Slide Rack Positions, Baking | Black & Decker CTO4401B, CTO4501S

SLIDE RACK POSITIONS

There are 4 possible positions for the slide racks. There is an upper and a lower slot; the rack can also be inverted for 2 additional positions (E).

BAKING

This oven bakes using convection only.

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

Position 1

Use lower slots along oven walls. Insert rack using a rack-down position.

Position 3

Use upper slots along oven walls. Insert rack using a rack-down position.

Position 2

Use lower slots along oven walls. Insert rack using a rack-up position.

Position 4

Use upper slots along oven walls. Insert rack using a rack-up position.

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 (Convection).

4.Turn time selector to 20 and then turn back or forward to desired baking time, including preheat time. (Select STAY ON (I) 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 (I) for the oven to function.

HELPFUL HINTS ABOUT YOUR OVEN

• When the oven is turned on, the blue light will come on and remain illuminated until the oven

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:

is turned off manually or automatically when the timer has been used.

• When selecting baking time for a particular product or recipe, include preheat time.

• This oven has a 60 minute timer. If baking something that will take longer than 60 minutes, we suggest you use the STAY ON (I) feature

(F).

• Metal, ovenproof glass and ceramic bakeware without lids can be used in the oven. If foods require covering, use aluminum foil.

F	• Be sure the top of the container or food being baked or broiled
	is at least 1½ inches away from the upper heating elements.

• Turn all controls to OFF (0) before inserting or removing plug from electrical outlet.

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

2.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.

• Do not put any container directly on the lower heating element.

• To obtain the best performance from this toaster oven:

• Do not overfill the oven;

• To avoid heat loss do not open the door too frequently;

• When using foil to cover a food, tuck the edges of the foil against the sides of the baking

dish or pan.

• When using BAKE (Convection), this oven uses convection technology. It is equipped with a fan

that provides continuous circulation of hot air around the cooking food; the food is more evenly

cooked and in some cases, is cooked faster.

OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS

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

For best results, preheat oven for 10 to 15 minutes at desired baking temperature before baking food.

	3.	Use a metal, oven proof glass or ceramic baking dish placed on
	3.
		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 (0) and the
		light goes out.
H	9.	If not using the oven timer, turn the oven to Off (0) 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.