GE JCSP42 Owner's Manual

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12Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Care and Cleaning Operating Instructions Safety InstructionsUsing the oven.How to Set the Oven for BroilingPlace the meat or fish on the broilergrid in the broiler pan.Follow suggested shelf positions inthe Broiling Guide.If your range is connected to 208 volts, raresteaks may be broiled by preheating the broilerand positioning the oven shelf one positionhigher.Use LO Broil to cook foods such aspoultry or thick cuts of meat thoroughlywithout over-browning them.Press the BROIL HI/LO pad oncefor HI Broil.To change to LO Broil, press theBROIL HI/LO pad again.Press the START pad.When broiling is finished, press theCLEAR/OFF pad.Leave the door open to the broilstop position. The door stays openby itself, yet the proper temperatureis maintained in the oven.Broiling GuideThe size, weight, thickness,starting temperature,and your preferenceof doneness will affectbroiling times. This guideis based on meats atrefrigerator temperature.† The U.S. Department ofAgriculture says “Rare beef ispopular, but you should know thatcooking it to only 140°F. meanssome food poisoning organismsmay survive.” (Source: Safe FoodBook. Your Kitchen Guide. USDARev. June 1985.)Quantity and/ Shelf First Side Second SideFood or Thickness Position Time (min.) Time (min.) CommentsGround Beef 1 lb. (4 patties) D 13 8 Space evenly.1/2 to 3/4″ thick4 lbs. (12 patties) D 15 11Beef SteaksRare† 3/4 to 1″ thick F 6 4 Steaks less than 3/4″Medium 1 to 1 1/2 lbs. E 8 6 thick are difficultWell Done E 10 8 to cook rare.Slash fat.Rare† 1 1/2″ thick D 10 8Medium 2 to 2 1/2 lbs. D 15 10–12Well Done D 20 20Chicken 1 whole cut up C 25 25 Brush each side with2 to 2 1⁄2 lbs., melted butter.split lengthwise Broil skin-side-downBreast C 25 15 first.Bakery ProductBread (toast) 2 to 4 slices F 3 1 Space evenly. PlaceEnglish Muffin 2 (split) F 3-4 English muffins cut-side-up and brushwith butter if desired.Lobster Tails 2–4 C 18–20 Do not Cut through back ofturn shell. Spread open.over. Brush with meltedbutter before broilingand after half ofbroiling time.Fish Fillets 1 lb. (1/4 to 1/2″ thick) E 5 5 Handle and turn verycarefully. Brush withlemon butter beforeand during cooking,if desired.SalmonSteaks 2 (1″ thick) E 10 5 Turn carefully. Do notFillets 2 (1/2 to 3/4″ thick) E 10 turn skin side down.Ham Slices 1/2″ thick D 6 6(precooked) 1″ thick D 8 8Pork Chops 2 (1/2″ thick) D 10 10 Slash fat.Well Done 2 (1″ thick) about 1 lb. D 15 15Lamb ChopsMedium 2 (1″ thick) about 10 E 7 4 Slash fat.Well Done to 12 oz. E 10 9Medium 2 (1 1/2″ thick) about 1 lb. E 9 6Well Done E 14 10