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Safety Instructions ........ 2-5
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Operating Instructions
Clock and Timer ............ 13
Control Lockout ............ 13
Cookware ................. 8, 9
Oven .................. 10-20
Sabbath Feature ............. 20
Self-Cleaning ............ 16, 17
Special Features .......... 18, 19
Surface Units ............. 6, 7
Thermostat ................ 15
Timed Baking and Roasting . . .14
Care and Cleaning
Broiler Pan and Grid ........ 23
Control Panel .............. 22
Door ..................... 22
Glass Cooktop ........... 25, 26
Knobs .................... 21
Light Bulb ................. 24
Packaging Tape ............. 21
Racks ..................... 23
Stainless Steel Surfaces ....... 21
Storage Drawer Removal ..... 23
Vent ..................... 21
JDP4 7
JSP4 7
Troubleshooting Tips
Bet:ore You Call
For Service ............. 27-30
Consumer Support
Consumer Support... Back Cover
Product Registration ...... 33, 34
Warranty .................. 35
Write the model and serial
numbers here:
Model #
Serial #
You can find them on a label
behind the open oven door
on the lower left corner of the
range fi'ame.
164D4290P095 49-80137 07-02JR
IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.
WARNING!
For your safe_ the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire, electric
shock, or to prevent property damage, personal inju_ or loss of life.
WARNINGANTI-TIPDEVICE
All ranges can tip and injurycould result.
Slide-In
Ranges:
Drop-In
Ranges:
Toprevent accidental tipping of the range, attach it to the wall and floor by installing the
Anti-tip device supplied.
Tocheck if the device is installed and engaged properly, remove the storage drawer
and inspect the rear leveling leg. Make sure it fits securely into the slot.
Toprevent accidental tipping of the range, secure the attached Anti- tip bracket, under
the rear countertop.
Tocheck if the device is installed and engaged properly, lower the oven door and gently
apply medium force at the handle end until movement of the range is detected. Continue
pressing until the anti-tip bracket is engaged and movement stops. A small amount of
movement is acceptable at the back of the range top but it should be stable and not tip
once the anti-tip bracket is engaged.
If you pull the range out from the wall fbr any reason, make sure tile device is properly
engaged when you push the range back against the wall. If"it is not, there is a possible risk of
tile range tipping over and causing injur T if you or a child stand, sit or lean on an open d_r.
Please refer m the And-Tip device information in this manual. Failure m take this precaution
could result in tipping of the range and inju*y.
IMPORTANTSAFETYNOTICE
The Califomia Safe Drinking Water and ToxicEnforcement Act requires the Govemor of Califomia to
publish a list of substances known to the state to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive
harm, and requires businesses to warn customers of potential exposure to such substances.
Thefiberglass insulation in self-clean ovens gives off a very small amount of carbon monoxide during
the cleaning cycle. Exposure can be minimized by venting with an open window or using a ventilation
fan or hood.
SAFETYPRECAUTIONS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:
N Use this appliance only fbr its intended
purpose as described in this Owner's
Manual.
@ Be sure your appliance is properly
installed and grounded by a qualified
installer in accordance with the provided
installation instructions.
@ Have the installer show you the location of
the circuit breaker or lilse. Mark it fbr easT
reference.
@ Do not attempt m repair or replace aW
part of your range unless it is specifically
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recommended in this manual. All other
se*vicing should be referred m a qualified
technician.
@ Befbre perfbrming aW service, disconnect
the range power supply at the household
distribution panel by removing the fuse or
switching off the circuit breaker.
@ Do not leave children alone--children
should not be left alone or unattended in
an area where an appliance is in use. They
should never be allowed m sit or stand on
any part of the appliance.
@ Do not allow anyone m climb, stand or
hang on the door; storage drawer or
cooktop. They could damage the range
and even tip it over, causing severe
pe_:sonal injm T.
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SAFETYPRECAUTIONS
Do not operate the oven or cooktop controls if the glass is broken. Food splatter or cleaning solution
may penetrate a broken control panel or cooktop and create a risk of electrical shock. Contact a
qualified technician immediately should your glass control panel or cooktop become broken.
