Kenmore ELECTRIC BuILT-IN OVEN Use & Care Manual page 12

Setting Oven Controls
Broil
Broiling is a method of cooking tender cuts of meat by direct heat under the
broil element of the oven. Be sure you center the broiler pan directly under
the broil element for best results.
Arrange oven rack while oven is still cool. Position the rack as needed.
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 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.
To set for broiling:
1. Arrange oven rack while oven is still cool.
2. Press . "- -" will appear in the display.
3. Press the or
the display. Press the
foods may be broiled at the HI broil setting. Select the LO broil setting to
avoid excess browning or drying of foods that should be cooked to the
well-done stage.
4. Place the insert on broiler pan, then place the food on the insert. DO
NOT use the pan without the insert or cover the insert with aluminum
foil. The exposed grease could ignite.
5. Place the pan on the oven rack. Open the oven door to the broil stop
position when broiling.
6. Broil on one side until food is browned. Turn and broil food on 2nd side.
Note: Always pull the rack out to the stop position before turning or
removing food.
7. When broiling is finished, press
Preheating
Preheating is suggested when searing rare steaks. (Remove all utensils
from the oven 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.
Broiler Pan and Insert Clean-up Tips (not supplied with
appliance):
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.
pad until the desired broil setting level appears in
pad for HI broil or the
.
pad for LO broil. Most
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Note: The broiler pan and the insert are
available by mail order.
Note: Broiler pan and its insert allow
dripping grease to drain and be kept away
from the high heat of the broiler. DO NOT
use the pan without its insert. DO NOT
cover the insert with foil. The exposed
grease could ignite.
Broil Stop Position Broil Stop Position
Not supplied
with appliance