Rival RO160 Series User manual

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS FOR
ROASTER OVENS
Whenusing electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should
always be followed,including the following:
1. Read all instructions beforeusing.
2.Donot touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.
3. To protectagainst electrical shock donot immerse roaster base,
cord, or plug in water or other liquid.
4. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used byor
near children.
5. Unplugfrom outlet when notinuseand before cleaning.Allow to
cool before putting onor taking off parts and beforecleaning.
6.Donot operate roaster oven with a damagedcord or plug or after
the appliancemalfunctions, orhas been damaged inany manner.
Contact Rival's Consumer Service Department(seewarranty) to
return for examination,repair or adjustment.
7.Theuseof accessory attachments not recommended by Rival may
cause injuries.
8.Donotuse outdoors.
9. Donotlet cordhangoveredge of table or counter, or touch hot
surfaces, including the stove.
10. Donot place onor near a hotgasor electric burner orina heatedoven.
11. Extremecautionmust be used whenmoving an appliance
containing hotoilor other hot liquids.
12. CAUTION: Steam escaping fromundercover or foodwarming pans
is hotandcan cause burns.
13. Donotuse appliance for otherthan its intendeduse.
14. Use oven mitts to remove the REMOVABLE ROASTING PAN from the
roaster oven; orto remove a baking panor cookedfoodfrom the
REMOVABLE ROASTING PAN.
15. To disconnect, turn TEMPERATURE CONTROL to OFF,thenremove
plugfromwall outlet.
16. Some countertop surfaces such as Corian8 and other surfaces are
not designed to withstand the prolongedheatgenerated by certain
appliances. We recommendplacing a hot plate or trivetunderyour
Rival® product to prevent possible damage to the surface.
These appliances arefor HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.
No user-serviceable parts inside. DoNOT attempt to repair or adjust
any electrical or mechanicalfunctions on this unit. Doing so will void
the Warranty.
Do not immerse base in water or other liquid.
A shortpowersupplycord is provided to reduce the hazards
resultingfromentanglement or tripping over a longercord. AN
EXTENSIONCORD MAYBE USEDWITHCARE;HOWEVER, THE MARKED
ELECTRICALRATINGSHOULD BEAT LEAST AS GREAT ASTHE ELECTRICAL
RATING OFTHE ROASTER OVEN. The extensioncordshould notbe
allowed to drapeover the counter or tabletopwhere itcanbe pulled
on by children or trippedover.
POLARIZED PLUG
These appliances have polarizedplugs(oneblade
is widerthan the other). To reduce the risk of
electric shock, these plugs are intended tofit into a
polarized outletonly one way. Ifthe plug does not
fit fullyinto the outlet, reverse the plug. Ifit still
does not fit,contact a qualifiedelectrician.
Do not attempt to modify the plugs inany way. If
the plugs fits loosely into theAC outlet orifthe
AC outlet feels warm donotuse that outlet.

KNOW YOUR ROASTER OVEN
LID
BUFFET SERVER
FRAME
(SELECT MODELS)
INDICATOR LIGHT
(SELECT MODELS)
TEMPERATURE
CONTROL
REMOVABLE
SERVING DISHES
(SELECT MODELS)
REMOVABLE
ROASTING PAN
LID REST
ROASTER OVEN BODY
REMOVABLE
ROASTING RACK
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PREPARING YOUR ROASTER OVEN FORUSE
1. Carefullyunpack the RoasterOven and remove all packaging materials.
2. Wash the REMOVABLE ROASTINGPAN,REMOVABLEROASTINGRACK,
REMOVABLE SERVING DISHES (select models only), REMOVABLE
SERVING DISH FRAME (selectmodels only), andLIDin hot,soapy water
using a sponge or soft cloth. Rinse thoroughly. Wipe dry.
3. Clean the outside ofthe ROASTER OVENBODY with a soft cloth and
warm, soapy water. Wipedry. Donotuse abrasivecleaners.
NOTE: Duetothe manufacturing process,somesmoke and odor maybe
noticed during the first use.Thisshoulddisappearafter the first heating ofthe
Roaster Oven.
TIPS FOR ROASTING
Always usethe REMOVABLE ROASTING PANinthe roasteroven
when cooking.
NOTE: Neverplacefood or liquid directly into the ROASTER OVEN BODY.
Use cautionwhenremoving or lifting theLIDas steam is vented
along the seam onthetopofthe LID.
