Cuisinart TOB-100 - Compact Digital Toaster Oven Broiler Manual

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following:

1. Read all instructions.
2. UNPLUG FROM OUTLET WHEN NOT IN USE, BEFORE PUTTING ON OR TAKING OFF PARTS AND BEFORE CLEANING.
   Allow to cool before cleaning or handling.
3. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.
4. To protect against electrical shock, do not immerse cord, plugs or place any part of the toaster oven broiler in water or other liquids. See instructions for cleaning.
5. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.
6. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance has malfunctioned or has been dropped or damaged in any way or is not operating properly. Return the toaster oven broiler to the nearest Cuisinart Repair Center for examination, repair or mechanical or electrical adjustment.
7. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by Cuisinart may cause injury.
8. Do not use outdoors.
9. Do not let cord hang over the edge of the table or countertop where it could be pulled on inadvertently by children or pets, or touch hot surfaces, which could damage the cord.
10. Do not place toaster oven broiler on or near a hot gas or electric burner or in a heated oven.
11. Do not use this toaster oven broiler for anything other than its intended purpose.
12. Extreme caution should be exercised when using containers constructed of materials other than metal or glass in the toaster oven broiler.
13. To avoid burns, use extreme caution when removing tray or disposing of hot grease.
14. When not in use, always unplug the unit. Do not store any materials other than manufacturer's recommended accessories in this oven.
15. Do not place any of the following materials in the oven: paper, cardboard, plastic and similar products.
16. Do not cover crumb tray or any part of the oven except the baking pan with metal foil. This will cause overheating of the oven.
17. Oversize foods, metal foil packages and utensils must not be inserted in the toaster oven broiler, as they may involve a risk of fire or electric shock.
18. A fire may occur if the toaster oven broiler is covered or touching flammable materials such as curtains, draperies, walls and the like when in operation. Do not store any items on top of the appliance when in operation. Do not operate under wall cabinets.
19. Do not clean with metal scouring pads. Pieces can break off the pad and touch electrical parts, involving a risk of electric shock.
20. Do not attempt to dislodge food when the toaster oven broiler is plugged into electrical outlet.
21. Warning: To avoid possibility of fire, NEVER leave toaster oven broiler unattended during use.
22. Do not rest cooking utensils or baking dishes on glass door.
23. Where applicable, always attach plug to appliance and check that the cooking cycle is stopped before plugging cord into wall outlet. To disconnect, press the start/stop button to cancel the cooking cycle, then remove plug from wall outlet.
24. Do not operate your appliance in an appliance garage or under a wall cabinet. When storing in an appliance garage always unplug the unit from the electrical outlet. Not doing so could create a risk of fire, especially if the appliance touches the walls of the garage or the door touches the unit as it closes.

SPECIAL CORDSET INSTRUCTIONS

A short power supply cord is provided to reduce the risks resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.

Extension cords may be used if care is exercised in their use.

If an extension cord is used, the marked electrical rating of the extension cord must be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance, and the longer cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop where it can be tripped over or pulled on by children.

NOTICE
This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). As a safety feature, this plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not attempt to defeat this safety feature.

FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY

NOT INTENDED FOR COMMERCIAL USE

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FEATURES AND BENEFITS

1. Blue-Backlit LCD Digital Display
   Shows selected function, shade setting, temperature, and cooking time. Includes PREHEATING and READY readouts.
2. Selector Dial
   Lets you choose 1 of the 7 cooking functions, and set baking time, temperature, and toast shade.
3. TIMER Button
   Starts time selection process for Bake, Broil, Sandwich, Leftover or Keep Warm. Set the cooking time in increments of 1 minute until 30 minutes is reached, and then in 5-minute increments up to 2 hours.
4. SHADE Button
   Starts shade selection process for Toast or Bagel mode. Choose one of 7 browning levels with the display indicating the shade selected.
   NOTE: The oven remembers your last shade setting when it's turned off or unplugged.
5. TEMPERATURE Button
   Starts temperature selection process in Bake, Sandwich, Leftover or Keep Warm mode. You can adjust oven temperature in increments of 10 degrees from 160°F to 200°F and 25 degrees from 200°F to 500°F.
6. START/STOP Button
   Starts or stops a cooking function. It also activates the oven when it is in the dormant mode (plugged in but not lit).
   START/STOP Indicator Light
   Illuminates when button is pushed and oven is heating up. Flashes to indicate oven needs to be set and has not yet started. Illuminates during operation. Turns off when oven is off.
7. Front Slide-out Crumb Tray
   The slide-out crumb tray comes already positioned in your oven. The crumb tray slides out from the bottom front of the toaster oven broiler for easy cleaning.
8. Easy-clean Interior
   The sides of the oven are specially coated making it easier to wipe and clean the interior of the oven.
9. Oven Rack
   Three-position rack: UPPER (rack position C) for toast, bagels and standard-size foods. LOWER (rack position A or B) for roasts, poultry, casseroles and baked goods. See the rack position guide.
10. Broiling Rack
    Fits into the baking drip pan to use when broiling.
11. Baking/Drip Pan
    A baking/drip pan is included for your convenience. Use with the broiling rack when broiling. Use alone when baking or roasting.
12. Cord Storage (not shown)
    Takes up excess cord and keeps countertop neat.
13. BPA-free (not shown)
    All materials that come in contact with food are BPA free.

OVEN RACK POSITION GUIDE

All of our recipes give you step-by-step directions and will tell you where the oven rack should be positioned for best results. Please refer to the diagram below for oven rack positions. Each position is described with a letter that is referred to in the recipe.

Placing the rack in the bottom position (A) or in the top position (B) with the rack upwards while toasting may result in a fire. Toast only in rack position C.

BEFORE THE FIRST USE

Place your oven on a flat surface. Remove any packaging and promotional labels in or on the oven. Unwind the power cord. Check that the crumb tray is in place by inserting it into the opening below the door, and check that there is nothing inside or on top of the oven. Plug power cord into wall outlet.

Before using your oven, make sure it is two to four inches away from the wall or from any objects on the countertop. Do not use on heat-sensitive surfaces. DO NOT STORE OBJECTS ON THE TOP OF THE OVEN. IF YOU DO, REMOVE ALL OBJECTS BEFORE YOU TURN ON YOUR OVEN. THE EXTERIOR WALLS GET VERY HOT WHEN IN USE. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.

GENERAL GUIDELINES

Toast/Bagel: Always have the rack in rack position C, as indicated in the diagram at left, for even toasting. Always center your item/items in the middle of the rack.

Bake: Baking function can be used as you would normally use your large kitchen oven for roasting meats including chicken, or baking cakes, cookies and more.

Broil: Broiling function can be used for beef, chicken, pork, fish and more. It also can be used to brown the tops of casseroles and gratins.

Aluminum foil is not recommended for covering the drip pan. Foil is extremely dangerous when broiling fatty foods. Grease will accumulate and may catch fire. If foil is used to cover drip pan, be sure foil is tucked neatly around the pan and does not touch the walls or heating rods. Never cover the crumb tray.

Sandwich: Cook the perfect open-faced sandwich. This function provides full heat on the bottom to toast bread and less heat on top to melt cheese or brown a sandwich.

Leftover: Perfect setting for reheating food that has already been cooked.

Keep Warm: Maintains the oven at a low temperature using only the bottom heating elements to keep foods warm without drying out.

Turning off the toaster oven broiler: Any cooking cycle can be stopped by pressing the start/stop button at any time. This will stop the heating cycle.

Dormant Mode: The oven will go dormant when no button is pressed or dial moved after 2 minutes. When dormant the oven has power but is not lit up. Pushing any button or turning the selector dial will activate the dormant oven.

OPERATION

TOAST

To toast, make sure the oven rack is in rack position C, as indicated in the diagram. If toasting two items, center them in the middle of the rack. Four items should be evenly spaced with two in front, two in back. Close the door. Turn Selector dial to TOAST. The Shade and Start/Stop buttons will begin to flash.

Shade Selection

Press Shade button and then turn dial to desired shade setting as indicated by the 7 dots in the LCD digital display from Light (1 dot) to Dark (7 dots).

Start Toasting

Press Start/Stop button to begin toasting. During toasting you may change your shade selection simply by pressing the Shade button and turning the dial to adjust the shade setting. The new setting will automatically hold since the oven has already been started. You should not press Start/Stop again, as that would cancel the toast cycle.

