Ikea IDC865VM0 Owner’s Manual

WHIRLPOOL

CORPORATION

CLASSICCOMMERCIAL STYLEDUALFUEL

CONVECTION RANGE

For questions about features, operation/performance,

parts, accessories or service, call: 1-800-253-1301.

In Canada, call for assistance, installation or service, call: 1-800-807-6777

or visit our website at www.ikea.com

CUISINIEREA CONVECTION - STYLECOMMERCIAL

CLASSIQUEA BI-COMBUSTIBLE

Au Canada, pour assistance, installation ou service, composez le 1-800-807-6777

ou visitez notre site web a www.ikea.ca

Table of Contents/Table des matieres ........................................ 2

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TABLEOF CONTENTS

TABLEDESMATIERES

RANGE SAFETY ............................................................................. 3

The Anti-Tip bracket ..................................................................... 4

COOKTOP USE .............................................................................. 6

Cooktop Controls ......................................................................... 6

Sealed Surface Burners ............................................................... 7

Home Canning ............................................................................. 8

Coo kware ..................................................................................... 8

OVEN USE ....................................................................................... 9

Accessories .................................................................................. 9

Oven Timer Control Knob ............................................................ 9

Oven Temperature Control Knob ................................................. 9

Multifunction Oven Control Knob ................................................ 9

Aluminum Foil............................................................................. 10

Positioning Racks and Bakeware .............................................. 10

Bakeware .................................................................................... 10

Meat Thermometer ..................................................................... 11

Oven Light .................................................................................. 11

Oven Vent ................................................................................... 11

Fan Only ..................................................................................... 11

Baking and Roasting .................................................................. 11

Low and High Broiling ................................................................ 11

Convection Cooking ................................................................... 12

True Convect .............................................................................. 12

Convection Baking ..................................................................... 13

Convection Broiling .................................................................... 13

OVEN CARE .................................................................................. 13

General Cleaning ........................................................................ 13

Oven Door .................................................................................. 14

Oven Lights ................................................................................ 15

TROUBLESHOOTING .................................................................. 15

ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE ......................................................... 16

In the U.S.A................................................................................ 16

Accessories ................................................................................ 16

In Canada ................................................................................... 16

WARRANTY .................................................................................. 17

SI_CURITI_ DE LA CUISINIERE ................................................... 19

La bride antibasculement ........................................................... 20

UTILISATION DE LA TABLE DE CUISSON ................................ 23

Commandes de la table de cuisson .......................................... 23

BrQleurs de surface scelles ........................................................ 24

Preparation de conserves &la maison ....................................... 25

Ustensiles de cuisson ................................................................ 25

UTILISATION DU FOUR ............................................................... 26

Accessoires ................................................................................ 26

Bouton de commande de la minuterie du four .......................... 26

Bouton de commande de la temperature du four ..................... 26

Bouton de commande du four multifonction ............................. 26

Papier d'aluminium ..................................................................... 27

Positionnement des grilles et des ustensiles de cuisson .......... 27

Ustensiles de cuisson ................................................................ 27

Thermometre & viande ............................................................... 28

Lampe du four ............................................................................ 28

#vent du four .............................................................................. 28

Ventilateur seulement ................................................................. 28

Cuisson au four et r6tissage ...................................................... 28

Cuisson au gril elev6e et basse ................................................. 29

Cuisson par convection ............................................................. 29

True Convect (convection veritable) .......................................... 30

Cuisson au four par convection ................................................. 30

Cuisson au gril par convection ................................................... 30

ENTRETIEN DU FOUR ................................................................. 31

Nettoyage gen6ral ...................................................................... 31

Porte du four ............................................................................... 32

Lampes du four .......................................................................... 32

DlePANNAGE ................................................................................. 33

ASSISTANCE OU SERVICE ......................................................... 34

Au Canada .................................................................................. 34

GARANTIE ..................................................................................... 35

RANGESAFETY

Your safety and the safety of others are very important.

We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety

messages.

This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.

All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word "DANGER" or "WARNING."

These words mean:

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediately

follow instructions.

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow instructions.

All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed.

