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USING YOUR OVEN
Broiling tips
• Use the broiler pan and grid for broiling.
They are designed to drain excess liquid
and grease away from the cooking surface
to help prevent spatter, smoke, or fire.
• If you broil small quantities, you may want
to use a small broiler pan. They are
available in the housewares section of
many department stores.
• Do not cover the broiler grid with foil.
• To make sure the grease drains well, do
not use cookie sheets or similar pans for
broiling.
• Place the food about 3 inches or more
from the broil burner.
• For best broiling results, preheat in
BROIL for 5 minutes. Do not preheat with
broiler pan in place.
Broiling rack position chart
Energy saving tips
Although the energy used for cooking is
usually a very small percentage of the total
energy used in the home, cooking energy
can be used efficiently. Here are some tips
to help you save energy when using your
cooking product:
• Use pans with flat bottoms, straight sides,
and tight-fitting lids.
• Cook with a minimum of liquid or fat to
help shorten cooking time.
• Preheat oven only when recommended
and for the shortest time possible.
• Broiling rack position determines how
the burner cooks your food. The lower