Stop Toasting

When the toasting cycle is finished, the oven will beep 3 times and turn off. If you wish to stop the toasting cycle before it is finished, simply press the Start/Stop button, as that will cancel the toast cycle.

BAGEL

The Bagel function will provide full heat on the top side and less heat on the bottom side. For best results, place your bagels on the oven rack with the cut side facing up. Make sure the oven rack is in rack position C, as indicated in the diagram. If toasting two bagel halves, center them in the middle of the rack. Four bagel halves should be evenly spaced with two in front, two in back. To begin toasting your bagel, close the door and turn Selector dial to BAGEL. The Shade and Start/Stop button will begin to flash.

Shade Selection

Press Shade button and then turn dial to desired shade setting as indicated by the 7 dots in the LCD digital display from Light (1 dot) to Dark (7 dots).

Start Bagel Toasting

Press Start/Stop button to begin toasting your bagel. During bagel toasting you may change your shade selection simply by pressing the Shade button and turning the dial to adjust the shade setting. The new setting will automatically hold since the oven has already been started. You should not press Start/Stop again, as that would cancel the bagel cycle.

Stop Bagel Toasting

When the toasting cycle is finished, the oven will beep 3 times and turn off. If you wish to stop the bagel cycle before it is finished, simply press the Start/Stop button to cancel the bagel cycle.

BAKE

Turn Selector dial to BAKE. The Time button and Temperature button will begin flashing.

Setting Temperature

The preset BAKE temperature is 350°F. To change temperature, press the Temperature button; the temperature display will start flashing. Turn the Selector Dial to select temperatures from 160°F to 500°F. To bake at the preset temperature, simply set the time and press Start/Stop.

Setting Time

To set baking time, press the Time button. The 30 minute (0:30) preset time will start flashing. Turn the Selector Dial to set timer for times from 1 minute to 2 hours. To bake for the preset 30 minutes, simply press Start/Stop.

Start Baking

Press Start/Stop to start heating the oven. The display will read PREHEATING. When the oven reaches the set temperature, it will beep and display will read READY. Place food in oven. The timer will begin counting down. When it reaches zero, the oven will beep 3 times and heating elements will turn off. You may stop baking and turn the heating elements off at any time by pushing the Start/Stop button.

BROIL

Turn Selector dial to BROIL. The Time button will begin flashing.

Temperature

The preset BROIL temperature is fixed at 500°F, so the Temperature button cannot be activated during Broil. As with any broiler, only the top heating elements turn on.

Setting Time

To set broiling time, press the Time button. The 10 minute (00:10) preset time will start flashing. Turn the Selector Dial to set timer for times from 1 minute to 2 hours. To broil for the preset time, simply press Start/Stop.

Start Broiling

Put food on the broiling rack set in the drip pan. Place pan on the rack and press Start/Stop to start heating the broiler. When the timer reaches zero, the oven will beep 3 times and turn off. You may stop broiling and turn the heating elements off at any time by pushing the Start/Stop button.

SANDWICH

The SANDWICH function is programmed to cook the perfect open-faced sandwich. It provides full heat on the bottom to toast bread, and less heat on top to melt cheese or brown sandwich meats without burning them. To begin, turn Selector dial to SANDWICH. The Time button and Temperature button will begin flashing.

Setting Temperature

The preset SANDWICH temperature is 400°F, ideal for average-size openfaced sandwiches. To change temperature, press the Temperature button; the temperature display will start flashing. Turn the Selector Dial to select a temperature from 160°F to 500°F. To cook at the preset temperature, simply set the time and press Start/Stop.

Setting Time

To set sandwich cooking time, press the Time button. The 15-minute (00:15) preset time will start flashing. Turn the Selector Dial to set timer for times from 1 minute to 2 hours. To bake for the preset time, simply press Start/Stop.

Cooking Sandwich

Place sandwich in oven. We recommend placing your sandwich on the broil rack set in the baking pan to prevent food from dripping or falling onto the heating elements. Press Start/Stop to start heating the oven and the Timer will start counting down. When the timer reaches zero, the oven will beep 3 times and turn itself off. You may stop cooking at any time by pushing the Start/ Stop button to turn the heating elements off.