Significantamounts of heatescapewhenever theLIDis removed.
Instead of removing theLIDto check on your food, grasp LID
HANDLE and lift justenough to check onor taste the food.
Exercise cautionwhenusingthisfeature, as steam may escape.
To usetheLID REST feature, hold theLID upright bythe HANDLE
and place the edge oftheLID under the metaltabsjustabove
either sideHANDLE.
Conveniencefoods canbe baked inthe Roaster Oven. Place
container on ROASTING RACK. Follow package directions.
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TIPS FOR ROASTING (CONT.)
Meatsroasted in your Roaster Oven will be moist and tender.
For additional browning, brush oilor butter over the meatbefore
cooking.In addition, cooking the meat ina traditional oven at
450°. Foron Broil forthe last20-30minutes will result in
better browning.
To create a darkerroasted,crispierskin poultry, donotadd liquids
(with the exception ofthe basting butter or oil) until there are
only 30 minutesleft of cooking. Cooking ata higher temperature
will result ina faster cooking time, i.e. 375 °F instead of325°F.
TIPS FOR USING THE REMOVABLE SERVING DISHES (SELECT MODELS)
CAUTION: Temperature of foods should be kept at 150 °For above.
•The REMOVABLEROASTING PANand REMOVABLESERVING
DISH FRAME must bein place when using the REMOVABLE
SERVING DISHES.
•Use only to keep cooked foods warm.
• REMOVABLESERVING DISHES and REMOVABLESERVINGDISH
FRAME arenottobe used onthe stovetop, inan oven, orina
microwave oven.
• When filling REMOVABLESERVINGDISHES with foods that may
stick, spray the inside with a non-stick cooking spray.
•If food is dry, add broth or juice to help keep warm.
• NEVER pick-up hot REMOVABLESERVING DISHES using the
REMOVABLE SERVINGDISHFRAME.
USING YOUR ROASTER OVEN
1. Place the REMOVABLEROASTING PAN into the ROASTER OVENBODY.
2. Turn the TEMPERATURE CONTROL to OFF, then plug cord into
a 120V AC outlet.
3. Turn the TEMPERATURE CONTROL tothe desired temperature
and preheat for 15 to20 minutes. Indicator light will shut off
when temperature is reached (indicator light ison select
models only).
4. Place ROASTING RACK into the REMOVABLEROASTINGPAN,
arrange food onthe ROASTING RACK, and secure theLIDon
the Roaster Oven. NOTE: Somefoods or recipes donot require
the ROASTINGRACK tobe used.
5. When finished, turn the TEMPERATURE CONTROL toOFFand
unplug Roaster Oven from outlet.
6. Use oven mitts orhot pads to remove LIDand ROASTING
RACK, or when grasping unit by side handles, surfaces arehot
during operation.
USING THE REMOVABLE SERVING DISHES (SELECT MODELS)
Fill the REMOVABLEROASTING PAN with 8 quarts of water
(or 1/2 - 3/4 full) and place inside ROASTER OVENBODY.
CAUTION: Never add water directly inside the ROASTER OVEN
BODY.
Place REMOVABLESERVINGDISHFRAME ontopofthe
REMOVABLE ROASTINGPAN.Makesure the REMOVABLE
SERVING DISHFRAME is secure and level.
Add empty REMOVABLESERVINGDISHES, making sure they fit
securely in REMOVABLESERVINGDISHFRAME.
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USING THE REMOVABLE SERVING DISHES (SELECT MODELS) (CONJ.)
Cover with LIDand plug Roaster Oven into a 120V outlet.
Preheat on350°Ffor30 minutes or until water is veryhot.
Remove LIDand carefully add hot,cookedfood into
REMOVABLE SERVING DISHES.
Cover and turn control to250°F setting to keepfoodswarm. If
necessary, adjusttemperature.
Stir occasionally and keep food covered to maintain
temperature.
Periodically,checkwaterlevel and carefully add more hot
water if necessary.
CLEANING YOUR ROASTER OVEN
NOTE: Donot immerse the ROASTER OVEN BODY in water
or other liquid. Donotput REMOVABLE ROASTING PAN,
REMOVABLE SERVING DISHES (selectmodels), or REMOVABLE
SERVING DISH FRAME (select models) in dishwasher.
1. Turn TEMPERATURE CONTROL to OFF.
2. Unplug the Roaster Ovenfrom outlet and allow unit to cool
completelybeforecleaning.
