Cooking Instructions
BAKE
• Insert sliding oven rack into lower rack position, engaging rack hooks as directed in
BEFORE USING FOR THE FIRST TIME.
• Turn Temperature Dial to desired bake temperature.
• Turn Function Dial to BAKE.
• Set Timer Dial to the desired bake time, including the preheat time. The power indicator light
will illuminate.
NOTE:
For best results, preheat the Countertop Oven before baking.
NOTE:
To set the timer for less than 10 minutes, always turn the Timer Dial to 10 minutes and then
rotate back to your chosen time. This will ensure an accurate cooking time.
• Set Timer Dial to STAY ON to bake longer than 30 minutes or to manually control the cooking time.
The Countertop Oven will NOT stop automatically and will continue to cook until the Timer Dial
is turned to OFF.
IMPORTANT: You must set the timer or select STAY ON for the oven to turn on.
• Place the baking pan on the wire rack once preheating is complete.
• When BAKE time set has elapsed, a signal will sound, and the Timer Dial will finish in the OFF
position. The Countertop Oven and power indicator light will turn OFF.
NOTE:
To stop baking at any time, turn the TIMER DIAL to OFF.
• Open the Oven door. Using oven mitts or pot holders, slide the oven rack out to remove the cooked
food. Unplug Countertop Oven when not in use.
BROIL
WARNING: NEVER LEAVE COUNTERTOP OVEN UNATTENDED DURING BROILING.
• When broiling, only the upper heating elements will operate. This setting should be used for
browning the top surface of food or broiling chops, steaks, etc.
• Insert oven rack into upper rack position,
• Turn Temperature Dial to MAX.
• Turn Function Dial to BROIL.
• Set Timer Dial to the desired broil time. The power indicator light will illuminate.
NOTE:
To set the timer for less than 10 minutes, always turn the Timer Dial to 10 minutes and then
rotate back to your chosen time. This will ensure an accurate cooking time.
NOTE:
Do not set the Timer Dial to the STAY ON position when broiling.
• Place food on bake pan for broiling. Always use the bake pan on the oven rack when broiling.
Do not cover the oven rack with aluminum foil.
• When broil time set has elapsed, a signal will sound, and the Timer Dial will finish in the OFF
position. The Countertop Oven and power indicator light will turn OFF.
NOTE:
To stop broiling at any time, turn the TIMER DIAL to OFF.
• Open the Oven door. Using oven mitts or pot holders, slide the oven rack out to remove the cooked
food. Unplug Countertop Oven when not in use.
HINTS FOR BROILING
• Broiling is used for tender cuts of meats or marinated meats, fish and some fruits and vegetables.
• When broiling meat, brush each side with melted butter or olive oil.
• When broiling fish or chicken, broil skin-side down first.
• Broiling time is determined by the desired doneness and the distance between the food
and the element.
WARNING:
Do not place aluminum foil on top of the bake/broil pan. This traps grease and can cause a fire.
• For best results, thaw frozen meats, poultry and fish before broiling. Trim excess fat from meat and
score edges to prevent curling.
TOAST
It is not necessary to preheat the oven for toasting.
WARNING: NEVER LEAVE COUNTERTOP OVEN UNATTENDED DURING TOASTING.
• Insert oven rack into upper rack position, to ensure uniform brownness on both sides.
• Turn Temperature Dial to MAX.
• Turn Function Dial to TOAST.
• Use the Toast Shade Selector on the Timer Dial to begin toasting. The power indicator light will illuminate.
NOTE:
To set the timer for less than 10 minutes, always turn the Timer Dial to 10 minutes and then
rotate back to your chosen time. This will ensure an accurate cooking time.
NOTE:
Do not set the TIMER DIAL to the STAY ON position when toasting.
• Always place the bread evenly on the rack. For example, when toasting one slice of bread, place the
slice on the center of the rack.
• Close the Countertop Oven door.
• When toasting time set has elapsed, a signal will sound, and the Timer Dial will finish in
the OFF position. The Countertop Oven and power indicator light will turn OFF.
NOTE:
To stop toasting at any time, turn the Timer Dial to OFF.
• Open the Countertop Oven door. Using oven mitts or pot holders, slide the oven rack out to remove
the cooked food. Unplug Countertop Oven not in use.
CAUTION: Bread can burn easily, close supervision is necessary.
HINTS FOR TOAST
• Remove all protective wrappings from food before placing in Countertop Oven. Follow food
directions.
• Frozen and heavy bread require a darker browning setting.
• One slice of bread requires a lighter setting than several slices of bread. When toasting more than
one slice of bread, use slices of similar size, thickness and freshness.
• Stale bread, thin bread or sweet bread products, such as tea cakes and fruit loaf, brown much more
quickly than ordinary bread, and should be toasted for less time.
BAGEL/ ENGLISH MUFFINS
It is not necessary to preheat the oven for toasting bagels and English muffins.
WARNING: DO NOT LEAVE COUNTERTOP OVEN UNATTENDED WHILE USING THE BAGEL FUNCTION.
• Insert oven rack into upper rack position.
• Turn Temperature Dial to MAX.
• Turn Function Dial to BAGEL.
NOTE:
Only the upper heating elements will cycle in this setting, allowing you to brown the cut half
and gently warm the outside.
• Use the Toast Shade Selector on the Timer Dial to begin. The power indicator light will illuminate.
NOTE:
To set the timer for less than 10 minutes, always turn the TIMER DIAL to 10 minutes
and then rotate back to your chosen time. This will ensure an accurate cooking time.
NOTE:
Do not set the Timer Dial to the STAY ON position when toasting bagels or English muffins.
• Always place the bagels or English muffins on the rack, cut side facing up.
• Close the Countertop Oven door.
• When bagel toasting time set has elapsed, a signal will sound, and the Timer Dial will finish in
the OFF position. The Countertop Oven and power indicator light will turn OFF.
NOTE:
To stop toasting at any time, turn the TIMER DIAL to OFF.
• Open the Countertop Oven door. Using oven mitts or pot holders, slide the oven rack out to remove
the cooked food. Unplug Countertop Oven when not in use.
WARM
This setting is designed to keep food warm after it has been cooked.
• Turn Temperature Dial to 150º - 200°F.
• Turn Function Dial to WARM.
• Set Timer Dial to the desired WARM time.
• Set Timer Dial to STAY ON to keep food warm longer than 30 minutes or to manually control
the WARM time. The Countertop Oven will NOT stop automatically and will continue to warm until
the Timer Dial is turned to OFF.
• When warming time set has elapsed, a signal will sound, and the Timer Dial will finish in
the OFF position. The Countertop Oven and power indicator light will turn OFF.
NOTE:
To stop warming at any time, turn the Timer Dial to OFF.
• Open the Oven door. Using oven mitts or pot holders, slide the oven rack out to remove the warmed
food. Unplug Countertop Oven when not in use.
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