Thane Housewares FLAVORWAVE EXPRESS User manual

MADE IN CHINA, THANE HOUSEWARES is a registered trademark of Thane International, Inc.
Copyright, ©2010 by THANE INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Thane International, Inc.,
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thane.com
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Thane Direct UK Ltd.,
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USER’S GUIDE

NOTE:
Thank You...
On behalf of the entire team at Thane
Housewares, we appreciate your recent purchase
of the FLAVORWAVE OVEN® EXPRESS™.
This cooking system will provide you with healthy
and tasty meals for many years to come.
We worked long and hard to make this the best
cooking appliance available and, only after
extensive testing, added it to our family of quality
products for the home.
Enjoy your FLAVORWAVE OVEN® EXPRESS™.
... and, once again, thank you.

NOTE: TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. Introduction .......................................................................................... 6
Important Safeguards ......................................................................... 4-5
II. Using Your Oven ................................................................................. 7
Product and Accessory Diagram .......................................................... 7
Before You Begin Cooking ................................................................... 8
How to Operate the FLAVORWAVE OVEN® EXPRESS™ ............... 9 - 10
Cleaning Your Oven ..................................................................... 10 - 11
III. Helpful Hints ...................................................................................... 12
A Healthier Lifestyle ............................................................................. 12
Cooking Tips ................................................................................ 12 - 13
Selecting Your Food ............................................................................ 14
Food Preparation and Presentation .................................................... 15
Trouble Shooting Guide ...................................................................... 16
Quick Reference Guide ........................................................................... 17

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical products, especially when children are present, basic
safety precautions should always be followed, including the following:
Read all instructions, safeguards, and warnings before using the appliance.
1. Verify that the main voltage indicated on the product corresponds with the
voltage of your electrical outlet.
Rated voltage:
110~120V, 60Hz, 1000W
220~240V, 50/60Hz, 950~1100W
2. Do not place appliance where it can fall or be pulled into water or other liquid.
3. Do not reach for an appliance that has fallen into water. Unplug immediately!
4.
Always pull handle up to “off” position before plugging in or unplugging oven.
5. Place oven securely in center of counter or work space.
6. Always unplug oven before attempting to move it.
7. Secure the FLAVORWAVE OVEN® EXPRESS™ lid on the oven before
turning on power.
8. Always turn oven off before removing lid and always place lid on the lid holder.
Never set it down directly on the counter. Always leave at least 5 cm
(2 inches) between the oven lid and counter top or other surfaces.
9. Use two hands when moving the oven.
10. The oven cannot be placed near the wall (while using). Always leave at least
5cm (2 inches) between the oven and the wall.
11. Do not touch the glass bowl and lid or any surfaces on the heater assembly
during operation. The air inside the cooking dome reaches a temperature of
approximately 210ºC/410ºF which makes the surface very hot and may cause
burns.
12. This appliance is not intended for use by children or persons with
reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and
knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction
concerning the use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
13. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
14. Use this appliance for its intended use as described in this brochure. Do not
use any other accessories or attachments not recommended by the
manufacturer. They may result in fire, electrical shock, or personal injury.
15. Never operate this appliance if it is not working properly, if it has been
dropped or damaged, or dropped into water, or if it has a damaged cord or
plug. Return the appliance to a qualified repair facility for inspection, repair,
or adjustment.
WARNINGS
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QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE
ITEM COOKING TIME
(for reference only)
OVEN TEMP. SETTING COOKING TIPS
MEAT Meat Loaf Boneless Rib Roast Grilled Filet Mignon Grilled Sirloin Steak Hamburgers & Hot Dogs Roast Leg of Lamb POULTRY Spicy Wings Whole Chicken (or half of Turkey) Barbeque Chicken Cornish Hens Curry Chicken Lemon Chicken SEAFOOD BBQ Shrimp Grilled Fish Steaks Fish in a Sack Whole Salmon VEGETABLES Baby Rosemary Potatoes Cauliflower Au Gratin French Fries Potatoes, Baked in Jackets Roasted Vegetables DESERT Apple Tart Apple-Almond Pudding Baked Apples Pear-Peach Tart
35 - 40 minutes 24 - 26 minutes per 1 lb (450g) 20 - 25 minutes 20 - 25 minutes 20 - 25 minutes 25 - 30 minutes per 1 lb (450g) 30 minutes per 2 lbs (900g) 15 - 20 minutes per 1 lb (450g) 25 - 30 minutes 25 - 30 minutes 25 - 30 minutes 25 - 30 minutes 10 - 15 minutes per 1 lb (450g) 20 minutes 25 - 30 minutes 20 - 25 minutes 45 minutes 15 - 20 minutes 20 minutes 35 - 40 minutes 20 - 25 minutes 30 minutes 30 minutes 25 - 35 minutes 20 minutes
Low rack Low rack High rack High rack High rack High rack
Half on high rack, half on low rack Low rack, use with Extender Ring (optional item) High rack Low rack High rack High rack High rack High rack High or low rack Low rack High rack High rack High rack Low rack Low rack High rack High rack High rack High rack
355ºF (180ºC) 400ºF (205ºC) 445ºF (230ºC) 445ºF (230ºC) 400ºF (205ºC) 390ºF (200ºC) 445ºF (230ºC) 445ºF (230ºC) 400ºF (205ºC) 445ºF (230ºC) 400ºF (205ºC) 400ºF (205ºC) 435ºF (225ºC) 400ºF (205ºC) 360ºF (180ºC) 400ºF (205ºC) 355ºF (180ºC) 330ºF (165ºC) 445ºF (230ºC) 400ºF (205ºC) 445ºF (230ºC) 400ºF (205ºC) 345ºF (175ºC) 435ºF (225ºC) 400ºF (205ºC)
• All cooking times and temperatures are approximate • Variable results are possible due to differences in
food weight, thickness, starting temperature, fat and water content, food quantity and other factors
• Depending on recipe and food type, food should be flipped during the cooking cycle
• Adjust cooking time to 30-50% more for frozen food. For best results thaw frozen food prior to cooking.

