Maytag C31000PAA Owner's manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANTSAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ......... 1-3 Roastingtips ................................ 10
Broilingtipsandchart,ifequipped.............. 11
CLOCK AND TIMER, ifequipped................. 4MAINTENANCE ............................ 12-14
USINGTHE COOKTOP ....................... 5-6
Ignitionsystem 5 Cooktop .................................... 12
............................... Burnergrates................................ 12
Howtolightsurfaceburner..................... 5 Conventionalsurfaceburners,if equipped 12
Selectingflamesize ........................... 6.......
About the surface burner flame ................. 6 Sealed surfaceburners, ifequipped ............ 12
Adjusting the flame ............................ 6 Proportionalvalve adjustment, ifequipped ...... 13
Cookwareconsiderations 6 Leveling legs ................................ 13
...................... Ovendoor .................................. 13
Canning ..................................... 6 Oven bottom ................................ 14
USINGTHE OVEN ........................... 7-11 Oven light,if equipped ........................ 14
Ignitionsystem ............................... 7 Lower panel, if equipped ...................... 14
Ovencharacteristics ........................... 7 Electrical connection ......................... 14
Use of aluminum foil ........................... 7
Thermostatknob.............................. 7 CARE AND CLEANING CHART .............. 15-16
Howtoset oventobakeor roast................ 7
Preheating................................... 7SERVICE .................................. 17-18
Ovenracks................................... 8 Howto removerangeforcleaningandservicing . 17
Commonbakingproblemschart ................ 9 Howto obtainservice......................... 17
Bakingtips .................................. 10 Beforeyoucallfor servicechart ............. 17-18
INSTALLER Please leave thisThe model and serial numbersare found on the ratingplate
manualwiththisappliance, locatedonthe lowerrangefrontframebehindthe broilerdooror
lowerpanel.Use thesenumberswhenrequestingservice.
Besureappliancehasbeen properly ModelNumber:
installed. SerialNumber:
CONSUMER Tosaveyoutime,DateofPurchase:
energy and money, read andkeep Pleasekeepyoursales receiptand/oryourcancelledcheckas
thismanualforfuturereference, proofof purchaseshouldwarrantyservice be needed,Store
thesedocumentswiththisbooklet.
8113P107-60
(11-95-00)

ABOUT YOUR RANG5
Congratulationsonyourchoiceofthisgasrange.Asyou useShouldyou have any questionsaboutusing yournewgas
your new range, we know you will appreciate the many appliance, pleasewrite to us at this address:
features that provide excellent performance, ease of
cleaning,convenience and dependability. CustomerAssistance
c/o Maytag Customer Service
New features have dramatically changed today's cooking P.O.Box2370
appliances and the way we cook. It is therefore very Cleveland,TN 37320-2370
important to understandhow your new gas range operates
BEFORE youuse it for the first time.Besureto includethemodel andserial numbers of your
appliance. Foryour convenience, we have provided space
In this Owner's Guide,you will find a wealth of information onthe front cover to record this information.
regarding all aspects of your appliance. By carefully
following the instructions,you will be ableto fully enjoy and In our continuing effort to improvethe quality and customer
properly maintain your new range. NOTE: Your appliance satisfaction of our cooking products,we may find it
maynot be equippedwith some ofthe features referredto in necessarytomake changesto ourline ofapplianceswithout
this manual, revisingthe Owner's Guide.

IMPORTANTSAFETYINSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions before using this Have your appliance installedand properlygroundedby a
qualifiedinstalleraccordingto theinstallationinstructions.
appliance.Have theinstallershowyouthe locationofthe gas shutoff
The following instructions arebased on safety valveand howtoshut itoffinan emergency.
considerationsand mustbestrictlyfollowedtoeliminatethe
potentialrisksoffire, electricshock,or personalinjury. Alwaysdisconnectpowertoappliancebeforeservicing.
To ensure proper operation and avoid possible injury or
damage to unit do not attempt to adjust, repair,service, or
WARNING: If theinformation in thisreplace any part of your appliance unless it is specifically
manualis not followed exactly, efireor recommended in this book.All other servicing should be
explosion may result causing property referredto a qualifiedinstalleror servicer.
damage, personal injury or death.
