Deni 10800 Quick reference guide

INSTRUCTIONS
FOR PROPER USE AND CARE
IMPORTANT!
Please keep these instructions and
your original box packaging.
Vertical Rotisserie
Model #10800
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Vertical Rotisserie
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using this electrical appliance, safety precau-
tions should always be observed, including the fol-
lowing:
nRead all of the instructions.
nPlace the oven securely in the center of the counter or work space.
nClose adult supervision must be provided when this appliance is
used by or near children.
nDo not operate with a damaged cord or plug, after the appliance
malfunctions or has been damaged in any manner.
nAlways unplug after use and beforecleaning. Allow unit to cool
before removing parts and beforecleaning.
nDo not let cord hang over the edge of a table or counter or touch
hot surfaces.
nDo not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner or in a heated
oven.
nOperate the oven on a heat resistant surface, not on wood or a
table cloth. It is important that there is a heat resistant surface
beneath this unit.
nExtreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containing
hot oil or other hot liquids. Use extreme caution when disposing of
hot grease.
nBe certain oven is off before removing plug from wall outlet.
nTo protect against electrical shock, do not immerse cord, plug, or
motor housing in water or any other liquid.
nAfiremay occur if the oven is covered or touching flammable material,
including curtains, draperies, walls and the like, when operating.
nThere may be a slight burning odor when using oven for the first
time. Beforefirst use, allow oven to to run for a few minutes in order
to burn any excessive lubricants which were used during the
manufacturing process.
nTo reduce the hazards of potential shock, the oven has a polarized
plug (one blade is wider than the other), which will fit only one way
in a polarized outlet. If the plug does not fit, contact a qualified
electrician for assistance. Do not attempt to defeat this safety feature.
nDo not clean with metal scrubbing pads. Pieces can break off the
pad and short-circuit electrical parts, creating a possibility of
electrical shock and damage to the unit.
nDo not pull cord when disconnecting the unit.
nAn extension cord should not be used with the oven.
nThis oven is for indoor,household use only.
nThis oven should not be used for other than its intended use.
nThis appliance is not intend for use by persons (including children)
with reduced physical, sensoryor mental capabilities, or lack of
experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision
or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person
responsible for their safety.
nChildren should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with
the appliance.
nWhen using the parts always use a potholder.
nUse caution when removing food from the oven.
nWARNING: Glass surfaces of the oven get very hot while in
use. Do not touch any glass part of the oven until it has had
achance to cool.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Handle
Glass Lid
Stainless Steel
Main Body
Control Panel
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FEATURES
Center
Shield
Tower
Hook
Handle
Skewers
Drip Pan
Center Heater
Control Panel
Knob

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BEFORE FIRST USE
1. Remove all packing materials and literature from inside
the oven.
2. Wash all parts except main body in warm soapy water.
Allow to dry.
3. Place Glass Lid on Main Body.Plug power cord unit into a
standard 120-volt outlet and press POWER button on Control
Panel.
4. The unit will beep once and the digital display (Control Panel)
will start flashing “00.” The HIGH and POULTRY indicator
lights will turn“on” and four lights above HEATING
ELEMENTS will be flashing. NOTE: Every time a keypad
button is pressed, the appliance will beep once.
5. Press the HEAT button to switch the unit on HIGH. Note: The
POULTRYlight will be flashing as well.
6. Set for 5 minutes by pressing the “+” button.
7. Press the START/PAUSE button. The green ON light will
illuminate and digital display will start counting down from
programmed time. When the heating elements turn on, two
of the three HEATING ELEMENTS lights flash on circular
array of the Control Panel.As the cooking progresses, the
three outer lights will alternate in a circular pattern, one or
two at a time. This demonstrates how heat inside your
Rotisserie is circulating or rotating inside, roasting the food
evenly.
7. When the cycle is complete, your Rotisserie beeps
three times, the digital display will show “00” and the
heating elements will turn off. Allow to cool for 5 minutes.