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16. If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer,
its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
17. Do not use outdoors or operate where aerosol (spray) products are being
used or where oxygen is being administered.
18. Do not let the cord hang over the edge of the table or counter, or touch hot
surfaces.
19. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner or in a heated oven.
20. Do not move the appliance while it contains hot food. Use extreme caution
when removing hot lid, glass bowl and cooking racks.
21. This appliance is for household use only; it is designed to process normal
household quantities. It is not suitable for continuous or commercial operation.
22. Do not disassemble the product. There are no user serviceable parts.
23. Do not leave the appliance unattended while in use.
24. Use the handle when lifting the lid from the base.
25. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use the handles provided.
26. Turn the unit “off” before removing the lid to check or turn food. The lid and
heater/control assembly should be placed on the lid holder.
27. Use caution when disposing of hot grease.
28. This appliance is not intended to be operated by means of an external timer
or separate remote-control system.
29. To protect against electrical shock do not immerse cord, plugs, or lid in water
or other liquid.
30. To disconnect, turn the thermostat and the timer to “off”, then remove plug
from wall outlet.
31. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before
putting on or taking off parts.
32. Do not allow the electrical parts of the lid to get wet when cleaning the
appliance.
33. For 120V Unit Only: This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider
than the other). As a safety feature, this plug will fit in a polarized outlet only
one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still
does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not attempt to defeat this safety
feature.
HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE
SYMPTOMS & PROCEDURES
FEATURES
• Check to see that the power cord
is plugged into AC outlet.
• Check to see that the AC outlet is
operational.
• Check that the thermostat is set to
desired temperature.
• Press the safety button on the
top of the lid and push the handle
all the way down.
NOTE: The power safety handle
acts as a safety switch and will
not allow the oven to work when in
the up-right position.
• Check the thermostat to see that
it is set for a high enough
temperature.
• Order replacement part from
Customer Service.
OVEN WILL NOT TURN ON
OVEN WILL NOT HEAT UP
LID OR GLASS BOWL IS
CRACKED
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Model : CO-04MH
Voltage : 120V, 60Hz
or 220-240V, 50/60Hz
Rated power : 950-1100W
Thermostat : 65-230ºC/150-446ºF
Timer : 0-60 minutes
Weight : 4.9 KGS/10.8 LBS
Glass bowl : 7 Liters
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I. INTRODUCTION
THE FLAVORWAVE OVEN® EXPRESS™ STORY
THE NEXT GENERATION IN COOKING™
With the FLAVORWAVE OVEN® EXPRESS™ you can prepare delicious,
healthful meals in less than half the time of traditional methods. What makes
these superior results possible is our revolutionary approach to certain time-
honored cooking methods.
Professional cooks have long known that they could improve upon traditional
oven cooking by using a fan to accelerate the circulation of the oven’s hot air.
This traditional convection oven consists of a fan mounted on one side of a
metal box.
The FLAVORWAVE OVEN® EXPRESS™ improves upon traditional
convection ovens in the following ways:
• The FLAVORWAVE OVEN® EXPRESS™ bowl is made of glass, not
metal, so that you can clearly see what you are cooking from all sides.
• The FLAVORWAVE OVEN® EXPRESS™ combines a circular bowl with a
fan mounted in the lid so that hot air currents move down over the food, around
the bowl’s sides, and then back up to the fan. This creates a tornado-like flow
of constantly moving, super-heated air that cooks and browns food quickly
and thoroughly.
• The FLAVORWAVE OVEN® EXPRESS™ uses cooking racks that allow
you to cook two levels of food at once. In addition, when meat, poultry, or
fish is cooked on the lower rack, fats and oils are blown away through the
grating. You will cook lighter, more nutritious meals.
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FOOD PREPARATION & PRESENTATION
PREPARATION
Careful preparation pays off in making appetizing, healthy and tasty meals.
Always remove excess fat. Clean and trim vegetables and garnishes, removing
all bruises and blemishes. Use only the freshest meats and vegetables.
Always ensure that all items of the meal are cooked at the right time.
This usually requires different starting times that must be planned ahead.
PRESENTATION
Try a few of these interesting ways to perk up your table and make any meal
a festive occasion:
• Slice a freshly baked loaf of bread or dinner rolls into a basket lined with
colorful napkins. Serve with butter or margarine, softened and mixed with
grated cheese, garlic salt or your favorite seasoning.
• Main course meats are more attractive when displayed on a large platter
surrounded by fresh parsley sprigs, carrot curls (made with a potato peeler)
and radish roses.
• Serve sauces in a pretty piece of china or glassware. Drop in a ladle and bring
to the table on a plate for easier passing between guests.
• Flowers on the table are always effective, but in a pinch use a grouping of your
favorite figurines or house plants.
• Candles make dinners cozy, so turn down the lights and turn up the charm.
Float small, flat candles in a large, clear bowl filled with water. The effect is
magical.

