct
time. The Minute Timer pointer will move also. Let the knob out, then turn
the Minute Timer pointer to OFF.
Minute Timer To Set the Minute Timer
The Minute Timer
has
been combined with the To set the Minute Timer, turn the center knob, without
CLOCK. Use it to time all your precise cooking pushing in, until pointer reaches number of minutes
operations. You’
11
recognize the Minute Timer as the
you wish to time. (Minutes are marked, up to 60, in
pointer which is different in color and shape than the the center ring on the clock.) At the end of the set
clock hands.
time, a buzzer sounds to tell you time is up.
Turn knob, without pushing in, until pointer reaches
OFF and buzzer stops.
Questions and Answers
Q.
A.
Q.
A.
Must the clock be set on correct time of Q. Can I change the time of day on the
day when I wish to use the Automatic Timers clock while I’m Time Baking in the oven?
for baking? A. The time of day on the clock should not be
Yes,
if
you wish to set the DELAY START or changed during any program that uses the oven
STOP TIME dials (on some models) to turn on and timer. You must either stop those programs or wait
off at set times during timed functions,
until they are finished before changing the time.
Can Iuse the Minute Timer during oven cooking?
The Minute Timer can be used during any cooking
function. The Automatic Timers
(DEL,AY
START
and STOP TIME dials) are used with TIMED
BAKE function only.
11

USING YOUR OVEN
Before Using Your Oven
1.
[.ook
at the
controls. Be sure you understand how 3. Read over the information and tips that follow.
to set them properly. Read over the directions for 4. Keep this guide handy so you can refer to it,
the Automatic Oven Timers so you understand their especially during the first weeks of using your
use with the controls.
new
range.
2. Check the oven interior. Look at the shelves.
Take a practice run at removing and replacing
them properly to give sure, sturdy support.
Oven Controls
Your range has two oven control
knobs—
OVEN SET and OVEN TEMP.
The OVEN SET knob has settings for BAKE,
TIMED BAKE, BROIL and OFF.
The OVEN TEMP knob maintains the temperature
you set, from WARM (
150°F.)
to BROIL
(550”F.)
and also at CLEAN
(880”F.).
On some models, the
OVEN TEMP knob also turns the oven OFF.
The oven cycling light glows until the oven reaches
your selected temperature, then goes off and
on
with
the oven element(s) during cooking.
The oven on light will glow any time the OVEN SET
knob is not in the OFF position.
OVEN SET OVEN TEMP
Oven Shelves
The shelves are designed with stop-locks so that
when placed correctly on the shelf supports, they
will stop before coming out completely from the
oven, and will not tilt when removing food from or
placing food on them.
When placing cookware on a shelf, pull the shelf out
to the bump on the shelf support. Place
the
cookware
on the shelf, then slide the shelf back into the oven.
This
will
eliminate reaching into the hot oven.
To remove the shelves from the oven, pull toward
you, tilt the front end upward and pull them out.
To replace, place the shelf on the shelf support with
the stop-locks (curved extension under the
shelf>
facing up toward the rear of the oven. Tilt up the front
and push the shelf toward the back of
the
oven until it
goes past the bump on the shelf support. Then lower
the front of the shelf and push it
all
the
waj’
back.

Shelf Positions
The oven has four shelf supports as identified in
this illustration as A (bottom), B, C and D (top).
Shelf positions for cooking are suggested in the
Baking, Roasting and Broiling sections.
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Oven Light
(on
some models)
The light comes on automatically when the door is opened. On models with
an oven window, use the switch to turn the light on and off when the door
is closed.
BAKING
Do not lock the oven door with the latch during If you think an adjustment is necessary, see the Adjust
baking. The latch is used for self-cleaning only. the Oven Thermostat section. It gives easy Do It
Your oven temperature is controlled very accurately
Your,se~instructions
on how
to
adjust the thermostat.
using an oven control system. We recommend that NOTE: When the oven gets hot the top and outside
you operate the range for a number of weeks using the surfaces of the range get hot too.
item given on recipes as a guide to become familiar
with your new oven’s performance.
How to Set Your Range for Baking
To avoid possible burns, place the oven shelves OVEN SET
in the correct position before you turn the oven on.
1. Turn the OVEN SET knob to BAKE and the
OVEN TEMP knob to the desired temperature.
2. Check the food for doneness at the minimum
time in the recipe. Cook longer if necessary.
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3. Turn the OVEN SET knob or the OVEN TEMP
knob (on some models) to OFF when baking
is finished.
OVEN TEMP
13

