Ask Food Network, March 26 Broiling

[Food Network Fan]

I've noticed that when they broil something on Food Network, they put it on the oven rack and close the door. I was always taught to leave the oven door open when broiling. What gives? - Billie Gregory, Allentown, Pa.
In older ovens, there was a maximum temperature the oven could reach, after which point it would shut off. So, when broiling in an older oven with the door closed, you'd be getting direct heat from the broiler, and radiant heat as the oven warmed up from the broiler.
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[BerryBaby]

I was always taught that as well...keep the oven door open a bit. It even mentions it in the manual from GE. Guess it pays to read the material that comes with a product. Not all ovens are created equally.

[Chefnot]

I'm a man. They come with manuals?

[BerryBaby]

That's funny...yes, all appliances come with manuals and I've read them all, surprise, surprise!