N Do not sture flammable materials in an
oven or near tile cooktup.
CAUtiON:Items of interest to
children should not be stured in cabinets
above a range or on tile back of a range--
children climbing on tile range tu reach
items could be seriously irgured.
N Never wear loose41tting or hanging
garments while using the appliance. Be
careli_l when reaching lbr items stured
over tile range. Flammable material could
be ignited if brought in contact with hot
surface units or heating elements and may
cause severe burns.
N Use only di T _t holders-moist or damp
pot holders on hot surfaces may result in
burns [*om steam. Do not let pot holders
tuuch hot surface units or heating
elements. Do not use a towel or other
bulky cloth in place of pot holders.
@ Do not use water on gTease fires. Never
pick up a flaming pan. Turn the controls
off. Smother a flaming pan on a surface
unit by covering tile pan completely with
a well41tting lid, cookie sheet or flat tray.
Use a multi-pu*_se dry chemical or
lbam-type fire extinguisher
Flaming grease outside a pan can be put
out by covering it with baking soda or; if
available, by using a multi-pu*pose dry
chemical or lbam-type fire extinguisher
Flame in the oven can be smothered
completely by closing the oven d_r and
turning the oven off or by using a multi-
purpose dry chemical or lbam-type fire
extinguisher
N For your s_ety, never use your appliance
lbr warming or heating the r_m.
N Do not let cooking grease or other
flammable materials accumulate in or
near the range.
_;_Do not touch the surt:ace units, the
heating elements or the interior surt:ace
of the oven. These surl:aces may be hot
enough tu burn even though they are dark
in color. During and _ter use, do not
tuuch, or let clothing or other flammable
materials contact the surt:ace units, areas
nearby the surl:ace units or any interior
area of the oven; allow s_cient time for
cooling first.
Potentially hot surfaces include the
cooktop, areas facing the cooktup, oven
vent opening, surt:aces near the opening,
crevices around the oven door"
REMEMBER: The inside surt:ace of the oven
may be hot when the door is opened.
@ Do not sture or use combustible materials,
gasoline or other flammable vapors and
liquids in the vicinity of this or any other
appliance.
N Keep the hood and gTease filters clean
tu maintain good venting and tu avoid
grease fires.
N Teach children not tu play with the
controls or any other part of the range.
N Mways keep dish towels, dish cloths, pot
holders and other linens a _e distance
t*om your range.
N Mways keep wooden and plastic utensils
and canned food a s_e distance from
your range.
N Always keep combustible wall coverings,
curtains or drapes a s_e distance from
your range.
COOKMEATANDPOULTRYTHOROUGHLY...
Cookmeatandpoultry thoroughly--meat to at leastan INTERNALtemperatureof 160°Fandpoultry
to at leastan INTERNALtemperatureof 180°ECookingto thesetemperaturesusuallyprotectsagainst
foodbomeillness.
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IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.
RADIANTSURFACEUNITS
Use proper pan size--select cookware having flat bottoms large enough to cover the surface unit
heating element The use of undersized cookware will expose a portion of the surface unit to direct
contact and may result in ignition of clothing. Proper relationship of cookware to surface unit will
also improve efficiency.
@ Never leave tile surface units unatmnded
at high heat settings. Believers came
smoking and greasy spillovers that may
catch on fire.
N Only certain types of glass, glass/ceramic,
earthenware or other glazed containers are
suitable for cookmp service; othe*:s may
break because of the sudden change in
temperature.
N To minimize tile possibility of burns,
ignition of flammable materials and
spillage, the handle of a container should
be turned toward tile center of the range
without extending over nearby surl:ace
units.
N Mways turn the surl:ace units off before
removing cookware.
N When preparing flaming foods under the
h_d, turn tile fan on.
@ Use care when touching tile c_ktop. The
glass surface of the cookmp will retain heat
_ter the controls have been turned eli:
N Keep an eye on foods being flied at high
or medium high heat setting.
N Foods for fiTing should be as dry as
possible. Frost on frozen foods or moisture
on fresh foods can cause hot fat m bubble
up and over tile sides of the pan.
