Hamilton Beach 31300 User manual

840073000
Toaster Oven
Safety ............................................ 2
Parts and Features ...................... 5
To Toast ........................................ 6
To Bake.......................................... 8
To Broil .......................................... 8
Cleaning ........................................ 9
Troubleshooting ........................ 10
Customer Service in USA
1-800-851-8900
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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
15. Oversize foods or metal utensils must not be inserted in a
toaster oven as they may create a fire or risk of electric shock.
16. A fire may occur if the toaster oven is covered, touching or near
flammable material, including curtains, draperies, walls, and the
like, when in operation. Do not store any item on top of the
appliance when in operation, or before the appliance cools
down.
17. Extreme caution should be exercised when using containers
constructed of other than metal or glass.
18. Do not store any materials, other than Hamilton Beach/
Proctor-Silex, Inc. recommended accessories, in this oven.
19. Do not place any of the following materials in the oven: paper,
cardboard, plastic, and the like.
20. Do not cover crumb tray or any part of the oven with metal foil.
This will cause overheating of the oven.
21. To turn oven off, turn ON/OFF Control Dial to OFF position.
See “Parts and Features” section.
22. Do not place eyes or face in close proximity with tempered
safety glass door, in the event that the safety glass breaks.
23. Always use appliance with crumb tray securely in place.
24. Do not use appliance for other than intended use.
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should
always be followed, including the following:
1. Read all instructions.
2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.
3. To protect against electrical shock do not immerse cord, plug,
or toaster oven in water or other liquid.
4. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by
or near children.
5. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow
to cool before cleaning appliance and putting on or taking off
parts.
6. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, or
after the appliance malfunctions or is dropped or damaged in
any manner. Call our toll-free customer service number for
information on examination, repair or electrical or mechanical
adjustment.
7. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by
Hamilton Beach/Proctor-Silex, Inc. may cause injuries.
8. Do not use outdoors.
9. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch
hot surfaces.
10. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a
heated oven.
11. Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance
containing hot oil or other hot liquids. Be sure to allow hot oil
or liquids to cool before moving appliance.
12. To disconnect, turn all controls to Off, then remove plug from
wall outlet.
13. Use extreme caution when removing tray or disposing of hot
grease.
14. Do not clean with metal scouring pads. Pieces can break off the
pad and touch electrical parts, creating a risk of electrical shock.
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Parts and Features
1. ON/OFF Control Dial – Also Temperature Dial to select
baking temperature or broil mode. To turn
the oven off, turn ON/OFF Control Dial to
the OFF position.
2. Indicator Light – This is lit when oven is on or when
toasting.
3. Toast Lever – Push down to toast. The lever pops up
when finished. To cancel cycle, lift lever.
4. Toast Color Dial – To select toast color.
5. Slide-Out
Crumb Tray
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This appliance is intended for household use only.
This appliance is equipped with a polarized plug. This type of plug
has one blade wider than the other. The plug will fit into an electrical
outlet only one way. This is a safety feature intended to help reduce
the risk of electrical shock. If you are unable to insert the plug into
the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit,
contact a qualified electrician to replace the obsolete outlet. Do
not attempt to defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug by
modifying the plug in any way.
The length of the cord used on this appliance was selected to
reduce the hazards of becoming tangled in, or tripping over a longer
cord. If a longer cord is necessary an approved extension cord may
be used. The electrical rating of the extension cord must be equal
to or greater than the rating of the toaster oven. Care must be
taken to arrange the extension cord so that it will not drape over
the countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or
accidentally tripped over.
This appliance is equipped with a fully tempered safety glass door.
The tempered glass is four times stronger than ordinary glass and
more resistant to breakage. Tempered glass can break, however it
breaks into pieces with no sharp edges. Care must be taken to
avoid scratching door surface or nicking edges. If the door has a
scratch or nick, call our toll-free customer service number.
Always unplug your toaster oven from the outlet when not in use.
