GE 681131691574 User manual

TOASTER OVEN
Model Number: 169157
UPC: 068113169157
Customer Assistance
1 877 207 0923 (US)
1 877 556 0973 (Canada)
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed,
including the following:
•Crumb tray should not be removed until the unit has cooled down.
•Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or nobs.
•To protect against electrical shoc , do not immerse cord, plug or oven in water or
other liquid.
•Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.
•Unplug unit from the outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before
putting on or ta ing off parts and before cleaning.
•Do not operate appliance with a damaged cord or plug, or after the appliance
malfunctions or has been damaged in any manner. No user-serviceable parts inside.
Call our toll-free customer service number for information on examination, repair or
adjustment.
•The use of accessory attachments not recommended or sold by the manufacturer
may cause injuries.
•Do not use outdoors.
•Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot surfaces.
•Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.
•Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containing hot oil or other
hot liquids.
•Use extreme caution when removing rac , ba e tray, drip pan, crumb tray or
disposing of hot grease. Always use oven mitts or hot pads when removing items
from the oven.
•Oversize foods or metal utensils must not be inserted in the halogen oven as they
may create a fire or ris of electric shoc .
•A fire may occur if the halogen oven is covered or touching flammable material,
including curtains, draperies, walls, and the li e, when in operation. Do not store any
item on top of the appliance when in operation.
•Do not clean with metal scouring pads. Pieces can brea off the pad and touch
electrical parts creating a ris of electric shoc .
•Extreme caution should be exercised when using containers constructed of other
than metal or glass.
•Do not store any materials, other than manufacturers recommended accessories, in
this oven when not in use.
•Do not place any of the following materials in the oven; paper, cardboard, plastic, any
other material that may catch fire or melt.
•Do not cover crumb tray or any part of the oven with metal foil. This will cause
overheating of the oven.
•To disconnect, press the Stop ey twice, then remove the plug from wall outlet.
•Do not use appliance for other than intended use.
•For Household Use Only.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
•Read all instructions.

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This appliance is for HOU EHOLD U E ONLY. It may be plugged into an AC electrical
outlet (ordinary household current). Do not use any other electrical outlet.
DO NOT OPERATE APPLIANCE IF THE LINE CORD HOW ANY DAMAGE, OR IF APPLIANCE
WORK INTERMITTENTLY OR TOP WORKING ENTIRELY.
A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the ris resulting from becoming entangled
in or tripping over a longer cord. Longer detachable power-supply cords or extension cords
are available and may be used if care is exercised in their use. If a longer detachable power-
supply cord or extension cord is used;
1) The mar ed electrical rating of the cord set or extension cord should be at least as great
as the electrical rating of the appliance, and
2) The cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop
where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over unintentionally.
If the power-supply cord is a grounding-type-3-wire cord with a grounding prong on the plug,
the extension cord should also be a grounding-type-3-wire cord.
GROUNDING IN TRUCTION
This appliance must be grounded while in use to protect the operator from electrical shoc .
The appliance is equipped with a 3-conductor cord and a 3-prong grounding-type plug to fit
the proper grounding-type receptacle.
GROUNDING IN TRUCTION – U ONLY
The appliance has a plug that loo s li e Figure A. An adaptor, as shown in Figure B, should be
used for connecting a 3-prong grounding plug to a 2-ground receptacle. The grounding tab,
which extends from the adaptor, must be connected to a permanent ground such as a
properly grounded outlet box as shown in Figure C, using a metal screw.
LINE CORD AFETY TIP
1. Never pull or yan on cord or the appliance.
2. To insert plug, grasp it firmly and guide it into outlet.
3. To disconnect appliance, grasp plug and remove it from outlet.
4. Before each use, inspect the line cord for cuts and/or abrasion mar s. If any are found,
this indicates that the appliance should be serviced and the line cord replaced.
5. Never wrap the cord tightly around the appliance, as this could place undo stress on
the cord where it enters the appliance and cause it to fray and brea .