BAKING
(continued)
Oven Shelves
Arrange the oven
shelf or shelves in
the desired locations
while the oven is
cool. The correct
shelf position
depends on the kind
of food and the
browning desired.
o
B
Q
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Q
,
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As a general rule, “
place most foods in the middle of the oven, on either
shelf position
B
or C. See the chart for suggested shelf
positions. B will be used more than C.
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I
I
Type of Food Shelf Position
II
I
Angel food cake
A
II
I
Biscuits or muffins B or C
I
I
I
Cookies or cupcakes
B or C
I
I
I
Brownies B or C
I
I
Layer cakes B or C
I
I
Bundt or pound cakes
A or B
I
I
I
pies or pie shells
B or C
II
Frozen pies
A (on cookie sheet)
I
I
I
Casseroles B or C
I
I
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Roasting
A or B
Preheating
Preheat the oven if the recipe calls for it. Preheat means
Preheating is necessary for good results when baking
bringing the oven up to the specified temperature
cakes, cookies, pastry and breads. For most casseroles
before putting the food in the oven. To preheat, set the
and roasts, preheating is not necessary. For ovens
oven at the correct temperature—selecting a higher
without a preheat indicator light or tone, preheat
temperature does not shorten preheat time.
10 minutes. After the oven is preheated, place the
food in the oven as quickly as possible to prevent heat
from escaping.
Baking Pans
Use the proper baking pan. The type of finish on the
pan determines the amount of browning that will occur.
● Dark, rough or dull pans absorb heat resulting
in a browner, crisper crust. Use this type for pies.
● Shiny, bright and smooth pans reflect heat,
resulting in a lighter, more delicate browning.
Cakes and cookies require this type of pan.
. Glass baking dishes also absorb heat. When
baking in glass baking dishes, the temperature may
need to be reduced by
25”F.
Pan Placement
For even cooking and proper browning, there must be
enough room for air circulation in the oven. Baking
results will be better if baking pans are centered as
much as possible rather than being placed to the front
or to the back of the oven.
Pans should not touch each other or the walls of the
oven. Allow 1- to 1 ~-inch space between pans as well
as from the back of the oven, the door and the sides.
If you need to use two shelves, stagger the pans so
one is
not
directly above the other.

Baking Guides
When using prepared baking mixes, follow package recipe or instructions
for the best baking results.
Cookies
When baking cookies, flat cookie sheets (without
sides) produce better-looking cookies. Cookies baked
in a jelly roll pan (short sides all around) may have
darker edges and pale or light browning may occur.
Do not use
a
cookie sheet so large that it touches the
walls or the door of the oven. Never entirely cover a
shelf with a large cookie sheet.
For best results, use only one cookie sheet in the oven
at a time.
Pies Cakes
For best results, bake pies in dark, rough or dull pans When baking cakes, warped or bent pans will cause
to produce a browner, crisper crust. Frozen pies in foil
uneven baking results and poorly shaped products.
pans should be placed on an aluminum cookie sheet A cake baked in a pan larger than the recipe
for baking since the shiny foil pan reflects heat away recommends will usually be crisper, thinner and drier
from the pie crust; the cookie sheet helps retain it. than it should be. If baked in a pan smaller than
recommended, it may be undercooked and batter may
overflow. Check the recipe to make sure the pan size
used is the one recommended.
Aluminum Foil
Never entirely cover
a
shelf with aluminum foil. This
will disturb the heat circulation and result in poor
baking. A smaller sheet of foil may be used to catch a
spillover by placing it on a lower shelf several inches
below the food.
Don’t Peek
Set the timer for the estimated cooking time and do DO NOT open the door to check until the minimum
not open the door to
look
at your food. Most recipes
time. Opening the oven door frequently during
provide minimum and maximum baking times such
cooking allows heat to escape and makes baking times
as “bake
30-40
minutes.”
longer. Your baking results may also be affected.
15

