Broiling Times - Frigidaire ES400 Use & Care Manual

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Setting Broil (for Gas Ranges)

from the oven burner broiler for even coverage. The Broil feature is preset to start broiling at 550°F however, the Broil

feature temperature may be set between 400°F and 550°F.

The broil pan and broil pan insert used together allow dripping grease to drain and be kept away from the high heat of the

oven broiler. DO NOT use the broil pan without the insert (See Fig. 4). DO NOT cover the broil pan insert with foil. The

exposed grease could catch fire.

Should an oven fire occur, leave the oven door closed and turn off the oven. If the fire continues, throw

baking soda on the fire or use a fire extinguisher. DO NOT put water or flour on the fire. Flour may be explosive and water

can cause a grease fire to spread and cause personal injury.

INSTRUCTIONS

To set the oven to broil at the default setting (550°F):

1. Place the broiler pan insert on the broiler pan. Then place the

food on the broiler pan insert. DO NOT use the broiler pan

without the insert. DO NOT cover the broiler insert with foil. The

exposed grease could ignite.

2. Arrange the interior oven rack and place the broiler pan on the

rack. Be sure to center the broiler pan directly under the broiler

burner. Close the oven door.

3. Press

. "BROIL" will flash and "550°" will appear (Fig. 1).

4. If a lower broil temperature is desired (minimum broil

temperature setting is 400°F), press the desired temperature

before continuing to step 5.

5. Press

. The oven will begin to broil. "BROIL" and "550°" will

appear in the display (Fig. 2).

6. Broil on one side until food is browned; turn and cook on the

second side. Season and serve. Note: Always pull the rack out

to the stop position before turning or removing food.

7. To cancel broiling or if finished broiling press

Broiling Times

Use the following table for approximate broiling times. Increase or decrease broiling times, or

move the broiling pan to a different rack position to suit for doneness. If the food you are

broiling is not listed in the table, follow the instructions provided in your cookbook and watch

the item closely.

Gas Range Broiling Table Recommendations

Food

Rack

Item

Position

Steak 1" thick

2nd

Pork Chops 3/4" thick

2nd

Chicken - Bone In

3rd

Chicken - Boneless

2nd

Fish

2nd

Shrimp

3rd

Hamburger 3/4" thick

2nd

3rd

Setting Oven Controls

- The

pad controls the Broil feature. When broiling, heat radiates downward

(Fig. 3).

Temp

Cook Time

Setting

1st side

550° F