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Oven Controls
Setting Broil
Use the broil function to cook meats that require direct exposure
to radiant heat for optimum browning results. The Broil feature is
factory preset to broil at 550°F. The Broil function temperature
may be set at any temperature between 400°F (205°C) and
550°F (288°C).
The suggested broil settings table (
Table 3
) are recommenda-
tions only. Depending on cooking preferences you can increase
or decrease cooking times or move food to a different rack
position. If the food you are broiling is not listed in the table,
follow the instructions provided in your cookbook and watch the
item closely.
Should an oven fire occur, close the oven door
and turn the oven off. If the fire continues, use a fire extin-
guisher. Do not put water or flour on the fire. Flour may be
explosive.
Always use pot holders or oven mitts when
using the oven. When cooking, the oven interior, exterior, oven
racks and oven will become very hot which can cause burns.
Important note:
•
Always keep the door closed when broiling. Always arrange
oven racks when oven is cool.
•
For best results when broiling, use quality broil pan along
with a broil pan insert. A broil pan is designed to drain the
fat from food, helping to reduce smoking and avoid
splatter.
•
When broiling, always pull the oven rack out to the stop
position before turning or removing food.
To set the Broil with the default temperature of 550°F (288°C):
1.
Arrange the oven racks when cool. For optimum browning
results, preheat oven for 5 minutes before adding food.
2. Position bakeware in oven to the preferred rack position.
(
Figure 22
). Be sure to close oven door before broiling.
3. Press Broil.
4. Press .
5. Broil on one side until food is browned; turn and broil other side
until done to your satisfaction.
6. When finished broiling press
.
7. To cancel Broil at any time press
.
•
Note: A broiler pan and insert are not supplied with this
appliance. To purchase them, call Sears at 1-800-4-MY-
HOME (1-800-469-4663) and order broiler pan kit
5304442087.
Figure 22: Rack positions (L) optional broil pan and insert (R)
1
2
3
5
4
Table 3:
Suggested Broil Settings
Food
Rack Position
Setting
Cook Time in minutes
1st side 2nd side
Preparation
Steak 1” thick
4th or 5th*
550°F/288°C
6
4
Medium
Steak 1” thick
4th or 5th*
550°F/288°C
7
5
Medium-well
Steak 1” thick
4th or 5th*
550°F/288°C
8
7
Well
Pork chops 3/4” thick
4th
550°F/288°C
8
6
Well
Chicken (bone in)
3rd
450°F/232°C
20
10
Well
Chicken (boneless)
3rd
450°F/232°C
8
6
Well
Fish
5th*
550°F/288°CF
- as directed -
- as directed -
Well
Shrimp
4th
550°F/288°C
Well
Hamburger 1” thick
5th*
550°F/288°C
9
7
Medium
Hamburger 1” thick
4th
550°F/288°C
10
8
Well
* When broiling in 5th position use offset oven rack if available.
