Maytag GAS RANGE - Upper Oven (Chateau Range Only); Safety Instructions for the Conventional Upper Oven; To Set Upper Oven:

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12 OVEN USE

The upperoven of the Chateau rangewillfeature eithera To set upper oven:

microwaveovenor a conventionalbakingoven. 1.When cool, placethe oven rack in the desired rack _r

Microwaveoven:RefertotheseparateUseandCareBook •position.

formicrowaveovenoperatinginstructions. 2. Pushin and turn the thermostatknobto the desired

Conventionaloven:Thisovenisequippedwithanelectric setting.

bakeelementandfeaturestheContinuousCleaningOven.

See page 19 for additionalinformationonthe 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-_ _orinteriorsurfacesofthe even,Theelementmaybehot

_' eventhoughitisdarkincolor.Areasneartheelementand _oo _5_j0

interiorsurfacesoftheovenmaybecomehotenoughto

causeburns.

3. Allowthe ovento preheat for 10to 15 minutes.

• Duringandafter use,do nottouchorlet clothingor other

flammable materials contact the bake element, areas 4. Place the food in the center of the oven, allowing a

neartheelementorinteriorsurfacesofthe ovenuntilthey minimum of two inches between the utensil(s) and the

have hadsufficienttime to cool.Among theseareas are ovenwalls and ovendoor.

the oven vent openingand surfaces near this opening, 5. Checkthe foodfor donenessat the minimumtime given

ovendoor,and oven window, inthe recipe.Cooklongerif necessary.Openingthe oven

• Do not allow aluminumfoil, meat probes or any other door frequently causes heat loss which may affect

metalobjectto contact the bake element, cookingresults and increasecookingtime.

6.Turnthe thermostatknob to OFF and remove the food ?

The size ofthe upperoven makesit convenientfor cooking from the oven.

smaller quantities of food. However, it does have some

limitations.Do not use a large cookingsheet, pan or other

large bakeware.Largebakewarewill blockthe air flow and

affectcooking results.

Foroptimum results, usethe lower ovenfor criticalcooking

and delicatebaking.

Donotusethe upperovenfor cookingitemsthat are heavy _"

orbulkyto handle,especiallyifconsiderableamountsofhot

fat or liquidsare involved.Removing such foods from the

oven is difficultand can be hazardous.

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