Kenmore 970C4250 Use & Care Manual page 28

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). Broil with the oven door closed.
The suggested broil settings table
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, turn the oven off
and do not open oven door. 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 arrange oven racks when oven is cool.
• Be sure to close oven door when broiling.
• 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. Do not use the pan without the insert. Do not cover
the insert with foil – the exposed grease could ignite.
• When broiling, always pull the oven rack out to the stop
position before turning or removing food.
Table 4: Suggested Broil Settings
Food
Steak 1" thick
Steak 1" thick
Steak 1" thick
Pork chops 3/4" thick
Chicken (bone in)
Chicken (boneless)
Fish
Shrimp
Hamburger 1" thick
Hamburger 1" thick
*Use the offset rack (if available) when broiling in the 5th position.
(Table 4) are recommenda-
Rack Position Setting
4th or 5th* 550°F/288°C
4th or 5th* 550°F/288°C
4th or 5th* 550°F/288°C
4th 550°F/288°C
3rd 450°F/232°C
3rd 450°F/232°C
5th* 550°F/288°C
4th 550°F/288°C
5th* 550°F/288°C
4th 550°F/288°C
To set Broil with the default broil oven temperature of 550°F:
1. Arrange the oven racks when cool. For optimum browning
results, preheat oven for 2 minutes before adding food.
2. Position bakeware in oven to the preferred rack position.
(Figure 33). Close door.
3. Press Broil. Broil with door closed.
4. Press START.
5. Broil on one side until food is browned; turn and broil other
side until done to your satisfaction.
6. When finished broiling press STOP.
7. To cancel Broil at any time press STOP.
5
4
3
2
1
Figure 33: Broil rack positions and broil pan with insert
If broiler pan and insert are not supplied with this appliance
they are available for purchase.
Call Sears at 1-800-4-MY-HOME (1-800-469-4663) and order
broiler pan kit 5304442087.
Cook Time in minutes
1st side
6
7
8
8
20
8
- as directed -
- as directed -
9
10
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Preparation
2nd side
4 Medium
5
Medium-well
7 Well
6
Well
10 Well
6 Well
Well
Well
7 Medium
8 Well