NOTE: While pr eparing your oven for the first time, the oven will
give of f a slight bur ning odor . The oven is actually bur ning of f
excess lubricants found in the oven’s heating elements and will
not har m the oven.
HOW TO OPERATE
Poultry Preparation
NOTE: Prepare poultry for cooking per your recipe.
1. Plug cordinto wall outlet and place the oven on a flat, even
surface.
2. Spray the Drip Tray,Tower, and Center Shield with cooking
oil. Place Drip Tray into Main Body.
3. Insert Center Shield through center of Tower from the bottom,
making sure the open end of shield is located at the bottom
of the Tower.
4. Make surethe metal loop at the top of the Center Shield
protrudes through the neck area of the bird. NOTE: With
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larger poultry, it will be necessary to fit the bird body down
over the first (bottom) ring of Tower so the metal loop of the
Center Shield extends through the front of the body cavity.
Lift the bird, using the metal loop of Center Shield, and
position bird over the center heating element of Main Body.
Guide the birddown over center heating element until bottom
of Tower rests on Drip Pan.
Note: While cooking, the surface of the oven will become
considerably hot, be sureto place the oven on a heat proof
counter and use potholders.
For larger birds, tie the wings down to the body to keep away
from the heating elements.
Meat Preparation
1. Plug cord into wall outlet and place the oven on a flat, even
surface.
2. Spray the Center Shield and Drip Pan with spray-on cooking
oil. Place Drip Tray into bottom of the Main Body.
3. For larger roasts, place meat on a plate or shallow pan. With
asharp knife, cut two x-shaped slits through center of meat to
make room for Center Shield.
4. Insert metal loop, slide Center Shield and meat down over
center heating element of Main Body as far as it will go.
NOTE: With small roasts, use Tower to support meat.
5. Using the metal loop, slide Center Shield and meat down over
center heating element of Main Body as far as it will go.
NOTE: With small roasts, use Tower to support meat.
Roasting
1. Place Glass Lid on Main Body.Plug power cord unit into a
standard120-volt outlet and press POWER button on Control
Panel.
2. The unit will beep once and the digital display (Control Panel)
will start flashing “00.” The HIGH and POULTRY indicator
lights will turn “on” and four lights above HEATING
ELEMENTS will be flashing. NOTE: Every time a keypad
button is pressed, the appliance will beep once.
3. The four lights above HEATING ELEMENTS indicate which
heating elements will turn on when the rotisserie starts
cooking. The three outer lights represent the outer heating
elements and turn “on” when the rotisserie starts. The single
light (center) indicates if the center-heating element will be set
“on.” The CENTER HEATbutton controls this element and can
be set “on” or “off” any time during the cooking cycle.
Turning the center element “on” speeds up the cooking
process.
4. Press the SELECT button to choose poultryor meat type,
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5. Press and hold the “+” keypad to increase the minutes of
cooking time desired. Use the “-” keypad to subtract minutes
from roasting time. To add or subtract minutes slowly, press
and release “+” or “-” buttons and the time will change in
one minute increments. NOTE: The maximum roasting time
possible is 99 minutes.
6. Press the HEAT button to switch between HIGH and LOW heat
settings. The indicator lights on the Control Panel indicates
which setting is selected. For most rotisserie cooking, the
HIGH setting is used.
7. Press the START/PAUSE button. The green “on” light will
illuminate and digital display will start counting down from
programmed time. When the heating elements turn on, two of
the three ELEMENT lights flash on circular array of the
Control Panel.As the cooking progresses, the three outer
lights will alternate in a circular pattern, one or two at a
time. This demonstrates how heat inside your Rotisserie is
circulating or rotating inside, roasting the food evenly.
8. Always check food periodically with a standard meat
thermometer to check for desired doneness. CAUTION: Use
extreme caution when opening Glass Lid when the rotisserie
is operating.
9. When the cooking cycle is complete, your Rotisserie beeps
three times, the digital display will show “00” and the
heating elements will turn off. Using a hot pad or oven mitt,
carefully remove Glass Lid and set aside on a plate.
