KitchenAid kco1005 - Countertop Oven Quick guide

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COUNTERTOP OVEN
INSTRUCTIONS AND RECIPES
MODEL KCO1005
FOR THE WAY IT’S MADE.
™
®
1-800-541-6390
Details Inside

We’re so confident
the quality of our
products meets the
exacting standards of
KitchenAid that, if your
Countertop Oven
should fail within the first year of
ownership, KitchenAid will arrange to
deliver an identical or comparable
replacement to your door free of
charge and arrange to have your
original Countertop Oven returned to
us. Your replacement unit will also be
covered by our one-year full warranty.
Please follow these instructions to
receive this quality service.
If You Reside In The 50 United
States and your KitchenAid®
Countertop Oven should fail within
the first year of ownership, simply call
our toll-free Customer Satisfaction
Center at 1-800-541-6390 Monday
through Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
(Eastern Time), or Saturday, 10 a.m. to
5 p.m. Give the consultant your
complete shipping address. (No P.O.
Box Numbers, please.)
When you receive your replacement
Countertop Oven, use the carton and
packing materials to pack-up your
original Countertop Oven. In the
carton, include your name and address
on a sheet of paper along with a copy
of the proof of purchase (register
receipt, credit card charge slip, etc.).
For a detailed explanation of
warranty terms and conditions,
including how to arrange for service,
see pages 30 and 31.
Hassle-Free Replacement Warranty
Proof of Purchase & Product Registration
Always keep a copy of the sales
receipt showing the date of
purchase of your Countertop Oven.
Proof of purchase will assure you of
in-warranty service.
Before you use your Countertop
Oven, please fill out and mail your
product registration card packed
with the unit. This card will enable
us to contact you in the unlikely
event of a product safety
notification and assist us in
complying with the provisions of
the Consumer Product Safety Act.
This card does not verify your
warranty.
Please complete the following for
your personal records:
Model Number: KCO1005
Serial Number ________________________________________________________
Date Purchased _______________________________________________________
Store Name __________________________________________________________

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Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION
Hassle-Free Replacement Warranty...........................................Inside Front Cover
Product Registration Card ........................................................Inside Front Cover
Countertop Oven Safety ....................................................................................3
Important Safeguards........................................................................................4
Electrical Requirements......................................................................................5
FEATURES AND OPERATION
Countertop Oven Features .................................................................................6
Preparing the Countertop Oven for Use
Before First Use...........................................................................................8
Before Each Use..........................................................................................8
Understanding Positions of the Wave-Rack™ Oven Rack....................................8
Baking (and reheating) ......................................................................................9
Broiling (and top browning) ............................................................................10
Toasting ..........................................................................................................11
Warming (plus keeping warm and heating) ....................................................11
CARE AND CLEANING
Cleaning the Countertop Oven ........................................................................12
Troubleshooting .............................................................................................12
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Table of Contents
COUNTERTOP OVEN TIPS
Countertop Oven Use Tips ..............................................................................13
Food Cooking Tips...........................................................................................13
Helpful Hints ...................................................................................................14
RECIPES
Appetizers ......................................................................................................15
Side Dishes .....................................................................................................20
Main Dishes.....................................................................................................22
Desserts...........................................................................................................27
WARRANTY AND SERVICE INFORMATION
Warranty for the 50 United States and District of Columbia ............................30
Arranging for Service after the Warranty Expires..............................................31

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Your safety and the safety of others are very important.
We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your
appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages.
This is the safety alert symbol.
This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you
and others.
All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either
the word “DANGER” or “WARNING.” These words mean:
You can be killed or seriously injured
if you don’t immediately follow
instructions.
You can be killed or seriously injured
if you don’t follow instructions.
All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to
reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can happen if the instructions are
not followed.
DANGER
WARNING
Countertop Oven Safety

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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, plugs, or any parts
of the oven in water or other liquids.
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 putting on or taking off parts.
6. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, or after the
appliance malfunctions, or has been damaged in any manner. Return
appliance to the nearest Authorized Service Facility for examination, repair,
or adjustment.
7. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance
manufacturer may cause injuries.
8. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot surfaces.
9. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.
10. Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containing hot
oil or other hot liquids.
11. Use extreme caution when removing broiler pan tray or disposing of
hot grease.
12. Oversize foods or metal utensils must not be inserted in a Countertop Oven
as they may create a fire or risk of electric shock.
13. A fire may occur if the Countertop Oven is covered or touching
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.
14. Do not clean with metal scouring pads. Pieces can break off the pad and
touch electrical parts, creating a risk of electric shock.

