–
Use least possible amount of fat for
shallow or deep-fat frying. Filling
pan
too full of fat can cause spillovers when food
is added.
●
If a
combination oils or fats will be used
frying,
stir together before heating or as fats
melt slowly.
●
Always heat fat slowly, and
as it
●
Use a deep fat thermometer whenever
possible to prevent overheating fat beyond the
smoking point.
. Use
proper
size-Avoid pans that are
unstable or easily tipped. Select cookware having
flat bottoms
to cover
grates.
To avoid
n&e sure cookware large
enough to contain the food properly. This will
both save cleaning time and prevent hazardous
accumulations of food, since heavy spattering or
spillovers left on
can ignite. Use pans
with handles that
grasped and
remain
●
When using glass cookware, make
is
designed for top-of-range cooking.
●
Keep all plastics away from top burners.
●
Do not leave plastic
items on the
they may melt if left too
close to the vent.
Do not leave any items the
The
hot air from the vent may ignite flammable items
and will increase pressure in closed containers,
which may cause them to burst.
●
To avoid the possibility of a burn, always be
certain that the controls for burners are at
the OFF position and all grates are cool before
attempting to remove them.
●
When flaming foods are under the
turn
the fan off. The fan, if operating, may spread
the flames.
●
If range is located near a window, do not hang
long curtains that could blow over the top burners
and create a fire hazard.
●
If you smell gas, turn off the gas to the range and
call a qualified service technician. Never use an
open flame to locate a leak.
Baking, Broiling and Roasting
●
oven for a
Items
stored in the oven can ignite.
●
Stand away from the range when opening the
door a hot
The
air
steam that
escape can cause
●
oven free from grease buildup.
●
Place oven shelf in desired position while
is cool.
●
Pulling out shelf to the shelf stop is a
convenience in lifting heavy foods. It is also a
precaution against
from touching hot
surfaces of the door or oven walls.
* Don’t
food containers in the
oven, Pressure could build up and the
container could
causing
an injury.
Don’t use aluminum foil anywhere the oven
as described in this book. Misuse
result in a fire hazard or
to the range.
●
When using cooking or roasting
in
follow the manufacturer’s directions.
●
Do not use
your oven to dry newspapers.
If overheated, they can
tire.
●
Use only glass cookware that is recommended
for use in gas ovens.
●
When broiling, if meat is too close to
the fat may ignite. Trim excess fat to prevent
excessive flare-ups.
Always remove broiler pan from oven as soon
as you finish broiling. Grease
in
pan can
catch fire if oven is used without removing the
grease from
broiler pan.
●
Make sure broiler pan is in place correctly to
reduce the possibility of grease fires.
●
If you should have a grease fire in the broiler
pan, turn off oven, and keep
door closed to
contain fire until it bums out.
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