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USING YOUR RANGE
BAKING/ROASTING (CONT.)
6. When baking, put your food in the oven after the
preheat countdown time ends.
During baking/roasting, the elements will turn
on and off to keep the oven temperature at
the setting.
NOTE: The top element helps heat during
baking/roasting, but does not turn red.
7. After cooking, turn off the oven. PRESS YOU SEE
OFF
CANCEL
(time of day or minute
timer countdown)
Save energy and save money
•
“Oven peeking” can make cooking
times longer and affect food quality.
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Rely on a timer to keep track of cooking
time.
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Plan your meals for the most efficient
use of the oven by cooking more than
one food at a time, or baking while the
oven is still hot after cooking a meal.
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It is not necessary to preheat the oven
when broiling or roasting, unless your
recipe recommends doing so.