KitchenAid KCO253CU User manual

KCO253
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2 | PARTS AND FEATURES
PARTS AND FEATURES
PARTS AND ACCESSORIES
Rack-positioning slotsUpper cooking elements
Compact Oven
controls
Convection bake fan
Lower cooking
elements
(2) Compact Oven
racks***
Removable
crumb tray Compact Oven door with
tempered glass window
Broil pan with grill**
Large stainless steel
handle
Compact Oven interior
with nonstick surface*
* Oven cavity dimensions: 12" (30.2 cm.) deep, 0.6 cu. ft. (0.018 cu. m.) volume.
** TIP: When cooking small pieces of foods or foods that will melt, use the broil pan.
This will keep food from falling onto the cooking elements.
*** The 2 reversible racks offer the exibility of 6 height options (2 options at each rack
position: top, middle, and bottom) allowing you to cook anything from a whole
chicken to multiple sheets of brownies at once.
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PARTS AND FEATURES | 3
PARTS AND FEATURES
Function control knob
Temperature control knob*
Time control knob
Toast control knob
Power On indicator light
CONTROL PANEL FEATURES
*Turn the Temperature control knob to WARM (the minimum setting) when the
Compact Oven is not in use.
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4 | COMPACT OVEN SAFETY
COMPACT OVEN SAFETY
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 Compact 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
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 Center 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.
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COMPACT OVEN SAFETY
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 the Compact Oven
as they may create a re or risk of electric shock.
13. A re may occur if the Compact Oven is covered or touching ammable
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.
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 manufacturer’s recommended
accessories, in this Compact Oven when not in use.
17. Do not place any of the following materials in the Compact Oven: paper,
cardboard, plastic, or anything similar.
18. Do not cover crumb tray or any part of the Compact Oven with metal foil.
This will cause overheating of the Compact Oven.
19. To disconnect, turn the Compact Oven off by turning the Time control knob
to the “0” (Off) position, then remove plug from wall outlet.
20. Do not use outdoors.
21. Do not use appliance for other than intended use.
22. Turn Compact Oven off by rotating the Time control knob to the
“0” (Off) position and turning the Toast control knob to the “Off” position.
The Power On indicator light will be off.
23. To disconnect, turn the Compact Oven off, then remove plug from outlet.
This product is designed for household use only.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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6 | COMPACT OVEN SAFETY
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
Voltage: 120 Volts A.C. only
Frequency: 60 Hertz
Wattage: Up to 1440 Watts
NOTE: The Compact 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 qualied
electrician or technician install an outlet
near the appliance.
A short power supply cord (or detachable
power supply cord) should be used to
reduce the risk 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 attention is exercised in their use.
If a longer detachable power supply cord
or extension cord is used:
• The marked electrical rating of the cord
set or extension cord should be at least
as great as the electrical rating of the
appliance.
• 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 appliance is of the grounded
type, the extension cord should be
a grounding-type 3 wire cord.
COMPACT OVEN SAFETY
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USING THE COMPACT OVEN | 7
USING THE COMPACT OVEN
4"
(10 cm)
4" (10 cm)
4" (10 cm)
1
Place the Compact Oven on a dry,
flat, level surface such as a countertop
or table. Be sure the sides, back,
and top of the Compact Oven
are at least 4" (10 cm) away from
any walls, cabinets, or objects on
the counter or table.
2
Remove all packaging materials and
labels from the oven cavity, if present.
Remove all items not required for the
next cooking procedure.
NOTE: Upon first use, the oven may
produce light smoke. This is normal.
PREPARING THE COMPACT OVEN FOR USE
3
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
The Compact Oven should be the
only appliance operating on the
circuit. The Compact Oven is now
ready to use.
Before first use
Before using the Compact Oven for the rst time, remove all accessories and wash
in hot, soapy water; then rinse with clean water. Dry accessories thoroughly before
placing back inside the Compact Oven. To avoid damage, do not use abrasive
cleaners or scouring pads.
NOTE: The oven racks and broil pan with grill are dishwasher-safe, but we recommend
hand washing these parts.
