Broiling tips
lUse the broiler pan and grid for broiling. They
are designed to drain excess liquid and fat
away from the cooking surface to help prevent I spatter, smoke or fire.
lRefer to a broiling chart in a reliable cookbook for coned broiling times.
lAfter broiling, remove the broiler pan from the oven when you remove the food. Drippings will bake on the pan if 1 is left in the heated oven.
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Place meat the arrrect distance from the element. Meat placed too close to the element may spatter, smoke, burn or catch fire during broiling.
To ensure adequate grease drainage, do not use cookie sheets or similar pans for broiling. Also, covering the broiler grid with foil is not recommended. Poor drainage of grease may result in fire. If foil is used, cut slits in foil to correspond with ail openings in broiler grid. Grease can then drain away and cool in pan.
En@rQV saving tips
Although the energy used for cooking is usually a very small percentage of the total energy used in the home, cooking energy can be used efficiently. Here are some tips to help you conserve energy when using your cooking product.
. Preheat pans only when recommended and for the shortest time possible.
. “Ovenpeeking’ may cause heat loss, longer cooking times and unsatisfactory baking results. Rely on your timer.
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Bake cakes, pies or cookies when oven is warm. Best time is after a meal has been cooked in it.
Preheat the oven no bnger than necessary.
Plan your meals for the most efficient use of the oven. When using the oven to cook one food, try to cook the rest of the meal in it also.
Do not preheat when broiling, roasting or cooking items such as casseroles.
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