Proctor-Silex 840099300 User manual

840099300
Toaster Oven ................................................2
USA: 1-800-851-8900

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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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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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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 Function/Temperature Knob 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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Parts and Features
1. Function/Temperature Knob – To select the
Oven Temperature, Broil, or Toast.
2. ON/OFF/Toast Shade Selector/Timer
To select toast
shade or time.
3. Indicator Light – Lit when oven is on or when toasting.
4. Slide-Out Crumb Tray
To select Stay On.

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2. Set the Function/Temperature Knob
to TOAST.
3. Set the Toast Shade Selector/Timer Knob
to desired toast color.
4. The bell will sound at the end of the
toast cycle. To stop cycle, turn Toast
Shade Selector/Timer knob to OFF.
Do not leave the toaster oven unattended during toasting
or top-browning.
Toasting Tips
THIS OVEN RETAINS HEAT VERY WELL. WHEN MAKING
MORE THAN ONE BATCH OF TOAST, THE TOAST SHADE
SELECTOR SHOULD BE SET TO A LIGHTER COLOR ON
THE SECOND BATCH TO GET THE SAME SHADE OF
TOAST AS THE FIRST.
• If the bottom surface of the toast is too light, place the
bread near the back or front of the oven. This toasts top and
bottom more evenly than if placed in the center of the oven.
• 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 Shade Selector to the dark setting.
• To toast regular toaster pastry, 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.
Oven Rack Positions
The toaster oven comes with a
dual-position oven rack. Flip the
rack over to change the position.
To Toast
Do not leave appliance unattended when in operation.
IMPORTANT! The Function/Temperature
Knob must be in the TOAST position or unit
will not toast properly.
1. Place oven rack in the high position.
High Position
Low Position
Baking Pan
Broil Rack
The oven also has a baking pan
and a broil rack.
Parts and Features (continued)

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To Broil
Do not leave appliance unattended when in operation.
Wash the baking pan and broil rack before using.
1. Place broil rack inside baking pan.
2. Place oven rack in high position. Place
baking pan on the oven rack.
3. Set the Function Selector Knob to Broil.
4. Set Timer to desired time or “Stay On.”
The Indicator Light will come on. Only the
top heating elements come on during the Broil Function.
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.
NOTES:
• For best results, do not preheat when broiling.
• Always allow at least one inch between the food and the
heating element.
Toasting Tips (continued)
• When toasting, condensation may form on the oven door.
A toaster oven is enclosed so the moisture is slow to escape.
After toasting, wipe door to dry and make clean-up easier.
• When the bell sounds 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, the bread freshness, and
the starting temperature of the oven will affect toast color.
If the oven is already hot, select a lighter shade of toast
than normal. Adjust the Toast Shade Selector to achieve the
desired color.
To Bake
Do not leave appliance unattended when in operation.
Wash the baking pan and broil rack before using.
1. Place oven rack in low or high position
depending on food to be cooked.
2. Select temperature then set Timer to
5 and let preheat for five minutes before
beginning to bake.
3. Set Timer to desired time or “Stay On.”
The indicator light will come on and oven will begin baking.
4. When finished, turn OFF. Unplug from outlet.
Baking Tip: Most foods should be baked according to pack-
age or recipe directions. Watch carefully and adjust the time
or temperature if necessary.
NOTE: To reduce the risk of fire, do not use oven cooking
bags in the toaster oven.
Broiling Chart
FOOD
Hamburgers
Hot Dogs
Sausage Links or Patties
(pierce casings before cooking)
Fish
APPROXIMATE TIME
20 minutes
15 minutes
15 to 20 minutes
15 minutes

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Recipes
Baked Potatoes
2 medium baking potatoes, about 10-ounces each
Wash potatoes then pierce skin with a fork. Place potatoes on
baking pan and place in 425 degree oven. Bake for 1 hour or
until done. Do not wrap in aluminum foil as this may increase
cooking time.
5 Minute Pizza
English muffins, split in half
and slightly toasted
Pizza or spaghetti sauce
Grated mozzarella cheese
Pepperoni slices
Place muffin halves on baking pan cut side up. Spread some
sauce on top of each muffin. Sprinkle with cheese then top
with pepperoni. Place pan in toaster oven and bake at 450°F
for about 5 minutes or until cheese melts.
Minute Muffins
1 cup self-rising flour
1⁄2cup milk
2 tablespoons mayonnaise or sour cream
Stir together ingredients. Spoon into greased 6-cup muffin
pan. Bake at 450°F for 12 minutes or until done. Makes 6
muffins.
Cleaning the Oven
Your toaster oven should be cleaned regularly for best
performance and long life. Regular cleaning will also reduce
the risk of fire hazard.
1. Unplug oven and allow to cool.
2. Wash oven rack, baking pan,
and broil rack in hot, soapy water.
Rinse and dry. Do not use
abrasive cleansers or steel wool.
3. To clean the crumb tray, slide
open crumb tray. Wipe crumb
tray with a damp cloth.
4. To clean the inside of the oven, wipe oven walls, bottom
of oven, and glass door with a damp, soapy cloth. Repeat
with a damp, clean cloth. Slide crumb tray back into position.
5. For stubborn stains, use a plastic scouring pad.
6. To clean the outside of the oven, wipe with a damp cloth.
7. Do not use abrasive cleansers.
NOTE: Do not clean with metal scouring pads. Pieces can
break off pad and touch electrical parts, causing a risk of
electric shock.

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The toaster oven will not heat.
Check to make sure the electrical outlet is working and the
oven is plugged in. Next turn the Function/Temperature Knob
to 350°F. Turn the ON/OFF Knob to “Stay On.” 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 Function/Temperature Knob to TOAST.
2. Select toast color.
The Indicator Light should now be lit. The oven will not toast
properly unless the ON/OFF Knob is set to TOAST.
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 Knob to OFF. 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.
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.
Troubleshooting
Tropical Chicken
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
8 ounce can crushed pineapple,
not drained
1⁄4cup prepared mustard
1⁄4cup cider vinegar
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1⁄8teaspoon ground ginger
Rice (optional)
Place chicken breasts in shallow casserole dish or 8-inch
square baking pan. Combine remaining ingredients and pour
over chicken. Bake at 350°F for 35 to 45 minutes or until
done. Serve over rice. Makes 4 servings.
Mini Meat Loaves
1 pound lean ground beef
1 small onion, finely chopped
3⁄4cup fresh bread crumbs
1 egg, beaten
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
1⁄4teaspoon each, salt and pepper
Combine all ingredients and mix well. Divide the mixture
between 6-cup muffin pan. Bake at 350°F for 30 minutes or
until done. Makes 4 to 6 servings.

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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: ______________
LIMITED WARRANTY
This product is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a
period of one hundred eighty (180) days 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 limita-
tions 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.proctorsilex.com
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840099300 Web site address: www.proctorsilex.com