LG LRE3023SW - Manual (Page 23)

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BROIL
The Broil function uses intense heat from the upper heat-
ing 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.
• DO NOT use a broiler pan without a grid. Oil can
cause a grease fire.
• DO NOT cover the grid and broiler pan with alumi-
num 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.
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To set the oven to BROIL
1. Open the oven door to the broil stop position (about
10 degrees from the closed position).
2. Press the BROIL 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 ap-
proximately three 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 nor-
mal 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 experi-
ence. 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:
y Lower the broiler to the LO setting.
y Lower the rack position to cook the food further
away from the broiler.
y Use the HI broil setting to achieve the level of sear-
ing 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 cook-
ing guidelines in the chart on the following page
whenever possible.
RECOMMENdEd BROILING GUIdE
The size, weight, thickness, starting temperature, and
your preference of doneness will affect broiling times.
The following guide is based on meats at refrigerator
temperature.
Always use a broiler pan when broiling on the HI
setting.
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