PARTS
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PARTS
NAME OF PARTS
Housing
Digital display
Control panel
Door handle
Door glass
Heating elements
Baking rack
Baking pan
Crumb tray
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10. Broil rack
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1. Function icon
Bake
Broil
Toast
Defrost
Lock
2. Digital display
3. Time setting
4. Temperature setting
5. Time/Temp+
6. Time/Temp-
7. Bake Function
8. Toast Function
9. Broil Function
10. Defrost Function
11. Clock Setting
12. Lock Function
13. Stop
14. Start
time
temp
defrost
stop start
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For your safety, always read and understand this Instruction Manual before attempting to
use the Toaster Oven.
Before Using:
1. Carefully unpack the oven. Remove all packaging materials.
water. Dry thoroughly.
3. Wipe exterior surfaces of the oven with a soft, moist cloth to remove dust
particles collected during packing and handling. Dry thoroughly. Do not use
abrasive cleaners. NEVER IMMERSE THE OVEN, CORD OR PLUG IN WATER OR ANY
OTHER LIQUID.
5. Be sure all parts are properly assembled and in place before use.
6. On initial use, Set function to Toast and the darkest setting (See page 8).
This will burn off any residue or oils still on the oven. Note: The oven may smoke
during this process. This is normal and will not last longer than 10-15 minutes.
7. Your oven is now ready to use.
Press Stop twice to turn Toaster Oven off.
4. Place oven on a flat counter or other stable surface.
2. Wash the baking rack, bake pan, crumb tray and broil rack in warm soapy
FUNCTION
Defrost: The upper and lower heating elements are operating to warm
and defrost frozen food.
Bake: The lower heating elements are operating during this function.
Broil: The upper heating elements are operating during this cycle.
Toast: The upper and lower heating elements are operating during this function.
CAUTION: THE OVEN SURFACES ARE HOT DURING AND AFTER USE
CRUMB TRAY SHOULD NOT BE REMOVED UNTIL THE UNIT HAS COOLED DOWN.
1. Place the Baking Rack in a position that will accommodate the height of the food to be
cooked.
2. Set the food on the Baking Rack or Baking Pan. Make sure that you always use an
ovenproof container in the oven. Never use plastic or cardboard containers in the Oven
3. Never use glass or ceramic pans or lids.
4. DO NOT let juices run to the bottom of the oven. Use the Crumb Tray when cooking.
5. Follow recipe instructions when setting the temperature.
6. While operating, press the Stop button once to Pause (LED will flash). Press Start to
resume cooking. Press stop twice to tum Toaster Oven off.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
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Important notes:

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
When plugged in,the LED will display: “00:00”
Clock setting
1. Plug oven into wall outlet.
2. Press the clock key and then press the “+”or“-”keys to adjust to the correct hour. Press
the clock key again and use the“+”or“-”keys to adjust to the correct minute.
3. Press the clock key a third time to set the clock.
Note: (For all cooking functions)
CHILD LOCK
1. When not in use, press the “Lock” button and hold for
3 seconds, a long beep will sound. The unit is now locked and cannot be used.
2. To unlock, press the “lock” button and hold for 3 seconds until a long
beep sounds. The unit is now unlocked.
STOP/PAUSE
While operating, press the Stop button once to Pause (LED will flash).
Press Start to resume cooking. Press Stop twice to turn Toaster Oven off.
Time setting
1. The cooking time range is 30 seconds~99 minutes.
2. While cooking, you can press “Time” button and adjust by pressing the“+”or“-”button.
3. Note: For rapid time and temperature advance, press and hold the“+”or“-”button.
Temperature setting
1. Adjust the temperature by the“+”or“-”button. The temperature will increase or decrease
in 25 degrees F or 15 degrees C increments.
2. Cooking temperature range is 150 ~450F (65 ~230C ).
3. When the desired temperature has been reached, press “+”or “-”. The temperature will
cycle within the selected temperature range.
4. While cooking, you can press the “Temp” button and adjust the temperature by
pressing the“+”or“-” button.
NOTE: Default temperature is Fahrenheit. For rapid time and temperature advance, press
and hold the“+”or“-”button. Press and hold the “Temp” button for Celcius.
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DEFROST FUNCTION
1. Press “Defrost”, to display the default defrost time, “30:00”.
2. Press “+”or“-” to adjust the defrost time.
3. Press “Start”. Toaster Oven will beep once and begin defrosting.
4. When complete, Toaster Oven will beep three times. The LED indicates “00:00” or current
time.