- Do not store or use gasoline or other Be sure all packing materials areremovedfrom the
flammable vapors and liquids in the appliancebeforeoperatingit.
vicinity of this or any other appliance. Keepareaaroundapplianceclearandfreefromcombustible
materials, gasoline, and other flammablevaporsand
materials.
-WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS: If appliance is installed neara window, proper precautions
•DO nottry tolightany appliance,should betakentopreventcurtains from blowingover
burners.
•Do not touch any electrical switch; do Donotleaveanyitemsonthecooktop.Thehotairfromthe
not useany phonein your building, ventmayigniteflammableitemsandmayincreasepressure
•Immediately call your gas supplier in closedcontainerswhichmaycausethemto burst.
from aneighbor's phone. Follow theMany aerosol-typespray cansareEXPLOSIVE when
gas supplier's instructions, exposedto heat and may be highlyflammable.Avoidtheir
use orstoragenear anappliance.
•Ifyou cannot reach yourgas supplier, Many plastics arevulnerableto heat. Keep plasticsaway
call the fire department, from parts oftheappliancethat may becomewarmorhot.
Donotleaveplasticitemsonthecooktopasthey maymelt
or softenif left too closetotheventoralighted surface
- Installation and service must be burner.
performed by a qualified installer, service Toeliminatethehazardofreachingoverhotsurfacebumers,
agency or thegassupplier,cabinetstorageshouldnotbeprovideddirectlyabovea unit.
Ifsuchstorageisprovided,itshouldbelimitedtoitemswhich
areusedinfrequentlyandwhicharesafelystoredinan area
,_ subjectedto heat froman appliance.Temperaturesmay be
__" ) i _A_AR"II"i_Iunsafefor some items,suchas volatile liquids,cleanersor
aerosol sprays.
ALL RANGES
CAN TIP
INJURYTO PERSONS Turnoffapplianceand ventilatinghood toavoidspreading
COULD RESULT the flame.Extinguishflame then turn on hood to remove
_i i smoke and odor.
INSTALLANTI-TIP
DEVICES PACKED Usedry chemicalorfoam-type extinguisheror bakingsoda
IWITH RANGE tosmother fire orflame. Never use water on a grease fire.
Iffireisintheovenor broilerpan,smotherby closingoven
SEE INSTALLATION door.
INSTRUCTIONS If fire is in a pan onthe surfaceburner,coverpan. Never
attemptto pickupor moveaflaming pan.

IMP(IRTANTSAFETYINI;TRUCTIONS
WARNING: To reduce the risk of tipping of the appliance
from abnormal usage or by excessive loading of the oven
Do not leave children alone or unsupervised near the door, the appliance must besecured by a properly installed
appliancewhenitisinuseor isstill hot.Chilarenshouldnever anti-tip device.If the range is movedfrom the wall, be sure
beallowed to sit or stand onany partof the appliance, the anti-tip device is engaged when the range is replaced.
Look underneath range toverify that one of the rear leveling
Children must betaught that the appliance and utensils in legs is properly engaged in the bracket slot.The anti-tip
itcan behot. Lethot utensilscoolin devicesecurestherearlevelinglegtothe floor whenproperly
a safe place, out of reach of small engaged.Also, besure the range is properly re-installed.
children. Childrenshould betaught
that an appliance is not a toy. Do not touch a hotoven light bulb with a damp cloth as the
Children should not be allowed to bulb could break. Shouldthe bulb break,disconnect power
play with controls or other parts of to the appliance before removing bulb to avoid electrical
the unit. shock.
CAUTION: Do not store items of
interest to children in cabinets
above an appliance or on the
backguard of a range. Children Always placea pan ona surface burnerbeforeturning it on.
climbing onthe appliance or onthe Besureyou knowwhich knobcontrols whichsurface burner.
appliancedoorto reachitemscould Makesurethecorrect burner isturnedonand thatthe burner
has ignited. When cooking is completed, turn burner off
beseriously injured, before removing pan to prevent exposureto burner flame.