WARNING: If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or death,

- Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance,

- WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:

• Do not try to light any appliance.

• Do not touch any electrical switch.

• Do not use any phone in your building.

• Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor's phone. Follow the gas supplier's

instructions.

• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.

- Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency or

the gas supplier.

WARNING: Gas leaks cannot always be detected by smell. Gas suppliers recommend that you use a gas detector approved by UL or CSA.

For more information, contact your gas supplier. If a gas leak is detected, follow the "What to do if you smell gas" instructions.

The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act requires the Governor of California to publish a list of substances known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm, and requires businesses to warn of

potential exposure to such substances. WARNING: This product contains a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other

reproductive harm. This appliance can cause low-level exposure to some of the substances listed, including benzene, formaldehyde, carbon

monoxide, toluene, and soot.

The range will not tip during normal use. However, the range can tip ifyou apply too much force or weight to the open door without both wall anti-tip brackets slid into both range anti-tip brackets

Tip Over Hazard

A child or adult can tip the range and be killed. Connect wall anti-tip brackets to wall behind range.

Connect range anti-tip brackets to underside of range.

Re-engage the anti-tip brackets, if the range is moved.

See the installation instructions for details.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or serious burns to children and adults.

How to check that the anti-tip brackets are installed:

• Using a flashlight, look beneath range for the range anti-tip brackets located at back of range, securely attached to the underside of range.

• Slide range forward.

• Look for the wall anti-tip brackets securely attached to wall behind range.

• Look for the range anti-tip brackets securely attached to the underside of

the range.

• Slide range completely back, making sure that both wall anti-tip brackets slide into both range anti-tip brackets.

iMPORTANT SAFETY iNSTRUCTiONS

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, injury to

persons, or damage when using the range, follow basic precautions, including the following:

m WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF TIPPING OF THE

RANGE, THE RANGE MUST BE SECURED BY PROPERLY INSTALLED ANTI-TIP DEVICES. TO CHECK IF THE DEVICES

ARE INSTALLED PROPERLY, SLIDE RANGE COMPLETELY

FORWARD, LOOK FOR L-SHAPED ANTI-TIP BRACKETS SECURELY ATTACHED TO THE WALL BEHIND THE RANGE

AND SLIDE RANGE COMPLETELY BACK SO L-SHAPED ANTI-TIP BRACKETS SLIDE INTO THE U-SHAPED ANTI-TIP

BRACKETS ATTACHED TO THE UNDERSIDE OF THE RANGE.

[] WARNING: NEVER use this appliance as a space heater to

heat or warm the room. Doing so may result in carbon monoxide poisoning and overheating of the oven.

[] WARNING: NEVER cover any slots, holes or passages in the

oven bottom or cover an entire rack with materials such as aluminum foil. Doing so blocks air flow through the oven and

may cause carbon monoxide poisoning. Aluminum foil linings may also trap heat, causing a fire hazard.

• CAUTION: Do not store items of interest to children in

cabinets above a range or on the backguard of a range - children climbing on the range to reach items could be seriously

injured.

• Do Not Leave Children Alone - Children should not be left alone or unattended in area where the range is in use. They should

never be allowed to sit or stand on any part of the range.

• Wear Proper Apparel - Loose-fitting or hanging garments

should never be worn while using the range.

• User Servicing - Do not repair or replace any part of the range unless specifically recommended in the manual. All other

servicing should be referred to a qualified technician.

• Storage in or on the Range - Flammable materials should not be stored in an oven or near surface units.

• Do Not Use Water on Grease Fires - Smother fire or flame or use dry chemical or foam-type extinguisher.

• Use Only Dry Potholders - Moist or damp potholders on hot

surfaces may result in burns from steam. Do not let potholder touch hot heating elements. Do not use a towel or other bulky

cloth.

• DO NOT TOUCH SURFACE UNITS OR AREAS NEAR UNITS - Surface units may be hot even though they are dark in color.

Areas near surface units may become hot enough to cause

burns. During and after use, do not touch, or let clothing or other flammable materials contact surface units or areas near

units until they have had sufficient time to cool. Among those areas are the cooktop and surfaces facing the cooktop.

