Estate W10175655A - Manual (Page 8)

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Oven Vent
The oven vent releases hot air and moisture from the oven, and
should not be blocked or covered. Blocking or covering vent will
cause poor air circulation, affecting cooking and cleaning results.
Do not set plastics, paper or other items that could melt or burn
near the oven vent.
Baking and Roasting
Before baking and roasting, position the racks according to the
“Positioning Racks and Bakeware” section. When roasting, it is
not necessary to wait for the oven to preheat before putting food
in, unless recommended in the recipe.
To Bake or Roast:
1. Push in and turn the oven control knob to the desired
temperature setting. The OVEN light will turn on and remain
on until the oven reaches the set temperature.
2. Place food in oven. The bake element will turn on and off to
maintain cooking temperature. The OVEN light will turn on
and off with the element.
3. Turn oven control knob to OFF when finished.
Broiling
Broiling uses direct radiant heat to cook food. Changing the
temperature when broiling allows more precise control. The lower
the temperature, the slower the cooking. Thicker cuts and
unevenly shaped pieces of meat, fish and poultry may cook
better at lower broiling temperatures.
■ For best results, use the broiler pan and grid provided. They
are designed to drain juices and help avoid spatter and
smoke.
■ For proper draining, do not cover the grid with foil. The
bottom of the pan may be lined with aluminum foil for easier
cleaning.
■ Trim excess fat to reduce spattering. Slit the remaining fat on
the edges to avoid curling.
■ Pull out oven rack to stop position before turning or removing
food. Use tongs to turn food to avoid the loss of juices. Very
thin cuts of fish, poultry or meat may not need to be turned.
■ After broiling, remove the pan from the oven when removing
the food. Drippings will bake on the pan if left in the heated
oven, making cleaning more difficult.
Before broiling, position rack according to the Broiling Chart. It is
not necessary to preheat the oven before putting food in unless
recommended in the recipe. Position food on grid in the broiler
pan, then place it in the center of the oven rack. Close the door to
the broil stop position to ensure proper broiling temperature.
To Broil:
1. Push in and turn oven control knob to BROIL.
2. After broiling, turn the oven control knob to OFF.
BROILING CHART
For best results, place food 3" (7 cm) or more from the broil
element. Times are guidelines only and may need to be adjusted
for individual foods and tastes. Recommended rack positions are
numbered from the bottom (1) to the top (5). For diagram, see the
“Positioning Racks and Bakeware” section.
*Place up to 12 patties, equally spaced, on broiler grid.
A. Oven vent
A
FOOD
RACK
POSITION
COOK TIME
(in minutes)
Side 1 Side 2
Steak
1" (2.5 cm) thick
medium rare
medium
well-done
4
4
4 14-15
15-16
18-19 7-8
8-9
9-10
Ground meat patties*
³ ₄" (2 cm) thick
well-done
4 13-14 7-8
Pork chops
1" (2.5 cm) thick
4 20-22 10-11
Ham slice, precooked
¹ ₂" (1.25 cm) thick 4 8-10 4-5
Frankfurters 4 5-7 3-4
Lamb chops
1" (2.5 cm) thick
4 14-17 8-9
Chicken
bone-in pieces
boneless breasts
3
4 17-20
11-16 17-20
11-16
Fish Fillets
¹ ₄-¹ ₂" (0.6-1.25 cm) thick
Fish Steaks
³ ₄-1" (2-2.5 cm) thick
4
4
8-10
16-18
4-5
8-9