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USING YOUR OVEN
THERMOSTAT KNOB
The THERMOSTAT knob is used to se-
Selecting temperature higher than de-
If cooking ontwo racks, stagger pans so
tectand maintain the oven temperature,
sired wilt NOT preheat the oven any
one is not directly over the other. Use
Always turn this knob just TO the de-
faster. Preheating at a higher tempera-
rack positions 2 and 4, or 1 and 3, de-
sired temperature not to a higher tern-
ture may have a negative effect on bak-
pending on baking results, when cook-
perature and then back. On some mod-
ing results,
ing on two racks.
els, there is an indent at the 350°F set-
ting. Turn this knob to OFF whenever
the oven is not in use.
HINTS:
HOW TO SET OVEN:
THERMOSTAT
1. Place rack in correct position.
2. Turn thermostat knob to desired tem-
perature setting for baking or roast-
PREHEATING
ing. Turn to BROIL for a broil opera-
Preheating is necessary for baking. AI-
tion.
lowovento heatfor 10to 15 minutes be-
fore adding food. It is not necessary to
NEVER place pans directly on the oven
3. Preheat oven for baking operations
preheat oven for roasting,
bottom. Do net cover entire rack with
or if called for in the recipe.
aluminum foil. Do not place foil directly
4. Check food for alonenessat minimum
on oven bottom or place foil directly un-
time in recipe. Cook longer if neces-
It is not necessary to preheat for broiling
der utensil. To catch spillovers, cut a
sary.
unless darker browning is desired or if
piece of foil a little larger than the pan
cooking thin (3/4-inch) steaks. Allow
and place it on the rack below the rack
5. Jurn thermostat knob to OFF and re-
burnerto preheat 3 to 5 minutes,
containing the utensil,
move food from the oven.
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