• Never Leave Surface Units Unattended at High Heat Settings - Boilover causes smoking and greasy spillovers that may ignite.

• Glazed Cooking Utensils - Only certain types of glass, glass/ceramic, ceramic, earthenware, or other glazed utensils

are suitable for range-top service without breaking due to the

sudden change in temperature.

• Utensil Handles Should Be Turned Inward and Not Extend Over

Adjacent Surface Units - To reduce the risk of burns, ignition of flammable materials, and spillage due to unintentional contact

with the utensil, the handle of a utensil should be positioned so that it is turned inward, and does not extend over adjacent

surface units.

SAVE THESE

iNSTRUCTiONS

[] Clean Cooktop With Caution - if a wet sponge or cloth

is used to wipe spills on a hot cooking area, be careful

to avoid steam burn. Some cleaners can produce

noxious fumes if applied to a hot surface.

[] Use Care When Opening Door - Let hot air or steam

escape before removing or replacing food.

[] Do Not Heat Unopened Food Containers - Build-up of

pressure may cause container to burst and result in

injury. [] Keep Oven Vent Ducts Unobstructed. [] Placement of Oven Racks - Always place oven racks in

desired location while oven is cool. If rack must be

moved while oven is hot, do not let potholder contact

hot heating element in oven. [] DO NOT TOUCH HEATING ELEMENTS OR INTERIOR

SURFACES OF OVEN - Heating elements may be hot

even though they are dark in color. Interior surfaces of

an oven become hot enough to cause burns. During

and after use, do not touch, or let clothing or other

flammable materials contact heating elements or interior surfaces of oven until they have had sufficient time to

cool. Other surfaces of the appliance may become hot

enough to cause burns - among these surfaces are

oven vent openings and surfaces near these openings,

oven doors, and windows of oven doors. [] Proper Installation - The range, when installed, must be

electrically grounded in accordance with local codes or,

in the absence of local codes, with the National

Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70. In Canada, the range

must be electrically grounded in accordance with

Canadian Electrical Code. Be sure the range is properly

installed and grounded by a qualified technician. [] Disconnect the electrical supply before servicing the

appliance. [] Injuries may result from the misuse of appliance doors

or drawers such as stepping, leaning, or sitting on the

doors or drawers. [] Maintenance - Keep range area clear and free from

combustible materials, gasoline, and other flammable

vapors and liquids.

[] Top burner flame size should be adjusted so it does not

extend beyond the edge of the cooking utensil. For self-cleaning ranges -

[] Do Not Clean Door Gasket - The door gasket is

essential for a good seal. Care should be taken not to

rub, damage, or move the gasket. [] Do Not Use Oven Cleaners - No commercial oven

cleaner or oven liner protective coating of any kind

should be used in or around any part of the oven. [] Clean Only Parts Listed in Manual. [] Before Self-Cleaning the Oven - Remove broiler pan

and other utensils. Wipe off all excessive spillage before

initiating the cleaning cycle. For units with ventilating hood - [] Clean Ventilating Hoods Frequently - Grease should not

be allowed to accumulate on hood or filter. [] When flambeing foods under the hood, turn the fan on.

COOKTOP USE

OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF

A B C

A. Left front control knob (6,000 Btu/h) B. Left rear control knob (10,000 Btu/h) C. Center control knob (11,000 Btu/h)

Fire Hazard

Do not let the burner flame extend beyond the edge of

the pan. Turn off all controls when not cooking.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in death

or fire.

IMPORTANT: Your cooktop is factory-set for use with Natural

Gas. If you wish to use LP Gas, an LP Gas Conversion Kit is included with your new range. See the instructions included with the LP Gas conversion kit for details on making this conversion.

Electric igniters automatically light the surface burners when control knobs are turned to LITE.

The large burners (10,000 or 11,000 Btu/h) provide the highest heat setting, and are ideal for cooking large quantities of food or liquid, using large pots and pans. The small burners (3,500 or 6,000 Btu/h) allow more accurate simmer control at the lowest setting, and are ideal for cooking smaller quantities of food, using smaller pots and pans.