3. Wash the REMOVABLE ROASTINGPAN, REMOVABLE SERVING
DISHES (selectmodels), REMOVABLE SERVING DISH FRAME
(select models), LID, and ROASTING RACK in hot,soapywater
- using a sponge or cloth. Rinse thoroughly inhot water, then
towel dry.
4. Wipe the inside and outside ofthe ROASTER OVEN BODY with
a damp cloth.
COOKING TIME AND TEMPERATURE
DETERMINING MEATDONENESS
Itis recommended that youusea meat thermometer to determine
doneness whencookingmeat and poultry.Insert the thermometer
into the center ofthe thickest portion ofthe meat.Cook until
temperature for desired doneness is reached.
MEAT
BEEF
PORK
LAMB
SMOKED HAM
Cook before eating
Fully cooked
POULTRY
Roasting Chicken
Turkey
RARE [ MEDIUM WELL DONE
140°F
*
140°F
*
*
160°F
160°F
160°F
170°F
170°F
170°F
160°F
140°F
180°F
180°F
*Rare pork, hamor poultry isnot recommended.
ROASTING MEATS AND POULTRY
Meats will cookmorerapidly inthe Roaster Oven than a conventional
oven. Reducing temperature and increasing timewill result ina
browner,crispiercrust. Times indicatedbelow are approximate and
should be used asa guidelineonly.
MEAT I WEIGHT (LBS.)I TEMP. MIN./LB.
BEEF ROASTS
Standing Rib
Sirloin Tip
Tenderloin
Pot Roast
Corned Beef
4-6
3-5
M-4
4-6
3K-4
325 °F
350 °F
450 "F
300°F
300 °F
17to21
1 7 to21
7 to10
26 to34
15to17
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MEATWEIGHT (IBS.) TEMP.
LAMB
Leg
Shoulder, boneless
PORK
Loin Roast
Rolled Shoulder
Chops
Country-Style Ribs
SMOKED HAM
Bone-in,shank
Boneless
Fully cooked
VEAL
Loin
Shoulder
POULTRY
Chicken,whole
Chicken,whole
Chicken,pieces
Turkey, prebasted
Turkey, fresh
Turkey, fresh
5-8
3-4
3-5
4-6
4-5
8-10
10-15
8-12
5-10
4-6
3-5
JK-5
6-8
6-8
10-14
14-22
10-14
350 °F
350 °F
350 °F
350 °F
325 °F
450°Fto brown,
then decrease temp, to250°F
325 °F
325°F
325°F
325°F
325 °F
350 °F
350 °F
350 °F
375 °F
375 °F
350 °F
MIN./LB. 1
20 to22
20 to22
21 to26
30 to34
15 to17
15to17
17 to21
151017
13to24 •
26 to30
26 to30
13to15
15 to17
7 to9
12to15
13 to15
12to15
SLOW COOKING
Slow cooking is best for less tendercuts of meat.Heat is gradual with
slow cooking and stirring isnot necessary. Avoidremoving theLID
duringslowcooking, because heat escapes andmay increase the
cooking time. Whenusing a standardroastingrecipe,slowcook 1 1/2
hours atthe250°F setting for every 30 minutes of roasting.
BAKING*
• Always placebakingpans onthe ROASTING RACK. Donot placepans
on bottom of REMOVABLE ROASTING PAN.
•We recommend that you use metalpans in the Roaster Oven, because
theyprovidebetterheattransfer and browning.
FOOD | TEMP. SETTING I BAKING TIME (MIN)
MUFFINS
QUICKBREAD
YEASTBREAD
YEASTROLLS
COOKIES
BROWNIES
CUPCAKES
SHEETCAKE
POUNDCAKE
BUNDTCAKE
CHEESECAKE
FRUIT PIE
CUSTARD PIE
PASTRYSHELL
PIZZA (9-inch)
BAKED POTATOES
SWEET POTATOES
SCALLOPED POTATOES
WINTERSQUASH
BAKEDAPPLES
425° F
375° F
400° F
400° F
350° F
350° F
350° F
350° F
350° F
350° F
325° F
425° F
350° F
425° F
425° F
350° to 400° F
350° to 400° F
350° F
400° F
350° F
15 to20
65 to75
40to45
18 to20
11to13
25 to30
25 to30
40 to45
50 to60
50 to60
50 to60
45 to50
50 to60
10to13
20 to25
50 to60
55to65,
75 to90
45 to60
35 to45
' Always preheat roaster prior to baking
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RECIPES
RECIPES
LEMON GARLIC ROAST CHICKEN
4to 5-lb. chicken 2 tablespoonslemon juice
3 ciovesgarlic,minced ^ teaspoongroundblack pepper
1 teaspoonsalt X cup butter,softened
Rinse chicken in coldwater.Combineremainingingredients andrub overskin and
between skin and meat of chicken. Place roasting rack in cookingpan. Place chicken
on roastingrack and cover. Bake at 350°F for VA hours or until chicken is done.
