Before Your First Use

Read all instructions. Carefully unpack the portable oven and remove all packaging materials. Place your oven on a level surface such as a countertop or table. Be sure the sides, back and top of the oven are at least four inches away from any walls, cabinets or objects on the counter or table.

Remove all stickers from the oven except the rating label located on the bottom. Wipe the exterior surfaces with a clean, damp cloth or sponge and dry with another cloth. Remove the oven pan, steam and serve set, cover and racks and wash in hot, sudsy water or in the dishwasher. Rinse and dry thoroughly. Caution: Do not immerse the cord in water or any other liquid.

We recommend a “trial run” at a high temperature to eliminate any protective substance or oil that may have been used for packing and shipping. Place the portable oven in a well ventilated area. Be sure that the temperature control is in the OFF position. Plug the cord into a 120-volt AC outlet. Set the temperature control to 450°. Operate the portable oven empty for about 60 minutes until odor and smoke disappear. Turn the temperature control to OFF, unplug the unit and allow to cool.

To avoid scratching, marring, discoloration or fire hazard, do not store anything on top of the oven, especially during operation.

Using Your Portable Oven

1.Be sure that the temperature control is in the OFF position. Plug the cord into a 120 volt, AC outlet.This appliance requires 1440 watts and should be the only appliance operating on the circuit.

2.Place the oven pan in the portable oven body. Place the cover on the oven pan.

3.Always preheat the portable oven prior to use. Set the temperature control to the desired temperature and preheat for 10 minutes.

4.Remove the cover and store it on the lid rest. Use caution as the cover will be hot.

5.Using pot holders or oven mitts, place the food in a pan on an oven rack and then place in the oven pan OR place the food directly in the oven pan. Replace the cover.

Important: Never place food or liquid directly in the oven body.

6.Cook according to recipe instructions.

7.When food is done, turn the temperature control to OFF and unplug the cord from the outlet.

8.Carefully remove the food using pot holders or oven mitts. Allow the portable oven to cool before cleaning. Caution: The portable oven body, pan, cover and rack will be hot. Always lift the cover away from you to avoid steam.

Using the Oven Racks

Two racks are included for two-level cooking (such as meat on the bottom rack with vegetables on the top) and to elevate baked goods. Use the oven rack with handles alone inside the oven pan for fat-free cooking. (Prepare soups and stews without the oven rack.)

For two-level cooking, place food on the oven rack with handles, then fit the flat rack on the handles. (See illustration for assembly.) Place the additional food on the flat rack. Two-level cooking is not recommended for baked goods.

If space allows, baked goods such as pies, cakes, cookies and casseroles should be placed on the flat rack fitted on the oven rack with handles. This will position them in the center of the oven and improve heat circulation.

Using the Steam and Serve Set

A four-piece Steam and Serve Set is included to convert your Portable Oven into a professional steam and serve table. The set includes three 4-quart stainless steel pans and a frame. You can keep up to three different foods warm for serving.

Place the oven pan into portable oven. Pour 2 1/2 quarts of hot water into the oven pan. Place frame securely on the rim of the oven pan, and insert stainless steel pans into frame. Cover and preheat portable oven to 450°. Uncover and add hot, cooked foods to pans up to 1 inch from rim. Reduce heat to 400° and keep covered to warm foods for up to 2 hours. Adjust temperature setting if necessary. If warming foods for longer than 2 hours, check and add more hot water. For best results, stir foods occasionally.

NOTE: All containers should be in place when using the Steam and Serve Set. When warming foods that may stick, coat pans with nonstick cooking spray before filling.