Hotpoint RH967 Use And Care Book Manual page 5

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Never leave surfac~ units at high heat settings.
Boilover causes smoking and greasy spill-
overs that may catch on fire.
Only certain types of glass, glass/ceramic,
ceramic, earthenware, or other glazed con-
tainers are suitable for range-top service;
others may break because of the sudden
change in temperature. (See Section
on "How to Use Your Range-Top" for
suggestions.)
'Use only dry potholdws-moist or damp
potholders on 'hot surfaces may result in
burns from steam. Do not let potholders
touch hot heating elements. Do not use a
towel or other bulky cloth.
To minimize burns, ignition of flammable
materials, and spillage, the handle of a
container should be positioned so that it is
turned toward the center of the range
without extending over nearby surface
units.
Be sure reflector pans and vent ducts are
not covered and are in place. Their absence
during cooking could damage range parts
and wiring.
Don't use aluminum foil to line reflector pans or
anywhere in the oven except as described
in this book. Misuse could result in a shock,
fire hazard, or damage to the range.
':] Keep an eye on foods being fried at HIGH or
MEDIUM HIGH heats.
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Foodsfor frying should be as dry as possible.
Frost on frozen foods or moisture on fresh
foods can cause hot fat to bubble up and
over sides of pan.
Use little fat for effective shallow or deep-
fat frying. Filling the pan too full of fat can
cause spillovers when food is added.
If a combination of oils or fats will be used
in frying, stir together before heating, or as
fats melt slowly.
Always heatfat slowly, and watch as it heats.
Use deep fat thermometer whenever
possible to prevent over-heating fat beyond
the smoking point.
Ilo not use water on greasefires. Neverpickup a
flaming pan.Smotherflaming panonsurface unit
by covering pan completely with well fitting
lid, cookie sheet or flat tray. Flaming grease
outside a pan can be put out by covering with
baking soda or, if available, a multi-purpose dry
chemical or foam.
Use Proper Pan Size–This appliance is
equipped with one or more surface units of
different size, Select utensils having flat
bottoms large enough to cover the surface
unit heating element. The use of undersized
utensils will expose a portion of the heating
element to direct contact and may result in
ignition of clothing. Proper relationship of
utensil to burner will also improve
efficiency. ~
To avoid the possibility of a burn or electric
shock, always be certain that the controls for all
surface units are at OFFposition andall coils are
cool before attempting to remove the unit.
Whenflaming foods under the hood,turn the fan
off. The fan, if operating, may spread the flame.
@Stand away from the range when opening oven
door. The hot air or steam which escapes can
cause burns to the hands, face and/or eyes.
'$ Keep oven free from grease build up.
'$ Place oven rack in desired position v~hile
oven is cool. If racks must be handled
when hot, do not let potholder contact
heating units in the oven.
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