Fire Hazard
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Place meat the correct distance from the
burner. Meat placed too close to the burner
may spatter, smoke, burn or catch fire
during broiling.
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To ensure adequate grease drainage, do
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not use cookie sheets or similar pans for
broiling. Also, covering the broiler grid with
1 foil is not recommended. Poor drainage of
grease may result in fire.
Broiling rack position chart
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Medium and well-done
steak and hamburgers;
well-done foods such as
chicken, lobster, ham
slices and pork chops
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Energy saving tips
Although the energy used for cooking is usually a
very small percentage of the total energy used in
the home, cooking energy can be used efficiently.
Here are some tips to help you save energy
when using your cooking product.
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Use pans with flat bottoms, straight sides and
tight-fitting lids.
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with a minimum of liquid or fat to help
shorten cooking time.
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Turn on the surface burner only after placing
filled, pan on the burner grate.
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“Oven peeking” may cause heat loss, longer
cooking times and unsatisfactory baking
results. Rely on your timer to keep track of
baking time.
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Bake cakes, pies or cookies when oven is
warm. Best time is after a meal has been
cooked in it.
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Preheat pans only when recommended and for
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Preheat the oven no longer than necessary.
the shortest time possible.
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Plan your meals for the most efficient use of
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Start food on higher heat settings, then set
the range. When using the oven to cook one
surface burner control on low or off to finish
food, try to cook the rest of the meal in it also.
cooking. Use retained heat for cooking when
possible.
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Do not preheat when roasting or cooking items
such as casseroles.
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Use the more efficient surface burners instead
of the oven when possible.
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