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–* Use least possible amount of fat for eff%ctive shallow or deep-fat frying. Filling the pan too full of fat can cause spillovers when food is added.

●If a combination of oils or fats will be used in frying, stir together before heating or as fats melt slowly.

●Always heat fat slowly, and watch as it heats.

●Use a deep fat thermometer whenever possible to prevent overheating fat beyond the smoking point.

. Use proper pan size-Avoid pans that are unstable or easily tipped. Select cookware having flat bottoms lar~e enou~h to cover burner grates. To avoid spillo;ers, n&e sure cookware i; 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 range can ignite. Use pans with handles that can be easily grasped and remain cool,

●When using glass cookware, make sure it is designed for top-of-range cooking.

●Keep all plastics away from top burners.

●Do not leave plastic

items on the cooktop—

they may melt if left too close to the vent.

e Do not leave any items on the ccioktop. 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 all burners are at the OFF position and all grates are cool before attempting to remove them.

●When flaming foods are under the hood? 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

●Do not use oven for a storage area, Items stored in the oven can ignite.

●Stand away from the range when opening the door of a hot oven. The hot air and steam that escape can cause burns to bands, face and eyes.

●K@ep oven free from grease buildup.

●Place oven shelf in desired position while oven is cool.

●Pulling out shelf to the shelf stop is a convenience in lifting heavy foods. It is also a precaution against burns from touching hot surfaces of the door or oven walls.

*Don’t heat unop~md food containers in the oven, Pressure could build up and the container could burs$ causing an injury.

o Don’t use aluminum foil anywhere in the oven except as described in this book. Misuse ~ould result in a fire hazard or darnago to the range.

●When using cooking or roasting bags in oven? follow the manufacturer’s directions.

●Do not use your oven to dry newspapers.

If overheated, they can catch tire.

●Use only glass cookware that is recommended for use in gas ovens.

●When broiling, if meat is too close to ,the flame? 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 left in thti pan can catch fire if oven is used without removing the grease from the 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 oven door closed to contain fire until it bums out.

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