Kenmore 7961 Use and Care Guide - Page 12
Kenmore 7961 - Pro 30 in. Gas Range Manual
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Surface Cooking Care & Seasoning Before first use: ,, Wash Griddle in hot soapy water. Rinse and then dry completely. ,, Apply a thin coat of vegetable oil to the entire surface (front and back of griddle). ,, Preheat your oven to 350°R Place the griddle on the upper rack in your oven. ,, Bake griddle for 1 hour at 350°E then turn oven OFF and let cool before removing. ,, The surface may appear to have a tacky feel to it from the seasoning process. If desired, wash the griddle in hot soapy water, rinse well, and dry completely. After each use: ,, To prevent rusting, store in a dry place and keep uncovered. ,, After each use, clean with a stiff brush and hot water only. • DO NOT CLEAN GRIDDLE IN DISHWASHER. ,, Dry Immediately and apply a light coating of vegetable oil to griddle before storing. of the Griddle Using the Griddle: ,, Place either side of the griddle centered over the left side gas burners or over the Bridge Burner. For location refer to Figure 1. ,, Preheat the griddle for 5 minutes on medium to medium low setting. Slow preheat ensures even heat distribution during the cooking process. ,, DO NOT preheat the griddle on HI setting. Preheating on HI may warp the griddle and prevent even heat distribution. Figure 1 Before Setting Oven Controls i to IMPORTANT: run after the This range range has has been a fan turned that will "OFF", turn "ON" but may and also "OFF" stop by immediately itself to keep the andelectronics then turn "ON" cool. after It may a continue while. Oven Vent Location The oven vent is located in the backsplash. When the oven is on, hot air is released through the vents. This venting is necessary for proper air circulation in the oven and good baking results. OVEN VENT Removing and Replacing Oven Racks To remove, pull the rack forward until it stops. Lift up front of rack and slide out. To replace, fit the rack onto the guides on the oven walls. Tilt the front of the rack upward and slide the rack back into place. _:z::,. _7 r \ 12