Note: To stop at any time, press the Stop button twice. Defrost temperature cannot be
adjusted. Default temperature is 200 degrees F.
BAKE/BROIL FUNCTION:
1. Press “Bake” or “Broil”, the default time is “30:00”.
2. Press “+”or“-” to adjust time.
3. Press the “temp” button, and then press “+” or “-” to adjust temperature.
4. Press “Start”. Toaster Oven will beep once and begin cooking.
5. When complete, Toaster Oven will beep three times. The LED indicates “00:00” or current
time.
Note: To stop at any time, press the Stop button twice.
TOAST SETTING :
Light setting: Select Toast once. A single bar is displayed.
Medium Setting: Select Toast twice. Two bars are displayed.
Dark Setting: Select Toast three times. Three bars are displayed.
1. Press the start key. The oven will begin operating and the display will show the time
counting down. When the time reaches 00:00, the oven cycle is complete and you will
here 3 audible tones.
Note: To stop at any time, press the stop button twice. The Toast time and temperature
cannot be adjusted.
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CLEANING AND STORAGE
This appliance requires little maintenance. It contains no user-serviceable parts. Do not
attempt to repair it yourself. Any servicing that requires disassembly, other than cleaning,
must be performed by a qualified appliance repair technician.
To Clean:
1. Unplug unit and allow to cool completly. After each use, when oven has cooled, clean
food particles off with a damp sponge or cloth. Never immerse oven in water or any
other liquid. Do not use abrasive cleaners, as they may damage unit.
To Store:
Be sure all parts are clean and dry before storing. Store appliance in its box or in a clean, dry
place. Never wrap cord tightly around the appliance; keep it loosely coiled or use the cord
wrap behind the oven.
soapy water.
2. Wash baking rack, baking pan, broil rack and crumb tray in warm
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For faster service, please have the model number and product name ready for the
operator to assist you. This number can be found on the battom of your appliance and
on the front page of this manual
Model Number:
Product Name:
Customer Assistance Number 1-877-207-0923[U.S.] or 1-877-556-0973 (Canada)
Keep these numbers for future reference!
For more information, Please visit us at www.gehousewares.com
TWO-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
What does your warranty caver?
 Any defect in material or workmanship.
For how long after the original purchase?
 Two years. What will we do?
 Provide you with a new one.
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For those items still under warranty but
no longer available. WAL-MART reserves
the right to replace with a similar GE
branded product of equal or greater
value.
How do you make a warranty claim?
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Save your receipt.
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properly pack your unit we recommend
using the original carton and packing
materials.
 Return the product to your nearest
WAL-MART store or call customer
Assistance at 1-877-207-0923[U.S.] Or
1-877-556-0973(Canada).
What does your warranty not cover?
 Parts subject to wear, including, without
limitation, glass parts, glass containers,
cutter/strainer, blades, seals, gaskets,
clutches, motor brushes, and/or agitators,
etc.
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Commercial use or any other use not
found in printed directions.
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Damage from misuse, abuse or neglect,
including failure to clean product
regularly in accordance with
manufacturer’s instructions.
How does state low relate to this warranty?
 This warranty gives you specific legal
rights, and you may also have other
rights which vary from state to state or
province to province.
 This warranty is in lieu of any other
warranty or condition, whether express
or implied, written or oral, including.
Without limitotion, arry statutory
warranty or condtion of merchantability
or filness for a particular purpose.
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WAL-MART, GE and the product
manufacturer expressly disclaim all
responsibility for special, incidental and
consequential damages or losses caused
by use of this appliance. Any liability is
expressly limited to an amount equal to
the purchase price paid whether a claim,
however instituted, is based on contract,
indemnity, warranty, tart including
negligencel strictlicbilty, or otherwise.
Some stotes or provinces do not allow
this exclusion or limitation of incidental or
consequential lasses so the foregoing
disclaimer may not apply to you.
What if you encounter a problem with this
praduct while using it outside the country of
purchase?
 The warranty is valid only in the country
of purchase and you follow the warranty
claim procedure as noted.
is a trademark of General Electric Marketed in Canada by
company and is used under the Wal-Mart Canada Corp
license by Wd-Mart Stores Inc, 1940 Argentia Road, Mississauga,
Bentonville, AR 72716 Ontario L5N1P9
CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE
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