TIMED BAKING
How
to
Time Bake
Do
not lock the oven door with the latch
during timed baking. The latch is used for
self-cleaning only.
Your oven
can
be set to turn off and on automatically.
NOTE: Before beginning, make sure the oven clock
shows the correct time of day.
To set the clock, push the knob in and turn the clock
hands to
the
correct time.
How to Set Immediate Start and Automatic Stop
To avoid possible burns, place the shelves in
the correct position before you turn the oven on.
The oven will turn on immediately and cook for
a selected length of time. At the end of the Cook
Time, the oven will turn
off
automatically.
NOTE: To
start
cooking immediately and turn
off automatically, you must turn the OVEN SET
knob
to
TIMED BAKE.
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PUSH TO TURN
1. To set the Stop Time, push in the knob on
the
STOP TIME dial and turn the pointer to the time
you want
{he
oven to turn off; for example
6:00.
The DELAY START dial should be at the same
position
as
the time of day on the
clock.
OVEN SET
I
OVEN TEMP
2. Turn the OVEN SET knob to TIMED BAKE. Turn
the OVEN TEMP knob to the desired oven
temperature, for example
250”F.
The oven will start
immediately, continue to cook for the programmed
amount of time. then shut off automatically.
3. Remove the food from the oven. Remember, foods
that are left in the oven continue cooking after the
controls are off.
NOTE: Foods that are highly perishable, such as
milk,
eggs, fish, stuffings, poultry and pork should
not be allowed to sit for more than one hour
before
or
after cooking. Room temperature promotes the growth
of harmful bacteria. Be sure that the oven light is off
because heat from the bulb will speed harmful
bacteria growth.
16

How to Set Delay Start and Automatic Stop
To
avoid possible burns, place the shelves in
the correct position before you turn the oven on.
You can set the oven control to delay-start the oven,
cook for a specific length of time and then turn off
automatically.
NOTE: You must
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the TIMED BAKE setting.
U
1.
To set the Start Time, push in the knob on
the DELAY START dial and turn the pointer
to the time you want the oven to turn on, for
example
3:30.
2. To set the Stop Time, push in the knob on the
STOP TIME dial and turn the pointer to the time
you want the oven to turn off, for example
6:00.
This means your recipe called for
2X
hours of
baking time.
The time on the STOP
TI.NfE
dial must be later
than the time shown on the range clock and the
DELAY START dial.
3. Turn the OVEN SET knob to TIMED BAKE. Turn
the OVEN TEMP knob to the desired temperature.
4. When cooking is completed, turn the OVEN SET
knob or the OVEN TEMP knob (on some models)
to OFF and remove the food from the oven.
Remember, foods that are left in the oven continue
cooking after the controls are off.
NOTE:
● Foods that are highly perishable, such as milk, eggs,
fish, stuffings, poultry and pork should not be
allowed to sit for more than one hour before or after
cooking. Room temperature promotes the growth
of harmful bacteria. Be sure that the oven light is
off because heat from the bulb
ulill
speed harmful
bacteria growth.
“
The oven indicator light(s) at the TIMED BAKE
setting may work differently than they do at the
BAKE setting.
ADJUST THE OVEN THERMOSTAT-DO
ZT
YOURSELF!
You may
feel
that your new oven cooks differently To Adjust the Thermostat:
than the one it replaced. We recommend that you 1. Pull the OVEN TEMP knob off the shaft, look at
use your new oven for a few weeks to become more
familiar with it, following the times given in your the back of the knob and note the current setting
before making any adjustments.
recipes as a guide.
2. Loosen both screws on the back of the knob.
If you think your
new oven is too hot or too cold, you
can adjust the thermostat yourself.
If you think it is
3. If the oven temperature seems too hot, move
too hot, adjust the thermostat to make it cooler. If you
the pointer toward the words MAKE COOLER.
think it is
t~o
cool,
adjust the thermostat to make
i~hotter.
We do not recommend the use of inexpensive
thermometers, such as those found in grocery stores,
to check the temperature setting of your new oven.
These thermometers may vary
2040
degrees. 4
P
Back of OVEN
TEMP knob Front of OVEN TEMP knob
If the temperature seems too cool, move the
pointer toward the words MAKE HOTTER.
Each notch will
chatlge
the oven temperature
about 10 degrees Fahrenheit.
Tighten
the
scre~~s.
5. Replace the knob, matching the flat area of the
knob to the shaft.
17