Before First Use
Most heating appliances produce an odor and/or smoke
when used for the first time. Plug the toaster oven into an
outlet. Turn the ON/OFF Control Dial to 450°F. Heat at this
temperature for 10 minutes. The odor should not be present
after this initial preheating. Wash baking pan and oven rack
before using.
CONSUMER SAFETY INFORMATION
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Oven Rack Positions
The toaster oven comes with a
dual-position oven rack. Flip
the rack over to change the
position.
Baking and Toasting
During the bake and toast
functions, do not put a baking
pan (or any other accessory
or container) directly on the
lower heating element.
To Toast
Do not leave appliance unattended when
in operation.
IMPORTANT! The ON/OFF Control Dial must
be in the OFF position or unit will not toast.
1. Set ON/OFF Control Dial to OFF.
2. Place oven rack in the high position. If
toasting less than four slices, place bread
in center of oven rack.
3. Select toast color.
4. Push down Toast Lever. The Indicator
Light will come on.
5. The Toast Lever will pop up when the
toasting cycle is completed. On selected
models, three beeps will sound at the end
of the toast cycle.
6. Unplug from outlet.
Do not leave the toaster oven unattended during toasting
or top-browning.
Toasting Tips
• To toast bagels, place oven rack in the low position and
place bagels cut side facing down. This will toast the cut
side more than the outside of the bagel.
• To toast English muffins, place oven rack in the low position
and place English muffins with the split side facing down.
Set Toast Color Dial to the dark setting.
• To toast frozen pastry or waffles, place oven rack in the
high position. Select a light color and toast directly on the
oven rack. If pastry has a glaze of frosting, use baking pan.
• To toast regular toaster pastries, place oven rack in the
high position. Set Toast Color Dial to Light and toast
directly on the oven rack. If the pastry has a glaze or frosting,
place the pastries on the baking pan.
• When toasting, condensation may form on the oven door.
A toaster oven is enclosed so the moisture is slow to escape.
• When the Toast Lever pops up at the end of the cycle,
remove toast immediately or the heat remaining in the
toaster oven will continue to toast and dry out your toast.
• The number of slices of bread and the bread freshness will
affect toast color. Adjust the Toast Color Dial to achieve the
desired color.
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High Position
Low Position
High Position
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Cleaning
Your toaster oven should be cleaned regularly for best
performance and long life. Regular cleaning will also reduce
the risk of fire hazard.
Crumb Tray
1. Unplug oven and allow to cool.
2. Wash oven rack and baking pan in
hot, soapy water. Rinse and dry.
These can be washed in the
dishwasher, but may discolor.
3. To clean the crumb tray, slide
open crumb tray.
4. Wipe crumb tray with a damp
cloth. Slide back into position.
Bottom Door
1. To clean bottom of oven, set oven
on counter with glass door facing
up. Pull open as illustrated.
2. To clean the inside of the oven,
wipe oven walls and glass door
with a damp, soapy cloth. Repeat
with a damp, clean cloth.
3. For stubborn stains, use a plastic
scouring pad.
4. To clean the outside of the oven, wipe with a damp cloth.
5. Do not use abrasive cleansers.
Do not clean with metal scouring pads. Pieces can break off
pad and touch electrical parts, causing a risk of electric shock.
Do not leave appliance unattended when in operation.
Wash the baking pan and rack before using.
1. Place oven rack in low position depending
on food to be cooked.
2. Select temperature. The Indicator Light
will come on.
3. Let preheat for five minutes before
beginning to bake.
4. When finished, turn OFF. Unplug from outlet.
• To reduce the risk of fire, do not use oven cooking bags in
the toaster oven.
To Broil (Optional Feature on Selected Models)
Do not leave appliance unattended when in operation.
Wash the baking pan and rack before using.
1. Remove oven rack then place baking pan
on top of heating elements.
2. Place oven rack in high position. Place
food on the oven rack.
