Troubleshooting - Hamilton Beach Professional Sure-Crisp 31241 Instructions Manual

Troubleshooting

When should I choose AIR FRY, BAKE, or BROIL?
• Choose AIR FRY for foods such as French fries, chicken nuggets, tenders,
or wings.
• Choose BAKE for foods such as roasts, potatoes, or cakes.
• Choose BROIL to brown foods such as beef, chicken, fish, pork, and
casseroles.
In case of power interruption:
• If power is out for less than 15 seconds, Oven will go back to previous
setting. If more than 15 seconds, Oven switches to standby mode once
power returns.
How large a bake pan will Oven hold?
• Oven will hold most 9" x 9" (23 cm x 23 cm) bake pans without handles.
How big of a whole chicken will Oven handle?
• Oven will hold up to a 5-pound (2.3-kg) whole chicken.
If I want to toast bread, what setting is best?
• TOAST mode is best for toasting both sides of sliced breads, or use
BROIL mode for open-faced sandwiches, baguettes, and crostini. BROIL
mode activates top heating element and is great when toasting is
required on one side only, or breads can be flipped when desired level of
browning is reached.
Where is the Slide-Out Crumb/Drip Tray?
• Slide-Out Crumb/Drip Tray is located in front of unit under Oven door.
Toaster Oven will not heat.
• Check to make sure electrical outlet is working and Oven is plugged in.
Turn Function Dial to BAKE; leave at default temperature of 350°F (177°C).
Set Oven to Stay On by pressing decrease (
be displayed.
Moisture forms on inside of Toaster Oven door when toasting.
• This is normal when toasting in a toaster oven. Moisture is slower to
escape from a toaster oven than from a toaster. Amount of moisture will
differ between fresh bread, bagels, and frozen pastries.
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Food is not cooked in Sure-Crisp® AIR FRY mode.
• Too much food in basket. Increase cooking time and continue to cook.
• Temperature was set too low. Increase temperature and continue to cook.
Food cooked unevenly in Sure-Crisp® AIR FRY mode.
• Too much food in basket. Turn or stir food halfway through cooking time
or more frequently if needed.
Fresh vegetables are not crisp enough.
• Temperature is too low. Increase temperature and continue to cook.
Fresh French fries not crisp.
• Spritz a small amount of vegetable oil, enough to lightly coat potatoes.
• Pieces are too large. Cut potatoes smaller or thinner next batch.
Meat or poultry is not cooked enough.
• Meat and poultry should be cooked in a single layer for even cooking.
Refer to USDA website for proper cooking doneness temperatures. Visit
foodsafety.gov for more information.
An odor and smoke come from Toaster Oven.
• Smoke and odor are normal during first use of most heating appliances.
These will not be present after initial heating period.
• Excessive oil dripped into Pan or splattered onto heating coils. Only use
small amounts of oil when air frying.
Toaster Oven will not toast.
• Check to make sure outlet is working and oven is plugged in. Turn
Function Dial to TOAST. Press TEMP/SHADE button and use + or
button to select desired shade setting from 1-7.
Some foods burn and some are not done.
• Adjust oven rack position to center food in Oven.
• Adjust Toaster Oven temperature or cooking time for best results with
your recipes.
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