N Use little fat for effective shallow or deep
fat [iying. Filling the pan me full of fat carl
cause spillovers when fbod is added.
N If a combination of oils or liats will be used
in fiTing, stir together before heating, or
as fats melt slowly.
{{{{!Always heat lat slowly, and watch as it heats.
N Use a deep fat thermometer whenever
possible m prevent overheating l_atbeyond
the smoking point.
N Avoid scratching the gl_ c_ktop. The
cookmp can be scratched with imms such
as sharp instruments, rin_ or otherjewehy,
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and rivets on clothing.
N Large scratches or impacts m glass
door:s or cookmps can lead m broken
or shattered glass.
@ Do not operate the radiant surface units if
the glass is broken. Spillovers or cleaning
solution may penetrate a broken cooktop
and create a risk of electrical shock.
Contact a qualified technician immediately
should your glass c_ktop become broken.
N Never use the glass cooktop surface as a
cutting board.
_;_Do not place or store items that can melt
or catch fire on the glass cookmp, even
when it is not being used.
N Be careful when placing spoons or other
stirring utensils on glass cookmp surt:ace
when it is in use. They may become hot
and could cause burns.
N (;lean the cookmp with caution. Ifa wet
sponge or cloth is used m wipe spills on a
hot surt:ace unit, be careful to avoid steam
burns. Some cleaners can produce
noxious fumes if applied m a hot surface.
NOTE: We recommend that you avoid
wiping a W surl:ace unit areas until they
have cooled and the indicator liglnt has
gone off. Sugar spills are the exception to
tl_. Please see the Cleaning the glass
cooktop section.
N When the cooktop is c_l, use only the
CERAMA BRYI'E ®Ceramic Cookmp
(;leaner and the CERAMA BRYTE
Ceramic Cooktop (;leaning Pad m clean
the cookmp.
N To avoid possible damage m the cooking
surt:ace, do not apply cleaning cream m
the glass surt:ace when it is hot.
N After cleaning, use a dry cloth or paper
towel m remove all cleaning cream
residue.
N Read and fbllow all instructions and
warnings on the cleaning cream labels.
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OVEN
Stand awayfrom the range when opening the oven door. Hot air or steam which escapes can cause
burns to hands, face and/or eyes.
@ Do not heat unopened f_d containe*:s.
Pressure could build up and the container
could burst, causing an injm T.
N Keep tile oven vent unobstructed.
N Keep tile oven free from grease buildup.
N Place tile oven rack in tile desired position
while tile oven is c_l. If"racks must be
handled when hot, do not let pot holder
contact the heating elements.
N When using cooking or roasting ba_ in
the oven, follow tile manufacturer's
directions.
N Pulling out the rack m tile stop-lock is a
convenience in lifting heavy [:oods. It is also
a precaution against burns from touching
hot surfaces of tile door or oven walls.
N Do not use the oven m dry newspapers.
If overheated, they can catch on fire.
N Do not use the oven lbr a storage area.
Items stored in an oven can ignite.
N Do not leave paper products, cooking
utensils or f_d in tile oven when not
in use.
N Do not use aluminum foil to line oven
bottoms, except as suggested in this
manual. Improper installation of
aluminum lbil may result in a risk of
electric shock or fire.
SELF-CLEANINGOVEN
Do not use oven cleaners. No commercial oven cleaner or oven liner protective coating of any kind
should be used in or around any part of the oven. Residue from oven cleaners will damage the inside
of the oven when the self-clean cycle is used.
@ Do not clean tile door gasket. The door
gasket is essential t:or a good seal. (;are
should be taken not m rub, damage or
move the gasket.
N Belbre self-cleaning tile oven, remove
the racks, broiler pan, grid and other
cookware.
N Be sure m wipe up excess spillage belbre
starting tile sell:cleaning operation.
N If the sell'cleaning mode malfunctions,
turn tile oven off and disconnect tile
power supply. Have it selwiced by a
qualified technician.
N (;lean only parts listed in this Owner's
Manual.
READANDFOLLOWTHISSAFETYINFORMATIONCAREFULLY.
SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS
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Usingthe surface units.
Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model
HowtoSot
Push the knob in and turn in either
...... direction to the setting you want.
i At both OFFand HI the control clicks into
position. You may hear slight clickingsounds
during cooking, indicating the conwol is
j keeping the power level you set.
Be sure you turn the control
knob to OFFwhen you f#fish
cooking.
A HOTSURFACEindicator light, on tile
cooktop, will glow when any radiant dement
is turned on. It will remain on until the
surface iscooled to approximately 150°E
Hot surface indicator light will:
_ come on when the unit is hot to the touch.
Therightfrontsurfaceunithas2cookingsizesto
selectfromsoyoucanmatchthesizeoftheunitto
thesizeofthecookwareyouareusing.
Dual Surface I.In# Control Knob
To use tile small (6-inch) surtace unit, turn
tile control knob to the SMALl settings.
To use tile large (9-inch) surfhce unit, turn
tile control knob to the IARGEsettings.
{{{I;stayonovenaftertheunitisturnedoff.
I;_glowuntil theunitiscooledtoapproximately150°fi
The WARMsetting on tile right REARsurface
unit keeps already heated fbod warm until
ready to serve. Do not use to heat cold food.
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Thefollowing information will help you choose cookware which will give good performance on glass cooktops.
About the radiant surface units...
The radiant cooktop features heating
units beneath a smooth glass surface.
NOTE:A slightodorisnormalwhenanew
cooktopis usedforthefirsttime.It iscausedby
theheatingofnewpartsandinsulatingmaterials
Always use cookware.
Always place the pan in the center of
the surface unit you are cooking on.
andwilldisappearinashorttime.Never cook directly on the glass.
The surface unit will cycle on and offm
maintain your selected control setting.
It is safe m place hot cookware on tile
glass surface even when tile cooktop
is cool.
Even after the surface units are turned
oil the glass cooktop retains enough
heat to continue cooking. To avoid
over-cooking, remove pans from tile
surface units when the food is cooked.
Avoid placing anything on tile surface
unit until it has cooled completely.
Do not slide cookware across the
cooktop because it can scratch the
glass--the glass is scratch-resistant,
not scratch-proof.
/;i_Waterstains[mineraldeposits)areremovable
usingthecleaningcreamorfullstrengthwhite
vinegar
/;i_Useofwindowcleanermayleavean
iridescentfilmonthecooktop.Thecleaning
creamwillremovethisdiscoloration.
/;i_Don?storeheawitemsabovethecooktop.
ff theydropontothecooktop,theycancause
damage.
I;i_Donotusethesurfaceasacuttingboard.
Temperature Limiter
Every radiant surface unit has a
temperature limiter.
The temperature limiter protects the
glass cooktop from getting too hot.
The temperature limiter may cycle
the units offfor a time ifi
{{1_Thepanboilsdry
{{1_Thepanbottomisnot flaL
{{{I;Thepanisoff center
/;i_Thereisnopanon theunit.
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Selecting typesofcookware.
Thefollowing information will help you choose cookware which will give good performance on glass cooktops.
Checkpans for flat bottoms by
using a straight edge.
Stainless Steel:
recommended
Aluminum:
heavyweightrecommended
Good conductMry. Aluminum residues
sometimes appear as scratches on tile
cookmp, but can be removed if cleaned
immediately. Because of its low melting
point, lightweight aluminum should not
be used.
Copper Bottom:
recommended
Copper may leave residues which can
appear as .scratches. The residues can
be removed, as long as the cookmp is
cleaned immediately. Howevm; do not let
these pots boil dry. Overheated metal can
bond to glass cooktops. An overheated
copper tx_ttom pot will leave a residue
that will permanently stain the cooktop
if not removed immediately.
Glass-Ceramic:
usable,butnotrecommended
Poor performance. May scratch tile
surface.
Stoneware:
usable,butnotrecommended
Poor performance. May scratch the
surface.
Home Canning Tips:
Be sure the canner is centered over the
surface unit.
Make sure the canner is flat on the
bottom.
