KitchenAid KCO222OB Use & Care Guide - Page 14

Countertop Oven Use Tips Setting very short times When setting timer for 5 minutes or less, turn the Time control knob beyond the 10-minute mark. Then, turn the knob back to the desired time. To minimize cleanup Spray the broil pan with nonstick cooking spray for easier cleanup when cooking wet or sticky foods. Wash pan thoroughly after each use to avoid buildup of cooking spray. Are guesstimates OK? Experience will teach you how much time to use for toasting various kinds of bread. Frozen, dark or whole-grain breads require a longer time. Fresh, soft or white breads require a shorter time. For foods that melt When cooking small pieces of foods or foods that will melt, use the broil pan. This will keep food from falling onto the cooking elements. Size limits for food For best results, food and/or oven-safe containers (see "Food Cooking Tips" section) must fit into the countertop oven without touching the cooking elements or inside walls of oven. The door must close completely. When oven is off Turn the Temperature control knob to WARM, or minimum setting, when countertop oven is not in use. For extended use When cooking for a long time at high temperatures, you may detect a slight odor from the oven insulation materials. This is normal. Food Cooking Tips ■ Check food cooking progress through ■ Remove all plastic and/or paper the clear, tempered glass door window. wrappers from foods before cooking. Your countertop oven wiII be more energy efficient if you open the door less often. ■ Use only loosely covered oven-safe containers. Airtight containers may cause food to boil over or splatter. ■ If top of food item browns too fast, lower the rack position or reduce oven temperature. If bottom of food item browns too fast, raise rack position or ■ Follow package directions when preparing frozen or packaged foods. Preheating the oven is not necessary. reduce oven temperature. ■ Oven surfaces can become hot during ■ Be sure all foods and/or containers fit in the countertop oven without touching cooking. Touch only the door handle and knobs during oven operation. cooking elements or keeping door from ■ Do not place items on top or near closing. countertop oven while in use. ■ Replace cardboard, glass or plastic lids with aluminum foil for use in the countertop oven. 14