Always adjust surface burnerflame sothat it does notextend
beyond the bottom edge of the pan. An excessive flame is
To preventpotential hazardto the userand damageto the hazardous, wastes energy and maydamage the appliance,
appliance, do not use pan or cabinets above the appliance.
appliance as a space Never leave a surface cooking operation unattended
heaterto heat or warm a
room. Also, do not use especially when using a _,.r _ t.,,_
the cooktop or oven as a high heatsetting or when
storage area for food or deepfat frying. Boilovers
cooking utensils,cause smoking and
greasy spillovers may
Do not obstruct the flow ignite. Clean up greasy
of combustion and spills as soon as
ventilation air byblocking possible. Do notuse high
the oven vent or air intakes. Restriction of air flow to the heat for extended
burnerprevents properperformance and increasescarbon cooking operations.
monoxideemission to unsafelevels. Never heat an unopened container on the surface burner or
Avoid touching oven vent area while oven is on and for inthe oven. Pressurebuild-up may cause containerto burst
several minutes after oven is turned off.Some parts of the resulting in serious personal injury or damage to the
vent and surrounding area become hot enough to cause appliance.
burns.After oven isturned off, do not touch the oven vent or
surrounding areas untilthey havehad sufficienttime to cool. Use dry, sturdy pot holders. Damp pot holders may cause
burns from steam. Dish towels or other substitutes should
never be used as pot holders because they can trail across
CAUTION:Do not _. ja._ _ J hot surface burners and ignite or get caught on appliance
useanapplianceasa
step stoolto cabinets _ ._ parts.
above. Misuse of Always let quantities of hot fat used for deep fat frying cool
appliance doors or before attempting to move or handle.
drawers, such as
stepping, leaning or _ Do not let cooking grease or other flammable materials
sitting on the door or accumulatein or near the appliance, hoodorvent fan. Clean
drawer, may result in hood frequently to prevent grease from accumulating on
possible tipping of hoodorfilter.Whenflamingfoodsunderthehoodturnthefan
the appliance, breakage of door, and serious injuries, off as the fan mayspread the flame.

IMPq)RTANTSAFETYINSTRUCTIONS 3
Use caution when wearing ! ]rments made of flammableNever leta pan boildry as thiscoulddamagethe utensiland
material to avoid clothing ,_ _ the appliance.
fires. Loose fitting or long
hanging-sleeved apparel Follow the manufacturer's directions when using oven
should not be worn while cooking bags.
cooking.Clothing mayignite Only certain types of glass, glass/ceramic, ceramic, or
or catch utensilhandles. glazed utensils are suitable for cooktop or oven usage
without breaking due to the sudden change in temperature.
Always placeoven racks inthedesired positions whileoven
iscool.Slide oven rack outto add or removefood,using dry This appliance has been tested for safe performance using
sturdy pot holders. Always avoid reaching into the oven to conventional cookware. Do not use any devices or
add orremovefood. If a rack must be movedwhile hot, use accessories that are not specifically recommended in this
a dry pot holder.Always turn the oven off at the end of manual.Do notuse eyelid coversfor the surface units, stove
cooking, top grills, or add-on oven convection systems.The use of
devicesoraccessoriesthat are not expresslyrecommended
Use care whenopening the oven door.Let hot air or steam in thismanual can create serious safety hazards, result in
escape beforeremoving or replacingfood. performance problems, and reduce the life of the
components ofthe appliance.
PREPAREDFOODWARNING: Followfood manufacturer's
instructions.Ifa plasticfrozen food containerand/or itscover
distorts, warps, or is otherwise damaged during cooking,
immediately discard the food and its container. The food Turnoffallcontrolsandwaitforappliancepartstocoolbefore
could becontaminated, touching or cleaningthem. Do nottouch the burner grates or
surroundingareas untilthey have hadsufficienttime to cool.
Cleanappliance withcaution. Usecare toavoidsteam burns
ifawetsponge orclothisusedtowipespillsonahotsurface.
Use pans with flat bottoms and handlesthat are easily Somecleanerscanproducenoxiousfumesifappliedtoa hot
graspedandstaycool.Avoidusingunstable,warped,easilysurface.
tippedorloosehandledpans. Pansthatareheavyto move
whenfilledwithfoodmay alsobehazardous.
