Kenmore 4558 Use and Care Guide - Page 16
To Set for, Broiling, To Operate, the Oven
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Setting Oven Controls (cont'd) To Set for Broiling: Note: For optimum browning results when broiling, preheat the broil element for 3 to 4 minutes. 1. Arrange the oven rack while oven is still cool. Position the rack as suggested in the Broil Rack Position Table below. 2. Press _ro_i pad." "will appear in display. 3. Press and hold the ._ or V pad until the desired broil setting level appears in the display. Press the A pad for HI broil or the V pad for LO broil. Most foods may be broiled at the HI broil setting. Select the LO broil setting to avoid excess browning or drying of foods that should be cooked to the well-done stage. 4. Preheat for 5 minutes before broiling. 4. Place the insert on the broil pan (not supplied with appliance), then place the food on the insert (See Fig. 1). DO NOT use the broil pan without the insert or cover the insert with aluminum foil. The exposed fat could ignite. 5. Place the pan on the oven rack. Open the oven door to the broil stop position (See Fig. 2). 6. Broil on one side until food is browned. Turn and broil food on 2nd side. Note: Always pull the oven rack out to the stop position before turning or removing the food. 7. When broiling is finished, press ('s_P')pad. Broil Rack Position Table (Refer to Figure 3) Note: It is recommended to cook food 3 to 5 inches away from the broil element. Not supplied with appliance Figure 1 Note: The broiler pan and the insert are available by mail order. Note: The broiler pan and the insert allows grease to drain and be kept away from the high heat of the broiler. DO NOT use the pan without the insert. DO NOT cover the insert with foil; the exposed grease could ignite. 4th rack position 3rd rack position 3rd rack position Medium-rare steaks & hamburgers Fish, medium steaks & pork chops Well-done foods such as chicken & lobster Should an oven fire occur, close the oven door and turn the oven OFF. If the fire continues, use a fire extinguisher. DO NOT put water or flour on the fire. Flour may be explosive. To Operate the Oven Light The interior oven light will automatically turn ON when the oven door is opened. Press ('-')=pad to turn the interior oven light ON and OFF whenever the oven door is closed. The interior oven light is located at the upper right rear wall of the oven interior and is covered with a glass shield held by a wire holder. The glass shield must be in place whenever the oven is in use. To change the interior oven light, see "Changing the Oven Light" in the General Care & Cleaning section. Broil Stop Position jr Figure 2 16