What is a broiler and how do you use it? Here's what the experts say

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Your oven is a versatile appliance that lets you bake, broil, and simmer your food to perfection. But while most electric ranges come with built-in broilers, not everyone is familiar with how they work — or comfortable using them to cook. If that describes you, we’re here to help.

We consulted Glenn Lewis, president of Mr. Appliance, a Neighborly company, and Sarah Bond, a food scientist, nutritionist, and recipe developer at Live Eat Learn, to learn more about broilers, how they work, and when to use one.