* ‘g~oila~]fyWMng pouches
andtightly C1OSMIplastic bags
shouldbe slit, pierced or ventedas
directed in Cookbook If they are
not, plastic could burst during
or immediately after cooking,
possiblyresulting in injury.Also,
plasticstorage containers shouldbe
atleast partially uncovered because
theyform a tightseal. Vi’hen
cookingwith containers tightly
coveredwith plastic wrap, remove
co~’eringcarefully and direct steam
awayfrom hands and face.
@ Spontaneous boiling-Under
certainspecial circumstances,
liquidsmay start to boil during or
shortly after removalfrom the
microwaveoven. Toprevent burns
from splashing liquid, stir the
liquidbriefly before removing the
containerfrom the microwaveoven.
@ Use of the DOUBLE DUTYTM
sheifaccessory.(Seeyour
Cookbook for proper use.)
—Removethe shelf from oven
when not in use.
–Do not store or cook with shelf
on floor of oven. Product damage
mayresult.
–Use potholders when handling
theshelf and utensils. They may
be hot.
—Donot use microwave
browningdish on shelf. The shelf
couldoverheat. Use of shelf with
Automatic Cooking feature is not
recommended.
JJy$yfy oven:
~ Stand away from the oven
when opening oven door. The hot
air or steam which escapes can
cause burns to hands, face
andlor eyes.
@ Don%heat unopened food
containers in the oven. Pressure
could hdd up and the container
could burst cawing an injury.
@ Keep ovenvent ducts
unobstructed.
@ Keep ovenfree from grease
buildup.
@ Place oven rack in desired
position while ovenis cool. If racks
must be handled when hot, do not
let potholder contactheating units
in the oven.
* Pulling out shelfto the shelf
stop is a conveniencein lifling
heavy foods. It is also a precaution
againstburns from touchinghot
surfaces of the door or ovenwalls.
@ When using cookingor
roastingbags in oven, followthe
manufacturer’sdirections.
‘@ Do notuseyourovento dry
newspapers. If overheated, they
can catch fire.
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@ Do notcleandoorgasket.The
door gasketis essential for a good
seal. Care shouldbe taken not to
rub,.damage or movethe gasket.
@ Do notuseovencleaners.No
commercial ovencleaner or oven
liner protective coating ofany kind
shouldbe used in or around any
part of the oven.
@ Clean only parts listed in this
Use and Care Book.
@ Beforeself-cleaningtheoven,
removebroiler pan and other
utensils.
@
Listenforfan—a fan noise
should be heard sometime during
the cleaning cycle.If not, call for
service before self-cleaningagain.
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@ Use proper powerlevelas
recommended and DO NOT
OVERCOOK.
@ Do not operate the ovenwhile
empty.If by accident the oven
shouldrun empty a minute or two,
no harm is done. However,try to
avoidoperating the ovenempty at
all times—savesenergy and also
ensures good long-termlife of oven.
cooking
@ Preheat the ovenonly when
necessary. Most foodswill cook
satisfactorilywithoutpreheating. If
you find preheating is necessary,
keep an eyeon the indicator light,
and put food in the ovenpromptly
after the light goes out.
* Alwaysturn ovenOFF before
removingfood.
@ Don’topen the ovendoor any
more oflen than necessary during
baking. If you do haveto open it,
close it as soon aspossible.
@ Be sure to wipe up excess
spillagebefore self-cleaning
operation.
@ Cook complete oven meals
instead ofjust one food item.
Potatoes,other vegetables,and
some desserts will cook together
with a main-dish casserole, meat
loaf, chicken or roast. Choose
foodsthat cook at the same
temperature in approximatelythe
same time.
~ Use residual heat in oven
whenever possible to finish
cooking casseroles, oven meals,
etc. Also, add rolls or precooked
desserts to warm oven, using
residual heat to warm them.
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