Besureutensilislargeenoughto properlycontainfoodand
avoidboiLovers.Pansizeisparticularlyimportantindeepfat
frying.Besurepanwillaccommodatethevolumeoffoodthat TheCaliforniaSafe DrinkingWaterandToxicEnforcement
isto beaddedas wellasthe bubbleactionoffat.Act of1986 (Proposition65) requirestheGovernor of
Californiato publisha listofsubstancesknownto theState
To minimize burns,ignitionof flammablematerialsand of Californiato causecancer or reproductiveharm, and
spillageduetounintentionalcontactwiththeutensil, donot requiresbusinesses to warncustomers of potential
extend handles over _ exposuresto suchsubstances.
adjacent surface _
burners. Always turn Users of thisappliance are herebywarned that the burning
panhandlestowardthe ofgas can result in low-level exposureto some ofthe listed
side or back of the substances, includingbenzene,formaldehydeand soot,due
appliance, not out into primarilytothe incompletecombustionofnaturalgasorliquid
the room where they petroleum(LP)fuels.Properly adjusted burnerswill minimize
are easily hit or incomplete combustion. Exposure tothese substances can
reached by small also be minimized by properly venting the burners to the
outdoors by opening the windows and/or door in the room
children, where the appliance is located.
SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS

CLOCK AND TIMER, ifequipped
[
The electronicclockandtimerdisplaywillflashwhenthe applianceisfirstconnectedto
powerorif powerisinterrupted.Thedisplay willstopflashing once the time-of-day clock
has been set.
1.Pressthe CLOCK pad.1. Pressthe TIMERpad. 0:59,oronehour,will appearinthe
display.
2. Press and hold the HOUR pad to set the correct hours. The timer will automatically begin counting down in
Tapthe pad once to changethe time by a single hour. increments of one minute.
3. Press and hold the MINUTE pad to set the correct 2. To set the timer for less thanone hour:Press the
minutes.Tapthe pad onceto change the time bya single TIMERpadthen pressand holdthe MINUTE paduntilthe
minute, desiredtimeappearsinthe display.Tochangethe time by
For example: To set the clockfor 3:15, press and hold the a single minute, tap the pad once.
HOUR pad until 3 appears inthe hours display.Then press 3. Toset the timer for more than one hour:Press the
and holdthe MINUTE pad until 15 appears in the minutes TIMER pad then -
display.•Press the HOUR pad, 1:59, or two hours, will appear
inthe display.
•Press the MINUTE pad until the desired minutes
appear in the display.
NOTE:Twohoursisthe maximumtime that canbeset.
4. Whenthetime haselapsed,0:00willappear inthe display
and continuousbeepswillsoundto indicatethe endof the
timing operation.
5. Pressthe CLOCK pad to cancel the beeps. The current
time of day will reappear in the display.
Tocancel thetimer: PresstheCLOCK padand the display
will returnto the current time of day.

USING THE COOKTOP5
Your cooktop willfeature either pilot ignition or pilotless To prevent damagetothecooktop or pan, neveroperate
ignition. Ifthe gassupply to the range isturned off, be sure the surface burnerwithout a pan in place, never allow a
all controlsare set inthe OFF position before re-supplying pan to boil dry and never operate a surface burner on
gas to the appliance. HIGHfor extended periods of time.
PilotIgnition t.Placea pan onthe burner grate.
When the range isfirst installed,the standing pilots maybe NOTE:Theburnerflame mayliftoffthe burner headand a
difficultto light dueto air inthe gasline.Tobleed offairfrom "roaring"soundmaybe heardifa panisnotplaced onthe
the line, holda lighted match nexttothe burnerand turnthe grate before lightingthe burner.
knob on.When the burner lights, turn the knob off and
proceedas directed below. 2. Push in and turnthe knob to the LITE position.
To light pilot: Raisethe cooktopand hold a lighted match Pilotless ignition models only: A clickingsoundwill be
nearthe pilotports.Therearetwo pilotports,oneonthe right heardandthe burnerwill light.Whenone burner isturned
side and one onthe leftside. on, all ignitors will spark.
3. Afterthe burner lights,turnthe knob to thedesired flame
size.
Pilotless ignition models only: The ignitors will
Pilotless Ignition continue to spark untilthe knob is turned from the LITE
Pilotlessignitionusesasparkfromtheignitortolightthe position.
burner. There are two ignitors for conventional surface
burners. Each sealedburner has its own ignitor located on CAUTION:If the flame should go out during a cooking
theback side ofthe burner.Once the burner lights,turn the operation, turn the burner off. if gas has accumulated
knob tothe desired setting.The clicking sound will not stop and a strong gasodor is detected, open a window and
untilthe knob is turnedfrom the LITE position, wait 5 minutes for the gas odor to disappear before
Inthe eventofa powerfailure, thesurface burnercanbe relighting the burner,
manually lighted.Besure all controlsare in the OFF
position.Hold a lightedmatch tothe desired surface burner
headthen push in and turn the knob to the LITEposition.
