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food. Most fish and tender cuts of meat can be
broiled. Follow these directions to keep spattering and
smoking to a minimum.
The oven door should be closed during broiling.
1. If the meat has fat or gristle around the edge, cut
vertical slashes through both about 2" apart. If
desired, the fat may be trimmed, leaving a layer
about 1/8" thick,
2. Place the meat on the broiler rack in the broiler pan
which comes with the range. Always use the rack
so the fat drips into the broiler pan; otherwise the
juices may become hot enough to catch on fire.
3. Position the shelf on the recommended shelf position
as suggested in the Broiling Guide.
4. Close the oven door.
You can use aluminum foil to line your broiler pan
and broiler rack. However, you must mold the foil
tightly to the rack and cut slits in it just like the rack.
Without the slits, the foil will prevent fat and meat
juices from draining to the broiler pan. The juices
could become hot enough to catch on fire. If you do
not cut the slits, you are frying, not broiling.
Questions & Answers
Q. When broiling, is it necessary to always use a
rack in the pan?
A. Yes. Using the rack suspends the meat over the
pan. As the meat cooks, the juices fall into the pan,
thus keeping meat drier. Juices are protected by the
rack and stay cooler, thus preventing excessive
spatter and smoking.
Q. Do I need to grease my broiler rack to prevent
meat from sticking?
A. No. The broiler rack is designed to reflect broiler
heat, thus keeping the surface cool enough to prevent
meat sticking to the surface. However, spraying the
broiler rack lightly with a vegetable cooking spray
before cooking will make clean-up easier.
Turn the food only once during broiling. Time
the foods for the first side according to the
Broiling Guide.
Turn the food, then use the times given for the second
side as a guide to the preferred doneness.
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6. Press the INCREASE pad once for LO Broil.
Press the INCREASE pad twice for HI Broil.
To change from HI Broil to LO Broil, press the
BROIL pad, then press the DECREASE pad.
7. When broiling is completed, press the CLEAR/OFF
pad. Serve the food immediately, and leave the pan
outside the oven to cool during the meal for easiest
cleaning.
NOTE: A fan may automatically turn on and off to
cool internal parts. This is normal and the fan may
continue to run even after the oven is turned off.
Q. Should I salt the meat before broiling?
A. No. Salt draws out the juices and allows them to
evaporate. Always salt after cooking. Turn the
meat with tongs; piercing the meat with a fork also
allows the juices to escape. When broiling poultry
or fish, brush each side often with butter.
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