Broiling

Broiling is cookingfoodbydirect heatfromabovethe food. Your mngehasa convenientcompartment belowtheovenfor broiling.It also hasa speciallydesignedbroilerpan andrackthatallowdrippingfatto

BroilingTips

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* Steaksand chonsshould be a?

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least 1 inch thick-forbestbroiling

 

results.l%wlbroilthinnerones.

drainawayfromthe foodsandbe keptawayfromthehighheatof thegas flame.

Distancefromthe heatsourcemay bechangedbypositioningthebroiler panand rackon oneof threeshelf positionsinthebroilercompartment—

A@ottomof broilercompartment),

B(middle)andC (top).

Both theovenandbroiler eornpartrnentdoorsshouldbe closedduringbroiiing.

How to Broil

LIf meathas fator gristlenear the edge,cut verticalslashesthrough bothabout2 inchesapart, butdon’t cut intomeat. Werecommendthat youtrim fatto preventexcessive smoting, leavinga layerabout V8-inchthick.

2.Removebroilerpan and rack frombroilercompartmentand placefoodon rack.

3.Pullout drawerand position broilerpan in compartmentPlacing. f~ closertoflameincreasesexterior browningof food,butalso increases spatteringand thepossibilityof fats andmeatjuices igniting.

4.Closebroilerdoorand, for most foods,turn OVENTEMP knobto BROIL.Note: Chickenand ham are broiledat a lowersettingin orderto cookfoodthroughwithout over-browningit.

5.Turnmostfoodsonceduring cooking;(theexceptionis thinfillets of fish; oil one side,placethatside downonbroilerrackandcookwithout turninguntildone). Timefoodsfor aboutone-halfthe totalcooking time,turn food, thencontinueto cookto preferreddoneness.

6.TbrnOVENTEMP knobto

OFE Removebroilerpan from compartmentand servefood immediatelyLeavepan. outside compartmentto cool.

Broiling Guide

Quantity

I andlor

FoodThickness

BeefSteaks

Rarel-in.~hick

Medium(1-l% lbs.) WellDone

Rare1%-inthick.

Medium(2-2%Ibs.) WellDone

Chicken(450°) 1whole (2t02%4bs.), splitlengthwise

BakeryProducts

Bread(Toast)or 2-4slices

ToasterPastries 1pkg.(2) EnglishMuffins 2-split

Lobstertails 2-4 (6to8-oz.each)

Fishl-lb.fillets%to %-in.thick

Hamslices(4509 l-in.thick Precooked

Porkchops

2(%in.)

WellDone

2 (l-in.thick),

 

about1lb.

Lambchops

 

Medium

2(1inch)

WellDone

about10-12oz.

Medium

2 (1%inch),

WellDone

about1lb.

Wieners,

i l-lb. pkg.(10)

similarprecooked sausages, bratwurst

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A

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5-6

throughbeforebrowning.

A13 8-9Piinfryingisrecommended.

A10 6-7Slashfat.

A 15 12-14

A 25 16-18

A30-3525-30Reducetimesabout5to10min. persideforcut-upchicken. Brusheachsidewithmelted butter.Broilwithskinsidedown firstandbroilwithdoorclosed.

c

2-3

1/+.1

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muffinscut~side-upan~brush

c

3-4

 

withbutterifdesired.

 

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turn open.Brushwithmeltedbutter

ever. beforeandafterhalftime.

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c

5

5

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andduringcookingifdesired.

 

 

IPreheatbroilertoincrease

 

 

 

 

/ browninz

 

B

8

8

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A

10

4-5

Slashfat,

 

A

13

10-12

 

 

 

 

 

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B

8

4-7

Slashfat,

 

B

10

10

 

 

B

10

4-6

 

 

B

17

12-14

 

 

c

6

1-2

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lengthwise;cutinto5 to6-in.

 

 

 

 

pieces.

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GE JGBC16GPJ manual BroilingTips, How to Broil

JGBC16GPJ specifications

The GE JGBC16GPJ is a powerful and versatile gas range designed to elevate your cooking experience. With its modern aesthetics and advanced features, it stands out as an essential kitchen appliance for home chefs and culinary enthusiasts alike.

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In conclusion, the GE JGBC16GPJ is an impressive gas range that combines performance, safety, and style. With its spacious oven, advanced control technologies, and powerful cooktop features, it is well-equipped to handle the culinary demands of any home chef. Whether preparing a simple weeknight dinner or a grand feast, this range offers the versatility needed to create delicious meals with ease.