BAKED POTATOES
8 to 12 bakingpotatoes
Wash potatoes and pierce with a fork. Place rack inthe pan. Stack potatoes on
roastingrack,making sure that they don't touch the sides of cookingpan.Cover
and bake at 400°F for1 to 1 'A hours.
POT LUCK BEEF STEW
8 -Ibs. beef stewmeat
2 cups dry breadcrumbs
2 teaspoonssalt
Yf teaspoonpepper
4 largeonions, cut intoeighths
4 pounds babycarrots
7 stalkscelery
Toss stewmeat with bread crumbs, salt and pepper. Place beef inpanandadd
remaining ingredients; stirwell.Cover androastat 250° F.for4 to5 hours or until
meat and vegetables are tender.
15 potatoes,peeled and cubed
2 tablespoons basil
2 cupsquick-cookingtapioca
8 cans (4 ounces)slicedmushrooms,undrained
15 cans (WK-oi. each)condensedtomatosoup
8 cups beef broth
CHILI FORA CROWD
3 pounds dry pintobeans,soaked and drained
1can (28~oz.) diced tomatoes
10 poundsgroundchuck,browned and drained
12 cupswater
2 onions,chopped
2 greenpeppers,chopped
5 clovesgarlic,minced
2 jalapenopeppers, finely chopped
3 tablespoonscumin
% cup chilipowder
3 cupstomatojuice
3 cans (10^-oz. each)tomatoes and chilies
Preheat roaster to 350° F. Combinefirst 8 ingredients in roaster.Cover,cook for 2Yi
hours. Add remainingingredients.Cover and cook an additional 30 minutes to 1
hour.
MEATBALLS
5 pounds ground beef VA teaspoonssalt
1cup Italianseasonedfine, dry breadcrumbs M teaspoonpepper
5 eggs
Preheat roaster with panin place to 425° F. Combine all ingredients. Form into 1 -
inch balls. Place meatballs in pan.Cover; Bake 30to45 minutes or until done.Stir
occasionally to brown onall sides. Makesapproximately 75 meatballs.
PEPPER CRUSTED BRAISED SHORT RIBS
6 - 9 pounds beef shortribs 15 clovesgarlic,minced
Xcup fresh ly crackedblackpepper 5 (14K-oz.) cans beef broth
2 teaspoonssalt " 1 cupred wine,optional
Preheat roaster to 450° F.Rub ribs onall sides with pepper and garlic.Sprinkle with
salt. Place ribs in cooking panand cover.Cook 15-30 minutes, turning to brown on
all sides. Pour broth overribs.Cover,reduceheat to 300° Fand cook until tender,
2to 2Vi hours.
PORK ROAST
4-5 Ib. pork loinroast
4 clovesgarlic,minced
1 teaspoon salt
K teaspoonpepper
K cup Italiandressing
X cup Worcestershire sauce
Preheat roaster to 350° F. Place roast on rack. Press mincedgarlic into surface ofthe
roast. Place rack in roaster.Combinedressing and Worcestershiresauce.Brushroast
with marinade.Cover;cook for2 to2 !4 hours or until done.
SPAGHETTI SAUCE
1 can (48-oz.)tomatojuice X cup basilleaves
4 cans (28-oz.) dicedtomatoes X cup oregano leaves
2 cans (12-oz.) tomatopaste IXtablespoons parsley
2 tablespoonsWorcestershiresauce 1 tablespoonthyme
6 cupswater 1 tablespoonsalt
5 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoonpepper
Turnroaster to 350° F.Addall ingredients toan oven safe dish, stirring well to
combine. Cover,cook 3 to4 hours until thick, adding meatballs during last 1 to VA
hours.Stiroccasionally.
