KitchenAid KCO222OB Use & Care Guide - Page 15

Choosing Bakeware for Countertop Oven Use: ■ The broil pan included with the oven is ■ Use lowest oven rack position when suitable for items such as cookies, rolls, using deep, oven-safe glass or ceramic biscuits, nachos and pork chops. containers and allow at least 1" (2.5 cm) ■ A variety of standard baking dishes, such as a 9" (22.9 cm) round or square cake pan, a 6 cup (1.5 L) muffin pan, airspace between the top of the container and the upper cooking elements. small baking sheets, and 1 and 2 qt ■ Do not use glass lids. If a cover is (0.95 mL and 1.9 L) round, square and desired, use a loosely fitted sheet of rectangular casserole dishes, may be aluminum foil shiny side up or down. used. The oven door must close completely. ■ Many convenience foods are packaged in nonmetallic containers suitable for ■ Choose bakeware made of metal, oven- use in microwave ovens. Check safe glass, ceramic or silicone. package directions to determine whether the container is suitable for use in a regular oven. KITCHENAID® COUNTERTOP OVEN CARE Cleaning Your Countertop Oven ■ Make sure the Time control knob is in ■ To remove baked-on stains, scrub with a the 0 (off) position. Then, unplug from paste made from baking soda and the wall socket before cleaning. water. Rinse and dry thoroughly. ■ Allow oven and accessories to cool ■ The walls on the inside of the oven have completely before cleaning. a nonstick coating for easy cleaning. ■ Do not use abrasive cleaners or metal scouring pads. They could scratch the surface. Remove heavy spatter after use with a nylon or polyester mesh pad, sponge or cloth dampened with warm water. Dry with a paper towel or soft, dry cloth. ■ Wipe the outside of the oven with a clean, damp cloth and dry thoroughly. A nonabrasive liquid cleaner may be used for stubborn stains. Rinse and dry thoroughly. IMPORTANT: Do not use cleaning agents, cleansers or metal scouring pads on the inner oven coating as they may reduce its effectiveness. ■ Hand washing is recommended for racks and pan. Remove all items from the countertop oven. Wash the rack, broil pan, and grill in hot, sudsy water. Rinse and dry thoroughly. To clean the crumb tray, slide it out of the oven and brush off crumbs. Wipe with a damp cloth and dry thoroughly. NOTE: The oven rack, broil pan and grill are dishwasher safe, but hand washing is recommended. 15