Broiling
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Notes on using the broiling
chart
The data for the recommended function
is printed in bold.
Check the food after the shortest time
quoted.
Take note of the temperature range, the
shelf levels and the durations. These
take the size of the meat and cooking
practices into account.
Temperature
As a general rule, select the lower
temperature given in the chart.
If higher temperatures are used, the
meat will brown on the outside, but will
not be properly cooked through.
Preheating
Preheating is necessary when broiling.
Preheat the browning/broiling element
for approx. 5 minutes with the door
closed.
Shelf level
Select the shelf level according to the
thickness of the food.
– Thinner cuts: shelf level 4 or 5
– Thicker cuts: shelf level 2 or 3
Broiling duration
– Thinner cuts of meat/slices of fish
require approx. 6–8minutes per side.
Thicker pieces require more time per
side. It is best to broil food of a
similar thickness at the same time so
that the broiling time does not vary
too much.
– Turn the food halfway through
broiling.
Testing to see if cooked
Always follow USDA guidelines for
safe food temperatures.
Useful tip: If the surface of a thicker cut
of meat is browned but the centre is still
raw, move the food to a lower level or
reduce the temperature and continue
cooking. This will stop the surface from
becoming too dark.