ROASTING
Do not lock the oven door with the latch during
roasting. The latch is used for self-cleaning only.
Roasting is cooking by dry heat. Tender meat
or
poultry can be roasted uncovered in your oven.
Roasting temperatures, which should be low and
steady, keep spattering to a minimum.
Roasting is really a baking procedure used for meats.
Therefore, oven controls are set to Baking or Timed
Baking. (You may hear a slight clicking sound,
indicating the oven is working properly. ) Timed
Baking will turn the oven on and off automatically.
Most meats continue to cook slightly while standing,
after being removed from the oven. Standing time
recommended for roasts is 10 to 20 minutes. This
allows
roasts to firm up and makes them easier to
carve. Internal temperature will rise about 5° to 10”F.;
to compensate for temperature increase, if desired,
remove roast from oven sooner (at 5° to
10“F.
less
than temperature in the guide).
Remember that food will continue to cook in the
hot oven and therefore should be removed when
the desired internal temperature has been reached.
1. Place the shelf
in A or B position.
No preheating
is necessary.
2. Check the weight
of the meat. Place
the meat fat-side-up,
or poultry
breast-
1
3.
Turn the OVEN
SET to BAKE
and the OVEN
TE,MP
to
the desired
temperature.
OVEN SET OVEN,TEMP
side-up, on the roasting grid in a shallow pan. The 4. After roasting is complete, turn the OVEN SET
melting fat will baste the meat. Select a pan as knob or the OVEN TEMP knob (on some models)
close to the size of the meat as possible. (The
broiler pan with grid is a good pan for this. ) to OFF.
Use of Aluminum Foil
You can use aluminum foil to line the broiler pan.
This makes clean-up easier when using the pan
for
marinating, cooking with fruits, cooking heavily
cured meats or basting food during cooking. Press
the foil tightly around the inside of the pan.
18

Questions and Answers
Q. Is it necessary to check for doneness with a
meat thermometer?
A. Checking the finished internal temperature at the
completion of cooking time is recommended.
Temperatures are shown in the Roasting Guide.
For roasts over
8
lbs., check with thermometer at
half-hour intervals after half the time has passed.
Q. Why is my roast crumbling when I try to
carve it?
A. Roasts are easier to slice if allowed to cool 10 to
20 minutes after removing them from the oven.
Be sure to cut across the grain of the meat.
Q. Do
I
need to preheat my oven each time I cook
a roast or poultry?
A.
It
is not necessary to preheat your oven.
Q. When buying a roast, are there any special tips
that would help me cook it more evenly?
A. Yes. Buy a roast as even in thickness as possible,
or buy rolled roasts.
Q. Can
I
seal the sides of my foil
“tent”
when
roasting a turkey?
A. Sealing the foil will steam the meat. Leaving
it unsealed allows the air to circulate and brown
the meat.
ROASTING GUIDE
Frozen Roasts
Frozen roasts of beef, pork, lamb, etc., can be started
without thawing, but allow 10 to 25 minutes per
pound additional time (10 minutes per pound for
roasts under 5 pounds, more time for larger
roasts),
Type
Meat
Tender cuts; rib, high quality sirloin
tip, rump or top round*
Lamb
leg
or bone-in shoulder*
Veal shoulder,
leg
or loin*
Pork loin, rib or shoulder*
Ham, precooked
Poultry
Chicken or Duck
Chicken pieces
Turkey
Oven
Temperature
325°
325°
325°
325°
325°
325°
350°
325°
Make sure poultry is thawed before roasting.
Unthawed poultry often does not cook evenly.
Some commercial frozen poultry can be cooked
successfully without thawing.
Follow
the directions
given on the package label.
Doneness
Rare:
Medium:
Well Done:
Rare:
Medium:
Well Done:
Well Done:
Well Done:
To Warm:
Well Done:
Well Done:
Well Done:
Approximate Roasting Time
in Minutes per Pound
3
to
5
lbs.
24–30
30-35
3545
21-25
25-30
30-35
35-45
35-45
6
to
8
lbs.
18-25
22-25
28-33
20-23
24-28
28-33
3040
30-40
10
minutes per pound (any weight)
3
to 5 lbs.
Over 5 lbs.
35-40 30-35
35-40
10 to 15 Ibs. Over 15 Ibs,
20-25
15-20
Internal
Temperature“F.
140°–1500t
1500–1 60°
1700–1 85°
1400–1
50°t
150°– 160°
1700–1 85°
1700–1 80°
170°–1800
1250–1 30°
1850–1 90°
185°– 190°
In thigh:
1850–1 90°
*For boneless
rolled
roasts
over
6
inches thick, add 5 to 10 minutes per
pound
to
times
given
above.
Wile Us.
Department
of Agriculture
says
“Rare beef
is
popular, but you should know that cooking it to only 140°F. means
some food poisoning organisms may survive.” (Source: Safe Food Book. Your Kitchen Guide. USDA Rev. June 1985.)
19

