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Here’s my foolproof, slightly dramatic method. First, turn on your oven light. Crouch down like a detective examining a crime scene. Look up at the ceiling of your oven. If you see a glowing element when you crank the dial to “Broil,” bingo—that’s your mark.

When To Use the Broil Setting on Your Oven (And When Not To)

Second, check the broil setting on your dial. If it has a picture of wavy lines at the top of a box, you’re looking at the top element. If the picture shows lines at the bottom, well, you might have that secret drawer situation. Either way, you’re not lost—you’re just on an adventure.

Third, and this is crucial: open your oven door slightly when broiling. Most ovens have a built-in “stop” that keeps the door ajar. This prevents the heat from building up like a sauna, ensuring your food gets that perfect sear instead of a sad, soggy finish.

The Cheddar Cheese Incident

I learned this the hard way when I tried to broil a quick melt on a sandwich. I closed the door completely, walked away to check my phone, and came back to a blackened hockey puck. The smoke alarm went off, my cat gave me a judgmental look, and I had to explain to my neighbors that I wasn’t testing fire safety protocols.

Pro tip: Never walk away from a broiler. It’s like a mischievous puppy—cute for a minute, but dangerous if ignored. You want a golden crust, not a charcoal briquette. Set a timer for one minute shorter than you think you need, then hover like a helicopter parent.

Broiler Under Oven