Toastmaster 357 User manual

READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING:A risk of fire and electrical shock exists in all electrical appliances
and may cause personal injury or death. Please follow all safety instr uctions.
4-Slice Toaster-Oven-Broiler
with Removable Liner
Use and Care Guide - Models 357 and 357CAN
•DISHWASHER SAFE REMOVABLE NON-STICK LINER
•LARGE CAPACITY HANDLES 4 SLICES OF TOAST, 5 LB. CHICKEN, 9”
PIE SHELL
•2-HOUR TIMER
•COOL WALL EXTERIOR
•AUTO SHUT-OFF WHEN COOKING TIME IS REACHED
•ELECTRONIC TOAST CONTROL
•INCLUDES WIRE RACK, BAKE/BROIL PAN AND BROIL INSERT
•ADJUSTABLE THERMOSTAT

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always
be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury to
persons, including the following:
•Read all instructions before using appliance.
•Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used near children.
•This appliance is not for use by children.
•Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs and oven mitts.
•Do not operate any damaged appliance. Do not operate with a damaged
cord or plug, or after the appliance malfunctions or has been dropped
or damaged in any manner. Return appliance to the nearest authorized
service center facility for examination, repair, electrical or mechanical
adjustment.
•Before using this appliance, move it four to six inches from the wall or
any object on the countertop. Do not store any item on top of the
appliance. Do not use on surfaces where heat may cause a problem.
•A fire may occur if this appliance touches or is covered by flammable
material, including curtains, draperies, walls, etc., when in operation.
•Do not store any materials, other than manufacturer’s recommended
accessories, in this oven when not in use.
•Do not cover crumb tray or any part of the oven with metal foil. This will
cause overheating of the oven.
•Extreme caution should be exercised when using containers constructed
of other than metal.
•Do not place any flammable material such as paper, cardboard, plastic,
etc. in the oven.
•When broiling, the bake/broil tray and broil insert rack must be used.
•Oversized foods or utensils must not be inserted into the toaster-oven-
broiler.
•Do not immerse cord, plug or appliance in water or other liquid. See
instructions for cleaning.
•Do not use outdoors or while standing in damp area.
•Do not clean with metal scouring pads. Pieces of the pad may break off
and touch electrical parts.
•Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool
before attaching or removing parts and before cleaning the appliance.
•CAUTION: Never leave toaster-oven-broiler unattended when broiling or
toasting.
•Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot surfaces.
•The toaster-oven-broiler is off when the temperature knob and the timer
are in the off position.
•Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containing hot
oil or other hot liquids.
•Use extreme caution when removing broiling tray or disposing of hot
grease.
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•Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner or in a heated oven.
•Use attachments only if recommended by Toastmaster Inc.
•Only use appliance as indicated in these instructions.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION:A short power supply cord is provided to reduce the risk of
personal injury resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a
longer cord. Extension cords are available from local hardware stores and
may be used if care is exercised in their use. If an extension cord is
required, special care and caution is necessary. Also the cord must be:
(1) marked with an electrical rating of 125 V and at least 13A., 1625
W., and (2) the cord must be arranged so that it will not drape over the
countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or tripped
over accidentally.
POLARIZED PLUG: This appliance has a polarized plug, (one blade is
wider than the other). As a safety feature to reduce the risk of electrical
shock, this plug is intended to 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.
ELECTRIC POWER: If the electric circuit is overloaded with other
appliances, your appliance may not operate properly. It should be
operated on a separate electrical circuit from other appliances.
This product is for household use only.
Remove all packaging materials including the piece of paper that has been
placed between the top of the oven door and oven for protection during
shipping. Also remove the piece of cardboard that has also been placed
between the bottom of the oven door and the oven.
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Your product may vary slightly from illustration.
Power Light
TOAST
Button
TOAST
Control
OVEN
Control
TIMER
Removable
Liner
Figure 1 Wire
Rack
Upper
Rack Position
Lower
Rack Position
Wire
Handle
Broil Insert
Rack
Bake/Broil
Pan
Figure 2
Figure 3
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR TOASTER-OVEN-BROILER
Your new Toastmaster toaster-oven-broiler has the versatility to bake, broil,
defrost, toast, top brown and keep foods warm. The adjustable thermostat
allows you to prepare recipes according to package or recipe directions.
The Power Light will be on any time the unit is operating. Both upper and
lower heating elements will be on when toasting, baking, defrosting, top
browning and keeping foods warm. Only the upper elements will be on
when broiling.
CAUTION: APPLIANCE SURFACES ARE HOT DURING AND AFTER USE.
CAUTION: ALWAYS WEAR PROTECTIVE, INSULATED OVEN MITTS ON
HANDS WHEN TOUCHING HOT OVEN OR HOT DISHES AND FOOD OR
WHEN INSERTING OR REMOVING RACK, PAN OR BAKING DISH.
