Hamilton Beach 31175 Use & Care - Page 4

840141200 ENv00.qxd 9/6/05 3:56 PM Page 6 Oven Rack Positions The oven has grooves in the side walls that let the oven rack be placed in different positions. Middle Rack Position • for baking and broiling High and Low Rack Positions • use high rack position for broiling and toasting • use low rack position for baking To Toast Do not leave appliance unattended when in operation. 1. Place the oven rack in high position for bread, pastry, or frozen waffles. Place oven rack in middle position for bagels or English muffins (see Toasting Tips). 2. Set Temperature Knob to . 3. Set Function Knob to Toast. 4. Turn Toast Color Knob to at least 5 and then back to desired toast color setting (for accurate times under 5 minutes). 5. A bell will sound when cycle is completed. When finished, turn OFF. Unplug from outlet. Toasting Tips • When toasting only two slices of bread, place bread towards front of oven to get even toasting on top and bottom. • To toast bagels, place oven rack in the middle position and place bagels cut side facing down. This will toast the cut side more than the outside of the bagel. Set the Toast Color Knob to desired setting. • To toast English muffins, place oven rack in the middle 6 position and place English muffins with the split side facing down. Set Toast Color Knob to the dark setting. • To toast regular toaster pastries, frozen pastry, or waffles, place oven rack in the middle 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. The moisture will slowly escape from the enclosed oven. • The number of slices of bread and the bread freshness will affect toast color. For example, toasting 4 slices of bread will require a darker toast color setting than 2 slices of bread. Adjust the Toast Color Knob based on desired color and number of slices. • If you are not satisfied with the color balance between the two sides of your food in the recommended rack position, select a different rack position. To Keep Warm (selected models only) 1. Set Temperature Knob to Keep Warm. 2. Set Function Knob to Keep Warm. 3. Set Timer between 5 and 15 minutes or to Stay On. 4. When finished, turn OFF. Unplug from outlet. To Bake and Traditional Cook 1. Place oven rack in middle or low position depending on food to be cooked. 2. Set Temperature Knob to desired temperature. 3. Set Function Knob to BAKE. 4. Set Timer between 5 and 15 minutes or to Stay On. Preheat 5 minutes before beginning to bake. 5. When finished, turn OFF. Unplug from outlet. 7