GE 164D2966P118 Use And Care Manual page 5

range.
They provide the air inlet and outlet that
are necessary for the range to operate properly
with correct combustion. Air openings are
located at the rear of the cooktop and at the top
Do not use a wok on the cooking surface if
the wok has a round metal ring that is placed
over the burner grate to support the wok.
ring acts as a heat trap, which may damage the
burner grate and burner head. Also, it may cause
the burner to work improperly. This may cause a
carbon monoxide level above that allowed by
current standards, resulting in a health hazard.
Foods for 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 the sides
of the pan.
Use the least possible amount of fat for effective
shallow or deep-fat frying.
full of fat can cause spillovers when food is added.
If a combination of oils or fats will be used
stir together before heating or as fats
Always heat fat slowly,
Use a deep fat thermometer whenever
possible
to prevent overheating fat beyond the
smoking point.
Never try to move a pan of hot fat, especially a
deep fat fryer.
Wait until the fat is cool.
Never leave jars or cans of fat drippings
near your range.
Never clean the cooktoD surface when it is hot.
Some cleaners produce ;oxious fumes and wet
cloths could cause steam burns if used on a hot
surface.
Use proper pan
size—Avoid pans that are
unstable or easily tipped. Select cookware having
flat bottoms large enough to cover burner grates.
To avoid spillovers, make sure cookware is large
enough to contain the food properly. This will both
save cleaning time and prevent hazardous
accumulations of food, since heavy spattering or
When using glass cookware,
designed for top-of-range cooking.
This
Filling the pan too
and watch as it heats.
on or
make sure it is
Keep all plastics away from the top burners.
. Do not leave plastic
items the cooktop— " . ' -=>' .
they may melt if left too ' ' ~,,
close to the vent.
Do not leave any items on the cooktop.
hot air from the vent may ignite flammable items
and will increase pressure in closed containers,
which may cause them to burst.
To avoid the possibility of a burn, always be
certain that the controls for all burners are at
the off position and all grates are cool before
attempting to remove them.
turn the fan off. The fan, if operating, may
spread the flames.
If the range is located near a window,
hang long curtains that could blow over the top
burners and create a fire hazard.
If you smell gas,
turn off the gas to the range and
open flame to locate a leak.
Baking, Broiling and Roasting
Do not use the oven for a storage area.
Items stored in the oven can ignite.
door of a hot oven.
The hot air and steam that
escapes can cause burns to hands, face and eyes.
Keep the oven free from grease buildup.
Place the oven shelf in the desired position
while the oven is cool.
convenience in lifting heavy foods.
a precaution against burns from touching hot
surfaces of the door or oven walls.
Do not heat unopened food containers in the
oven.
Pressure could build up and the container
could burst, causing an injury.
Do not use aluminum foil anywhere in the oven
except as described in this guide.
result in a fire hazard or damage to the range.
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