Maytag Performa 8113P424-60 Use And Care Manual page 9

Oven Cooking
Oven Knob Control
(select models)
Oven Temp Knob
The Oven Temp knob is used
to select and maintain the
oven temperature. Always turn
this knob just to the desired
temperature. Do not turn to a
higher temperature and then
back.
Setting the Control for
Baking and Roasting:
1. When cool, position rack in oven.
2. Push in and turn Oven Temp knob to desired temperature.
Allow 10-15 minutes for preheating.
3. Place food in center of oven, allowing a minimum of two
inches between utensil and oven walls.
4. Check food for doneness at minimum time in recipe. Cook
longer if necessary.
5. Remove food from the oven and turn the Oven Temp knob
to OFF.
Note: For additional baking and roasting tips, see "Cooking
Made Simple" booklet.
Broiling Chart - Lower Compartment
FOOD
Beef Steaks, 1" thick
Hamburger Patties, 3/4" thick
Pork Ham, precooked 1/2" slice
Chops, 1" thick
Poultry Chicken Pieces
Seafood Fish fillets, 1/2" thick
Fish steaks, 1" thick
* Upper is the top position; middle is the lower position; bottom is the bottom of the broiler compartment (remove the rack).
** Broiling times are approximate and may vary depending on the meat.
Broiling
For best results, use a broiling pan. For additional broiling tips,
refer to the "Cooking Made Simple" booklet.
Setting the Knob Control for Broiling (lower
compartment - select models):
1. Place the broiler pan in the recommended broiling com-
partment position shown in the chart below.
2. Turn Oven Temp knob to Broil or, for lower temperature
broiling, to 450°F.
• Lower temperature broiling
3. Follow the suggested times in the broiling
chart below. Meat should be turned once about halfway
through its cooking time.
4. Check the doneness by cutting a slit in the meat near the
center to check the color.
5. After broiling, turn the Oven Temp knob to OFF. Remove
the broiler pan from the broiler compartment.
LOWER COMPARTMENT
DONENESS BROILING POSITION*
Medium
Well Done
Well Done
Warm
Well Done
Well Done
Flaky
Flaky
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avoids excessive browning of
longer cooking foods such as
poultry.
Middle
Middle
Middle
Middle
Middle
Bottom
Middle
Middle
TOTAL COOK TIME
(MINUTES)**
14 - 20 min.
16 - 24 min.
14 - 18 min.
8 - 12 min.
18 - 25 min.
(Lo Broil 450° F)
30-45 min.
8 - 12 min.
10 - 15 min.