Tappan 316000189 important safety instructions Setting Oven Controls, Bake, Broil

Setting Oven Controls

The surface controls shown below may not look identical to the surface controls on your range. They are only representational.

Bake

1.Arrange oven racks while the oven is still cool. See "Arranging Oven Racks" under Before Setting Oven Controls.

2.Push in and turn the Temperature Control knob to the desired temperature.

3.Preheat the oven for 10 to 12 minutes before baking. Preheating is not necessary when roasting, cooking casseroles or broiling most foods.

4.When cooking is finished, turn the Temperature Control knob to OFF.

Broil

1.Slide broiler drawer out to the stop position.

2.Remove broiler pan and insert, Figure 1.

3.Always position rack before setting control, while range is cool.

4.Position rack by tilting front of rack up and pulling rack out from locating holes in rear of broiler drawer. Reposition back of rack in the desired locating holes and allow front of rack to slide down into the corresponding slots in front of broiler drawer, Figure 2.

FIGURE 1

FIGURE 2

For rare meats, position the rack closer to the burner (upper position). For medium foods use middle position. For well-done foods such as chicken, lobster tails or thick cuts of meat, position the rack further from the burner (lower position).

5.Place insert on broiler pan, then place meat on insert. DO NOT use the broiler pan without the insert. DO NOT cover the insert with aluminum foil. The exposed fat could ignite.

6.Place broiler pan on rack; make sure the broiler pan and insert is positioned as shown, Figure 1.

7.Slide the broiler drawer all the way into the range.

8.Push in and turn the Temperature Control knob to BROIL.

9.Broil on one side until food is browned; turn and cook on the second side. Season and serve. ALWAYS pull the broiler drawer out to the stop position before turning or removing food.

10.When broiling is finished, turn the Temperature Control knob to OFF.

11.When removing broiler pan from broiler drawer always use pot holders.

DO NOT use the broiler drawer for storage. Items placed in the broiler drawer will catch fire.

Should a broil fire occur, leave the broiler drawer closed and turn the oven off. If the fire continues, throw baking soda on the fire or use a fire extinguisher. DO NOT put water or flour on the fire. Flour may be explosive.

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