Before setting a control knob, place filled cookware on the grate. Do not operate a burner using empty cookware or without any cookware on the grate.

NOTE: Visually check that the burner has lit. If the burner does not ignite, listen for the clicking sound. If you do not hear the igniter click, turn off the burner.

Check that the control knob is pressed completely down on the valve shaft. If the spark igniter still does not operate, call a trained repair specialist.

D E F

D. Right rear control knob (6,000 Btu/h)

E. Right front control knob (3,500 Btu/h)

F. Surface burner Iocator

Proper grounding and polarity are necessary for correct operation of the electric ignition system. If the wall receptacle does not provide correct polarity, the igniters will become grounded and occasionally click, even after the burner has ignited. Contact a trained repair specialist to check the wall receptacle to see whether it is wired with the correct polarity.

To Set:

1. Push in and turn knob counterclockwise to LITE. All surface burners will click. Only the burner with the control

knob turned to LITE will produce a flame.

2. Turn knob to anywhere between HI and LO. Use the following chart as a guide when setting heat levels.

SETTING RECOMMENDED USE

LITE HI

Medium Between HI and LO

LO (with Simmer Plate)

area may become hot.

I REMEMBER: When cooktop is in use, the entire cooktop I

Power Failure

In case of prolonged power failure, the surface burners can be lit manually. Hold a lit match near a burner and turn knob counterclockwise to HI. After burner lights, turn knob to setting.

• Light the burner.

• Start food cooking.

• Bring liquid to a boil.

• Hold a rapid boil.

• Quickly brown or sear food.

• Fry or saute foods.

• Cook soups, sauces and gravies.

• Stew or steam foods.

• Keep food warm.

• Melt chocolate or butter.

• Simmer.

A. Igniter

B. Burner base C. Burner head D. Burner cap

IMPORTANT: Do not obstruct the flow of combustion and ventilation air around the burner grate edges.

Burner cap: Always keep the burner cap in place when using a surface burner. A clean burner cap will help avoid poor ignition and uneven flames. Always clean the burner cap after a spillover and routinely remove and clean the caps according to the "General Cleaning" section.

Gas tube opening: Gas must flow freely throughout the gas tube opening for the burner to light properly. Keep this area free of soil and do not allow spills, food, cleaning agents or any other material to enter the gas tube opening. Keep spillovers out of the gas tube by always using a burner cap.

Burner ports: Check burner flames occasionally for proper size and shape as shown above. A good flame is blue in color, not yellow. Keep this area free of soil and do not allow spills, food, cleaning agents or any other material to enter the burner ports.

To Clean:

IMPORTANT: Before cleaning, make sure all controls are off and the oven and cooktop are cool. Do not use oven cleaners, bleach

or rust removers.

1. Remove the burner cap from the burner base and clean according to "General Cleaning" section.

2. Clean the gas tube opening with a damp cloth.

3. Clean clogged burner ports with a straight pin as shown. Do not enlarge or distort the port. Do not use a wooden toothpick. If the burner needs to be adjusted, contact a trained repair specialist.

4. Replace the burner cap, making sure it is centered properly on the burner base.

A. 1-11/_,,(25-38 mm) B. Burner ports

A. Incorrect B. Correct

Turn on the burner. If the burner does not light, check cap alignment. If the burner still does not light, do not service the sealed burner yourself. Contact a trained repair specialist.

Usethefollowingchartasaguideforcookwarematerial characteristics.

Whencanningforlongperiods,alternatetheuseofsurface burnersbetweenbatches.Thisallowstimeforthemostrecently

usedareastocool.

• Centerthecanneronthegrate.

• Donotplacecanneron2surfaceburnersatthesametime.

• Formoreinformation,contactyourlocalagricultural department.Companiesthatmanufacturehomecanning productscanalsoofferassistance.

IMPORTANT:Donotleaveemptycookwareonahotsurface cookingarea,elementorsurfaceburner.

