GE 164D2966P126 - Manual (Page 28)

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Use of Aluminum Foil
use aluminum foil to line your broiler pan
broiler grid. However, must mold the foil
to the grid and cut slits in it just like the grid.
Without the slits, the foil prevent fat and meat
from draining into the broiler pan. The juices
become hot enough to on fire. If you do
not cut the slits, you are frying, not broil
Questions and Answers
When broiling, is it necessary to always use a
grid in the pan?
Yes. Using the grid suspends the meat over the
pan. As the meat cooks, the juices fall into pan.
thus keeping meat drier. Juices are protected by the
cooler, thus preventing excessive
spatter and smoking.
Do I need to grease my broiler grid to prevent
meat from sticking?
No. The broiler grid is designed to reflect broil
heat, thus keeping the surface enough
prevent meat from sticking to the surface.
However, spraying the broiler grid lightly with a
vegetable cooking spray before cooking will make
clean-up easier.
are meats not turning out as brown .
as should?
. the to the
be In cases, preheat the broil element
I () minutes placing broiler pan with food in
see if you are the
shelf position. I for longest
period Of time indicated in the
the food only once broiling. You
need to move the food to higher shelf position.
I salt the meat before broiling?
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A. No. Salt draws out the juices and them to
evaporate. Always salt after cooking. Piercing the
meat with a fork also allows the juices to escape.
Turn the with tongs instead of a fork.