Broil; Speed Broil - LG LDE3037SB Owner's Manual

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USING THE OVEN

BROIL

The Broil function uses intense heat from the upper
heating element to cook food. BROIL works best for
tender cuts of meats, fish, and thinly cut vegetables.
Some models may feature a hybrid broiler consisting of
an inner broiler that utilizes a carbon heating element
which provides instantaneous heat, and a traditional
outer broiling element. During normal broiler operation,
it is normal for either element to cycle off intermittently.
This range is designed for open door broiling. The door
has a broil stop position.
CAUTION
• DO NOT use a broiler pan without a grid. Oil can
cause a grease fire.
• DO NOT cover the grid and broiler pan with aluminum
foil. Doing so will cause a fire.
• Always use a broiler pan and grid for excess fat and
grease drainage. This will help to reduce splatter,
smoke, and flare-ups.

SPEED BROIL

The Speed Broil setting is designed to reduce the amount
of time it takes to broil foods. By utilizing the infrared
broil element, which provides heat instantaneously, there
is no need for preheating.
To set the oven to BROIL / SPEED BOIL
1. Open the oven door to the broil stop position (about
10 degrees from the closed position).
2. Press the BROIL or SPEED BOIL button once for Hi or
twice for Lo.
3. Press the START button. The oven will begin to heat.
4. If using Broil, it is best to let the oven preheat for
approximately five minutes before cooking food.
5. When cooking is complete, or to cancel at any time,
press the CLEAR OFF button.
Smoking
Due to the intense heat associated with broiling, it is
normal to experience smoke during the cooking process.
This smoke is a natural byproduct of searing and should
not cause you to worry. If you are experiencing more
smoke than you are comfortable with, use the following
tips to reduce the amount of smoke in your oven.
1. Always use a broiler pan. Do not use sautee pans or
regular baking sheets for safety reasons.
2. NEVER use a broiler pan that is not thoroughly
cleaned and at room temperature at the beginning
of cooking.
3. ALWAYS run your cooktop ventilation system or vent
hood during broiling.
4. Keep the interior of your oven as clean as possible.
Left over debris from prior meals can burn or catch
fire.
5. Avoid fatty marinades and sugary glazes. Both
of these will increase the amount of smoke you
experience. If you would like to use a glaze, apply it
at the very end of cooking.
6. If you are experiencing significant smoke with any
food item, consider:
• Lower the broiler to the LO setting.
• Lower the rack position to cook the food further
away from the broiler.
• Use the HI broil setting to achieve the level of
searing you desire, and then either switch to the LO
broil setting, or switch to the BAKE function.
7. As a rule, fattier cuts of meat and fish will produce
more smoke than leaner items.
8. Adhere to the recommended broil settings and
cooking guidelines in the chart on the following
page whenever possible.