not
a wok on the cooking surface if the
●
avoid the
a burn,
be
wok has a
metal ring
certain that
for
are at
the burner grate to support
wok. This ring.
the
are cool
acts as a heat trap, which may
attempting to
grate and burner head.
it may
the
,
burner to work improperly. This may cause a
* Never ”clean
the
surface when it is hot.
cleaners
noxious fumes and
carbon monoxide level above that allowed by
current standards, resulting a
cloths could
steam burns if
on
a
●
Foods for frying should be as dry as
Frost on
foods moisture fresh
or cans of
drippings
can cause hot fat to
up and over the sides
near
range.
of the pan.
●
Use the least possible amount of fat for effective
Oven
shallow or deep-fat frying. Filling
full of fat can cause spillovers when
added.
the
a
in
ignite.
●
If a combination of oils or
●
away
the range
opening the
in frying, stir together before heating or as fats
door a
The
air
steam
melt slowly.
can
burns to
face and eyes.
Always heat fat slowly, and watch as it heats.
oven f&e from
buildup.
●
Use a deep fat thermometer whenever
*Place
oven
the desired position
possible to prevent
fat
the
COOL
●
the smoking point.
Never try to move a pan of hot
especially
a deep fat fryer. Wait until the fat is
Use proper pan size-Avoid pans that are
unstable or easily tipped. Select cookware having
flat bottoms large enough to cover burner grates.
To avoid spillovers, make sure
enough to contain the food properly. This
both
save cleaning time and prevent hazardous
accumulations of food, since heavy spattering or
left on
can
Use
●
to
is a
in
heavy foods. It is
a precaution against
burns
touching
surfaces of
or
*
unopened
containers.
Pressure could build up and the container
causing an injury.
*@not
foil anywhere in the
described this guide.
Misuse could
result in a fire hazard
to the range.
that can be
and
cooking or
hags the
●
When flaming foods are
the
the package directions.
the fan off. The fan, if operating, may spread
use your
to dry newspapers.
the flames.
on fire.
Do not leave plastic items on the
they
may melt if left
close the vent.
cookware that is
for use in
●
Keep all plastics
from the
if
is
to the flame,
burners.
the fat may
Trim excess fat prevent
not leave any items on the
hot
excessive flare-ups.
air from the vent may ignite flammable
@After
always
the broiler pan
of
will increase pressure in closed containers,
and clean it.
the broiler
may cause
to burst.
catch fire
pan.
If you smell gas, turn off the gas to the
and
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call a qualified service
Never use an
open flame to locate a leak.
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