Bertazzoni X304PIRVE - Manual (Page 33)

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BROIL / CONVECTION BROIL
Tips for Broiling
Broiling requires constant exposure to high,
intense heat. Only the upper element heats in
the BROILER mode.
It is recommended that you preheat the broil
element before starting to cook. Preheat until the
"PRE‐HEATING" light turns off (about 5‐6
minutes).
Getting the Best Results
Defrost food before broiling.
Keep oven door closed during broiling.
Steaks should be more than 1" thick if rare meat
is desired. Use convection broil if steaks are over
1‐1/2 inches thick. Turn food over once after half
cooking time. It is not necessary to turn very thin
food (ham slices, fillets of fish, etc.). Liver slices
must be turned over regardless of thickness.
Use a timer. Set it for the minimum time and
check the food.
Center food directly under the broiling element
for best browning.
Rack Positions
Before turning on the oven, place the rack in the
desired position. After preheating the broiler,
center the broil pan under the broil element.
2 ‐ Use this rack position when broiling beef
steaks, ground meat patties, ham steak and lamb
chops 1 inch or less thick. Also use when
browning food.
3 ‐ Use this rack position when broiling meat 1
1/8 inches or more thick, fish, poultry, pork
chops, ham steaks 1 inch or more thick.
3 or 4 ‐ Use this rack when broiling chicken
quarters or halves.
Utensils
A porcelain enamel broil pan is included with the
range. Use metal or glass‐ceramic bake ware
when browning casseroles, main dishes, or bread.
DO NOT use heat‐proof glass or pottery. This type
of glassware cannot withstand the intense heat
of the broil element.
Broiling Using Meat Thermometer
To more accurately define the preparation of
thick steaks or chops (at least 1 1/2 inches thick),
use a meat thermometer. Insert the point of the
thermometer into the side of the meat reaching
the center of the steak or chop.
For rare steaks, cook the first side to 90°F. For
medium or well done steaks, cook the first side to
100°F. Turn and cook the second side to desired
internal temperature.
SETTING BROILER OR CONVECTION BROILER
Select BROILER to brown food on the top side
only. This mode requires turning food if browning
is required on both sides.
Select CONVECTION BROILER to brown food
slightly also on the bottom side. This mode is
preferred for browning food on both side that is
too delicate for turning such as fish. The degree
of browning of each side might be different.
TO SET THE OVEN TO BROILER OR
CONVECTION BROILER
1. Place oven rack in desired position.
2. Set Selector Switch to BROILER or
CONVECTION BROILER.
3. Set oven temperature control knob to
BROILER or CONVECTION BROILER setting
corresponding to 500°F fixed BROILER setting
(not over Tmax=500°F or under 450°F setting
position).
4. Wait until PRE‐HEATING light turns off, after
approximately 5‐6 minutes
5. Place food in oven at desired rack position as
referenced on Page 26.
6. Close oven door. The door should be closed
throughout the broil cycle.