O P E R AT I N G I N S T RU C T I O N S
USING THE OVEN
BROILING GUIDE
The size, weight, thickness, starting temperature
and your preference of doneness will affect
broiling times. This guide is based on meats
at refrigerator temperature.
Food
Bacon
Ground Beef
Well Done
Beef Steaks
Rare
Medium
Well Done
Rare
Medium
Well Done
Chicken
Lobster Tails
Fish Fillets
Ham Slices
(precooked)
Pork Chops
Well Done
Lamb Chops
Medium
Well Done
Medium
Well Done
† The U.S. Department of Agriculture says "Rare beef is popular, but you should know that cooking it to only 140°F. means some food poisoning
organisms may survive." (Source: Safe Food Book, Your Kitchen Guide, USDA Rev. June 1985.)
* See illustration for description of shelf positions.
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Quantity and/or
Shelf*
Thickness
Position
1
/
lb.
C
2
(about 8 thin slices)
1 lb. (4 patties)
C
/
to
/
" thick
1
3
2
4
1" thick
C
1 to 1
1
/
lbs.
C
2
C
1
1
/
" thick
C
2
2 to 2
1
/
lbs.
C
2
C
1 whole
B
2 to 2
/
lbs.,
1
2
split lengthwise
4 bone-in breasts
B
2–4
C
6 to 8 oz. each
1
/
to
1
/
" thick
D
4
2
1" thick
C
1
/
" thick
D
2
2 (
1
/
" thick)
D
2
2 (1" thick)
D
about 1 lb.
2 (1" thick) about
D
D
10 to 12 oz.
2 (1
1
/
" thick) about
D
2
1 lb.
D
First Side
Second Side
Time (min.)
Time (min.)
4
3
Arrange in single layer.
10
7-10
Space evenly. Up to 8 patties take
about the same time.
Steaks less than 1" thick cook through
9
7
before browning.
12
5-6
Pan frying is recommended.
13
8-9
Remove fat.
10
6-7
12-15
10-12
25
16-18
30-35
15-20
Brush each side with melted butter.
Broil skin-side-down first.
25-30
10-15
13-16
Do not turn
Cut through back of shell. Spread open.
over.
Brush with melted butter before
broiling and after half of broiling time.
6
6
Handle and turn very carefully. Brush
with lemon butter before and during
cooking, if desired. Preheat broiler to
increase browning.
8
8
Increase time 5 to 10 minutes per side
6
6
for 1
10
8
Remove fat.
15
8
4-7
6
Remove fat.
10
10
4-6
10
12-14
17
E
D
C
The oven has 6 shelf
positions.
B
A
R
Comments
1
/
" thick or home-cured ham.
2