Countertop Oven Use Tips; Food Cooking Tips - KitchenAid KCO1005 Instructions And Recipes Manual

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 okay?
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 prevent 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 prevent buildup of cooking spray.
• Check food cooking progress
through the clear, tempered glass
door window. Your Countertop
Oven wiII be more energy efficient
if you open the door less often.
• Be sure all foods and/or containers
fit in the Countertop Oven without
touching cooking elements or
preventing door from closing.
• Remove all plastic and/or paper
wrappers from foods before
cooking.
• Use only loosely covered oven-safe
containers; airtight containers may
cause food to boil over or splatter.

Countertop Oven Use Tips

Food Cooking Tips

Size limits for food
For best results, food and/or oven-
safe containers (see section on
"Choosing Bakeware for Countertop
Use," page 14) 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.
• Follow package directions when
preparing frozen or packaged
foods. Preheating the oven is not
necessary.
• Oven surfaces can become hot
during cooking. Touch only the
door handle and knobs during oven
operation.
• Do not place items on top or near
Countertop Oven while in use.
• Replace cardboard, glass or plastic
lids with aluminum foil for use in
the Countertop Oven.
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