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II. USING YOUR FLAVORWAVE OVEN® EXPRESS™
PRODUCT & ACCESSORY DIAGRAM
FLAVORWAVE OVEN® EXPRESS™
Thermostat
Power Safety
Handle
Timer
Power Cord
Glass Bowl
Glass Bowl
Holder
STANDARD ACCESSORIES
Safety Button
Rack
Tongs High Rack Low Rack Lid Holder
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SELECTING YOUR FOOD
MEAT
Beef : Select rich, red, fine-textured meat with a light covering of fat (having a
marbled appearance). Buy whole pieces and cut to suit – you can really save a lot.
Lamb: Select lean meat. Meat should be soft, pinkish-red and fine textured.
Pork: Select lean meat. Meat should be very light pink in color, fine textured and
fresh smelling.
FISH
Whole: Select only fresh fish with full, clear eyes and bright gills - a sure sign of
freshness. Also, scales should be bright and clean – not slimy. Fish should
look and smell fresh. Flesh should be firm and spring back when touched.
Fillets: Select only firm fillets without discoloration that have a pleasant smell.
Fillets must not be dull, soft or ooze water when touched.
POULTRY
Select only fresh meat or birds. Poultry should look and smell fresh.
VEGETABLES / FRUIT
Select firm, almost ripe fruit; check for bruises and blemishes – color should be
clear and bright. Vegetables should be crisp and of good color. Try to avoid
vegetables sold tightly packed in plastic wrap - they will spoil quickly.
Never use vegetables that are soft or limp.