Ovenware manufacturers do not recommend using see through glass
baking containers or lids in this oven. Glass-ceramic baking containers
may be used. Do not use oven roasting bags in this oven, as they may
come in contact with the heating elements.
BAKE/BROIL PAN, TOAST RACK AND BROIL INSERT
For best results use pan to bake, defrost, top brown, keep warm and to
minimize clean-up due to spills.
For toasting, place bread directly on rack.
When broiling, both the pan and the broil insert rack must be used.
TIMER
The TIMER control dial also acts as the oven’s ON and OFF switch. Turn
the timer clockwise to select the appropriate cooking time up to 2 hours.
When timer is complete, a signal will sound and the unit will turn off
automatically. If cooking for less than 10 minutes, using the timer is not
recommended.
If you do not wish to use the timer feature, turn the dial to STAY ON to turn
the oven on and watch food for doneness. Turn dial to OFF position when
cooking is complete.
WIRE RACK
The wire rack must be used for all cooking functions. It may be inserted in
either the upper or lower rack position as shown in Figure 1.
The wire rack may also be inverted for two additional positions. Each
section of instructions suggest a rack specific position, however, the rack
may be adjusted to accommodate the different thickness of foods.
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR TOAST
1. Remove pan and rack.
2. Plug into 120 V ~ 60 Hz outlet.
3. Center food on rack. Place in lower rack position of oven and close the
door.
4. Turn TOAST control to the desired shade.
5. Press the TOAST button. The power light will come on. Condensation
may build up on door glass, but will evaporate during toasting.
6. The unit shuts off automatically when the cycle is complete. The power
light will go off.
NOTE: Watch toast until desired color is achieved and shut off unit
manually by opening the oven door. This will shut the unit off without
damaging the oven. To restart, push TOAST button again.
HINTS FOR TOAST
• Follow toaster food directions.
• Frozen and heavy bread require a darker setting (e.g. bagels and English
muffins.)
• One slice requires a lighter setting than several slices.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR TOP BROWN
1. Remove pan and rack.
2. Plug into 120 V ~ 60 Hz outlet.
3. Adjust TOAST control to desired shade.
4. Center a baking container or food on rack, or use bake pan. Place on
rack in lower rack positon of oven and close door.
5. Press TOAST button. The power light will come on.
6. The unit shuts off automatically when the cycle is complete. The power
light will go off. Watch food to avoid over-browning. To stop cycle
manually, open the oven door.
7. Unplug and allow to cool before cleaning.
HINTS FOR TOP BROWN
• For a darker color set the toast control to a darker shade and restart the
cycle by pressing the TOAST button; watch until desired color is
achieved and shut unit off manually by opening the oven door.
• Top Brown may be used to top brown bagels, English muffins or melt
cheese on sandwiches or casseroles.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR KEEP WARM
1. Remove pan and rack.
2. Plug into 120 V ~ 60 Hz outlet.
3. Turn OVEN control to 200° and TIMER to desired time or to Stay On.
The power light will come on.
4. Center a baking container or food on the rack, or use bake pan; place
in lower rack position and close door.
5. When finished open the door and remove food. Turn the OVEN and
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TIMER controls to the OFF position. The power light will go off.
6. Unplug and allow to cool completely before cleaning.
HINTS FOR KEEP WARM
• Use for short periods of time after food is cooked.
• To heat frozen or cold foods, see instructions for defrost.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR BAKE
1. Remove pan and rack.
2. Plug into 120 V ~ 60 Hz outlet.
3. Turn OVEN control to desired setting. Turn TIMER to desired time or to
Stay On. If utilizing timed baking, allow approximately 10 minutes for
preheat. The power light will come on.
4. Center a baking container or food directly on rack or use bake pan.
Place in lower rack position of oven and close door.
5. Bake according to package or recipe directions.
6. When finished turn OVEN and TIMER controls to the OFF position. The
power light will go off.
7. Unplug and allow to cool before cleaning.
HINTS FOR BAKE
• To prevent heat loss, avoid opening door excessively.
• Foil may be used to cover glass-ceramic baking container if ends are
tucked closely against edge of pan.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR DEFROST
1. Remove pan and rack.
2. Plug into 120 V ~ 60 Hz outlet.
3. Turn OVEN control to 200° and TIMER to desired time or to Stay On.
The power light will come on.
4. Place rack in lower rack position of oven.
5. Center a baking container or food on rack or use bake pan.
NOTE: Defrost will take approximately 1/3 of the time recommended
on the package for defrosting at room temperature.
6. When finished turn the OVEN and TIMER controls to the OFF position.
The power light will go off.
7. Unplug and allow to cool completely before cleaning.
HINTS FOR DEFROST
• Do not use this method for meat, poultry or fish.
• Do not cover food.
• Brush frozen dough with vegetable oil to prevent drying out and
remove food to preheat oven before baking.
