Black & Decker CTO4500SC Baking Guide Food Amount TEMP./TIME Procedure, Perfect Broil System

BAKING

This oven bakes using convection only.

This function uses an internal fan to distribute the heat evenly.

It is not necessary to alter the baking time or temperature from those given for a recipe or package directions.

1.Insert the slide rack into the lower rack position of the oven, engaging articulated hooks as directed above. You may also use the upper rack position, if desired.

2.Turn temperature selector to desired temperature from 150°F to 450°F

3.Turn cooking function selector to BAKE.

4.Turn time selector to 20 and then turn back or forward to desired baking time, including preheat time. (Select STAY ON to bake longer than 60 minutes or to control cooking time yourself. Be sure to use a kitchen timer.)

Note: You must set the timer or select STAY ON for the oven to function.

5.The blue ON indicator light comes on and will remain lit during the entire baking time.

6.The heating elements will cycle on and off to maintain even heat distribution.

7.Once oven has preheated, open oven door and insert food. Close oven door.

Note: You can bake 3 ways:

BAKING GUIDE
FOOD	AMOUNT	TEMP./TIME	PROCEDURE	ENGLISH
Chicken Parts	1 to 4 pieces to	375°F / 60 to 90	Chicken should register 180°F
	fit pan	minutes	on meat thermometer
Whole	Up to 3½ lb.	375°F to desired	Chicken should register 180°F
Chicken		doneness	on meat thermometer
Fish fillets or	1 to 4	400°F for about 12	Test for doneness; fish will
steaks	to fit pan	minutes	flake easily
Cookies	Up to 9	Follow recipe or	Bake on bake pan/ drip tray in
		package directions	single layer until fully baked
			and lightly browned.
Biscuits and	6 to 9 to fit pan	Follow recipe or	Bake on bake pan/ drip tray in
dinner rolls		package directions	single layer until fully baked
			and lightly browned.

G

•Use the bake pan/ drip tray pan placed on the slide rack.

•Place the broil rack in the bake/broil pan and place the food directly on the rack (G).

Note: Be sure food does not extend past the outer limits of the bake pan/drip tray to prevent grease dripping onto the heating elements.

White or	1 to 6	400°F about	Pierce with fork and bake until
sweet	to fit in oven on	60 minutes	tender
potatoes	rack
Frozen snack	Single layer in	Follow package	Turn over halfway through
foods	bake pan/ drip	directions	baking period, if instructed;
	tray		check at minimum baking time
Frozen pizza	Up to 12 in.	Follow package	Rotate pizza halfway through
	pizza	directions	baking period, check at

	•	Use a metal, oven proof glass or ceramic baking dish placed on
		the rack in either the upper or lower slot positions. (Be sure food
		or baking dish does not come within 1½ inches of the top heating
		elements.) (H).
	8.	The first time you use the oven, bake following the manufacturers’
		or recipe directions and check for doneness at minimum
		suggested cooking time. If using the oven timer, there will be an
		audible signal once the baking cycle is complete. The oven turns
		Off and the light goes out.
H	9.	If not using the oven timer, turn the oven to Off once cooking
		cycle is complete.

10.Open the oven door. Using oven mitts or pot holders, slide the rack out to remove the cooked food.

Important: This oven gets hot. When in use, always use oven mitts or potholders when touching any outer or inner surface of the oven.

11. Unplug appliance when not in use.

minimum baking time

PERFECT BROIL™ SYSTEM

For best results, preheat oven with door closed at 450°F for at least 5 minutes before broiling.

This oven is designed to provide a broil function with the door slightly ajar. You can also select the optimum broiling temperature for each specific food.

1.Turn temperature selector between 350°F to 450°F, as desired.

2.Turn cooking function selector between BROIL.

3.Turn time selector to 20 and then turn back or forward to desired broiling time including 5 minute preheat. (Select STAY ON to control cooking time yourself. Be sure to use a kitchen timer.)

4.Place food on bake pan/ drip tray or on broil rack inserted into bake pan/ drip tray.

Note: Be sure food does not extend past the outer limits of the bake pan/drip tray to prevent grease dripping onto the heating elements.

Be sure the top of the food is at least 1½ inches from the top heating element.