BROILING
Do not lock the oven door with the latch while Turn the food only once during broiling. Time the foods
broiling. The latch is used for self-cleaning only. for the first side according to the Broiling Guide. Turn the
Broiling is cooking food by intense radiant heat from food, then use the times given for the second side as a
the upper element in the oven. Most fish and tender cuts guide to the
prefen-ed
doneness.
of meat can be broiled. Follow these directions to keep
spattering and smoking to a minimum.
1.
H
the meat has fat or gristle around the edge,
cut vertical slashes through both about 2 inches
apart. If desired, the fat may be trimmed, leaving
layer about 1/8” thick.
2. Place the meat on the broiler grid in the broiler pan.
Always use the grid so the fat drips into the broiler
pan; otherwise the juices may become hot enough
to catch fire.
3. Position shelf on recommended shelf position as
suggested in Broiling Guide.
4. Leave the door open to
the broil stop position.
The door stays open
by
itself, yet the proper
temperature is
maintained in the oven.
5.
Turn the OVEN SET and the OVEN TEMP knobs
to
BI?OIL.
Preheating the elements is not
necessary. (See the notes in the Broiling Guide.)
6. When finished broiling, turn the OVEN SET knob
or the OVEN TEMP knob (on some models) to
OFF. Serve food immediately, leaving the broiler
pan and grid outside the oven to cool during the
meal for easiest cleaning.
Use of Aluminum Foil
You can use aluminum foil to line your broiler pan
and broiler grid. However, you must mold the foil
tightly to the grid and cut slits in it just like the grid.
Without the slits, the foil will prevent fat and meat
juices from draining to the broiler pan. The juices
could become hot enough to catch on fire. If you do
not cut the slits, you are frying, not broiling.
(Juestions
and Answers
Q=
A.
Q=
A.
When broiling, is it necessary to always use a
grid in the pan?
Yes. Using the grid suspends the meat over the
pan. As the meat cooks, the juices fall into the pan,
thus keeping meat drier. Juices are protected by the
grid and stay cooler, thus preventing excessive
spatter and smoking.
Do I need to grease my broiler grid to prevent
meat from sticking?
No. The broiler grid is designed to reflect broiler
Q. Why are my meats not turning out as brown
as they should?
A. In some areas, the power (voltage) to the oven
may be low. In these cases, preheat the broil
element for 10 minutes before placing the broiler
pan with food in the oven. Check to see if you are
using the recommended shelf position. Broil for
the longest period of time indicated in the Broiling
Guide. Turn the food only once during broiling.
Q. Should I salt the meat before broiling?
heat, thus keeping the surface cool enough to A. No. Salt draws out the juices and allows them to
prevent the meat from sticking to the surface. evaporate. Always salt after cooking. Turn the
However, spraying the broiler grid lightly meat with tongs; piercing the meat with a fork
with a vegetable cooking spray before cooking allows the juices to escape. When broiling poultry
will make clean-up easier. or fish, brush each side often with butter.
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