Whentheburner lights,adjusttheflame tothe desired flame
size.

USING THE COOKTOP
Usea HIGHflamesetting to quickly bringliquids to a boil or Adjust the flame size so it
to begin a cooking or canning operation. Then reduce to a does not extend beyond
lower setting to continue cooking. Never leave food the edge of the cooking
unattendedwhenusing a HIGH flame setting,utensil. This is for _-=._-_
personal safety and to
prevent possible damage
I
•_;_,_,to the appliance, pan, or
cabinets above the
_"_--_ appliance.This also improvescooking efficiency.
Cookware, including canning equipment,which extends
An intermediateflame size is used to continue a cooking morethan two inchesbeyondthegrate, rests ontwo grates,
operation. Foodwill notcookany faster whena higherortouches thecooktop willcause a buildupofheat and may
flame setting is used than needed to maintain a gentle resultindamagetothetheburnergrate,burnerandcooktop.
boil. Remember, water boils at thesame temperatureCookware,suchas awokwithasupportring,whichrestricts
whetherboilinggentlyorvigorously, air circulationaroundthe burnerwillcauseheatto buildup
and may resultin damageto theburnergrate, burneror
UseLOtosimmeror keepfoodsat servingtemperatures, cooktop.
I Foodscookfasterwhenthe eookwareiscoveredbecause
_-__ _._-'_ more heat isretained. Lowertheflame sizewhencookware
is covered.This also improves cooking efficiency.
The cooking performance is greatly affected by the type of
cookware used. Propercookwarewillreducecookingtimes,
uselessenergyandproducemore evencooking results.For
bestresults useaheavy gauge metal panwith a smoothflat
bottom,straightsides and atightfitting lid. Selecta material,
Ifa knob isturnedvery quicklyfrom the HItothe LOsetting, suchasaluminum or copper,that conducts heatquickly and
the flame maygo out, particularlyifthe burner iscold. Ifthis evenly.
occurs, turn the knob to the OFF position. Wait several
seconds,then lightthe burner again.
Whencanning, usethe HIsettingjust untilthewater comes
to a boil or pressure is reached in a pressurecanner, then
reduce to a setting that maintainsthe pressure or a boil.
A properlyadjustedburnerwith clean portswill lightwithin a
few seconds.Youmay heara"popping"sound onsomeProlongeduseofthe HI setting,the useof incorrectcanning
types ofgaswhen the surface burner isturned off. This utensils,or theuseof impropercanningtechniquesmay
is a normal operating sound of theburner, produceexcessiveheatandresultinpermanentdamageto
theappliance.
On natural gas, the flame will bebluewitha deeper blue
core;thereshouldbenotraceofyellowintheflame.Ayellow NOTE: For additionalcanninginformationcontactyour
flame indicates an improper mixture of air/gas. Have a local County Extension Office. Or, contact AIItrista
serviceman adjust the mixture if a yellow flame occurs. Consumer Products Company, marketer of Ball brand
(NOTE:Adjustments are not covered by the warranty.) home canning products at 800-240-3340 or write:
AIItristaCorp., Consumer Affairs Dept., P.O. Box 2729,
On LPgas,some yellow tipping may occur.This is normal Muncie, IN 47307-0729.
and adjustment is not necessary.

USING THE OVEN
Youroven will feature either pilot ignition or pilotless The Thermostat knob is used to select and maintain the
ignition. Ifthe gas supplytothe range isturned off, be sure oven temperature. Push in and turn this knob just to the
all controlsare set in the OFF position before re-supplying desired temperature. To provide accurate oven
gasto the appliance, temperatures, do notturn the knob to a highertemperature
and then back to the desired temperature. Turnthis knob to
Pilot Ignition OFF whenever the oven is not in use.
