Black & Decker P300S Use & Care Manual page 7

IMP O RTANT I N FORMATI O N
A B O UT YO UR P IZZA OVE N
• This unit is designed to cook significantly faster than other cooking
devices on most settings. Do not leave unit unattended while in use.
• This oven gets hot. When in use, always use oven mitts or potholders
when touching any outer or inner surface of the oven.
• Do not use cooking sprays or oils on ceramic tray while using
functions that have Medium or High IR intensity. See function chart on
next page.
• During first few minutes of use you may notice smoke and a slight odor.
This is caused by oil that may have been used during manufacturing of
the unit and will not impact the performance of this oven.
• You must set the timer for the pizza oven to function.
• The heating elements will cycle on and off during operation to maintain
even heat distribution.
• Do not cut foods directly on the provided Ceramic Tray.
• Do not use parchment paper, silicone mats, or other baking liners in
this oven.
• Opening the door often or for extended periods of time could impact
preheat and cook time. Keep door closed whenever possible to retain
heat.
PREHEATING
• Always preheat the oven for at least 5 minutes before use.
• For items such as pizza, frozen snacks, etc; always preheat the Ceramic
Tray along with the oven by putting the Ceramic Tray in place before the
appliance starts heating.
• For more sensitive baked goods such as cookies, croissants, etc;
preheating the Ceramic Tray can cause the food to cook too quickly and
is not recommended.
• As a general rule, if the foods are being cooked on the lower heat
settings (Bake and Deep Dish) preheating the Ceramic Tray is not
needed. If the foods cook at higher temperatures, preheat the Ceramic
Tray for optimal results.
• For crispier crusts on your pizza we recommend preheating the oven for
10 minutes before the first use, then an additional 3-4 minutes between
pizzas.
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