LEFTOVER

The LEFTOVER function is programmed to reheat food that has already been cooked. To begin, turn Selector Dial to LEFTOVER. The Time button and Temperature button will begin flashing.

Setting Temperature

The oven temperature is preset to 375°F for the LEFTOVER mode. To change temperature, press the Temperature button; the temperature display will start flashing. Turn the Selector Dial to select a temperature from 160°F to 500°F. To cook at the preset temperature, simply set the time and press Start/Stop.

Setting Time

To set LEFTOVER time, press the Time button. The 20-minute (00:20) preset time will start flashing. Turn the Selector Dial to set timer for times from 1 minute to 2 hours. To cook for the preset time, simply press Start/Stop.

Start Leftover

Place food in oven. Press Start/Stop to start heating the oven. The timer will begin counting down. When it reaches zero, the oven will beep 3 times and turn off. You may stop cooking and turn heating elements off at any time by pushing the Start/Stop button.

KEEP WARM

The KEEP WARM function is programmed to maintain the oven at a low temperature using only the bottom heating elements. To begin, turn Selector Dial to KEEP WARM. The Time button and Temperature button will begin flashing.

Setting Temperature

The preset KEEP WARM temperature is 160°F. To change temperature, press the Temperature button; the temperature display will start flashing. Turn the Selector Dial to select a temperature from 160°F to 500°F. To warm at the preset temperature, simply set the time and press Start/Stop.

Setting Time

To set KEEP WARM time, press the Time button. The 1-hour (1:00) preset time will start flashing. Turn the Selector Dial to set timer for times from 1 minute to 2 hours. To use the preset time, simply press Start/Stop.

Start Keep Warm

Place food in oven. Press Start/Stop to start heating the oven. The timer will begin counting down. When it reaches zero, the oven will beep 3 times and heating elements will turn off. You may stop cooking and turn the heating elements off at any time by pushing the Start/Stop button.

NOTES

Increasing or Reducing Cooking Time Mid-Cycle

In Bake, Broil, Sandwich, Leftover and Keep Warm modes you can change selected cooking time during the heating cycle by simply pushing the Time button. When the displayed time begins to flash, turn the Selector Dial to choose new time. When numbers stop flashing, your new time is set. DO NOT push Start/Stop again – that would turn off the oven heating elements.

Increasing or Reducing Temperature Mid-Cycle

In Bake, Sandwich, Leftover and Keep Warm modes, you can change selected cooking temperature during the heating cycle by simply pushing the Temperature button. When the displayed temperature begins to flash, turn the Selector Dial to choose a new temperature. When numbers stop flashing, your new temperature is set. DO NOT push Start/Stop again – that would turn off the heating elements.

Increasing or Reducing Shade Mid-Cycle

In Toast or Bagel modes, you can also change selected shade setting during the heating cycle by pushing the Shade button. When the displayed shade begins to flash, turn the Selector Dial to choose a new shade. When the shade setting stops flashing, your new shade is set. DO NOT push Start/Stop again – that would turn off the heating elements.

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

Always allow the oven to cool completely before cleaning.

1. Always unplug the oven from the electrical outlet.
2. Do not use abrasive cleansers, as they will damage the finish. Simply wipe the exterior with a clean damp cloth and dry thoroughly. Apply the cleansing agent to a cloth, not to the toaster oven, before cleaning.
3. To clean interior walls, use a damp cloth and a mild liquid soap solution or a spray solution on a sponge. Never use harsh abrasives or corrosive products. These could damage the oven surface. Never use Brillo pads, etc. on interior of oven.
4. To remove crumbs, slide out the crumb tray and discard crumbs. Wipe clean and replace. Crumb tray is dishwasher safe. To remove baked-on grease, soak the tray in hot sudsy water or use nonabrasive cleaners. Never operate the oven without the crumb tray in place.
5. Wire rack, baking pan and crumb tray are dishwasher safe. If heavily soiled, soak in hot sudsy water or use a nylon scouring pad or nylon brush.
6. Never wrap the cord around the outside of the oven. Use the cord storage cleats on the back of the oven.
7. Any other servicing should be performed by an authorized service representative.

After cooking greasy foods and after your oven has cooled, always clean top interior of oven. If this is done on a regular basis, your oven will perform like new and help to keep toasting consistent, cycle after cycle.