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BEFORE YOU BEGIN COOKING
PREPARING YOUR FLAVORWAVE OVEN® EXPRESS™
FOR THE FIRST TIME ONLY
The FLAVORWAVE OVEN® EXPRESS™ should be heated once before
cooking with it. While preparing the oven according to the following
instructions, the oven will give off a slight burning odor. The oven is
actually burning off excess lubricants found in the oven’s heating
elements and will not harm you or the oven.
FOLLOW THESE EASY STEPS...
• Wipe the inside of the glass bowl with a damp sponge.
• Secure lid on oven.
• Set timer for 5 minutes.
• Set thermostat to 210ºC/410ºF and turn oven on.
• After timer has shut oven off, allow to cool for 5 minutes.
• Wipe inside of the glass bowl with a damp sponge a second time.
NOW YOUR FLAVORWAVE OVEN® EXPRESS™ IS READY TO COOK YOUR
FIRST MEAL!
DO NOT WASH OR IMMERSE THE LID IN WATER
OR IN DISHWASHER. THE OUTER SURFACE CAN
BE CLEANED BY WIPING CAREFULLY WITH A
DAMP DISH-CLOTH OR SPONGE.
CAUTION
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• COOKING A COMPLETE MEAL AT ONCE
By using two levels of racks, it is easy to cook an entire meal at once. Keep in
mind that different foods and different weights of foods take different amounts
of time to cook. Think ahead. Put the food that takes the longest amount of
time to cook on the low rack.
Later on during the cooking process, put the other food on the high rack.
Now your complete meal of meat, potatoes and vegetables are all cooked
together and will be ready at the same time.
• PLACING FOODS FOR OPTIMUM COOKING
When placing several pieces of food on the wire rack, be sure to leave at least
1.5cm/1/2inch between the food and the side of the glass bowl. This space
allows the air to flow freely through the oven.
Also avoid stacking food on food in order to cook more at one time.
The hot air must circulate freely in order to cook the food properly.
• KEEPING FOOD CRISP
After the food is cooked, turn the thermostat down, keeping the fan running.
Your food will stay hot and crisp.
• TO MAKE YOUR CLEAN-UP EVEN EASIER
Before cooking, spray the oven, including the racks and pans, with a non-stick
product first. Wiping away the grease and residue after cooking will be even
easier.
• ADAPTING RECIPES
As a rule of thumb, when using recipes intended for conventional ovens,
temperatures will remain the same but cooking times will be less.
The cooking times in the recipes in this book should be used as a guide. You
need to judge whether your piece of meat weighs less or more than that which
is used in the recipe and slightly adjust your cooking time. When working with
the FLAVORWAVE OVEN® EXPRESS™ for the first time, we suggest
using a meat thermometer. Watch the cooking progress through the glass
bowl. After a short time you will easily be able to adapt your favorite recipes
for the FLAVORWAVE OVEN® EXPRESS™.
• PREHEAT YOUR OVEN (when it is recommended by the recipe)
For optimum cooking, preheat your oven at 210ºC/410ºF for six (6) minutes
prior to cooking.
• COOKING TIME
Cooking times shown in this manual will vary depending on the volume, weight
and mass of the food or the desired crispness you want.
• CORN SHOULD NOT BE SHUCKED PRIOR TO COOKING