Idealcookwareshouldhaveaflatbottom,straightsides,anda well-fittinglidandthematerialshouldbeofmedium-to-heavy

thickness. Roughfinishesmayscratchthecooktop.Aluminumandcopper

maybeusedasacoreorbaseincookware.However,whenused asabasetheycanleavepermanentmarksonthecooktopor grates.

Cookwarematerialisafactorinhowquicklyandevenlyheatis transferred,whichaffectscookingresults.Anonstickfinishhas thesamecharacteristicsasitsbasematerial.Forexample,

aluminumcookwarewithanonstickfinishwilltakeonthe propertiesofaluminum.

COOKWARE CHARACTERISTICS

Aluminum

Cast iron

Ceramic or Ceramic glass

Copper • Earthenware •

Porcelain •

enamel-on-

steel or cast iron

Stainless steel • Heats quickly, but unevenly.

• Heats quickly and evenly.

• Suitable for all types of cooking.

• Medium or heavy thickness is best for most cooking tasks.

• Heats slowly and evenly.

• Good for browning and frying.

• Maintains heat for slow cooking.

• Follow manufacturer's instructions.

• Heats slowly, but unevenly.

• Ideal results on low to medium heat settings.

Heats very quickly and evenly. Follow manufacturer's instructions.

Use on low heat settings. See stainless steel or cast iron.

• A core or base of aluminum or copper on stainless steel provides even heating.

OVEN USE

U,S.A.

OFF

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A. Oven timer control knob B. Oven temperature control knob

C. Oven light indicator D. Multifunction oven control knob

Odors and smoke are normal when the oven is used the first few times, or when it is heavily soiled.

IMPORTANT: The health of some birds is extremely sensitive to the fumes given off. Exposure to the fumes may result in death to certain birds. Always move birds to another closed and well-

ventilated room.

Broiler Pan and Grid Oven Racks

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C D

Canada

@ D

OFF OFF

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A B

A. Oven timer control knob B. Oven temperature control knob

C. Oven fight indicator D. Multifunction oven control knob

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The oven is equipped with a bake element, a broil element, and a circular convection element.

The elements will cycle on and off to maintain the set temperature in the oven from 160°F (71°C) to 500°F (260°0).

Always set the temperature on the Oven Temperature Control knob before selecting any oven functions.

OFF

Mul£fun@ion n nt_:?l Knob

Use the Multifunction Oven Control knob to set the oven functions. See chart below.

Multifunction Oven Control Symbols Chart

Symbol Function Symbol Function

n Yime_ __IK}IKnob

The Oven Timer Control can be set for up to 120 minutes. Turn the Oven Timer Control knob clockwise to the desired

cooking time. At the end of the cooking time, the oven will turn off

automatically. To cook in the oven without using the timer, turn the Oven Timer

Control knob counterclockwise to the hand symbol (shown).

O stop (oven off)

Stop _ Low Broil

High Broil

=0=_ Oven Light [_

Broil

Fan Only [_ Convection

Bake

D Bake/Roast _ Convection

True Convect

IMPORTANT:Toavoidpermanentdamagetotheovenbottom finish,donotlinetheovenbottomwithanytypeoffoil,linersor

cookware.

• Forbestcookingresults,donotcoverentirerackwithfoil becauseairmustbeabletomovefreely.

• Tocatchspills,placefoilonrackbelowdish.Makesurefoilis atleast1/2"(1.3cm)largerthanthedishandthatitisturned upattheedges.

IMPORTANT:Toavoidpermanentdamagetotheporcelain finish,donotplacefoodorbakewaredirectlyontheovendooror

bottom.

RACKS

• Position racks before turning on the oven.

• Do not position racks with bakeware on them.

• Make sure racks are level.

To move a rack, pull it out to the stop position, raise the front edge, then lift out. Use the following illustration and charts as a guide.

4 3 2

Traditional Cooking

FOOD RACK POSITION

Large roasts, turkeys, angel food, 1 or 2 bundt cakes, quick breads, pies

Yeast breads, casseroles, meat and 2 poultry

Cookies, biscuits, muffins, cakes 2 or 3

Convection Cooking

OVEN SETTING NUMBER OF RACK

Convection Bake 1 1,2 or 3 True Convect 2 2 and 4 True Convect 3 1,3 and 5

Convection Broil 1 3 or 4

RACKS USED POSITION(S)

BAKEWARE

To cook food evenly, hot air must be able to circulate. For traditional cooking, allow 2" (5 cm) of space around bakeware and oven walls. For convection cooking, allow 1" (2.5 cm) of space around bakeware and oven walls. Use the following chart as a guide.

