l Pans should be easy to clean. Check to be sure there are no crevices, rough edges, or areas where food might collect.

l Be sure pans do not tip, whether they are full or empty.

l Use cookware only as it was intended to be used. Follow pan instructions. This is very important for glass cookware because some should be used only in the oven. Other pans are marked as flameware and may be used on the surface burners.

9 Do not leave an empty utensil, or one which has boiled dry, on a hot surface burner. The utensil could overheat and could damage the utensil or cooking product.

Home canning information

The larger diameter of most water-bath or pressure canners combined with high heat settings for long periods of time can cause damage to the cooktop.

To protect your range:

l For best results, use a canner which can be centered over the surface burner.

l Do not place canner on two surface burners at the same time. Too much heat will build up and will damage the cooktop.

l Start with hot water. This reduces the time the control is set on high. Reduce heat setting to lowest position needed to keep water boiling.

l Refer to your canner manual for specific instructions.

Positioning racks and

For baking/roasting with one rack, place the rack so the top of the food will be cen- tered in the oven.

Rack placement for specific foods:

 

FOOD

RACK

POSITION

Frozen

pies, large

1st or 2nd

rack

roasts,

turkeys, angel

guide

from

bottom

food cakes

Bundt cakes, most 2nd rack guide

quick breads, yeast from bottom breads, casseroles,

meats

Cookies, biscuits, muffins, cakes, nonfrozen pies

When baking on two racks, arrange racks on first and third rack guides from bottom.

NOTE: For recommended rack placement when broiling, see “Broiling rack position chart” on page 17.

pans

Personal Injury Hazard

*Always position oven rack(s) in desired location before turning oven on. Be sure the rack(s) is level.

l If rack(s) must be moved while oven is hot, use pot holders or oven mitts to protect hands.

l Do not place items on the open oven door.

l Be careful when installing and remov- ing large food items from extra oven rack position. Food will be closer to hot surfaces, including oven bottom and sides.

Failure to follow the above precautions could result in personal injury.

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