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Preparing To Use Your Countertop Oven for the First Time
If you are using your countertop oven for the first time, please be sure to: Remove any stickers from the surface of the oven.
Open oven door and remove all printed documents and paper from inside the countertop oven. Clean the rack, tray, and pan with hot water, a small amount of dishwashing liquid
and a non-abrasive sponge or cleaning pad.
DO NOT IMMERSE THE BODY OF THE UNIT IN WATER. Dry the unit thoroughly before using.
Select a location for the countertop oven. The location should be in an open area on a flat counter where the plug will reach an outlet.
Plug the countertop oven into a 120 Volt AC electrical outlet.
The heating elements are designed to work efficiently and maintain a precise temperature. You may not see the elements glowing, however they are working properly.
PLEASE NOTE – It is recommended that the countertop oven heat at 450° for approximately 15 minutes to eliminate any manufacturing residue that may remain after shipping.
Using Your Countertop Oven
Preheating the Oven
Place oven rack into the desired position before heating the oven. (See “Positioning Rack” Section)
Turn the temperature control knob to the desired temperature. Press the desired function button.
Set the timer knob to desired time and allow 7–9 minutes for the oven to preheat.
To Use the Warm Function
NOTE: The warm function is for warming and keeping food warm after heating. Select desired oven rack position. (See “Positioning Rack” Section)
Arrange food on the wire rack or in the baking pan.
Press the WARM function button. Only the bottom heating element will operate. (The heater elements will cycle ON and OFF to maintain temperature.)
Turn the temperature control knob to the desired temperature.
Turn the timer knob to the desired time. The timer can be set for up to 60 minutes. Interior light turns on when timer is on. At the end of the cooking time, a bell signal sounds, and the oven turns off automatically. To set the timer for less than 20 minutes, turn the timer past the 20-minute mark to engage timer switch and then turn it back to desired time;
it can then be set for cooking that will only require a few minutes.
When warming is completed, open door fully and remove food carefully with oven mitt. WARNING: Cooked food can be very hot, especially pastry fillings. Handle with care.
To Use the Variable Broil Function
Select desired oven rack position. (See “Positioning Rack” Section) Place broil rack in oven pan to make broiler pan.
Arrange food on broiler pan. Place broiler pan on oven rack.
Close the door to the first notch, leaving approximately a 3-inch gap at the top. This will insure adequate airflow during broiling.
Press the BROIL function button. Only the top heater element will operate. Turn the temperature control knob to the desired temperature.
Turn the timer knob to the desired time. The timer can be set to for up to 60 minutes. Interior light turns on when timer is on. At the end of the cooking time, a bell signal sounds, and the oven turns off automatically.
To set the timer for less than 20 minutes, turn the timer past the 20-minute mark to engage timer switch and then turn it back to desired time; it can then be set for cooking that will only require a few minutes.
Turn food over about halfway through the broiling time.
When broiling is completed, open door fully and remove food carefully with oven mitt. WAR NI NG : Do not leave countertop oven unattended.
To Use the Convection Bake Function
Select desired oven rack position. (See “Positioning Rack” Section) Arrange food on the wire rack or in the baking pan.
Press the BAKE function button. Both the top and bottom heater elements will operate. Turn the temperature control knob to the desired temperature.
Turn the timer knob to the desired time. The timer can be set for up to 60 minutes. Interior light turns on when timer is on. At the end of the cooking time, a bell signal sounds and the oven turns off automatically. To set the timer for less than 20 minutes, turn the timer past the 20-minute mark to engage timer switch and then turn it back to desired time; it can then be set for cooking that will only require a few minutes.
NOTE – The top and bottomheating elements will cycle ON and OFF to maintain the desired temperature.
When baking is completed, open door fully and remove food carefully with oven mitt.
WAR NI NG : Cooked food can be very hot. Handle with care. Do not leave countertop oven unattended.
Defrosting Tip – When defrosting, do not preheat oven. Turn Temperature Control to 250°F. Allow 15 to 20 minutes per side for meats or fish to defrost. Always cook food promptly after thawing.
FAQs About Convection Baking
What is Convection?
Answer: In your Countertop Oven there is a built in fan that circulates the hot air in the oven chamber to better heat the food.
How do I adjust the time for Convection?
Answer: On average, convection will shorten the cooking time by 30%
but it varies by food. It is suggested to go with a shorter cooking time to start with and then add time if it is needed.
What are the best foods to use with Convection?
Answer: While a shorter cook time is often desirable, bake goods in particular benefit from convection cooking as the circulating air keeps oven temperature consistent throughout.
To Use the Toast Function
Select desired oven rack position. (See “Positioning Rack” Section)
NOT E – Different types of bread require different settings. Lighter breads and waffles require a lighter setting. Darker breads, muffins, and English muffins require a darker setting.
Arrange food on the wire rack.
1.Press the TOAST function button. Both the top and bottom heater elements will operate.
2.Turn the temperature control knob to the 450°F/TOAST setting.
3.To set the timer, turn the timer past the 20 minute mark to engage timer switch and set back to desired toast setting.
When toasting is completed, open door fully and remove food carefully with oven mitt.
NOTE – The top and bottomheating elements will cycle ON and OFF to maintainthe desired temperature.
WAR NI NG : Cooked food can be very hot. Handle with care.
Do not leave countertop oven unattended.
