Broiling Guide - GE RGA720 Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions

Using the oven for broiling.
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Broiling Guide

I The oven door and broiler compartment
drawer must be closed during broiling.
I Always use the broiler pan that comes
with your range.
I If desired, marinate meats or chicken
before broiling. Or, brush with
barbecue sauce the last 5 to 10 minutes.
Amount or
Food Thickness
Bacon 1/2 lb.
(about 8 thin slices)
Ground Beef 1 lb. (4 patties)
1/2 to 3/4" thick
Beef Steaks
Medium 1 to 1 1 ⁄ lbs.
2
Chicken 1 whole
2 to 2 1 ⁄ lbs.,
2
split lengthwise
Fish 1 lb. fillets
1/4 to 1/2" thick
I When arranging food on pan, do not
let fatty edges hang over the sides. The
fat drippings will soil the broiler
compartment.
I Use tongs to turn the meat. Pierced
meat loses juices.
Shelf Time In Minutes
Position First Side Second Side Comments
B 3 1 ⁄ min. 3 min.
2
B 11–12 min. 6–7 min.
B or C 12 min. 5–6 min.
A 30–35 min. 25–30 min.
B 5 min. 5 min.
Arrange in single layer
Space evenly.
Steaks less than 1"
thick cook through
before browning. Pan
frying is recommended.
Reduce time about 5
to 10 minutes per side
for cut-up chicken.
Brush each side with
melted butter. Broil
skin-side-down first.
Handle and turn very
carefully. Brush with
lemon butter before
and during cooking,
if desired. Preheat
broiler to increase
browning.