Operation
Cooking Substitutes Charts
In many cases, a recipe requires an ingredient which is not readily available or calls for a unit of measure that is not easily recognized. The following charts have been provided as useful guides in these situations.
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Recipe calls for: | Substitute with: |
1 tbsp. cornstarch | 2 tbsp. flour (thickening) |
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1 whole egg | 2 egg yolks plus 1 tbsp. water |
1 c. whole milk | 1 c. skim milk plus 2 tbsp. margarine or |
| 1/2 c. evaporated milk plus 1/2 c. water |
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1 oz. unsweetened chocolate | 3 tbsp. cocoa powder plus 1 tbsp. margarine |
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1 tbsp. baking powder | 1/2 tsp. cream of tartar plus 1/4 tsp. baking soda |
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1/2 c. butter | 7 tbsp. margarine or shortening |
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1 c. dairy sour cream | 1 tbsp. lemon juice plus 1 c. evaporated milk |
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Canned Food Sizes
Can Size | Contents | Can Size | Contents |
8 oz. | 1 c. | No. 303 | 2 c. |
Picnic | No. 2 | ||
No. 300 | No. 3 | 4 c | |
No. 1 tall | 2 c. | No. 10 | 12 c. |
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Kitchen Equivalent and Metrics
Measure | Equivalent | Metric* |
1 tbsp. | 3 tsp | 15 mL |
2 tbsp. | 1 oz | 30 mL |
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1 jig. | 45 mL | |
1/4 c. | 4 tbsp. | 60 mL |
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1/3 c. | 5 tbsp. plus 1 tsp. | 80 mL |
1/2 c. | 8 tbsp. | 125 mL |
1 c. | 16 tbsp. | 250 mL |
1 pt. | 2 c. | 30 g |
1 lb. | 16 oz | 454 g |
2.21 lb. | 35.3 oz | 1 kg |
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*Note: Rounded for easier measuring.
Cleaning and Maintenance
Any piece of equipment works better and lasts longer when maintained properly and kept clean. Cooking equipment is no exception. Your range must be kept clean and maintained properly. Before cleaning, make sure all controls are in the “OFF” position. Disconnect power if you are going to clean thoroughly with water.
Surface Burners
Burner grate
Burner
cap
Igniter
Burner head
Burner base*
*Note: When replacing burner head, arrow must be pointing towards back of range.
Wipe up
•Allow the burner and grate to cool to a safe temperature level.
•Lift off the burner grate. Wash in warm soapy water.
•Remove the burner cap and burner head and clean.
Burner Caps
The surface burner caps should be routinely removed and cleaned. ALWAYS clean the burner caps after a
dishwasher or
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