Black & Decker CTO4300B Use And Care Book Manual page 4

SLIDE RACK POSITIONS
There are 4 possible positions for the slide rack. There is an upper and a lower
slot; the rack can also be inverted for 2 additional positions (D).
Position 1
Use lower slots
along oven walls.
Insert rack using
a rack-down
position.
Position 4
Use upper slots
along oven walls.
Insert rack
using a rack-up
position.
HELPFUL HINTS ABOUT YOUR OVEN
• When the oven is turned on, the indicator light will come on and remain illuminated until the
oven is turned off manually or automatically when the timer has been used.
• When selecting baking time for a particular product or recipe, include preheat time.
• This oven has a 60 minute timer. If baking something that will take
longer than 60 minutes, we suggest you use the STAY on feature
(E).
• Metal, ovenproof glass and ceramic bakeware without lids can be
used in the oven. If foods require covering, use aluminum foil.
• Be sure the top of the container or food being baked or broiled
is at least 1½ inches away from the upper heating elements.
• Turn all controls to oFF before inserting or removing plug from
E
electrical outlet.
• do not put any container directly on the lower heating element.
• To obtain the best performance from this toaster oven:
º do not overfill the oven;
º To avoid heat loss do not open the door too frequently;
º When using foil to cover a food, tuck the edges of the foil against the sides of the baking
dish or pan.
OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS
Important: This oven gets hot. When in use, always use oven mitts or potholders when touching
any outer or inner surface of the oven.
For best results, preheat oven for 15 minutes at desired baking temperature before baking food.
BAKING
This oven bakes using conventional heat distribution.
1. Insert the slide rack into the lower rack position of the oven. You may also use the upper rack
position, if desired.
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2. Turn temperature selector knob to desired temperature from 150°F to 450°F.
3. Turn cooking function selector knob to BAKe.
4. Turn time selector knob to 20 and then turn back or forward to desired baking time,
including
preheat time. (Select STAY on to bake longer than 60 minutes or to control cooking time
Position 2
yourself. Be sure to use a kitchen timer.)
Use lower slots
Note: You must set the timer or select STAY on for the oven to function.
along oven
walls. Insert
5. The on indicator light comes on and will remain lit during the entire baking time.
rack using a
6. The heating elements will cycle on and off to maintain even heat distribution.
rack-up position.
7. once oven has preheated, open oven door and insert food. Close oven door.
Note: You can bake 3 ways:
Position 3
Use upper slots
along oven
walls. Insert
rack using a
rack-down
position.
F
G
9. If not using the oven timer, turn the oven to oFF once cooking cycle is complete.
10. open the oven door. Using oven mitts or pot holders, slide the rack out to remove the
cooked food.
Important: This oven gets hot. When in use, always use oven mitts or potholders when
touching any outer or inner surface of the oven.
11. Unplug appliance when not in use.
• Use the bake pan / drip tray pan placed on the slide rack.
• Place the broil rack in the bake pan / drip tray and place the
food directly on the rack (F).
Note: Be sure food does not extend past the edges of the bake
pan/drip tray to prevent grease dripping onto the heating
elements.
• Use a metal, oven proof glass or ceramic baking dish placed
on the rack in either the upper or lower slot positions. (Be
sure food or baking dish does not come within 1½ inches of
the top heating elements.) (G).
8. The first time you use the oven, bake following the
manufacturers' or recipe directions and check for doneness
at minimum suggested cooking time. If using the oven timer,
there will be an audible signal once the baking cycle is
complete. The oven turns oFF and the light goes out.
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