Setting Broil - Kenmore C970 Series Use & Care Manual

Setting Oven Controls

Setting Broil

When broiling, heat radiates downward from the oven broiler
for even coverage.
The following temperature settings apply to the broil feature:
• Auto-suggest (default setting): 550°F / 288°C.
• Min. bake setting: 400°F / 204°C.
• Max. bake setting: 550°F / 288°C.
To set the oven to broil
See example below to set broil to start immediately at 500°.
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 element. Make sure the oven door is in
the broil stop position (See Figure 1).
3. Press Broil.
4. Press 5, 0, 0.
5. If a lower broil temperature is desired (minimum
broil temperature setting is 400°F), press the desired
temperature before continuing to step 6.
6. Press Start. The oven will begin to broil.
7. 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.
8. To cancel broiling
press Stop.
Be aware that the suggested broil setting table are
recommendations only. Increase or decrease broiling times,
or move 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.
Electric range broiling table recommendations
Food Item Position
Steak 1" thick
Pork chops ¾" thick
Chicken - Bone In
Chicken Boneless
Fish
Shrimp
Hamburger 1" thick
Broil Stop Position
Figure 1
Temp.
Rack
setting
1st side
2nd 550°F 6:00 min.
2nd 550°F 7:00 min.
2nd 550°F 8:00 min.
3rd 450°F 20:00 min. 10:00 min.
2nd 450°F 8:00 min.
2nd 500°F 13:00 min.
3rd 550°F 5:00 min.
2nd 550°F 9:00 min.
3rd 550°F 10:00 min.
For best results
• Use the recommended pans and oven rack positions for
the type of meat being prepared.
• For optimum browning results, allow the oven to preheat
5-6 minutes before placing the food in the oven.
• Do not use the broiler pan without the insert.
• Do not cover the broil pan/insert with aluminum foil; the
exposed grease could ignite.
• To prevent food from contacting the broil element and to
prevent grease splattering, do not use the roasting rack
when broiling.
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.
Broiler Pan and Insert (Available with some models)
The broiler pan and the insert allows grease to drain and
be kept away from the high heat of the broiler. DO NOT
use the pan without the insert. DO NOT cover the insert
with foil; the exposed grease could ignite.
Broiler Clean-Up Tips (some models):
• 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.
Cook time
2nd side Doneness
4:00 min. Rare
5:00 min. Medium
6:00 min. Well
Well
6:00 min. Well
N/A Well
N/A Well
7:00 min. Medium
8:00 min. Well
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Insert
Broiler
pan
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