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OVEN
Preheating
Thoroughly preheat the oven by setting the switch and the thermostat to the desired temperature. For full
loads and delicate baked products, it may be desirable to allow the oven to cycle a second time before loading.
Roasting
Place meat on a rack in an open pan with sides sufficiently high to retain the drippings. For best results,
roast at the low temperatures of 200°F (93°C) to 325°F (163°C) recommended by the Department of Agriculture and
the American Meat Institute. Most meats may be roasted with the infinite heat switch set at HI. If heavy browning
on poultry is not desired, the switch should be set between MED-LO and VERY-LO.
POWER OUTAGE
If a power outage occurs, the range will automatically shut down. When power is restored, the range will
automatically resume normal functions. If the range is left unattended during the power outage, turn all control
knobs/switches OFF. When power is restored, turn desired control knobs/switches back ON. The unit will be
preheated in 5 minutes and normal cooking operations can be resumed.
FINAL PREPARATION
A.
TOP SECTION
New units are wiped clean with solvents at the factory to remove any visible signs of dirt, oil, or
grease remaining form thin film or nontoxic rust protectant. Food preparation surface should be washed
thoroughly with hot, soapy water before being used.
B.
GRIDDLE
New griddles should be seasoned following this sequence:
(1)
Clean the griddle surface thoroughly with hot, soapy water to remove the protective oil coating wiped
on at the factory.
(2)
Rinse with a mixture of ¼ cup vinegar to one quart water.
(3)
Spread unsalted solid shortening or liquid frying compound evenly over the entire griddle surface.
(4)
Turn all thermostats to 350 degrees and wait until the shortening begins to smoke, then turn the
thermostats “off”.
(5)
Rub the now-melted shortening into the griddle surface with burlap, moving in the direction of the
surface’s polish marks and covering the entire surface.
(6)
Let the griddle cool, then repeat steps 3,4, & 5.
(7)
When the griddle is cool after the second seasoning, wipe it once again with a thin film of shortening
or cooking oil.
C.
OVENS
On initial installation, turn the oven to 250 degrees and operate for about 1 hour, then reset the thermostat
to its maximum and operate for another hour. This will drive off any solvents remaining in the unit. At the
end of this second hour, turn the thermostat OFF, open the door and allow the unit to cool. Oven should
then be thoroughly washed using hot, soapy water before being used.
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
CAUTION
Never cover the oven deck or rack with aluminum foil. The oven will not operate properly and the range
may be damaged.
