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Open door to the "Broil
Stop" position when broiling
Be sure the oven is unplugged and all parts are COOL before replacing the oven light bulb. Do not turn the oven light on
during the self-cleaning cycle. High temperature will reduce lamp life.
Broiling
Broiling is a method of cooking tender cuts of meat by direct heat under the broil element of the oven.
Preheating
Preheating is suggested when searing rare steaks. (Remove the broiler pan before preheating. Foods will
stick if placed on hot metal.) To preheat, set the oven control(s) to BROIL as instructed in the Owner’s
Guide. Wait for the element to become red-hot, usually about 2 minutes. Preheating is not necessary
when broiling meats well-done.
To Broil
Broil on one side until the food is browned; turn and cook on the second side. Season and serve. Always pull rack out to the “stop”
position before turning or removing food.
Determining Broiling Times
Broiling times vary,
so watch the food closely. Time not only depends on the distance from the element, but on the thickness and aging
of meat, fat content and doneness preferred. The first side usually requires a few minutes longer than the second. Frozen meats also
require additional time.
Broiling Tips
The broiler pan and its grid allow dripping
grease to drain and be kept away from the
high heat of the broiler.
DO NOT use the pan without its grid. DO NOT cover the grid with foil. The exposed grease could
ignite.
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.
Broiler Clean-Up Tips:
• 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 soap-filled steel wool pads. Heavy scouring may scratch the
grid.
Changing Oven Light
On some models an interior oven light will turn on automatically when the oven door is opened.
The oven light may be turned on when the door is closed by using the oven light switch located on the control panel.
On a self clean oven the lamp is covered with a glass shield held in place by a wire holder.
THIS GLASS SHIELD MUST BE IN PLACE WHENEVER THE OVEN IS IN USE.
To replace the light bulb:
CAUTION: BE SURE OVEN IS COOL
1.
Turn the power off at the main source.
2.
Wear a leather-faced glove for protection against possible broken glass.
3.
Replace bulb with a 40 watt appliance bulb only.
4.
For self-cleaning oven, press wire holder to one side to release glass shield, change bulb and be
sure to replace glass shield.
Always pull oven rack out to the “stop” position before
turning or removing food.
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