Safety Instructions - GE JHP64G Use And Care Manual

IMPORTANT
SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
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OFF before removing cookware.
fried at HI or MED HI heat
settings.
burn or electric shock, always
be certain that the controls for
all surface units are at OFF
position and all coils are cool
before attempting to remove
the unit.
Don't immerse or soak
removable surface units. Don't
put them in a dishwasher. Do
not self-clean the surface units
in the oven.
. men flaming f~ under the
hood, turn the fan off. The fan, if
operating, may spread the flame.
Foods for i%ying should be as
dry as possible. Frost on fiwzen
can cause hot fit to bubble up and
over sides of pan.
shallow or dee@t frying Filling
the pan too full of tit can cause
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.
I
. use deep fat thermometer
whenever possible to prevent
overheating fit beyond the
smoking point.
INSTRUCTIONS
Energy-Saving 'IIps
Use proper power level as
recommended and DO N~
OVERCOOK.
Do not operate the oven while
empty. If by accident the oven
should run empty a minute or two,
no harm is done. However, try to
avoid operating the oven empty at
all times—saves energy and also
ensures good, long-term life of oven.
Use cookware of medium weight
aluminum, tight-fitting covers, and
flat bottoms which completely
cover the heated portion of the
surface unit.
Cook fresh vegetables with a
minimum amount of water in a
covered pan.
. Watch foods when bringing them
quickly to cooking temperatures at
HI and MED HI heat settings.
When food reaches cooking
temperature, reduce heat
immediately to lowest setting that
will keep it cooking.
Use residual heat with surface
cooking whenever possible. For
example, when cooking eggs in the
shell, bring water and eggs to boil,
then turn to OFF position and
cover with lid to complete
the cooking.
Always turn surface unit off
before removing cookware.
Use correct heat for cooking task...
high heats to start cooking (if time
allows, do not use high heat to start),
medium high—quick brownings,
medium-slow frying, low—finish
cooking most quantities, simmer—
double boiler heat, finish cooking,
and special for small quantities.
When boiling water for tea or
coffee, heat only the amount
needed. It is not economical to
boil a container full of water for
only one or two cups.
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Preheat the oven only when
necessary. Most foods will cook
satisfactorily without preheating.
If you find preheating is necessary,
keep an eye on the indicator light,
and put food in the oven promptly
after the light goes out,
. Always turn oven off before
removing food.
. During baking, avoid frequent
door openings. Keep door open as
short a time as possible if it is
opened.
For self-cleaning oven, be sure
to wipe up excess spillage before
self-cleaning operation.
. Cook complete oven meals
instead of just one food item.
Potatoes, other vegetables, and
some desserts will cook together
with a main-dish casserole, meat
loaf, chicken or roast. Choose
foods that cook at the same
temperature in approximately
the same time.
Use residual heat in oven
whenever possible to finish
cooking casseroles, oven meals,
etc. Also add rolls or precooked
desserts to warm oven, using
residual heat to warm them.