KitchenAid KEMS308SSS Use & Care Guide - Page 11

Full and Center Broiling A B A. Full broil B. Center broil Broiling uses direct radiant heat to cook food. During full broiling, both the inner and outer broil elements heat. During center broiling, only the inner broil element heats. The element(s) cycle on and off in intervals to maintain the oven temperature. If the oven door is opened during broiling, the broil element(s) will turn off in approximately 30 seconds. When the oven door is closed, the elements will come back on approximately 30 seconds later. ■ For best results, use a broiler pan and grid. It is designed to drain juices and help avoid spatter and smoke. If you would like to purchase a Broiler Pan Kit, it may be ordered. See "Assistance or Service" section to order. Ask for Part Number W10123240. ■ For proper draining, do not cover the grid with foil. The bottom of the broiler 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. To Broil: Before broiling, position rack according to the Broiling Chart. When broiling, changing the temperature 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. Position food on the grid on the broiler pan, then place it in the center of the oven rack with the longest side parallel to the door. It is not necessary to wait for the oven to preheat before putting food in, unless recommended in the recipe. Close the door. 1. Touch BROIL once for Full broiling, twice for Center broiling. Touch the number keys to enter a temperature other than 500°F (260°C). The broil range can be set between 170°F and 500°F (77°C and 260°C). 2. Touch START. The set oven temperature will appear on the oven display until the oven is turned off. 3. Touch OFF when finished cooking. BROILING CHART For best results, place food 3" (7 cm) or more from the broil elements, rack position 4 is recommended. For diagram, see the "Positioning Racks and Bakeware" section. A temperature setting of 500°F (260°C) is recommended. Times are guidelines only and may need to be adjusted for individual foods and tastes. FOOD COOK TIME (in minutes) Beef Steak 1" to 1¹⁄₄" (2.5 cm to 3 cm) thick medium-rare medium well-done 15-17 17-19 20-24 Pork Pork chops 1" (2.5 cm) thick medium 16-18 Lamb Lamb chops 1" (2.5 cm) thick medium-rare medium 10-12 11-13 Ground Meats Ground beef, pork or lamb patties 2 cm) thick well-done 16-18 Chicken Chicken bone-in pieces (2" to 2¹⁄₂" [5 cm to 6.3 cm]) boneless pieces (4 oz [113 g]) 20-30 12-15 Fish Fish ¹ ₂" to ³⁄₄" (1.25 to 2 cm) thick 6-9 *Place up to 12 patties, equally spaced, on broiler grid. Convection Cooking (single, upper and, on some models, lower oven) In a convection oven, the fan-circulated hot air continually distributes heat more evenly than the natural movement of air in a standard thermal oven. This movement of hot air helps maintain a consistent temperature throughout the oven, cooking foods more evenly, crisping surfaces while sealing in moisture and yielding crustier breads. Most foods can be cooked by lowering cooking temperatures 25°F to 50°F (14°C to 28°C), and cooking time can be shortened by as much as 30 percent, especially for large turkeys and roasts. ■ It is important not to cover foods with lids or aluminum foil so that surface areas remain exposed to the circulating air, allowing browning and crisping. ■ Keep heat loss to a minimum by opening the oven door only when necessary. ■ Choose cookie sheets without sides and roasting pans with lower sides to allow air to move freely around the food. 11