Toastmaster TMRST18BCAN User manual

USE AND CARE GUIDE
Model TMRST18ACAN/18BCAN
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• Removable Roasting Rack with Handles
• Even-Heat technology for consistent,
moist cooking
• Removable, immersible Enamel Liner for
serving and easy cleaning
• Domed Lid for self-basting and
moister cooking
18-Quart
Roaster Oven
with Buffet Insert
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1.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should
always be followed including the following:
◆Read all instructions.
◆Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.
◆To protect against electrical shock, do not immerse cord, plug
or appliance in water or other liquid.
◆Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or
near children.
◆Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow
to cool before putting on or taking off parts.
◆Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or
after the appliance malfunctions or has been damaged in any
manner. Contact Consumer Relations for examination, repair
or adjustment.
◆The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the
appliance manufacturer may cause injuries.
◆Do not use outdoors.
◆Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch
hot surfaces.
◆Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a
heated oven.
◆Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance
containing hot oil or other hot liquids.
◆To disconnect, turn Temperature Control to “OFF”, then
remove plug from wall outlet.
◆Do not use appliance for other than intended use.
◆CAUTION: Steam escaping from under the Domed Lid,
Buffet Server Containers or Buffet Server Frame, is hot and
can cause burns.
◆Use oven mitts to remove any cooking parts, pans, or cooked
food from the appliance.
◆Do not use this appliance for deep-frying.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY
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2. TMRST18ACAN / TMRST18BCAN Use and Care Guide
ADDITIONAL IMPORTANT
SAFEGUARDS
CAUTION: HOT SURFACES. This appliance generates heat and
escaping steam during use. Proper precautions must be taken to
prevent the risk of burns, fires, or other injury to persons or
damage to property.
◆A person who has not read and understood all operating and safety
instructions is not qualified to operate this appliance. All users of
this appliance must read and understand this Owner’s Manual
before operating or cleaning this appliance.
◆If this appliance falls or accidentally becomes immersed in water,
unplug it from the wall outlet immediately. Do not reach into the
water!
◆When using this appliance, provide adequate air space above and
on all sides for air circulation. Do not operate this appliance while
it is touching or near curtains, wall coverings, clothing, dishtowels
or other flammable materials.
◆To reduce the risk of fire, do not leave this appliance unattended
during use.
◆If this appliance begins to malfunction during use, immediately
unplug the cord. Do not use or attempt to repair a malfunctioning
appliance!
◆ The cord to this appliance should only be plugged into a 120V AC
electrical wall outlet.
◆Do not use this appliance in an unstable position.
◆ Lift off Lid carefully to avoid scalding and allow water to drip into
Roasting Liner.
◆ Never use the Roasting Liner on a gas or electric cooktop or an
open flame.
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3.
Polarized Plug
This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the
other). To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is intended to
fit into 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 modify the plug in any way.
Short Power Supply Cord
A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the risk resulting
from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord. Do
not use an extension cord with this product.
Electric Power
If the electrical circuit is overloaded with other appliances, your
appliance may not operate properly. It should be operated on a
separate electrical circuit from other appliances.
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4. TMRST18ACAN / TMRST18BCAN Use and Care Guide
A. Domed Lid Handle (P/N 22681)
B. Vents
C. Domed Lid (P/N 22678)
D. Handle / Lid Rests
E. Roasting Liner (P/N 22679)
F. Oven Body
G. Ready Light
H. Temperature Control
I. Baking Chart
J. Roasting Rack With Handles (P/N 22680)
Product Diagram
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
G.
H.
I.
J.
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5.
NOTE: When removing the Domed Lid from the roaster during
or after cooking, use care to avoid contact with escaping steam.
Vents are located in the top of the Domed Lid. They are designed
to allow moisture and steam to escape during cooking. These
vents should never be blocked.
Lid Rests are located on each of the side handles of the oven body
and provide a convenient storage location for the Domed lid
when foods are being added to the roaster.
Roasting Liner has an 18-quart capacity and is removable for easy
cleaning in the dishwasher or the sink. Food can be left in the
roasting liner with the Domed Lid and refrigerated for storage.
Always insert the Roasting Liner before turning the Roaster on.
Oven Body holds the roasting liner for cooking. It has double-wall
construction with wrap-around heating elements for even cooking
and insulation to hold in heat and keep kitchen cool.
NOTE: NEVER place food directly inside the oven body without
using the roasting liner.
Temperature Control has adjustable temperatures from 150° to
450°. The thermostat will automatically cycle on and off to
maintain the selected setting inside the Roaster Oven.
Ready Light goes out when the oven has reached the selected
temperature. As the thermostat cycles on and off to maintain the
selected temperature, the light will go on and off.
Baking Chart is printed directly on the oven body as a quick
reference for baking a variety of foods. More detailed information
on baking is provided in this manual.
Roasting Rack With Handles —chrome-plated wire rack fits into
roasting liner for most cooking purposes. Handles are convenient
for removing large items from the roasting liner and fold down
for compact storage.
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6. TMRST18ACAN / TMRST18BCAN Use and Care Guide
Before Your First Use
1. Read all instructions in this manual carefully. The
information included in this book will help you to use your
Toastmaster 18-Quart Roaster Oven to its fullest.
2. Carefully unpack the Roaster Oven and remove all packaging
materials.
3. Place your oven on a level surface such as a countertop or
table. Be sure the sides, back, and top of the oven are at least
four inches away from any walls, cabinets, or objects on the
counter or table.
