Kenmore 790.4139 Series Use & Care Manual page 14

Setting Oven Controls
Broiling information
Broiling is a method of cooking tender cuts of meat by direct heat under the broil
element of the oven.
Preheating
Preheating the oven is suggested when searing rare steaks. (Remove the broiler pan
before preheating. Foods will stick if placed on hot metal.) To preheat, set the control(s) to
BROIL as instructed in the Owner's Guide. Wait for the element to become red-hot,
usually about 2 minutes. Preheating is not necessary when broiling meats well-done.
To Broil
Broil on side until the food is browned; turn and cook on the second side. Season and
serve. Always pull rack out to the "stop" position before turning or removing food.
Determine Broiling Times
Broiling times vary, so watch the food closely. Time not only depends on the
distance from element, but on the thickness and aging of meat, fat content and
doneness preferred. The first side usually requires a few minutes longer than
second. Frozen meats also require additional time.
Broiling Tips
The broiler pan and its grid allow dripping grease to drain and be kept away
from the high heat of the broiler.
DO NOT use the pan without its grid. DO NOT cover the grid with foil.The
exposed grease could ignite.
Should an oven fire occur, close the oven door and turn off the
oven. If the fire continues, throw baking soda on the fire or use fire
extinguisher. DO NOT put water or flour on the fire. Flour may be explosive.
Broiler Pan
Broiler Clean=Up Tips:
To make cleaning easier, line the bottom of the broiler pan with aluminum foil. DO NOT cover the broiler grid with foil.
To prevent grease from baking on, remove the broiler pan from the oven as soon as cooking is completed. Use hot pads
because the broiler pan is extremely hot. Pour off grease. Soak the pan in HOT, soapy water.
Clean the broiler pan as soon as possible after each use. If necessary, use soap-filled steel wool pads. Heavy scouring
may scratch the grid.
To Operate the Oven Light(s)
The interior oven light(s) will automatically turn ON when the oven door is opened.
Press _ to turn the interior light(s) ON and OFF whenever the door is dosed.
The interior oven light(s) is (are) located at the upper right (and left, some models) rear wall of the oven interior and is
covered with a glass shield held by a wire holder. The glass shield must be in place whenever the oven is in use. To
change the interior oven light(s), see changing the Oven Light in the General Care & Cleaning section.
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