Safety Instructions For The Conventional Upper Oven; To Set Upper Oven - Maytag Gas Range User Manual

12 OVEN USE
The upperoven of the Chateau range willfeature eithera
To set upper
oven:
microwave ovenor a conventional b akingoven. 1. When cool, place the oven rack in the desired rack _r
Microwaveoven: Refertotheseparate UseandCareBook • position.
for microwave ovenoperating instructions. 2. Push in and turn the thermostatknob to the desired
Conventionaloven:Thisovenisequipped withan electric setting.
bake elementandfeaturesthe Continuous CleaningOven.
See page 19 for additionalinformationon the Continuous OFF
CleaningOvenfeature. _ -___ 5;0
Safety instructions for the conventional w,_ _ .
upper oven 2oo _ L.._j_//_ ,5o
• Do nottouchthe bakeelement,areas nearthe element 2-o_"_.-_4oo5 " "_F-_ _ or interior surfaces ofthe even,The elementmay be hot
_' eventhoughitisdark incolor.Areasneartheelementand _oo _5_j0
interior surfaces of the ovenmaybecomehotenough to
causeburns.
3. Allow the oven to preheat for 10to 15 minutes.
• Duringand after use, do nottouchor let clothingor other
flammable materials contact the bake element, areas 4. Place the food in the center of the oven, allowing a
nearthe element or interiorsurfacesof the oven untilthey minimum of two inches between the utensil(s) and the
have had sufficienttime to cool.Among these areas are oven walls and oven door.
the oven vent opening and surfaces near this opening, 5. Checkthe food for doneness at the minimumtime given
oven door, and oven window, in the recipe.Cooklonger if necessary.Openingthe oven
• Do not allow aluminum foil, meat probes or any other door frequently causes heat loss which may affect
metal object to contact the bake element, cooking results and increase cooking time.
6. Turn the thermostat knob to OFF and remove the food ?
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The size of the upper oven makes it convenientfor cooking from the oven.
smaller quantities of food. However, it does have some
limitations.Do not use a large cooking sheet, pan or other
large bakeware.Large bakewarewill blockthe air flow and
affect cooking results.
Foroptimum results, usethe lower oven for critical cooking
and delicate baking.
Do notusethe upperovenfor cookingitemsthat are heavy _"
or bulkyto handle,especially ifconsiderableamounts of hot
fat or liquids are involved. Removing such foods from the
oven is difficultand can be hazardous.