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HOW TO OPERATE THE FLAVORWAVE
OVEN® EXPRESS™
1. Place either the low or the high rack inside the glass bowl of the oven.
2. Place food directly on rack, and allow sufficient space between the food and
the heating element so that the food can’t burn or catch fire.
3.
Make sure that the handle, the timer and the thermostat are in the “OFF” position.
4. Secure lid on oven.
5. Plug the power cord into an electrical outlet.
NOTE: THE HANDLE ON THE LID WORKS AS A SAFETY MECHANISM, HANDLE MUST
BE PUSHED TO THE HORIZONTAL POSITION TO TURN OVEN ON. WHEN HANDLE IS
IN VERTICAL POSITION, OVEN IS OFF.
6. Turn the thermostat knob clockwise to set
thermostat to the desired temperature.
7. Turn the timer knob to the desired time.
Note: Please allow time tolerance of 5-7 min for 60
min timer setting.
8. Press the safety button on the top of the lid
and push down the handle completely as illustrated
in Fig. 2a, 2b & 2c.
9. The oven will start cooking.
10. When the timer reaches the end of the cooking cycle it will shut off the unit.
Turn the thermostat knob to the “OFF” position.
NOTE: During cooking time, when the oven
reaches the preset temperature, it will shut off
then it will start again automatically. This is
normal.
11. Remove the lid, and place it on the lid holder
as illustrated in Fig. 3. Make sure that the
handle is in the “OFF” position.
Timer Thermostat
OFF
Position ON
Position
Fig. 2a Fig. 2b Fig. 2c
Oven Lid
Lid Holder
Fig. 3
ALWAYS PLACE THE LID
ON THE LID HOLDER
CAUTION
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III. HELPFUL HINTS
A HEALTHIER LIFESTYLE
With the FLAVORWAVE OVEN® EXPRESS™, you are always cooking with
hot air (dry roasting) and with the food suspended on a wire rack.
As a result, retention of fat is minimized, leading to fewer calories, lower
fat and cholesterol consumption and a healthier lifestyle.
You will find that, with the FLAVORWAVE OVEN® EXPRESS™, it is not
necessary to add fat, oil, butter or margarine to most recipes.
However, you can do so if you wish.
We recommend the following steps to further improve your health:
1. Eat a variety of foods including items from all food groups daily.
2. Eat less butter, fat and sauces.
3. Eat less sugar and sweets.
4. Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables (preferably steamed).
5. Drink only moderate amounts of alcohol.
6. Drink plenty of water every day.
7. Use less processed foods-eat more fresh food instead.
8. Eat less at a time, but eat regularly.
9. Use fat, oil, butter and margarine sparingly.
10. Use salt sparingly.
11. Dry roast your food as often as possible.
COOKING TIPS
TO USE YOUR FLAVORWAVE OVEN® EXPRESS™ TO ITS FULLEST
POTENTIAL, HERE ARE A FEW COOKING TIPS TO REMEMBER...
• DEPENDING ON RECIPE AND FOOD TYPE, WEIGHT, VOLUME AND
TEXTURE, FOOD SHOULD BE FLIPPED DURING THE COOKING CYCLE.
• WHENEVER POSSIBLE PLACE FOOD DIRECTLY ON THE WIRE RACK.
Cooking on a wire rack allows the hot air to circulate freely around the food,
cooking it quickly and evenly, even without turning.

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12. Now you can remove your food from the oven.
Remember, the food is hot inside the oven,
pay extra attention. Use the Tongs provided
to remove the food and the rack from the
oven as illustrated.
CLEANING YOUR OVEN
LIGHT CLEANING
• Unplug oven and let cool.
• Use a sponge or dishcloth with a mild dish washing detergent and warm water to
wipe glass bowl clean.
• Rinse well to remove all detergent.
NORMAL CLEANING
• Unplug oven and let cool.
• Wipe lid and fan housing using a dishcloth or damp sponge with a mild dish
washing detergent.
• Do not clean with steel wool pads or abrasive materials.
• Wash wire racks in mild dish washing detergent and water.
• Clean metal parts using a sponge or dishcloth with a mild dish washing
detergent, then wipe clean. If scrubbing is necessary, use a nylon or polyester mesh pad.
ALL GLASS SURFACES OF THE OVEN GET VERY
HOT. TOUCHING THESE SURFACES BEFORE
OVEN COOLS WILL CAUSE A BURN. DO NOT
TOUCH ANY GLASS PART OF THE OVEN UNTIL
IT HAS COOLED DOWN.
CAUTION
WARNING ALWAYS UNPLUG THE OVEN BEFORE CLEANING
CAUTION NEVER IMMERSE THE LID IN ANY LIQUID
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SELF CLEANING OF GLASS BOWL
• Add tap water, approximately 2.5cm/1 inch.
• Add one squeeze of mild dish washing detergent.
• Place lid on the oven and plug in.
• Set thermostat to “Wash” and set timer for 10 minutes. (The hot air circulation
creates the turbo action that helps release stubborn residue from bowl.)
• After cleaning rinse in warm water to remove all soap residue.
DISHWASHER-SAFE GLASS BOWL
The glass bowl and wire racks may also be washed in the dishwasher.
However, never wash the lid in a dishwasher or immerse it in liquid.
Remove the glass bowl from its stand before washing.
REMEMBER...
• Unplug oven before cleaning the lid.
• Let oven cool before washing.
• Never immerse lid in water.
• Do not add too much water in the glass bowl when self cleaning.
• Do not let fan assembly get wet.
DRYING THE OVEN
• The oven must always be kept dry after cleaning
to avoid moisture in the lid.
• Make sure the oven is unplugged, leave lid slightly
open and allow the oven to dry thoroughly as
illustrated in Fig.4.
Fig.4
TO AVOID BREAKAGE ALLOW THE GLASS BOWL
TO COOL BEFORE POURING WATER OR SELF
CLEANING
NOTICE
CAUTION DO NOT USE THE OVEN UNTIL IT IS COMPLETELY DRY