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Electrical Requirements
Volts: 120 V.A.C. only.
Hertz: 60 Hz
NOTE: This Countertop Oven has a
3 prong grounded plug. To reduce
the risk of electrical shock, this plug
will fit in an outlet only one way.
If the plug does not fit in the outlet,
contact a qualified electrician. Do not
modify the plug in any way.
Do not use an extension cord. If the
power-supply cord is too short, have
a qualified electrician or serviceman
install an outlet near the appliance.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
15. Extreme caution should be exercised when using containers constructed of
materials other than metal or glass.
16. Do not store any materials, other than manufacturers recommended
accessories, in this oven when not in use.
17. Do not place any of the following materials in the oven: paper, cardboard,
plastic, or anything similar.
18. Do not cover crumb drawer or any part of the oven with metal foil. This will
cause overheating of the oven.
19. Turn oven off by turning the Time control knob to its 0 (off) position.
20. Do not use outdoors.
21. Do not use appliance for other than intended use.
22. This product is designed for household use only.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded 3 prong
outlet.
Do not remove ground prong.
Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these
instructions can result in
death, fire or electrical shock.

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Countertop Oven Features
Oven
Cabinet
Wave-Rack™
Oven Rack
Broil Pan
with Grill
Full-width
Crumb Drawer
Rack-
Positioning
Slots
Control
Panel
Oven Door
Cooking
Elements
Function
Control
Knob
Te mperature
Control
Knob
Time
Control
Knob
(0 position
is “off”)
Power
“on”
Light

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Countertop Oven Features
Cooking Elements
Four cooking elements produce up to
1400 watts for baking, broiling,
toasting, and warming.
Control Panel
Three large knobs have versatile
settings for Function, Temperature,
and Time. A Power “on” indicator
light glows red when the oven is
operating.
Broil Pan with Grill
An easy-to-clean broil pan is used
with a special grill for baking,
broiling, and warming. This pan with
grill combination rests on the
Wave-Rack™ oven rack.
Wave-Rack™ Oven Rack
Unique wave-pattern rack lets air
circulate around the bread for even
toasting. The 6-slice capacity rack is
reversible for optimal cooking
positions.
Oven Cavity
The 0.5 cu ft cavity features a
nonstick Teflon®coating for ease
of cleaning.
Rack-Positioning Slots
Upper and lower slots along the oven
sides, combined with the reversible
Wave-Rack™ oven rack, can hold the
food in up to 4 cooking positions.
Full-Width Crumb Drawer
The crumb drawer is designed for
easy removal and cleaning. Crumb
drawer is located under the oven
door, and can be removed without
opening the door.
Oven Door
The durable metal-framed door has a
large stainless steel handle and a see-
through, tempered glass window.
Oven Cabinet
Stylish stainless steel front is matched
with baked enamel-coated sides.

Position B
Again, use the upper slots along oven
walls. Slide in the Wave-Rack™ oven
rack, this time using a rack-down
orientation.
Position D
Again, use the lower slots along oven
walls. Slide in the Wave-Rack™ oven
rack, this time using a rack-down
orientation.
Position C
Use the lower slots along oven walls.
Slide in the Wave-Rack™ oven rack,
using a rack-up orientation.
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Preparing the Countertop Oven for Use
Before First Use
1. Place the Countertop Oven on a
dry, flat, level surface such as a
countertop or table.
2. Be sure the sides, back and top of
the oven are at least four inches
away from any walls, cabinets or
objects on the counter or table.
3. Remove all accessories and wash in
hot, sudsy water. Dry thoroughly
before placing in the oven.
Before Each Use
1. Remove all items not required for
the next cooking procedure.
2. Plug the cord into a grounded
3 prong outlet. The Countertop
Oven should be the only appliance
operating on the circuit.
3. The Countertop Oven is now ready
to use.
Understanding Positions
of the Wave-Rack™Oven Rack
Food cooks uniformly as warmed air moves around the Wave-Rack™ oven rack.
Up to 6 slices of bread may be placed directly on the rack for toasting. This
unique 4-position rack also holds the broil pan with grill, baking pans or dishes,
and standard bakeware. Here is a guide to adjusting your Wave-Rack™ oven
rack for optimal cooking performance.
Position A
Use the upper slots along oven walls.
Slide in the Wave-Rack™ oven rack,
using a rack-up orientation.