Hamilton Beach 31125 Use & Care - Page 5

840148700 ENv01.qxd 3/31/06 2:43 PM Page 5 How to Use Your Oven To Toast IMPORTANT! The Function/ Temperature Knob must be in the TOAST position or unit will not toast properly. 1. Place oven rack in the high position and insert bread item. 2. Set the Function/Temperature Knob to TOAST. 3. Set Toast Shade Selector/Timer Knob to desired toast color. To set Timer properly, always rotate past the 10 minute mark and then rotate back to DARK or MEDIUM. This will ensure that the timer operates correctly and safely. 4. The bell will sound at the end of the toast cycle. To stop cycle, turn Toast Shade Selector/Timer knob to OFF. 5. When finished, turn OFF. Unplug from outlet. wWARNING Fire Hazard Do not leave oven unattended during toasting or top-browning. Toasting Tips This oven retains heat very well. When making more than one batch of toast, the toast shade selector should be set to a lighter color on the second batch to get the same shade of toast as the first. • To toast two slices of bread, place bread 11⁄2 inches (4 cm) from the front edge of rack. If toasting four slices of bread, place the 3rd and 4th slices behind the first two slices. • To toast bagels, place oven rack in the high position and place bagels cut side facing up. This will toast the cut side more than the outside of the bagel. Set Toast Shade Selector to the Medium setting. • To toast English muffins, place oven rack in the high position and place English muffins with the split side facing up. Set Toast Shade Selector to the Medium setting. • To toast regular toaster pastry, frozen pastry, or waffles, place oven rack in the high position. Select a light color and toast directly on the oven rack. If pastry has a glaze of frosting, use baking pan. • When toasting, condensation may form on the oven door. A toaster oven is enclosed so the moisture is slow to escape. After toasting, wipe door to dry and make clean-up easier. • When the bell sounds at the end of the cycle, remove toast immediately or the heat remaining in the toaster oven will continue to toast and dry out your toast. • The number of slices of bread, the bread freshness, and the starting temperature of the oven will affect toast color. If the oven is already hot, select a lighter shade of toast than normal. Adjust Toast Shade Selector to achieve desired color. 5