IMPORTANT: Do not use cleaning agents, cleansers, or metal scouring pads
on the inner oven coating, as they may reduce its effectiveness.
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8 | USING THE COMPACT OVEN
USING THE COMPACT OVEN
POSITIONING THE OVEN RACKS
The Compact Oven features 2 unique 6-position racks designed for optimal cooking
performance. Reposition the racks based on the kind of food you are cooking to allow
warm air to move around the food, cooking uniformly on all sides. The upper, middle,
and lower rack-positioning slots along the oven sides hold the racks in place. The middle
rack position slot includes a rack stop. Place the racks in any of the following positions
to accommodate the broil pan with grill, any baking pans, dishes, or standard bakeware*:
EXAMPLE RACK POSITION DESCRIPTION
Top** Use the upper slots along the oven
walls. This position is recommended
for the Broil setting.
Middle**
Use the middle slots along the
oven walls. The middle rack position
contains a rack stop. This position is
recommended for the Toast setting.
Bottom**
Use the lower slots along the oven
walls. This position is recommended
for the Bake and Warm settings.
If using the Warm setting, we
recommend beginning with the
rack in this setting and adjusting
the rack as necessary, depending
on desired results.
**The 2 reversible racks offer the exibility of 6 height options (2 options at each rack position: top, middle,
and bottom). Flip the rack to use at each level at each rack position, as desired.
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USING THE COMPACT OVEN | 9
USING THE COMPACT OVEN
Both the top and bottom cooking elements
cycle on and off while baking.
For model KCO253, the convection
fan runs only when the Bake function is
selected to circulate heat at the desired
oven temperature. The Convection Bake
feature operates like a conventional oven
to bake and roast, but generally in a
shorter amount of time. This feature uses
a built-in fan to continuously circulate heat
while baking. The Convection Bake feature
operates only when the Bake function
is selected.
Recipes will vary and cooking time should
be monitored for desired results. For better
cooking results, select the correct cooking
pan to allow for proper air circulation.
USING THE BAKE FUNCTION
Recommended Rack Positions: Bottom
Slide the oven rack into the lowest slots
along the oven walls. The 2 reversible racks
offer the exibility of 6 height options. Flip
the rack to use at each level, if desired.
*CHOOSING BAKEWARE FOR COMPACT OVEN USE
• The broil pan included with the
Compact Oven is suitable for items such
as cookies, rolls, biscuits, nachos, and
pork chops.
• A variety of standard baking dishes,
such as a 9" (22.9 cm) round or square
cake pan, a 6 cup (1.5 L) mufn pan,
small baking sheets, and 1- and 2-qt
(0.95 L and 1.9 L) round, square, and
rectangular casserole dishes, may
be used. The Compact Oven door
must close completely.
• Choose bakeware made of metal,
oven-safe glass, ceramic, or silicone.
• Do not use glass lids. If a cover is
desired, use a loosely tted sheet of
aluminum foil shiny side up or down.
• Use lowest oven rack position
when using deep, oven-safe glass
or ceramic containers and allow at
least 1" (2.5 cm) airspace between
the top of the container and the
upper cooking elements.
• Many convenience foods are packaged
in nonmetallic containers suitable for
use in microwave ovens. Be sure to check
package directions to determine whether
the container is suitable for use in a
regular oven.
• Use only loosely covered oven-safe
containers. Airtight containers may
cause food to boil over or splatter.
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10 | USING THE COMPACT OVEN
USING THE COMPACT OVEN
1Rotate the Function control knob
to BAKE. 2
Rotate the Temperature control
knob to the desired temperature.
Bake according to package or
recipe instructions.
3
To preheat: Rotate the Time control
knob past the 10-minute position,
then rotate it back to the first dot
(5-minute position). The Power On
indicator light will turn on. After
5 minutes, the end signal will sound
and the Compact Oven will shut
off automatically.
4
Place food in the center of the rack
and close the door.
Remove all plastic and/or paper
wrappers from food before cooking.
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