KitchenAid KCO111OB Use & Care Guide - Page 12

3. Close the countertop oven door. 4. Turn the Function control knob to the TOAST setting. 5. Turn the Temperature control knob to the right to the Broil/450° setting. 6. Turn the Toast control knob to the right to the desired toast color; Dark, Medium or Light. Toast ready bell will not sound unless the control knob is turned past first dot before turning the control to the Light icon. TIP: For more consistent results, preheat countertop oven for 5 minutes prior to first batch of toast. First batch of toast is typically lighter than the selected setting on a cold oven. Preheating the countertop oven, or adding more time to first batch, yields more accurate toasting on first batch. 7. The bell will sound and the countertop oven will automatically shut off when toasting has finished. 8. Turn the Time control knob to "0" (off) if toast is removed before the bell sounds. 9. Adjust Time control knob settings as needed to get desired results. NOTE: It is normal for condensation to form on the door when toasting moist or fresh breads. IMPORTANT: Countertop oven will only operate when the Toast function is selected and the Toast timer is used to select time. The Time control knob does not work with the Toast function. Warming (Plus Keeping Warm and Heating) with the Countertop Oven The upper and lower cooking elements are on during warming. Recommended Rack Positions: Select the rack-positioning slots, oven rack, and broil pan with grill positions to match the size of food being heated. When first using the countertop oven, position the oven rack as shown in Position C (bottom slot, rack up) in the "Understanding Positions of the Oven Rack" section. Adjust as needed for your cooking situation. To Warm: 1. Turn the Function control knob to the BAKE setting. 2. Turn the Temperature control knob to a desired setting. Warm is the lowest temperature setting available. 3. Turn the Time control knob to a desired setting. Countertop Oven Use Tips Setting very short times When setting timer for 5 minutes or less, turn the Time control knob beyond the 10-minute mark. Then, turn the knob back to the desired time. Are guesstimates OK? Experience will teach you how much time to use for toasting various kinds of bread. Frozen, dark or whole-grain breads require a longer time. Fresh, soft or white breads require a shorter time. For foods that melt When cooking small pieces of foods or foods that will melt, use the broil pan. This will keep food from falling onto the cooking elements. To minimize cleanup Spray the broil pan with nonstick cooking spray for easier cleanup when cooking wet or sticky foods. Wash pan thoroughly after each use to avoid buildup of cooking spray. Size limits for food For best results, food and/or oven-safe containers (see "Food Cooking Tips" section) must fit into the countertop oven without touching the cooking elements or inside walls of oven. The door must close completely. When oven is off Turn the Temperature control knob to Warm, or minimum setting, when countertop oven is not in use. For extended use When cooking for a long time at high temperatures, you may detect a slight odor from the oven insulation materials. This is normal. 12