Setting Oven Controls
Broil
Broiling is a method of cooking tender cuts of meat by direct heat under the broil element of the oven. Be sure you center your broiler pan {available by mail order) directly under the broil element for best results.
Arrange oven rack while oven is still cool. Position the rack as needed.
Should an oven fire occur, close the oven door and turn off: the oven. If the fire continues, throw baking soda on the fire or use a fire extinguisher. DO NOT put water or flour on the fire. Flour may be explosive and water can cause a grease fire to spread and cause personal injury.
To set the oven to broil:
1.Arrange the interior oven rack.
2.Press BROIL pad.
3. Press A or V until the desired broiling temperature appears in the display.
4.Wait 5 seconds, "BROIL" will stop flashing and the oven icon will appear in the display. The oven will begin to broil. The desired temperature will stay in the display.
5.Preheat the broil element for 5 minutes.
6.Place your broiler pan insert on your broiler pan. Then place the food on the broiler pan insert. DO NOT use your broiler pan without the insert. DO NOT cover your broiler insert with foil. The exposed grease could ignite.
7.Place your broiler pan on the rack. Be sure to center your broiler pan directly under the broiler element. Make sure the oven door is in the broil stop position.
8.Broil on one side until food is browned; turn and cook on the second side. Season and serve. Note: Always pull the rack out to the stop position before turning or removing food.
9.To cancel broiling press STOP pad.
Note: The broil temperature setting may be changed at any time.
Not supplied
with appliance
Note: The broiler pan and insert
are available by mail order.
Note: Broiler pan and its insert allow dripping grease to drain and be kept away from the high heat of the broiler. DO NOT use the pan without its insert. DO NOT cover the insert with foil. The exposed grease could
ignite.
Preheating
Preheating the oven is suggested when searing rare steaks. {Remove your broiler pan before preheating. Foods will stick if placed on hot metal.) To preheat, set the control(s) to BROIL as instructed in the Owner's Guide. Wait for the element to become
Determine Broiling Times
Broiling times vary, so watch the food closely. Time not only depends on the distance from element, but on the thickness and aging of meat, fat content and aloneness preferred. The first side usually requires a few minutes longer than second. Frozen meats also require additional time.
Broiler
To make cleaning easier, line the bottom of the broiler pan with aluminum foil. DO NOT cover the broiler grid with foil. To prevent grease from baking on, remove the broiler pan from the oven as soon as cooking is completed. Use hot pads because the broiler pan is extremely hot. Pour off: grease. Soak the pan in HOT, soapy water.
Clean the broiler pan as soon as possible after each use. If necessary, use
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