Hamilton Beach 31197 Use & Care - Page 8

840156300 ENv02.qxd 11/2/06 8:53 AM Page 8 Cleaning Your Oven Your oven's slide out tray should be cleaned regularly for best performance and long life. 1. Unplug oven and allow to cool. 2. Wash oven rack and baking pan in hot, soapy water. Rinse and dry. 3. To clean the crumb tray, slide out and wipe crumb tray with a damp cloth. Slide back into position. 4. To clean the oven interior walls and outside of oven, wipe with a damp cloth. Do not use abrasive cleansers. Do not clean with metal scouring pads. Pieces can break off metal scouring pad and touch electrical parts, causing a risk of electric shock. Troubleshooting The oven will not heat. Check to make sure the outlet is working and the oven is plugged in. Next turn Temperature Knob to 350°F (180ºC), turn Function Knob to Bake, and turn Timer to Stay On. An odor and smoke comes from the oven. Smoke and odor is normal during the first use of most heating appliances. This will not be present after the initial heating period. Some foods burn and some are not done. Use oven rack position to center food in the oven. Adjust oven temperature or cooking time for best results with your recipes. Baking Recipes Roast Chicken To roast a whole chicken in the oven, it must be 7 pounds or smaller. Baked Potatoes 4 medium baking potatoes, about 10-ounces each To preheat oven, set Temperature Control Knob to 425ºF (220ºC); set Function Knob to Bake. Wash potatoes then pierce skin with a fork. Place potatoes on baking pan and put in oven. Bake for 1 hour or until done. Do not wrap in aluminum foil as this may increase cooking time. Hot Mexican Bean Dip 15-ounce (425 g) can black beans, well drained 1 teaspoon (5 ml) hot pepper sauce 1⁄3 cup (80 ml) sour cream 1⁄3 cup (80 ml) salsa 4 ounces (115 g) Monterey Jack cheese, grated To preheat oven, set Temperature Control Knob to 350ºF (180ºC); set Function Knob to Bake. Mash black beans. Add hot pepper sauce, sour cream, salsa and half of the cheese. Spoon into shallow casserole dish. Sprinkle remaining cheese on top. Bake for about 10 minutes, or until bubbly. Serve with tortilla chips. Makes 3 cups (750 ml). 8