4. Remove all stickers from the oven except the rating label
located on the bottom.
5. Wipe the exterior surfaces with a clean, damp cloth or
sponge, then dry with another cloth. This will remove any
dust that may have settled during packaging.
6. Remove the Roasting Liner, Domed Lid, Roasting Rack With
Handles and Buffet Insert (if applicable) and wash in hot
sudsy water or in the dishwasher. Rinse and dry thoroughly.
7. Place the Roaster Oven in a well-ventilated area.
8. Plug the cord into a 120-volt AC outlet. Set the Temperature
Control to 450° to eliminate any protective substance or oil
that may have been used for packing and shipping. Operate
the Roaster Oven empty for about 30 minutes until odor and
smoke disappear. Turn the Temperature Control to OFF.
Unplug the unit and allow to cool.
9. This is a high-power appliance and should be the only
appliance operating on the circuit.
10. To avoid scratching, marring, discoloration, or fire hazard, do
not store anything on top of the oven, especially during
operation.
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7.
Using Your Roaster Oven
1. Always preheat the Roaster Oven and place the Roasting Liner
in the Roaster Oven Body. Place the Domed Lid on the
Roasting Liner.
NOTE: Always place the food in the Roasting Liner. Never place
food or liquid directly in the Oven Body.
2. Be sure that the Temperature Control is turned to the OFF
position.
3. Plug the cord into a 120-volt AC outlet.
4. Set the Temperature Control to the desired temperature. The
oven is preheated when the Ready Light goes out.
5. Remove the Domed Lid and store it on the Lid Rest, using
caution as the lid will be hot. The lid will fit on the Lid Rest on
either handle of the Roaster Oven Body in a horizontal or
vertical position.
6. Use caution while adding food to the Roasting Liner as the
surfaces will be hot. If using the Roasting Rack With Handles,
center the food on the rack. Do not let the food touch the
sides of the Roasting Liner. Always cook with the Domed Lid
on the Roasting Liner.
7. The Roasting Rack With Handles is used for fat free roasting.
Do not use Roasting Rack With Handles to prepare soups and
stews.
8. Cook according to recipe instructions.
9. When food is done, turn the Temperature Control to the OFF
position and unplug the cord from the outlet.
10. Carefully remove the food and allow the Roaster Oven to cool
before cleaning.
CAUTION: The Roaster Oven Body, Roasting Liner, Domed Lid,
Roasting Rack With Handles and Buffet Insert will be hot. Always
lift the lid away from you to avoid steam and use pot holders or
oven mitts to remove food from the Roaster Oven.
Tips for Cooking in the
Roaster Oven
NOTE: Roaster Oven should always be preheated before roasting.
As a rule of thumb, the Toastmaster Roaster Oven roasts and bakes
at approximately the same temperature and time as a conventional
oven. A guide has been provided to assist you with roasting times. If
there is nothing similar, use the times and temperatures given in
your recipe. Check before estimated finishing time to ensure
desired results.
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8. TMRST18ACAN / TMRST18BCAN Use and Care Guide
Roasting
◆Roasting meats in your Roaster Oven keeps them moist and
tender. For additional browning, add browning sauce to oil or
butter and brush it over the meat before cooking.
◆For best results, roast dry. Do not add liquid until the last 30
minutes of cooking. This will produce a darker roast and darker,
crispier skin on poultry.
◆Simmering less tender cuts of meat will make them more tender.
Adding a gravy or sauce will provide extra flavor.
◆The use of a meat thermometer is recommended to achieve
desired degree of doneness.
Baking
◆Always place baking pans or casseroles on the Roasting Rack With
Handles. Never place pans on the bottom of the Roasting Liner.
◆Use the large capacity of the Roaster Oven efficiently. It is large
enough to bake two loaves of bread, or to cook meat and a
vegetable at the same time.
◆For easy clean-up, place foods that may boil over (such as fruit
pies and casseroles) on a cookie sheet before positioning on the
rack.
◆ The Roaster Oven accommodates the following size baking pans:
1 - 12-cup muffin pan
1 - 6-cup jumbo muffin pan
2 - 12-cup mini muffin pan
1 - 8-, 9-, or 10-inch pie plate
1 - 14" x 8"x 1⁄2" baking sheet
1 - 13" x 9" x 2" baking dish
1 - 8- or 9-inch square baking pan
1 - 10-inch bundt pan or angel food pan
◆Metal pans reflect and transfer heat better than glass pans. Glass
pans can be used if desired, but the bottom crust will not be as
brown.
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9.
Steaming
◆Place the food within the frame of the Roasting Rack with
Handles. Keep food away from the sides of the Roaster.
◆Steaming is an easy way to cook tasty, nutritious, and healthy foods
without added fats.
Slow Cooking
◆For slow cooking, preheat oven to 400°. Cook meat and
vegetables, add liquid, and lower the temperature to 250°.
◆Slow cooking is done at a low temperature. Always keep food
covered. Stirring is not necessary.
◆Cut meat and vegetables into uniform-size pieces for even
cooking.
◆To convert a standard recipe to slow cooking, double or triple the
time and decrease the temperature to 225°–275°.
◆It is not necessary to cook meat and vegetables in a separate fry
pan. This can be done directly in the Roasting Liner.
◆When slow cooking meats and poultry, it is not necessary to use
the rack. The low temperature keeps the meat from sticking to
the bottom of the Roasting Liner.
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