3. Set the Broiler Control Dial to Broil.
4. The Indicator Light will come on.
5. Halfway through cooking time, or when
food has browned, turn food over to
brown and cook other side.
6. When finished, turn OFF. Unplug
from outlet.
• Always allow at least one inch between
the food and the heating element.
To Bake
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Customer Service
If you have a question about your toaster oven, call our
toll-free customer service number. Before calling, please note
the model, type, and series numbers and fill in that information
below. These numbers can be found on the bottom of your
toaster oven. This information will help us answer your question
much more quickly.
MODEL:_____________ TYPE:_____________ SERIES: ______________
Some foods burn and some are not done.
Use the oven rack position to center food in the oven. Adjust
the oven temperature or cooking time for best results with your
recipes.
The oven beeps.
After two hours the oven will automatically shut off, but the
Indicator Light will stay on. A beep will sound every two
minutes until the ON/OFF Control Dial is turned to OFF or the
oven is unplugged. To reset and continue cooking, turn
ON/OFF Control Dial to OFF then reset at desired temperature.
The toaster oven will not heat.
Check to make sure the electrical outlet is working and the oven
is plugged in. Next turn the ON/OFF Control Dial to 350°F. The
Indicator Light should now be lit.
The toaster oven will not toast.
Check to make sure the outlet is working and the oven is
plugged in.
1. Set ON/OFF Control Dial to OFF.
2. Select toast color.
3. Push down the Toast Lever.
The Indicator Light should now be lit. The oven will not toast
unless ON/OFF Control Dial is set on OFF.
Moisture forms on the inside of the oven door when toasting.
This is normal when toasting in a toaster oven. Moisture is
slower to escape from the toaster oven than from a toaster.
The amount of moisture will differ between fresh bread, bagels,
and frozen pastry.
An odor and smoke comes from the toaster oven.
Smoke and odor is normal during the first use of most heating
appliances. This will not be present after the initial heating period.
The Indicator Light stays on.
Turn ON/OFF Control Dial to OFF and make sure Toast Lever is
in up position. If light stays on, unplug unit and call our toll-free
customer service number for information on examination, repair
or electrical or mechanical adjustment. Do not continue to use
your toaster oven.
Troubleshooting
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H AMILTON B EACH P ROCTOR -S ILEX ,I NC .
263 Yadkin Road
Southern Pines, NC 28387
840073000 Web site address: www.hamiltonbeach.com
LIMITED WARRANTY
This product is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a
period of two (2) years for Hamilton Beach Portfolio products or one (1) year for
Hamilton Beach products from the date of original purchase, except as noted below.
During this period, we will repair or replace this product, at our option, at no cost. THE
FOREGOING WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTY, WHETHER
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WRITTEN OR ORAL INCLUDING ANY WARRANTY OF
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. ANY LIABILITY IS
EXPRESSLY LIMITED TO AN AMOUNT EQUAL TO THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID, AND
ALL CLAIMS FOR SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARE
HEREBY EXCLUDED. There is no warranty with respect to the following, which may be
supplied with this product: glass parts, glass containers, cutter/strainer, blades, and/or
agitators. This warranty extends only to the original consumer purchaser and does not
cover a defect resulting from abuse, misuse, neglect, use for commercial purposes, or
any use not in conformity with the printed directions. This warranty gives you specific
legal rights, and you may also have other legal rights which vary from state to state, or
province to province. Some states or provinces do not allow limitations on implied
warranties or special, incidental or consequential damages, so the foregoing limitations
may not apply to you.
If you have a claim under this warranty, DO NOT RETURN THE APPLIANCE TO THE
STORE! Please call our CUSTOMER SERVICE NUMBER. (For faster service please
have model, series, and type numbers ready for operator to assist you.)
CUSTOMER SERVICE NUMBERS
In the U.S. 1-800-851-8900
In Canada 1-800-267-2826
Web site address: www.hamiltonbeach.com
KEEP THESE NUMBERS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
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