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RECIPES
SPICY BEEF ROAST
2 (2% to 3-ib.) beet tipor rump roast X cupsoy sauce
2 - 3 tablespoons cracked black peppercorns 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
4 cloves garlic, minced VA teaspoons dry mustard
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 'A teaspoon salt
Preheat roaster to 350° F. Make several slits intopof roasts. Place roasts on rack. Set
rack in roaster. Combine vinegar, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce and mustard.
Brush marinadeover roasts. Combinecrackedpepper and garlic. Rub overmeat.
Sprinkle with salt. Cover; roast 20to25 minutes per pounder until roast reaches
desired doneness.
BAKED BEANS
K cup Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons dry mustard powder
1 pound bacon, cooked until just crisp andcutup
2 cans (7-lbs. each) pork and beans
1 K cup molasses
1 X cup ketchup
3/t cup prepared barbecue sauce
Combine all ingredients inan oven safe dish and place in roaster pan. Cover and
cook at 300° Ffor2 hours or until heated through. Stiroccasionally.
1 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
SunbeamProducts,Inc.doingbusiness as JardenConsumerSolutions orifin Canada, SunbeamCorporation
(Canada) Limiteddoingbusiness as JardenConsumerSolutions(collectively "JCS") warrants that fora period of
one year from the date of purchase, this product will be free from defects in material and workmanship,JCS, at
its option, will repair or replace this product orany component ofthe productfound tobe defectiveduring the
warranty period.Replacement will be madewith a newor remanufacturedproduct or component. Ifthe product
is no longeravailable,replacement maybe made with a similar product of equal or greatervalue.This is your
exclusive warranty. DoNOT attempt to repair or adjust any electrical or mechanicalfunctions on thisproduct.
Doing so will void this warranty.
Thiswarranty is valid forthe originalretailpurchaserfrom the date of initial retailpurchase andisnot
transferable.Keep the original sales receipt.Proof of purchase is required to obtainwarrantyperformance. JCS
dealers, servicecenters, or retailstores selling JCS products donot have the right to alter,modify oranyway
change the terms and conditions of thiswarranty.
Thiswarrantydoes not covernormalwear of parts or damageresultingfrom anyofthe following:negligent
use or misuse ofthe product, useon impropervoltage or current, use contrary tothe operatinginstructions,
disassembly,repair or alteration by anyoneotherthan JCSoran authorized JCS service center. Further, the
warranty does not cover:Acts of God,such as fire,flood,hurricanes and tornadoes.
What arethe limits on JCS's Liability?
JCS shall notbe liable forany incidental or consequentialdamagescaused bythe breach ofany express,
implied or statutorywarranty or condition.
Except tothe extentprohibited by applicablelaw, any impliedwarranty or condition of merchantability or
fitness fora particularpurpose is limited in duration tothe duration ofthe above warranty.
JCS disclaims all other warranties,conditions or representations,express, implied, statutory or otherwise.
JCS shall notbe liable forany damages ofany kind resulting from the purchase, useor misuse of,or inability
tousethe productincludingincidental,special,consequential or similardamages or loss of profits, orforany
breach of contract,fundamental or otherwise, orforany claimbroughtagainstpurchaser byany otherparty.
Some provinces,states or jurisdictions donot allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential
damages or limitations onhow long an impliedwarrantylasts, sothe above limitations or exclusion maynot
apply to you.
Thiswarrantygives you specificlegal rights, andyoumay alsohaveotherrights that vary fromprovince to
province,state to state or jurisdiction to jurisdiction.
How to Obtain Warranty Service
in the U.S.A.
If you have any questionregarding this warranty or would like to obtainwarrantyservice, please call 1-800-557-4825
and a convenientservicecenter address will be provided to you.
In Canada
If you have any questionregardingthiswarranty or wouldlike to obtainwarrantyservice,please call 1-800-557-4825
and a convenientservice center address will be provided to you.
In the U.S.A., this warranty is offered by SunbeamProducts, Inc.doingbusinessJardenConsumerSolutionslocated
in Boca Raton, Florida 33431. In Canada, this warranty is offered by SunbeamCorporation(Canada) Limited doing
business as JardenConsumerSolutions,located at 20 B HerefordStreet,Brampton,Ontario L6Y OM1. Ifyou have
any otherproblem or claim in connectionwith this product, please write our ConsumerServiceDepartment.
PLEASE DONOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TOANYOF THESE ADDRESSES ORTOTHE PLACE OF PURCHASE.
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