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USING YOUR OVEN
THERMOSTAT KNOB
The THERMOSTAT knob is used to select and maintain the oven temperature, Always turn this knob just TO the desired temperature not to a higher temperature and then back. On some models, Turn this indent at the whenever ting.there is an knob to OFF 350°F setthe oven is not in use. cooking thin (3/4-inch) steaks. Allow burner to preheat 3 to 5 minutes, Selecting temperature higher than desired will NOT preheat the oven any faster. Preheating at a higher temperature may have a negative effect on baking results. Ifcooking on two racks, stagger pans so one is not directly over the other. Use rack positions 2 and 4, or 1 and 3, depending on baking results, when cooking on two racks.
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HINTS:
Pilotless Ignition Models: Oven cannot be used during a power failure.
PREHEATING
Preheating is necessary for baking. ArIowoventoheatfor10to15minutesbefore adding food. It is not necessary to preheat oven for roasting, It is not necessary to preheat for broiling unless darker browning is desired or if NEVER place pans directly on the oven bottom. Do not cover entire rack with aluminum foil. Do not place foil directly on oven bottom or place foil directly under utensil. To catch spillovers, cut a piece of foil a little larger than the pan and place it on the rack below the rack containing the utensil.