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR BROIL
1. Remove pan and rack.
2. Place broil insert in bake pan and position food on broil insert.
3. Place rack in lower rack position of oven.
4. Plug into 120 V ~ 60 Hz outlet.
5. Turn OVEN control to broil and TIMER to desired time or to Stay On.
6. Broil according to package or recipe instructions.
7. When finished turn OVEN and TIMER controls to the OFF position. The
power light will go off.
8. Unplug and allow to cool completely before cleaning.
HINTS FOR BROIL
• Always use pan with the broil insert; this allows juices and fat to drip
into tray and decreases spattering while broiling.
• Do not place aluminum foil on top of broil insert; this traps grease and
can cause a fire.
• Trim excess fat from meat and score edges to reduce curling and
smoke.
• Always thaw meats before broiling.
• Remove grease from tray and wash after each use.
CLEAN-UP OF INTERIOR
Your toaster-oven-broiler features a removable interior that is dishwasher
safe.
1. Always unplug and allow to cool completely before cleaning or moving.
2. Remove pan and rack. Wash with a non-abrasive cleaner, rinse and dry
thoroughly or clean in a dishwasher.
3. Carefully remove the interior by grasping the wire handle and by
pulling straight out, see Figure 3.
4. Clean with a mild non-abrasive cleaner and rinse and dry thoroughly.
The interior may also be placed in the dishwasher for cleaning.
5. Slide interior back into the oven and close oven door.
CLEAN-UP OF OVEN DOOR AND EXTERIOR
1. Always unplug and allow to cool completely before cleaning or moving.
2. Clean with glass cleaner or mild detergent and damp cloth or plastic
scouring pad. Do not use an abrasive cleaner or pad as they might
scratch the finish.
3. Rinse and dry thoroughly with a clean cloth. Allow to dry before closing
door.
Any servicing requiring disassembly other than the above cleaning must
be performed by an authorized service center
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SERVICE INFORMATION
Please refer to warranty statement to determine if in-warranty service
applies. This appliance must be serviced by a Toastmaster authorized
service center. Unauthorized service will void warranty. Consult your
phone directory under “Appliances-Household-Small-Service and Repair,”
or call 1-800-947-3744 in the U.S. and Canada, 52-5-397-2848 in
Mexico.
If an authorized service center is not available locally, your appliance may
be returned postage prepaid to our National Service Center at the address
shown on the back of this book.
Products must be adequately protected to avoid shipping damage.
Surround your appliance with three inches of protective padding and
include a copy of your dated sales receipt and a note explaining the
problem you have experienced. We recommend insuring your package.
No CODs accepted.
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LIMITED ONE-YEAR GUARANTEE
Toastmaster Inc. warrants this product, to original purchaser, for one year from purchase date to be free of defects in material
and workmanship.
This warranty is the only written or express warranty given by Toastmaster Inc. This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You
may have other rights which vary from state to state. ANY OTHER RIGHT WHICH YOU MAY HAVE, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED
WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE IS LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF
THIS WARRANTY.
Defective product may be brought or sent (freight prepaid) to an authorized service center listed in the phone book, or to Service
Department, Toastmaster Inc., 1409 E. Morgan Street, Boonville, Mo. 65233, for free repair or replacement at our option.
Your remedy does not include: cost of inconvenience, damage due to product failure, transportation damages, misuse, abuse,
accident or the like, or commercial use. IN NO EVENT SHALL TOASTMASTER INC. BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, or allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental
or consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.
For information, write Consumer Claims Manager, at the Boonville address. Send name, address, zip, telephone area code
and daytime number, model, serial number, and purchase date.
EVERYBODY EATS. It’s a fact of life.
But sometimes preparing
meals can become a chore.
That’s why TOASTMASTER has been invited
into millions of kitchens just like yours
so we can HELP YOU MASTER your
mixing, baking, grilling, toasting,
brewing, heating and serving
tasks WITH EASE AND STYLE.
The TOASTMASTER name stands for a
CELEBRATION of INNOVATION designed
to serve your life and keep you
COOKIN’ IN STYLE.
National Service Center
1409 E. Morgan Street
Boonville, Missouri 65233
In USA and Canada call:
Consumer Service 1-800-947-3744
Consumer Parts 1-800-947-3745
Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. CST
Aux É.-U. et au Canada, veuillez appeler
Service consommateur : 1-800-947-3744
Piéces détachées consommateur : 1-800-947-3745
Heures ouvrables : 8 h - 5 h 30 Heure Centrale
En México - 52-5-397-2848
Horario: 8:00 a.m. hasta 5:30 p.m., hora del Centro
Toastmaster de México, SA de CV
Cerrada de Recursos
Hidráulicos Numero 6
La Loma Industrial
Tlalnepantla de Baz, C.P. 54060
Estado de México
PART NO. 33620P02
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