10. Insert the Hook Handle into loop at top of Drip Tray or
Center Shield,and lift cooked food from rotisserie and place
it on a clean plate. For larger birds and roasts, we
recommended using two hands on the Hook Handle to
remove the food.
11. Allow food to stand 10-15 minutes. Then remove food from
Tower.NOTE: When removing roasts from the Center Shield
(especially small roasts like pork tenderloin), consider cutting
the roast off the shield by slicing it in half lengthwise. This will
result in two long pieces of meat that can be sliced for serving.
Skewers
1. Plug cord into wall outlet and place the oven on a flat, even
surface.
2. Spray Skewers,side of Drip Tray and inside of Glass Lid with
spray-on cooking oil. Set Drip Tray into Main Body.Slide
Center Shield into place on Tower.
3. To roast kabobs, cut tender beef, lamb, or chicken into 1-inch
cubes. Marinate, if desired. Thread cubed meat onto pointed
end of skewers. For variety, alternate meat with chunks of
fresh vegetables such as peppers, onions, cherry tomatoes, or
small red potatoes. It’s great to include chunks of fruit, such as
pineapple.
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skewer shaft into matching holes provided on Tower rings.
Lower Tower over center heating element in the Main Body
and cover with Glass Lid.
5. Press POWER button to turn unit “on”.
6. Select POULTRY setting to roast kabobs with poultry, seafood,
or chicken pieces. For kabobs with beef, lamb, pork, and
meats such as steak, ribs, or chops, select MEATsetting.
7. Consult charts (on page 7) for cooking times of different foods
and set cooking time by using the “+” or “-” arrows. Use the
HIGH setting and turnCenter Element “on” using the
CENTER HEAT button. Press the START button.
8. When cooking cycle is complete, the rotisserie will beep three
times and the display will show “00.” Use a hot pad or oven
mitt and carefully remove Glass Lid.
CAUTION: Use caution when opening Glass Lid.
9. Insert Hook Handle end into loop of the Center Shield and lift
Tower and food from Main Body.Place on a large tray or
shallow pan.
10. Carefully remove Skewers and slide food onto a clean plate.
Serve hot.
CLEANING
1. Unplug oven and let it cool.
2. Using a damp dishcloth, wipe the unit with warm soapy water.
Wipe fan housing with a damp sponge or dishcloth with mild
soapy water.
3. Clean metal parts, wire racks, and pans with a sponge or
dishcloth with mild dish detergent then wipe clean. If scrubbing is
necessary, use a nylon or polyester mesh pad. Wire racks may
be placed in the dishwasher.
Remember:
1. Unplug unit before cleaning.
2. Let the oven cool before washing.
3. Do not clean with steel wool pads or abrasive materials.
COOKING TIPS
nCook a complete meal all at once. Keep in mind that foods of
different weights may take different amounts of time to cook.
Make time and temperatureadjustments as necessaryusing a
meat thermometer. Soon, you will be able to adapt your favorite
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QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE
Remember to preheat oven to desired temperature. The correct
temperature is reached when the indicator light goes off.
ITEMS COOKING TIME SETTING
Beef rib roast
boneless 10-15 minutes per lb. HIGH
with bone 9-13 minutes per lb. LOW
Hot dogs 4minutes HIGH
Shrimp 4-6 minutes HIGH
Pork loin roast 6-8 minutes per lb. LOW
Baked potato (6-8 oz.) 20-25 minutes HIGH
Cut potatoes 15-20 minutes HIGH
Cornon the cob 20 minutes HIGH
Chicken (5 lb)
quartered 15-20 minutes HIGH
halved 30-35 minutes HIGH
whole 50-60 minutes HIGH
Chicken breast
boneless (6 oz) 10-15 minutes HIGH
Turkey breast (5 lb) 45 minutes HIGH
(8 lb) 60 minutes HIGH
Cornish hens 15 minutes HIGH
NOT E: Check doneness. For rare to medium, use the lower
setting.
