Broiling Guide27” Ovens 27” Ovens 27” Ovens 30” Ovens 30” Ovens 30” OvensQuantity and/ Rack First Side Second Side Rack First Side Second SideFood or Thickness Position Time (min.) Time (min.) Position Time (min.) Time (min.) CommentsGround Beef 1 lb. (4 patties) C 10 7 E or F 10 7 Space evenly. UpWell Done 1/2 to 3/4″ thick C 10 9 E or F 10 9 to 8 patties takeabout the sametime.Beef SteaksRare † 1″ thick C 6 5 E 8 6 Steaks less thanMedium 1 to 1 1⁄2 lbs. C 8 6 E 10 8 1″ thick cookWell Done C 12 11 E 12 10 through beforebrowning.Rare † 1 1⁄2″ thick C 10 7–8 E 10 8 Pan frying isMedium 2 to 2 1⁄2 lbs. C 15 14–16 E 15 14–16 recommended.Well Done C 25 20–25 E 25 20–25 Slash fat.Chicken 1 whole A 35 10–15 C 25 10 Reduce time about2 to 2 1⁄2 lbs., 5 to 10 minutessplit lengthwise per side for cut-upLo Broil Pieces A or B 25–35 15–20 B or C 25–35 15–20 chicken. BrushLo Broil Boneless A or B 15–20 10–15 B or C 15–20 10–15 each side withmelted butter.Broil skin-side-down first.Lobster Tails 2–4 B 18–20 Do not C 18–20 Do not Cut through back of6 to 8 oz. each turn over. turn over. shell. Spread open.Lo Broil C 18–25 N/A D 18–25 N/A Brush with meltedbutter beforebroiling and afterhalf of broilingtime.Fish Fillets 1/4 to 1/2″ thick Handle and turnHi Broil C 5 5 E 5 5 very carefully.Lo Broil D 5 5 F 5 5 Brush with lemonbutter before andduring cooking, ifdesired. Preheatbroiler to increasebrowning.Ham Slices 1″ thick B 8 8 D 8 8 Increase time 5 to(precooked) 10 minutes perside for 11⁄2″ thickor home-cured ham.Pork Chops 2 (1/2″ thick) C 10 10 E 10 10 Slash fat.Well Done 2 (1″ thick) about 1 lb. B 13 13 D 15 15Lamb ChopsMedium 2 (1″ thick) about 10 C 10 9 E 10 9 Slash fat.Well Done to 12 oz. C 12 10 E 12 10Medium 2 (11⁄2″ thick) about 1 lb. C 14 12 E 14 12Well Done B 17 12–14 E 17 12–14Garlic Bread C 3 N/A E 3 N/ALo Broil† 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 poisoningorganisms may survive.” (Source: Safe Food Book. Your Kitchen Guide. USDA Rev. June 1985.) 25Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Consumer SupportHow to Set the Oven for BroilingClose the door. Always broil with the doorclosed.Place the meat or fish on a broilergrid in a broiler pan.Follow suggested rack positions inthe Broiling Guide.The size, weight, thickness, starting temperatureand your preference for doneness will affectbroiling times. This guide is based on meats atrefrigerator temperature.Press the Broil Hi/Lo pad once forHI Broil.To change to LO Broil, press theBroil Hi/Lo pad again.Press the Start pad.When broiling is finished, pressthe Clear/Off pad.ge.comClose the door. Always broil withthe door closed.If your oven is connected to 208volts, rare steaks may be broiled bypreheating the broiler and positioningthe oven rack one position higher.