DCS RDT-305 Use And Care Manual page 21

OVEN USE
mance while maintaining a cool exterior surface for comfortable use. When
checking the doneness of food while broiling, leave the door open only long
enough to check temperature or determine degree of doneness. Close door
immediately after checking the food.
Preheating
For best results, it is recommended that the oven be pre-heated with the
door closed for approximately 10 minutes.
Using a Meat Thermometer to broil
To accurately determine the doneness of a thick steak or chop (1-1/2 inches thick or more), use a meat thermom-
eter. Insert the point of the thermometer into the side of the meat to the center. Cook the first side to 90ºF for
rare meat. Cook the first side to 100ºF for medium to well done. Cook the second side to the desired degree
for the doneness you want, 135ºF to 140ºF for rare, and 150ºF to 155ºF for medium and 160ºF to 165ºF for well
done. If you are cooking pork, cook to 170ºF. A large two-piece broil pan comes with your new range. When
you are broiling, always use both pieces. do not cover the grid with aluminum foil. This slotted grid allows the
grease drippings to flow into the bottom of the pan keeping it away from the intense heat of the infra-red broiler
burner. This helps to minimize the smoking and spattering of the grease.
NOTE:
When the oven is used for an extended period of time at a high temperature, the cooling blower may turn on. This
is normal. The cooling blower will also operate during Broil and the Self-Cleaning cycle. If the blower is not running
during these modes, do not use the oven. Call a qualified appliance technician to repair the unit.
broiling Rack Position
The rack position depends on the type and thickness of the food. Thick pieces of meat or poultry would typically
be broiled on rack position 2 or 3. steaks, chops and hamburger would be broiled on rack position 4 (top rack)
for thinner pieces and position 3 for thicker ones. If top browning casseroles or bread the thickness of the food
would indicate the rack position. Casseroles would typically be browned on rack position 2 or 3 and bread on
rack position 3.
To Get the best Results
defrost the food before starting to cook.
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set a minute timer for the minimum time to check the food. steaks should be at least one inch thick if a rare
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doneness is desired. It is difficult to get rare with meat that is thinner, or to get a nice brown piece of meat.
After half the total cooking time, turn the food over only once. It is not necessary to turn over thin foods (filet of
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fish, ham slices, etc.) liver slices must be turned over.
When top browning, use metal or glass-ceramic bakeware. do NoT use heat-proof glass or pottery as this type of
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glassware cannot withstand the intense heat of the broiler burner.
Use a two-piece broil pan. Two-piece broil pans are designed to minimize smoke and spatter. do NoT cover the slotted
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grid with aluminum foil. This will catch the grease and could cause a fire.
The broiler pan should be placed all the way to the back of the oven and centered on the oven rack.
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All broiling must be done with the oven door closed. This will insure the best in cooking performance while
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maintaining a cool exterior surface for comfortable use. When checking the doneness of food while broiling,
leave the door open only long enough to check temperature or determine degree of doneness. Close door im-
mediately after checking the food.
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