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Full and Center Broiling
Broiling uses direct radiant heat to cook food.
During full broiling, both the inner and outer broil elements heat.
During center broiling, only the inner broil element heats. The
element(s) cycle on and off in intervals to maintain the oven
temperature.
If the oven door is opened during broiling, the broil element(s)
will turn off in approximately 30 seconds. When the oven door
is closed, the elements will come back on approximately
30 seconds later.
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For best results, use a broiler pan and grid. It is designed to
drain juices and help avoid spatter and smoke.
If you would like to purchase a Broiler Pan Kit, it may be
ordered. See “Assistance or Service” section to order. Ask for
Part Number W10123240.
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For proper draining, do not cover the grid with foil. The
bottom of the broiler pan may be lined with aluminum foil for
easier cleaning.
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Trim excess fat to reduce spattering. Slit the remaining fat on
the edges to avoid curling.
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Pull out oven rack to stop position before turning or removing
food. Use tongs to turn food to avoid the loss of juices. Very
thin cuts of fish, poultry or meat may not need to be turned.
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After broiling, remove the pan from the oven when removing
the food. Drippings will bake on the pan if left in the heated
oven, making cleaning more difficult.
To Broil:
Before broiling, position rack according to the Broiling Chart.
When broiling, changing the temperature allows more precise
control. The lower the temperature, the slower the cooking.
Thicker cuts and unevenly shaped pieces of meat, fish and
poultry may cook better at lower broiling temperatures.
Position food on the grid on the broiler pan, then place it in the
center of the oven rack with the longest side parallel to the door.
It is not necessary to wait for the oven to preheat before putting
food in, unless recommended in the recipe.
Close the door.
1.
Touch BROIL once for Full broiling, twice for Center broiling.
Touch the number keys to enter a temperature other than
500°F (260°C). The broil range can be set between 170°F and
500°F (77°C and 260°C).
2.
Touch START.
The set oven temperature will appear on the oven display
until the oven is turned off.
3.
Touch OFF when finished cooking.
BROILING CHART
For best results, place food 3" (7 cm) or more from the broil
elements, rack position 4 is recommended. For diagram, see the
“Positioning Racks and Bakeware” section.
A temperature setting of 500°F (260°C) is recommended.
Times are guidelines only and may need to be adjusted for
individual foods and tastes.
*Place up to 12 patties, equally spaced, on broiler grid.
Convection Cooking
(single, upper and, on some models, lower oven)
In a convection oven, the fan-circulated hot air continually
distributes heat more evenly than the natural movement of air in a
standard thermal oven. This movement of hot air helps maintain a
consistent temperature throughout the oven, cooking foods more
evenly, crisping surfaces while sealing in moisture and yielding
crustier breads.
Most foods can be cooked by lowering cooking temperatures
25°F to 50°F (14°C to 28°C), and cooking time can be shortened
by as much as 30 percent, especially for large turkeys and roasts.
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It is important not to cover foods with lids or aluminum foil so
that surface areas remain exposed to the circulating air,
allowing browning and crisping.
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Keep heat loss to a minimum by opening the oven door only
when necessary.
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Choose cookie sheets without sides and roasting pans with
lower sides to allow air to move freely around the food.
A. Full broil
B. Center broil
A
B
FOOD
COOK TIME
(in minutes)
Beef
Steak
1" to 1
¹⁄₄
"
(2.5 cm to 3 cm) thick
medium-rare
medium
well-done
15-17
17-19
20-24
Pork
Pork chops
1" (2.5 cm) thick
medium
16-18
Lamb
Lamb chops
1" (2.5 cm) thick
medium-rare
medium
10-12
11-13
Ground Meats
Ground beef, pork or lamb patties*
³⁄₄
" (2 cm) thick
well-done
16-18
Chicken
Chicken
bone-in pieces (2" to 2
¹⁄₂
" [5 cm to
6.3 cm])
boneless pieces (4 oz [113 g])
20-30
12-15
Fish
Fish
¹₂
" to
³⁄₄
"
(1.25 to 2 cm) thick
6-9
