GE JGSP20GER Use And Care Manual page 5

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shallow or deep-fat frying. Filling the pan
too full of fat can cause spillovers when food
is added.
combination of oils or fats will be used
If a
stir together before heating or as fats
melt slowly.
Always heat fat slowly, and watch as it heats.
Use a deep fat thermometer whenever
possible to prevent overheating fat beyond the
smoking point.
proper pan
. Use size-Avoid pans that are
unstable or easily tipped. Select cookware having
flat bottoms lar~e enou~h to cover burner grates.
To avoid spillo;ers, n&e sure cookware i; large
enough to contain the food properly. This will
both save cleaning time and prevent hazardous
accumulations of food, since heavy spattering or
spillovers left on range can ignite. Use pans
with handles that can be easily grasped and
remain cool,
When using glass cookware, make sure it is
designed for top-of-range cooking.
Keep all plastics away from top burners.
Do not leave plastic
items on the cooktop—
they may melt if left too
close to the vent.
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.
When flaming foods are under the hood? turn
the fan off. The fan, if operating, may spread
the flames.
If range is located near a window, do not 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
call a qualified service technician. Never use an
open flame to locate a leak.
Baking, Broiling and Roasting
stored in the oven can ignite.
Stand away from the range when opening the
door of a hot oven. The hot air and steam that
escape can cause burns to bands, face and eyes.
Place oven shelf in desired position while oven
is cool.
Pulling out shelf to the shelf stop is a
convenience in lifting heavy foods. It is also a
precaution against burns from touching hot
surfaces of the door or oven walls.
* Don't heat unop~md food containers in the
oven, Pressure could build up and the
container could burs$ causing
Don't use aluminum foil anywhere in the oven
result in a fire hazard or darnago to the range.
When using cooking or roasting bags in oven?
follow the manufacturer's directions.
your oven to dry newspapers.
Do not use
If overheated, they can catch tire.
Use only glass cookware that is recommended
for use in gas ovens.
When broiling, if meat is too close to ,the flame?
the fat may ignite. Trim excess fat to prevent
excessive flare-ups.
as you finish broiling. Grease left in thti pan can
catch fire if oven is used without removing the
grease from the broiler pan.
Make sure broiler pan is in place correctly to
reduce the possibility of grease fires.
If you should have a grease fire in the broiler
pan, turn off oven, and keep oven door closed to
contain fire until it bums out.
an injury.
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