Setting Oven Controls
(continued)
Broiler Grid
Br_iter
Broil Stop
Position
Broil Stop
Position
Broiling
Broiling is a quick method of cooking foods by direct heat under the upper broil
element of the oven, Results and cooking times will depend on the broil setting
used and the distance between the food and the element
Preheating:
Preheatingis suggested when searing rare steaks Removethe broiler pan and
grid before preheating, Foods will stick if placed on hot metaL. Turn both the
Temperature and Selector Controls to BROILwhen using the large oven Turn
onlythe Temperature Control tOBROILwhen using the small oven Wait for the
element to become red hot--about 2 minutes P.reheatingis not necessary
when broiling meats well done,,
To Broil:
t.. Placethe rack in the desired position close to the top of the oven. Position
the rack closer to the broiling element for rare steaks. Forwelt-done foods
such as chicken, lobster tails or thick cuts of meat, position the rack further
away from the broil element.
Rack Position From Top Food
1 Rare steaks
2 Ham slices, fish,
hamburgers, and medium
steaks and chops
3 Welt-done foods, such as
chicken and lobster
2
Broiling can be done in either the smaller or larger oven. Turn the
temperature control (small oven) to BROIL or turn the temperature
and selector controls (large oven) to BROIL,,
3, Place food on the cooi broiler grid, Be sure the grid is in place with the slots
down so grease will drain into the pan,
4, Place the broiler pan in the oven. Ifbroiling is done in the larger oven, the door
should be opened to the broil stop position. The door remains in this position
w!thout closing. If broifing is done in the smaller oven, leave the door open at
the broil stop position (about 2 inches); a small resistance is felt when the
door is in this position,
5 Broil times vary, so watch the food closely Time depends on distance from
the element, thickness and aging of meat, fat content and the doneness level
selected,, The first side usually requires a few minutes longer than the second
Frozen meats atso require additional time
6 See Cooking Guide for more information on broiling
Shou d an oven fire occur, close the oven door and turn off all
controts If the fire continues, throw baking soda on the fire, DO NOT put water
or flour on the fire Flour may be explosive