NUMBER POSITION ON RACK OF PAN(S)

1 Center of rack. 2 Side by side or slightly staggered.

3 or 4 Opposite corners on each rack. Make sure

that no bakeware piece is directly over another.

The bakeware material affects cooking results. Follow manufacturer's recommendations and use the bakeware size

recommended in the recipe. Use the following chart as a guide.

BAKEWARE/ RECOMMENDATIONS RESULTS

Light colored • Use temperature and time

aluminum recommended in recipe.

• Light golden crusts

• Even browning

Dark aluminum and other bakeware with

dark, dull and/or

nonstick finish

• Brown, crisp crusts

Insulated cookie

sheets or baking

pans

• Little or no bottom browning

Stainless steel

• Light, golden crusts

• Uneven browning

Stoneware/Baking stone

• Crisp crusts

Ovenproof • May need to reduce baking

glassware, ceramic temperatures slightly. glass or ceramic

• Brown, crisp crusts

• May need to reduce baking temperatures slightly.

• Use suggested baking time.

• For pies, breads and casseroles,

use temperature recommended in recipe.

• Place rack in center of oven.

• Place in the bottom third of oven.

• May need to increase baking time.

• Follow manufacturer's instructions.

MeG Y nomeH s,

On models without a temperature probe, use a meat thermometer to determine whether meat, poultry and fish, are cooked to the desired degree of doneness. The internal temperature, not appearance, should be used to determine doneness. A meat thermometer is not supplied with this appliance.

• Insert the thermometer into the center of the thickest portion of the meat or inner thigh and breast of poultry. The tip of the thermometer should not touch fat, bone or gristle.

• After reading the thermometer once, push it into the meat 1/2"(1.3 cm) more and read again. If the temperature drops, cook the meat or poultry longer.

• Check all meat, poultry and fish in 2 or 3 different places.

Oven light symbol

Bako/roast symbol

The Bake/Roast function is ideal for baking, roasting or heating casseroles.

During baking or roasting, the bake and broil elements will cycle on and off in intervals to maintain oven temperature.

To Bake or Roast:

Before baking and roasting, position racks according to the "Positioning Racks and Bakeware" section. When roasting, it is necessary to wait for the oven to preheat before putting food in, unless preheating is not recommended in the recipe.

1. Turn the Multifunction Oven Control knob to the Bake/Roast symbol.

2. Turn the Temperature control knob to desired temperature.

3. Turn the Multifunction Oven Control knob to the OFF position when finished if not using the timer.

If the oven is not in use, you can turn on the oven light by turning the Multifunction Oven Control knob to the Oven Light position. If the oven is in use, the light will stay on for all oven functions.

A. Oven vent

The oven vent should not be blocked or covered since it allows the release of hot air and moisture from the oven. Blocking or

covering the 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.

Fan only symbol

The Fan Only function uses the convection fan to circulate room temperature air only in the oven cavity.

1. Close the oven door.

2. Turn the Multifunction Oven control knob to the Fan Only symbol. The oven light and the convection fan will turn on.

3. Turn the Multifunction Oven control knob to the OFF position when finished if not using the timer.

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Low broil symbol High broil symbol

Broiling uses direct radiant heat to cook food. Changing the temperature when broiling allows more precise control when cooking. 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.

• Use only the broiler pan and grid provided with the oven. It is designed to drain juices and help avoid spatter and smoke.

Use the high broiling function to cook larger quantities of meat.

When broiling meat, add a little water to the broiler pan to help avoid spatter and smoke.

Trim excess fat to reduce spattering. Slit the remaining fat on the edges to avoid curling.

For proper draining, do not cover the grid with foil. The bottom of the pan may be lined with aluminum foil for easier cleaning.

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.

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