Use recipes and procedures from
reputable sources. These are a'_ailable
from manulacturers such as Ball®and
KerrGand tile Department of Agriculture
Extension Service.
To prevent burns from steam or heat,
use caution when canning.
Pans with rounded, curved, ridged
or warped bottoms are not
recommended,
Use only flat-bottomed woks.
Porcelain-Enamel CoveredCastIron:
recommended
As long as the cook,a-are is covered
completely with porcelain enamel, this
cookware isrecommended. Caution is
recommended fbr cast iron cook,a-are
that is not completely covered with
smooth porcelain enamel, since it may
scratch the glass ceramic cooktop.
Wok Cooking
Werecommendthatyouuseonlya flat-bottomed
wok.Theyareavailableat yourlocalretailstore.
Do not use round-bottom woks. You
could be seriously burned if tile wok
tipped oven
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Observe the Following Points in Canning
Pots that extend beyond l" of tile
surface unit's circle are not
recommended for most surfhce
cooking. Howevm; when canning
with ,a_ater-bath or pressure cannel,
larger<liameter pots may be used.
This is because boiling water
temperatures (even under pressure)
are not harmfl.ll to the cooktop
surfaces surrounding the surface units.
Note:Flat-bottomedcannersare
requiredforglasscooktops. HOWEVER, DO NOT USE LARGE-
DIAMETER C_NNERS OR OTHER
LARGE-DIAMETER POTS FOR
FRYING OR BOILING FOODS
OTHER THMN WATER. Most syrup or
sauce mixtures--and all types of
frying--cook at temperatures much
higher tllan boiling water. Such
temperatures could eventually harm
the glass cooktop surfaces.
Be sure the canner fits over tile
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center of tile surface unit. If your
cooktop or its location does not
allow the canner to be centered
on the surface unit, use smaller-
diameter pots for good canning
results.
Flat-bottumed canners must be
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used. Do not use canners with
flanged or rippled bottoms (often
found in enamel,a-are) because
they don't make enough contact
with the surfhce units and rake a
long time to boil w-aten
When canning, use recipes and
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procedures from reputable
sources. Reliable recipes and
procedures are available from the
manufacturer of your canner;
manufacturers of glass jars for
canning, such as BalF and Kerr _'
brand; and the United States
Department of Agriculture
Extension Service.
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[] Remember that canning is a
process that generates large
amounts of steam. To avoid burns
from steam or heat, be carefl.d
when canning.
NOTE:If your house haslow voltage,
canning may take longer than expected,
eventhough directions have been
carefully followed. Theprocess time will
be shortened by:
(1) using apressure canner and
(2) starting with HOTtap water for fastest
heating of large quantities of water.
CAUTION:
I_;_Safe canning requires thatharmful
microorganisms are destroyed and that
thejars aresealed completely. When
canning foods in a water-bath canner,
a gentle but steady boil must be
maintained for the required time. When
canning foods in a pressure canner,the
pressure must be maintained for the
required time.
I_;_After you have adjusted the controls,
it is very important to make sure the
prescribed boilor pressure levels are
maintained for the required time.
I_;_Since you must makesure toprocess
the canningjars for the prescribed
time, with no interruption in processing
time, do not can on any cooktop
surface unff if your canner is not flat.
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Usingthe ovencontrols.
Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.
Featuresand appearance may varg
OvenControl,Clockand timerFeaturesandSettings
CLEAR/OFFPad
o BAKEPad
Pre_s tbis pad to select tim bake fimction. 0
Display
Shows the time of day, oven temperature, 0
whether the oven is in the bake, broil or
self<leaning mode and the times set for
the timer or automatic oven operations.
ff "F-andanumberorletter"flashin thedisplayandthe
evencontrolsignals,thisindicatesa functionerrorcode.
If yourovenwassetforatimedovenoperationand
apoweroutageoccurred,theclockandallprogrammed
functionsmustbereset.
Thetimeofdaywill flashin thedisplaywhentherehas
beenapoweroutage.
COOKING TIME Pad
@
Pre_s tbis pad and then press tile number
pads m set tile amount of time you want
your food to cook. The oven will shut off
when the cooking time has run out.
