­ User Manual Manual de Instrucciones Manuel d'Instructions MODELS/MODÈLES MODELOS Toaster Oven Horno Tostador Grille-Pain Four 6230, 6232, 6233, 6234, 6236, 6237, 6238, 6260, 6261, 6262 Visit us at www.oster.com P.N. 111342 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS SAVE AND READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed including the following: · READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS, PRODUCT LABELS AND WARNINGS BEFORE USING THE TOASTER OVEN. · Do not touch hot surfaces. Always use oven mitts when handling hot materials and allow metal parts to cool before cleaning. Allow the unit to cool thoroughly before putting in or taking off parts. Always use the oven handles when moving the unit. · When the unit is not in use and before cleaning, unplug the toaster oven from the wall outlet. Note: Make sure the oven is turned off before unplugging. · To protect against risk of electrical shock, do not immerse the appliance in water or any other liquids. · Close supervision is always necessary when this or any appliance is used near children. This appliance is not for use by children. · Do not operate this or any appliance with a frayed or damaged cord or plug or after the appliance malfunctions or is dropped or has been damaged in any manner. · Do not use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer; they may cause fire, electric shock or personal injury. · Do not use outdoors or for commercial purposes. · Do not use this appliance for other than its intended use. · Do not let the cord dangle over the edge of a tabletop or countertop or to touch hot surfaces. · Do not place the appliance near a hot gas or electric burner or in a heated oven. · Extreme caution should be used when using containers constructed of other than metal or glass. · A fire may occur if the toaster oven is covered or touching flammable materials, including curtains, draperies, walls, etc., when in operation. Do not store any items on top of the appliance when in operation. · When using toaster oven, pull the unit out a minimum of 6 inches away from the wall or other cords. Safety · Do not store any materials, other than manufacturer's recommended accessories, in this unit when not in use. · Do not place any flammable materials in oven, such as paper, cardboard, plastic or any materials that may catch fire or melt. · Do not cover the oven tray with metal foil. This will cause overheating of the appliance. · Oversize foods or metal utensils must not be inserted in the appliance as they may create a fire or risk of electrical shock. · Do not clean with metal scouring pads. Pieces can break off the pad and touch electrical parts involving a risk of electrical shock. · When broiling, use extreme caution when removing tray or disposing of hot grease. · To turn this appliance off, return all controls to the "OFF" position. THIS UNIT IS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY For Products Purchased in the United States and Canada Only To reduce the risk of electrical shock, this appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). This plug fits a polarized outlet only one way; if the plug does not fit fully into the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not attempt to defeat this safety feature. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS English-1 Welcome Congratulations on your purchase of an OSTER® Toaster Oven! Features of Your Toaster Oven 1. Removable/Reversible Wire Racks 2. Function Selector Knob 3. Temperature Control Knob 4. Power Light 5. Cool-Touch Side Handles 6. Timer Control Knob with Bell Signal 7. Removable Crumb Tray 8. Viewing Window 9. Continuous Clean Interior Walls 10. Baking Pan and Broiling Tray 11. Auto Advance Rack 12. Two Rack Positions 9 5 8 12 7 6 10 11 1 2 3 4 Models with 1 rack: 6234, 6236 Models with 2 racks: 6230, 6232, 6233, 6237 6238, 6260, 6261, 6262 Learning About Your Toaster Oven 1. Removable/Reversible Wire Racks ­ To accommodate a wide variety of foods the oven has one or two reversible racks and two rack positions. 2. Function Selector Knob ­ Select cooking function by turning knob to desired setting. (See Figure 2) 3. Temperature Control Knob ­ Adjust the dial thermostat to the desired temperature. (See Figure 1) 4. Power Light ­ Indicates that oven is plugged in and that the timer is set to begin warming. 5. Cool-Touch Side Handles ­ For easy movement of the oven. 6. Timer Control Knob with Bell Signal ­ Set cooking time up to 60 minutes. Will automatically turn the oven OFF at the end of the cooking time. (See Figure 3) FIGURE 1 FIGURE 2 FIGURE 3 FIGURE 4 7. Removable Crumb Tray ­ For crumb or fallen food particles collection. Pulls out for easy cleaning. 8. Viewing Window ­ Allows you to see food cooking. 9. Continuous Clean Interior Walls ­ Allows for easy cleaning. 10. Baking Pan and Broiling Tray ­ Use for all your baking, broiling and grilling needs. 11. Cord Storage Bracket ­ Brackets located on the back of the unit allow for convenient cord storage. (See Figure 4) 12. Power Cord English-2 Preparing To Use Your Toaster Oven for the First Time If you are using your toaster 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 toaster oven. Clean the racks, tray, and pan with hot water, a small amount of dishwashing liquid and a non-abrasive sponge or cleaning pad. Insert bottom rack over hooks on glass door so rack moves with door. DO NOT IMMERSE THE BODY OF THE UNIT IN WATER. Dry the unit thoroughly before using. Select a location for the toaster oven. The location should be in an open area on a flat counter where the plug will reach an outlet. Plug the toaster oven into a 120 Volt AC electrical outlet. Using Your Toaster Oven Preheating the Oven Place oven racks into the desired position before heating the oven. (See "Positioning Racks" Section) Turn the temperature control knob to the desired temperature. Turn the function selector knob to the desired setting. Set the timer knob to desired time and allow 9 ­ 11 minutes for the oven to preheat. To Use the Warm Function N O T E : The warm function is for warming and keeping food warm after heating. Select desired oven rack position. (See "Positioning Racks" Section) Turn the temperature