Hamilton Beach 24708 Use & Care - Page 7

840163301 nv03.qxd 11/7/07 1:44 PM Page 7 Oven Mode Although this manual illustrates the 4-slice model, the warnings and instructions also apply to the 2-slice model. NOTE: Wash baking pan before using. w WARNING Fire Hazard. • Do not leave oven unattended during operation. • Keep one inch between food and heating element. • Do not use oven cooking bags. • Do not heat foods in plastic containers. • Follow food manufacturers instructions. OVEN TOAST OVE N ˚F AST 2 N ˚F OVE 1 1 TO 2 Make sure Mode Selector is in "OVEN" position (slot closed). Select temperature. Let preheat for 5-8 minutes, depending on temperature. Toastation™ is intended to prepare foods most commonly cooked in a toaster oven: appetizers, pizza, bagels, chicken nuggets, fries and toaster pastries. It was designed with these foods in mind. Taller items (potatoes, muffins) and meats for broiling should not be cooked or reheated in the Toastation™. • Most foods should be baked according to package or recipe directions. Watch carefully and adjust time or temperature if needed. • To reheat pizza, never place box in oven. Cook at 450ºF (230ºC) for 3 minutes or until ready. • For crisp crust pizza, cook frozen pizza directly on oven rack. 3 When finished, turn OFF and unplug. • For soft crust pizza, cook on baking pan. • For a homemade crust pizza (or any soft dough), cook pizza on baking pan. • To toast regular toaster pastry or frozen pastry toast directly on oven rack. If pastry has a glaze or frosting, use baking pan. • When toasting, condensation may form on oven door. A toaster oven is enclosed so moisture is slow to escape. After use, wipe door to dry and make clean-up easier. • Remove food immediately or heat remaining in toaster oven will continue to bake and dry out your food. 7