DELAYSTARTPad
0
Use along with COOKINGTIMEor SELF
CLFANLO/STDpads to set tbe oven to start
and stop automatically at a time you set.
CLOCKPad
Press tbis pad before setting the clock.
KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFFPad
Press tbLspad to select tim timer feature.
Press this pad to cancel ALL oven
operations except the clock and timer.
Number Pads
Use to set any function requMng numbers
such as the time of day on tim clock, tim
times; tim oven temperature, the start time
and length of"operation for timed baking
and self-cleaning.
STARTPad
0
Must be pressed to start any cooking or
cleaning function.
SELFCLEAN LO/STDPad
0
Press this pad to select tim self:cleaning
fimction. See tim Usingtheself-cleaning
even section.
OVENLIGHT Pad
Press this pad to turn tim oven ligbt on
OF off.
BROIL HI/LO Pad
Press tbis pad to select tim broil function.
TIME CON'_ROLS
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Toavoid possible burns, place the racks in the desired position before you tum the oven on.
Before you begin,..
The oven has g rack positions.
The racks have stops, so that when placed
correctly on the supports, they will stop
before coming completely out, and will
not tilL
When placing and remoxdng cook,a-are,
pull the rack out until it stops.
TOremovea tack, pull it toward you, tilt
the front end up and pull it out.
CAUTION:Whenyouoreusingthe
rackinthelowestposition[,4),youwillneedto
usecautionwhenpullingtherackout.We
recommendthatyoupulltherockoutseveral
inchesandthen,usingtwopotholders,pull the
rackoutbyholdingthesidesofit. Therockisfaw
andyoucouldbeburnedif youplaceyourhandin
themiddleoftherackandpuffoffthewayout.Be
verycarefulnotto bumyourhandonthedoor
whenusingtherackinthelowestposition(A).
TOreplace,place the end of the rack
(stop-locks) on tile support, tilt up the
front and push the rack in.
How to Set the Oven for Baking or Roasting
[] Press the BAKE pad.
[] Press the number pads to set the
desired temperature.
[] Press the START pad.
[] Check food for doneness at
minimum time on recipe. Cook
longer if necessary.
[] Pre._s the CLEAR/OFFpad when
cooking is complete.
NOTE:A coolingfanmayautomaticallyturnon
andoff tocoolinternalparts.Thisisnormal,and
thefanmaycontinueto runevenaftertheoven
in turnedoff.
Typeof Food Rack Position
Frozenpies{oncookiesheet) Cor D
Angelfoodcake B
Bundtorpoundcakes B
Biscuits,muffins,brownies, Cor D
cookies,cupcakes,
layercakes,pies
Casseroles Cor D
Turkey A
If baking four cake layen-sat the same time,
place two layel.-son rack B and two layel.-s
on rack D. Stagger pans on the rack so
one is not directly above the other.
Center baking pans in the oven.
Cutslits in the foil just like thegrid.
Preheating and Pan Placement
Preheat the oven if the recipe calls for it.
Preheating is necessary for good results
when baking cakes, cookies, pastry and
breads.
Topreheat,settheovenatthecorrecttemperature.
Thecontrolwillbeepwhentheovenispreheated
andthedisplaywillshowyoursettemperature.
Thiswill takeapproximately6to8 minutes.
Aluminum Foil
You can use aluminum foil to line the
broiler pan and broiler grid. Howevm;
you must mold the foil tightly to the grid
and cut slits in itjust like the grid.
Without the slits, the tbil will prevent fat
and meat juices from draining into the
broiler pan. The juices could become
hot enough to catch on fire. lfyou
do not cut the slits, you are essentially
frying, not broiling.
Baking results will be better if baking
pans are centered in the oven as much
as possible. If baking with more than one
pan, place the pans so each has at least
1 to 1½" of air space around it.
Donotusealuminumfoilonthebottomof
theoven.
Never entirely cover a rack with
ahlminum foil. This will disturb the heat
circulation and result in poor baking.
A smaller sheet of foil may be used to
catch a spillover by placing it on a lower
rack several inches below the food.
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