Hamilton Beach 31436 - Sure-Crisp Air Fryer Countertop Oven Manual

Parts and Features

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1. Handle
2. Open Door
3. Temperature Knob
4. Toast Shade Knob
5. 120-minute Timer Knob (with STAY ON)

6. Air Fry/Convection Switch
7. ON Indicator Light
8. Slide-Out Crumb Tray
9. Oven Rack
10. Baking/Broiling Pan (slides under oven rack)

11. Air Frying Basket (fits into Baking/Broiling Pan)
12. Glass Window (for cleaning access)

Rack Positions

Top Rack Position: Baking, Broiling, and Toasting
Middle Rack Position: Air Frying, Baking/Convection, Baking, Broiling, and Toasting
Bottom Rack Position: Air Frying, Baking/Convection, Baking and Broiling large pieces of meat or poultry

How to Use

Fire Hazard.

• If contents ignite, keep door closed and unplug oven. Allow contents to stop burning and cool.
• Do not leave unattended while in use.
• Read and understand all safety instructions and Important Safeguards before use.
• Always unplug countertop oven when not in use.

NOTE: Do not use Glass Window to add or remove food to Oven cavity. Food should only be added or removed from Oven when the Easy Reach^® door is lifted.
Before first use: Most heating appliances produce an odor and/or smoke when used the first time. Plug Countertop Oven into an outlet. Turn Temperature Knob to 450°F (230°C). Heat at this temperature for 10 minutes. Odor should not be present after this initial preheating. Wash Air Frying Basket, Baking/Broiling Pan, and Oven Rack before using.

4. When finished, press Air Fry/Convection Switch to OFF .
5. Unplug.
   TIP: When cooking pizza, use bottom rack position with Air Fry/Convection switch on. Check for doneness before end of cooking cycle as thicker crust requires longer time than a thinner crust.

How to Bake
For cakes, casseroles, cookies and roasting meats, poultry or vegetables. Place Oven Rack in any rack position depending on size of food. For best results, preheat Countertop Oven for 5 minutes before adding food to be baked.

1. Plug into outlet. Turn Temperature Knob to desired temperature.
2. Rotate Timer Knob past 40 and let Countertop Oven preheat for 5 minutes before beginning to bake. After Countertop Oven is preheated, set Timer by rotating Timer Knob past 40 and then to desired baking time. Or, rotate to STAY ON while pressing and holding buttons on side of Knob.
3. Rotate Timer to OFF to end cycle at any time.
4. Unplug.

5. Tips for cooking with Convection:

• Bake at same oven temperature but for a shorter period of time.
  OR
• Bake for same length of time as conventional bake setting, but reduce temperature by about 25°.
• When baking pizza, put pizza in bottom rack position; turn on the Air Fry Switch and reduce cooking time by 25%.
  TIP: Visit foodsafety.gov for recommended internal food temperatures.

Stay On Function
The Countertop Oven can be set to stay on by turning Timer to STAY ON while pressing and holding buttons on side of Knob.

How to Broil
Use to brown foods such as beef, chicken, fish, pork, and casseroles. Slide Oven Rack in any rack position depending on size of food. Food must be a minimum of 1 inch (2.5 cm) from heating elements.

1. Plug in Countertop Oven. Slide Oven Rack into top rack position. Insert Baking/Broiling Pan in slots under the Oven Rack and add food to Oven Rack. DO NOT PREHEAT THE OVEN. Turn Temperature Knob to Broil.
2. Rotate Timer clockwise past 40, then to the desired broiling time. Turn foods when browned, or halfway through cooking time. Oven broils on high temperature and may not be adjusted.

3. Rotate Timer Knob to OFF to end cycle at any time.
4. Unplug.

How to Toast
Use for browning and toasting breads, bagels, and English muffins. Place food cut/split side facing up. This will toast cut/split side more than outside of food. Rack should be in top or middle position. Ensure Air Fry/ Convection Switch is OFF .

1. Plug into outlet. Turn Temperature Knob to Broil/ Toast.
2. Select shade of browning by turning Toast Shade Knob past MEDIUM to desired toast color. A bell will sound when toast cycle is complete.
3. Rotate Timer to OFF to end cycle at any time.
4. Unplug.

TIPS:

• When toasting bread, place bread in middle rack position for even toasting on top and bottom.
• The number of slices of bread and bread freshness will affect toast color. For example, toasting 4 slices of bread will require a darker toast color setting than 2 slices of bread. Adjust Toast based on desired color and number of slices.

Care and Cleaning

Electrical Shock Hazard. Do not clean with metal scouring pads. Pieces can break off pad and touch electrical parts. Your Countertop Oven should be cleaned regularly for best performance and long life. Regular cleaning will also reduce the risk of fire hazard.

1. When finished, turn Timer Knob to OFF and unplug. Let cool completely.
2. To clean inside of Countertop Oven, wipe interior of Oven with a damp, soapy cloth. Repeat with a clean, damp cloth, then dry. For stubborn stains, use a plastic scouring pad.

3. Hand-wash Baking/Broiling Pan, Slide-Out Crumb Tray, Air Frying Basket and Oven Rack in hot, soapy water. Rinse, and dry.
4. Wipe outside of Countertop Oven with a damp cloth. Do not use abrasive cleansers or metal scouring pads.

Glass Window Cleaning:

1. Make sure Countertop Oven is unplugged and completely cooled.
2. Using both hands, press buttons in on sides of Handle. Using one hand, lift up Oven Door to clean. Wash Window with a damp, soapy cloth. Using a clean, damp cloth, wipe Window to rinse and dry.

• Check to make sure electrical outlet is working and Oven is plugged in. Turn Temperature Knob to 350°F (177°C). Turn Timer Knob counterclockwise to STAY ON while pressing and holding buttons on side of Knob.

• This is normal when toasting in a Countertop Oven. Moisture is slower to escape from a Countertop Oven than from a toaster. The amount of moisture will differ between fresh bread, bagels, and frozen pastries.

• Smoke and odor are normal during first use of most heating appliances. These will not be present after initial heating period.

Countertop Oven will not toast

• Check to make sure outlet is working and Oven is plugged in. Turn Temperature Knob to Broil/Toast. Turn Toast Shade knob past MEDIUM () shade position, then turn knob to desired toast shade.

Some foods burn and some are not done

• Adjust rack position to center food in Oven.
• Adjust Oven temperature or cooking time for best results with your recipes.