To light oven pilot:When ._"After the oven temperature has
cool,open the broiler door _-¢_ __', beenset,there willbeabouta45 _, _
and remove the broiler rack second delay before the burner
and broiler pan. On models ignites.Thisisnormaland nogas
without a broiling corn- escapes during this delay.
partment, remove the lower ,_
panel. See page 14 for The oven temperature is
instructions on removingthe maintained by cycling the oven
panel,burner on and off. THERMOSTATKNOB
With theThermostat knobin the OFFposition,hold a lighted
match to the pilot located at the back of the oven burner.
Oncethe pilot lights, replacethe broiler rack and pan orthe
lower panel. (NOTE: The oven burner is shown with the 1. When cool, positionthe rack in the oven.
metalflame spreader removed from the oven burner.) 2. Push in and turn the Thermostat knob to the desired
Pilotless Ignition temperature.
Withthistypeofignitionsystem,a globarwilllighttheovenSelectinga temperaturehigherthandesired will NOT
burner.Theovenwillnotoperateduringa powerfailureor preheattheoven any fasterand may have a negative
iftheovenisdisconnectedfrom thewall outlet.NOTE: A effectonbakingresults.
lighted match will not light the burner. No attempt
should bemadeto operate oven during a powerfailure. 3.Placethefood in thecenter oftheoven, allowinga
minimumof 1 to 2-inchesbetweentheutensiland the
ovenwalls.
Whentheoven isinuse,the ovenventarea at therearof
Because eachoven hasitsown personal baking thecooktopmay feel warm orhotto thetouch. Do not
characteristics,do not expect that your new oven will blockthis area or thevent openingas this mayaffect
performexactlylikeyourpreviousoven.You mayfindthat bakingresults.
thecookingtimes,oventemperatures,andcookingresults 4. Checkthefoodfordonenessat theminimumtimeinthe
differsomewhatfromyourpreviousrange.Allowaperiodofrecipe.Cooklongerifnecessary.Cookingtimemayvary
adjustment.Ifyou havequestionsconcerningbaking fromoventooven.
results,pleasereferto pages8, 9, 10 and 18 for additional
information. 5.RemovethefoodfromtheovenandturntheThermostat
knobto OFF.
Do notcover the oven bottom or an entire rack with foil
or placefoil directly undercookware. Tocatch spillovers, Preheating is necessary for baking. To preheat the oven,
place a piece of foil a little larger than the pan, on the rack turn the Thermostat knob to the desired temperature and
below thepan. Forrangeswith onerack, it will benecessary allow 10to 15 minutesfor the oven to preheat. Selecting a
to place the foil directly under the utensil. Cut a small higher temperature will not shorten the preheat time and
openinginthe foil toallow heattothe bottomofthe pan.This mayaffect baking results. It is not necessary to preheat for
is especially important when baking pies. roasting or broiling.

8 USING THE OVEN
Yourrangewillfeature oneor twooven racks.Theoven rack Toreplace: Placethe rack onthe rack supports and tiltthe
isdesignedwith a safety lock-stop positionto keep the rack frontend ofthe rackupslightly.Slide itbackuntil itclearsthe
from accidently coming completely out of the oven when Iock-stopposition.Lowerthefrontandslidetherackstraight
pullingthe rackout to add or removefood. in. Pullthe rack outto the lock-stop position to be sure it is
positioned correctly and then returnit to its normal position.
CAUTION: Do notattemptto change the rack positions For optimum baking results of cakes, cookies or biscuits,
whentheoven s hot.useonerack.Positiontheracksothefoodisinthecenterof
theoven.Useeitherrackposition2 or3.
Toremove:Besuretherackiscool.Pulltherackstraightout If cookingontworacks,userackpositions2and4 forcakes
untilitstopsatthelock-stopposition.331tthefrontendofthe andrackpositions1and4whenusingcookiesheets.Never
rackupandcontinuepullingthe rackout oftheoven. placetwocookiesheetsononerack.
RACK 5 Fortwo-rack cooking. Usethe upper rackposition
(highestposition) for sidedisheswhen roastingaturkeyonthelower
rack. 5
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RACK 3 Usedfor most baked goods on a cookie sheet or
jelly roll pan, orfrozen conveniencefoods.
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_CK2 Used fo_masting_alofmeat; large
effher _bebuhdt b_laye_p_hs) _r_o_ra_Roasting -- /,,I,/2 _,
RACK 1 Used for roasting large cuts of meat and large Position "J
poultry,pies, souffles, or angel food cake, or for /
two-rack baking.
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