Notes on the Plug ..........................5 Notes on the Cord ..........................6 Plasticizer Warning ...........................6 Electric Power.............................6 Life is Busy ............................6 Getting to Know Your CRUX 6-Slice Convection Toaster Oven ........7 Control Panel ..........................8-9 Accessories ............................9 3 Wire Rack Positions ........................10 Cooking Containers ........................10 Before Using for the First Time ....................
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed including the following: READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS. 2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs. 3. To protect against electrical shock do not immerse cord, plugs, or appliance in water or other liquid.
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10. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot surfaces. 11. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven. 12. Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containing hot oil or other liquids.
21. Do not place any of the following materials in the Convection Toaster Oven: paper, cardboard, plastic, and the like. 22. Do not cover crumb tray or any part of the Convection Toaster Oven with metal foil. This will cause overheating of the Convection Toaster Oven.
2. If this appliance falls or accidentally becomes immersed in water, unplug it from the wall outlet immediately. DO NOT REACH INTO THE WATER! 3. When using this appliance, provide adequate air space above and on all sides for air circulation. Do not operate this appliance while it is touching or near curtains, wall coverings, clothing, dishtowels or other flammable materials.
Life is Busy. Keep it simple in the kitchen with CRUX. The 6-Slice Convection Toaster Oven is your one-stop shop for baking, broiling, toasting and warming. This compact toaster oven is a great alternative to your oven—it reduces energy use, is easy to clean, and keeps the kitchen cool.
Getting to Know Your CRUX 6-Slice Convection Toaster Oven Product may vary slightly from illustration 1. Upper Wire Rack 5. Control Panel 10. Door Handle Position (see page 8.) 11. Convection Fan 2. Middle Wire Rack 6. POWER Light 12. Stainless Steel Body Position 7.
Control Panel Fig. 1 TEMP °F Control • Turn the control clockwise to the desired setting. The temperature can be set from 150°F (65°C) to 450°F (230°C). FUNCTION Control The Convection Toaster Oven has 5 FUNCTIONS: Refer to the wire rack positions marked on the glass door for the different cooking functions.
TIMER Control 60 minute timer (with TOAST browning settings, OFF, and STAY ON.) • TOAST: Toast shade selector indicates light to dark browning. • The TIMER control also acts as the Convection Toaster Oven’s ON and OFF switch. Turn the TIMER control clockwise to select appropriate cooking time. •...
3 Wire Rack Positions The wire rack may be inserted for 3 positions. 1. Slide the wire rack onto the upper rail; the highest rack position is for BAGEL and BROIL functions. 2. Slide the wire rack into the middle rail; the middle rack position is for the TOAST function. 3.
• Check package directions on the container or contact the ovenware manufacturer to determine the container’s suitability for use in a Convection Toaster Oven. • NEVER use oven roasting bags in this Convection Toaster Oven, as they may come in contact with the heating elements.
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7. The POWER light will illuminate. WARNING: DO NOT LEAVE TOASTER OVEN UNATTENDED DURING TOASTING. NOTE: The Convection Toaster Oven will shut OFF automatically. CAUTION: Do not set the timer control to the STAY ON position when using the TOAST function. CAUTION: As soon as the timer control is engaged, the Convection Toaster Oven will turn ON;...
• One slice of bread requires a lighter setting than several slices of bread. • Stale bread, thin bread or sweet bread products, such as tea cakes and fruit loaf, brown much more quickly than ordinary bread, so reduce toasting time. •...
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11. If the timer control is set to STAY ON, or if the food is finished cooking before the timer has signaled, turn temperature control to MIN and the timer control to OFF. Make sure power light is off. 12. To keep food warm after it has been cooked, turn the temperature control to 150°F - 200°F and the function control to WARM.
Hints for CONVECTION BAKE (Roast) • A meat thermometer inserted into the center of the meat should always be used to ensure desired doneness. • Roasting is recommended for large, tender cuts of meat and poultry. • Seasoning prior to cooking adds to the flavor and the aroma during cooking. •...
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4. If convection bake times, are listed on the pizza box, set the temperature control as recommended. NOTE: If only conventional bake temps are listed, recipe temperatures should be reduced by 25°F for best results. 5. Allow the Convection Toaster Oven to preheat for 10 minutes. 6.
FUNCTION 3: BAGEL Toast up to 3 sliced bagels or English muffins, or 6 sweet topped breads, thick sliced or artisan breads that require longer toasting times than an average slice of white bread. Place cut sides up to allow the upper heating elements to toast the tops to perfection. 1.
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NOTE: If toasting of bagel is completed before the timer control shuts the Convection Toaster Oven OFF, you may shut the Convection Toaster Oven OFF manually by turning the timer control to OFF. The power light will go off. 12. Open the glass door. Wearing protective oven mitts, pull the wire rack out from the Convection Toaster Oven.
FUNCTION 4: CONVECTION BROIL Convection broiling is perfect for thinner cuts of meats and fish. Circulated heated air provides a constant, gentle airflow that promotes browning and seals in juices when cooking meats and poultry. 1. Make sure the crumb tray is firmly in place in the bottom of the Convection Toaster Oven. 2.
• Trim excess fat from meat and score edges to prevent curling. • Thaw frozen meats and fish before broiling. • ALWAYS pat meat dry to reduce smoke and promote brownness during broiling. FUNCTION 5: WARM 1. To keep food warm after cooking, turn the temperature control to 150°F - 200°F and the function control to WARM.
Storing Instructions 1. Unplug unit, allow to cool, and clean before storing. 2. Store Convection Toaster Oven in its box in a clean, dry place. 3. Never store appliance while it is hot or still plugged in. 4. Never wrap cord tightly around the appliance. Do not put any stress on the cord where it enters the unit, as it could cause the cord to fray and break...
Limited Two-Year Warranty SENSIO Inc. hereby warrants that for The warranty is only valid for the a period of TWO YEARS from the date original retail purchaser from the of purchase, this product will be free date of initial retail purchase and is from mechanical defects in material not transferable.
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How To Obtain Warranty Service: You must contact Customer Service at Also, include a copy of the original our toll-free number: 1-866-832-4843. sales receipt. Carefully package A Customer Service Representative the tagged product with the sales will attempt to resolve warranty issues receipt, and send it (with shipping over the phone.
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For customer service questions or comments 1-866-832-4843 cruxkitchen.com crux.kitchen CRUX is a registered trademark of Sensio Inc., Montréal, Canada H3B 3X9.
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