GE JAS02M Use And Care & Installation Manual

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Energy-Saving TipsJurface Cookingl Use cookware of medium weightaluminum, with tight-fitting covers,and flat bottoms which completelycover the heated portion of thesurface unit.l Cook fresh vegetables with aminimum amount of water in acovered pan.l Watch foods when bringing themquickly to cooking temperatures athigh heat. When food reachescooking temperature, reduce heatimmediately to lowest setting thatwill keep it cooking.l Use residual heat with surfacecooking whenever possible. Forexample, when cooking eggs in theshell, bring water and eggs to boil,then turn to OFF position andcover with lid to complete thecooking.l Use correct heat for cooking task:HI—to start cooking (if time11 OWS, do not use high heat tostart) .MEDIUM HI—quick browning.MED—s1ow frying.WARM—finish cooking mostquantities, simmer-double boilerheat, finish cooking, and specialfor small quantities.Oven Cookingl Preheat oven only whennecessary. Most foods will cooksatisfactorily without preheating.If you find preheating is necessary,watch the indicator light, and putfood in oven promptly after thelight goes out.l Always turn oven OFF beforeremoving food.l During baking, avoid frequentdoor openings. Keep door open asshort a time as possible if it isopened.l Cook complete oven mealsinstead of just one food item.Potatoes, other vegetables, andsome desserts will cook togetherwith a main-dish casserole, meatloaf, chicken or roast. Choosefoods that cook at the sametemperature and in approximatelythe same time.l Use residual heat in the ovenwhenever possible to finishcooking casseroles, oven meals,etc. Also add rolls or precookeddesserts to warm oven, usingresidual heat to warm them.LO—to maintain servingtemperature of most foods.l When boiling water for tea orcoffee, heat only amount needed.It is not economical to boil acontainer fill of water for oneor two cups.5— — —— .— —-——