control knob to the desired temperature. Turn the function selector knob to the WARM setting. Only the top heater element will operate. The heater elements will cycle ON and OFF to maintain temperature. Turn the timer knob to the desired time. The timer can be set for up to 60 minutes. At the end of the cooking time a bell signal sounds and the oven turns off automatically. To set the timer for less than 15 minutes, turn the timer past the 15-minute mark to engage timer switch; it can be set for cooking that will only require a few minutes. Arrange food on the wire rack or in the baking pan. When warming is completed, open door fully and remove food carefully. WA R N I N G : 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 Racks" Section) Close the door to the first notch, leaving approximately a 3-inch gap at the top. This will insure adequate airflow during broiling. Turn the temperature control knob to the desired temperature. Turn the function selector knob to the BROIL setting. Only the top heater element will operate. Turn the timer knob to the desired time. The timer can be set to STAY ON or for up to 60 minutes. At the end of the cooking time a bell signal sounds and the oven turns off automatically. To set the timer for less than 15 minutes, turn the timer past the 15-minute mark to engage timer switch; it can be set for cooking that will only require a few minutes. Place broil rack in oven pan to make broiler pan. Arrange food on broiler pan. Place broiler pan on oven rack. Turn food over about halfway through the broiling time. When broiling is completed, open door fully and remove food carefully. English-3 ­ To Use the Bake Function *Select desired oven rack position. (See "Positioning Racks" Section) Turn the temperature control knob to the desired temperature. Turn the function selector knob to the BAKE setting. Both the top and bottom heater elements will operate. Turn the timer knob to the desired time. The timer can be set to STAY ON or for up to 60 minutes. At the end of the cooking time a bell signal sounds and the oven turns off automatically. To set the timer for less than 15 minutes, turn the timer past the 15-minute mark to engage timer switch; it can be set for cooking that will only require a few minutes. Arrange food on the wire rack or in the baking pan. When baking is completed, open door fully and remove food carefully. 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. To Use the Toast Function *Select desired oven rack position. (See "Positioning Racks" Section) N O T E ­ No pre-heat period is required before toasting. N O T 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. Turn the temperature control knob to the MAX temperature. Turn the function selector knob to the TOAST setting. Both the top and bottom heater elements will operate. Turn the timer knob to the desired Toast setting. To set the timer, turn the timer past the 15 minute mark to engage timer switch and set back to desired toast setting. Arrange food on the wire rack. When toasting is completed, open door fully and remove food carefully. NOTE ­ The top heating elements will cycle ON and OFF to maintain the desired temperature. T I P ­ For best toasting results, position the rack in the up position on the lower rack guide. (See "Positioning Racks" Section) WA R N I N G : Cooked food can be very hot, especially pastry fillings. Handle with care. Positioning Racks To accommodate a wide variety of foods the oven has two reversible racks and two rack positions. The racks can be inserted in the oven in the up position or down position. The racks will fit into either of the rack guides inside of the toaster oven. (See Figure 5) UP POSITION DOWN POSITION FIGURE 5 English-4 ­ ­ Before removing the racks allow the unit to cool. To remove a rack, open the oven door and pull the rack towards the front of the oven. The rack will slide on the rack guides on the inside of the oven. Positioning of the rack will depend on the size of the food and desired browning. N O T E ­ Lower rack will not auto advance unless the rack is inside hooks on the glass door. TIPS: Adjust rack downward to prevent top browning and upward to prevent bottom burning. *For best toasting results, position the rack in the up position on the lower rack guide. *When broiling, position the rack in the up position on the upper rack guide. To replace the rack in the oven, align rack in rack guide and slide toward the back of the oven. Cleaning Your Toaster Oven Before cleaning your OSTER® Toaster Oven, unplug it and allow it to cool. To clean, wipe with damp cloth. DO NOT IMMERSE IN WATER! Make sure to use only mild, soapy water. Abrasive cleaners, scrubbing brushes and chemical cleaners will damage the continuous clean coating on this unit. Empty crumb tray frequently to avoid accumulation of crumbs. Storing Your Toaster Oven Allow the appliance to cool completely before storing. If storing the toaster oven for long periods of time make certain that the toaster oven is clean and free of food particles. Store the toaster oven in a dry location such as on a table or countertop or in a cupboard shelf. Wind the electrical cord around the cord storage brackets. Other than the recommended cleaning, no further user maintenance should be necessary. HELPFUL TIPS / TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM · Overcooked / Undercooked Foods POTENTIAL CAUSE · Incorrect temperature or time setting SOLUTION · You may have to adjust the time and temperature to desired taste. · Because your toaster oven is smaller than your regular oven, it will heat up faster and generally cook in shorter periods of time. · Refer to "Positioning Racks" Section, Page English-4. Racks may need to be adjusted to accommodate food type. · Refer to "Cleaning Your Toaster Oven" Section, Page English-5. · Plug the toaster oven into a 120-volt AC electrical outlet. · Set timer knob and temperature knob to desired setting. Both must be turned on to operate the toaster oven. · When toasting, make sure the oven is not set to broil setting. · Be certain that function is as desired. · Rack placement · Burnt Smell · Food build-up inside oven, on heating elements or in crumb tray. · Unit is unplugged ...