Kenmore 790.4139 - Manual (Page 13)

Setting Oven Controls
Broil
Broiling is a method of cooking tender cuts of meat by direct heat underthe 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.
The 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.
ik WARNING I 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 the oven to broil:
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Arrange oven rack while oven is still cool.
Press "------------------- " will appear in the display.
Press and hold the /s. or v' pad until the desired broil setting level appears
in the display. Press the yv pad for 550°F/288°C broil orthe >/■ pad for
400°F/205°C. Adjust the temperature by pressing yv or v to the desired
setting. Most foods may be broiled at the 550°F/288“C broil setting. Select a
lower broil temperature setting to avoid excess browning or drying of foods
that should be cooked to the well-done stage.
Place the insert on the 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.
Place the pan on the oven rack. Open the oven door to the broil stop
position when broiling.
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.
When broiling is finished, press (^p.
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Preheating
Preheating the oven is suggested when searing rare steaks. (Remove the broiler pan 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.
Determine Broiling Times
Broiling times vary, so watch the food closely. Time not only depends on the distance from elemenf, 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 Clean-Up Tips:
To make cleaning easier, line the bottom of the broiler pan with aluminum foil. DO NOT cover the broilergrid 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.
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