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To season, heat griddle or fry top section at a low burner setting (300-350
°
F). Pour one ounce of
cooking oil per square foot of surface over the griddle or fry top section. Spread oil over entire surface
with an insulated cloth, creating a thin film.
After forming thin film over surface, wipe off excess oil with an insulated cloth. Repeat this procedure
two or three times until griddle or fry top has a slick mirror-like surface.
USING THE RANGE
Griddle Plate and Fry Top Ranges
Heat top thoroughly before using. The top can be kept hot with burners turned partly down. During
idle periods, turn burner down or keep only half the top heated.
Closed Top Ranges
Turn on all burners to heat top quickly. When operating temperature is reached, turn some of the rings
down or off and you will save as much as 80% of gas. During idle periods, the pilot burner in the center
will keep the top warm. As heat is well distributed over the entire top, you can cover it with utensils and
use fewer rings.
Open Top Ranges
As these are quickly ignited and require no preheating time, light only as many as needed. Turn control
knobs to HIGH to put each burner into operation; then adjust to a lower flame for better cooking results
and to minimize gas usage. The left-hand control knob is for the rear burner; the right-hand control
knob is for the front burner.
Standard Ovens
Use your normal recipe times and temperatures. Allow time to preheat oven before using (25 minutes
at 400
°
F). The automatic heat control will cut gas and food costs if properly used. Do not turn on
maximum heat all the time. Turn down to 250
°
F or turn off when oven is not in use or idling.
With this two-compartment oven, you get double capacity because you can do pan work on both
shelves. If you are cooking high roasts, the entire height of the oven can be utilized by removing shelf
or racks and placing roast pan directly on the insulated oven bottom.
Moderate oven temperature will produce better food, reduce shrinkage and keep costs down. Use low
temperature roasting method with oven temperature at about 325
°
F.
A pan of water may be placed in the oven bottom. This water supplies humidity to reduce shrinkage.
If necessary, add water during roasting.
