Kenmore 7250 To set Broil, Suggested broil settings table gas oven, Setting Oven Controls

Setting Oven Controls

Broil

Use the broil function to cook meats that require direct exposure to flame heat for optimum browning results. The Broil function is factory preset to broil at 550°F.

The suggested broil settings table (See Fig. 2) is provided for recommendations only. Increase or decrease broiling times, or move to a different rack position to suit for doneness. If the food you are broiling is not listed in the table, follow the instructions provided in your cookbook and watch the item closely.

To set Broil:

1.	Arrange the oven racks when cool. For optimum
	browning results, preheat oven for 5 minutes before
	adding food.
2.	Position cookware in oven. Close oven door when

Important notes:

•Always arrange the oven racks when the oven racks are cool.

•For best results when broiling, use a quality broil pan along with a broil pan insert. A broil pan is designed to drain the fat from the food, help avoid spatter and reduce smoking.

•When broiling, always pull the oven rack out to the stop position before turning or removing food.

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Fig. 1

	broiling.
3.	Press Broil key pad. — — will appear in display.
4. Press		or	key pad until the desired broil
	setting level appears in the display. Press					for HI
	broil or	for LO broil setting. Most foods may be
	broiled at the HI broil setting. Select the LO broil setting
	to avoid excess browning or drying of foods that should
	be cooked to the well-done stage.
5.	Broil on one side until food is browned. Turn and broil
	food on 2nd side.
6.	When finished broiling press			.
	To cancel Broil at anytime press				.

•Cook Time or Delay Start will not operate with the Broil function.

Should an oven fire occur, close the oven door and turn the oven OFF. If the fire continues, use a fire extinguisher. DO NOT put water or flour on the fire. Flour may be explosive.

Always use pot holders or oven mitts when using the oven. When cooking, the oven interior, exterior, oven racks and cooktop will become very hot which can cause burns

Suggested broil settings table (gas oven)

Food	Rack position	Setting	Cook time in minutes
	(See Fig. 1)		1st side	2nd side	Doneness
Steak 1” thick	5th or 6th	Hi	8	6	Medium
Steak 1” thick	5th or 6th	Hi	10	8	Medium-well
Steak 1” thick	5th or 6th	Hi	11	10	Well
Pork chops 3/4” thick 5th		Hi	12	8	Well
Chicken-bone in	4th	Lo	25	15	Well
Chicken-boneless	5th	Lo	10	8	Well
Fish	5th	Hi	- as directed -		Well
Shrimp	4th	Hi	- as directed -		Well
Hamburger 1” thick	5th or 6th	Hi	12	10	Medium
Hamburger 1” thick	5th	Hi	14	12	Well

Cook times given are approximate and should be used only as a guide.

Fig. 2

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