Energy-Saving Tips - GE JHP61GJ Use And Care Manual

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'* Your range, like many other
household items, is heavy and
can
settle into soft floor coverings
such as cushioned vinyl or
carpeting.when moving
the range
on this type of flooring, use care,
and it is recommended that these
simple and inexpensive instructions
be followed.
The range should be installed on
a sheet of plywood (or similar
material) as follows: When the
floor covering ends at the front of
the range, the area that the range
will rest on should be built up with
plywood to the same level or higher
than the floor covering. This will
then allow the range to be moved
for cleaning or servicing.
e Leveling screws are located on
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each corner of the base of the
range. By removing the bottom
drawer you can level the range to
an uneven floor with the use of a
nutdriver.
To remove drawer, pull drawer out
all the way, tilt up the front and
remove it. To replace, insert glides
at back of drawer beyond stop on
range glides. Lift drawer if necessary
to insert easily. Let front of drawer
down, then push into close.
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Use proper power level as
recommended and DO N(YI'
OVERCOOK.
Do not operate the oven while
empty. If by accident the oven
should run empty a minute or two,
no harm is done. However, try to
avoid operating the oven empty at
all times—saves energy and also
ensures good, long-term life of oven.
Use cooking utensils of medium
weight aluminum, tight-fitting
covers, and flat bottoms which
completely cover the heated
portion of the surface unit.
Cook fresh vegetables with a
minimum amount of water in a
covered pan.
Watch foods when bringing them
quickly to cooking temperatures at
high heat. When food reaches
cooking temperature, reduce heat
immediately to lowest setting that
will keep it cooking.
Use residual heat with surface
cooking whenever possible. For
example, when cooking eggs in the
shell, bring water to boil, then turn
to OFF position to complete the
cooking.
Always turn surface unit OFF
before removing utensil.
Use correct heat for cooking task...
high heats to start cooking (if time
allows, do not use high heat to start),
medium high—quick brownings,
medium—slow frying, low—finish
cooking most quantities, simmer—
double boiler heat, finish cooking,
and special for small quantities.
When boiling water for tea or
coffee, heat only the amount
needed. It is not economical to
boil a container full of water for
only one or two cups.
Preheat the oven only when
necessary. Most foods will cook
satisfactorily without preheating.
If you find preheating is necessary,
keep an eye on the indicator light,
and put fd in the oven promptly
after the light goes out.
Always turn oven OFF before
removing food.
. During baking, avoid frequent
door openings. Keep door open as
short a time as possible when it is
opened.
For self-cleaning oven, be sure
to wipe up excess spillage before
self-cleaning operation.
Cook complete oven meals
instead of just one food item.
Potatoes, other vegetables, and
some desserts will cook together
with a main-dish casserole, meat
loaf, chicken or roast. Choose
fds that cook at the same
temperature in approximately
the same time.
Use residual heat in oven
whenever possible to finish
cooking casseroles, oven meals,
etc. Also add rolls or precooked
desserts to warm oven, using
residual heat to warm them.
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