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Sirloin Tip Roast
Servings: 6-8
Ingredients:
Sirloin Tip Roast
Spray cooking oil
Salt and Peper or Seasoning of choice
Method:
1. Using a thin bladed knife make a 1/2to 1/3inch incision
through the center of the roast to accommodate the Center
Heater.
2. Spray roast with cooking oil.
3. Season with salt and black pepper or seasonings of choice
4. Slide seasoned roast over the Rotisserie Center Heater
5. Press POWER to turn unit on – select MEAT and HIGH
heat settings. Press CENTER HEATER on for faster cooking or
med-well to well-done meat. Keep Center Heater OFF for rare to
medium.
6. Set timer for 40 to 50 Minutes – Press START. After 30
minutes, check for doneness, add additional minutes if
necessary.
7. Allow roast to rest for 5 to 10 minutes before slicing.

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Beef Kabobs
Servings: 1-6
NOTE: The Rotisserie will operate with the same time and
temperature settings whether one or all six of the skewers are
being used . Allow about 6 to 8 ounces of meat per skewer. For
best results, cut meat into 2 inch cubes.
Ingredients:
Sirloin tip or top round steak, cut into 2 inch cubes
1 medium Bell pepper, cut into 2 inch pieces
6 to 8 medium large mushroom caps per pound
Combine ingredients in a bowl
Add about 2 to 3 tbsp oil
Seasoned as desired
Method:
1. Alternate ingredients on Skewers.
2. Place in rotisserie.
3. Press POWER to turn unit on – select MEAT and HIGH heat
settings. Press CENTER HEATER.
4. Set timer for 8-10 minutes for rare, 10-12 for medium,12-14
for well done - depending on desired doneness.
5. Press START.
Flank Steak
Servings: 4-6
Ingredients:
5 lbs Flank Steak
Spray cooking oil
Dry Rub (see page 12) or seasoning of choice
Method:
1. Pat meat dry.
2. Spray with cooking oil.
3. Press rub into oiled meat – usually about 2 tbsp per pound.
4. Thread flank steak onto skewers. The 6 skewers should
accommodate 5 to 6 lbs of meat.
5. Place skewers in rotisserie.
6. Press POWER to turn the unit on – select MEAT and HIGH
heat settings. Press CENTER HEATER.
7. Set timer 15 to 20 minutes for medium rare to medium –
increase time for a more well-done product.
8. Press START.

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Pork
Boneless Pork Loin
Servings: 6-8
Ingredients:
4lb Boneless Pork Loin
Spray cooking oil
1 tbsp dried rosemary
Salt and pepper to taste
Dry Rub (for recipe see page 12)
Method:
1. Using a thin bladed knife make a 1/2to 1/3inch incision
through the center of the roast to accommodate the Center
Heater.
2. Spray roast with cooking oil.
3. Season with rosemary, salt and pepper, and dry rub.
4. Slide seasoned pork loin over the Rotisserie Center Heater.
5. Press POWER to turn the unit on - select MEAT and LOW
heat settings. Press CENTER HEATER.
6. Set timer for 30 Minutes – Press START. After 30
minutes, check for doneness, add additional minutes if
necessary.
Bone-in Center -cut Pork Chops
Servings: 6 to 12 (depending upon number of chops desired)
Ingredients:
6 - 1 1/2inch chops – or desired number
Seasonings of choice
Method:
1. Season as desired. Insert skewer into each chop. 2 chops
can fit on each skewer if necessary.
2. Place skewers on rack in rotisserie.
3. Press POWER to turn unit on – select MEAT and HIGH heat
settings. Press CENTRAL HEATER.
4. Set timer for 15 - 20 minutes - Press START. After 15 minutes,
check for doneness, add additional minutes if necessary.
Baby Back Ribs
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
3 1/2to 4 lb slab of back ribs – left whole or cut into 4
pieces
Dry rub (see recipe on page 12)
Method:
1. Season with dry rub – about 1/4cup for both sides.
2. Insert skewers into each section of meat. Place skewers on
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