Hamilton Beach 31196 - 6-Slice Sure-Crisp Air Fryer Toaster Oven Manual

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1 Parts and Features
2 How to Use
3 Care and Cleaning
4 FAQs
5 Troubleshooting
6 Documents / Resources
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Hamilton Beach 31196 - 6-Slice Sure-Crisp Air Fryer Toaster Oven Manual

Parts and Features

Before first use: Most heating appliances produce an odor and/or smoke when used for the first time. Plug into outlet. Turn Function Dial to BAKE (). Turn Temperature Dial () to 450°F (232°C). Then, turn the Timer Dial () past 10 and then to 5 minutes. The odor should not be present after this initial preheating. Wash all accessories in hot, soapy water before using.

Parts and Features - Part 1
Parts and Features - Part 2

Control Panel
Top Rack Position
Middle Rack Position
Bottom Rack Position
Door with Handle
Baking Pan – Use for baking, or slide under Oven Rack to use as a drip tray when air frying or broiling.
Slide-Out Crumb Tray – Slides out easily to clean.
Air Fry Basket – Depending on size of food, slide Air Fry Basket into Top or Middle Rack Position.
Oven Rack – Three positions: Bottom for baking large chicken or roasts; middle for air frying, toasting and baking 12" pizzas, casseroles, and baked items; and top for air frying and broiling.
Temperature Dial () – Turn to adjust temperature from 150°F (66°C) to 450°F (232°C). Can be adjusted at any time.
TOAST () Mode – Turn Temperature Dial () and Function Dial to TOAST (), then turn Timer Dial () to desired time.
Function Dial – Turn Dial to select a cooking mode.
Timer Dial () – In any mode, turn to adjust cook time from 10 to 60 minutes or use STAY ON Function. Can be adjusted at any time. Turn to OFF () to turn off power to all functions. NOTE: When timer is set, it starts to count down before preheat is complete. Adjust time when adding food.

How to Use

Place Oven Rack in desired position with Slide-Out Crumb Tray in place. Plug into outlet.

AIR FRY () Mode
Cooks and browns evenly by circulating forced hot air which crisps food with little to no added oil. Check foods for doneness before recommended packaging cook time.

Place food in a single layer in Air Fry Basket.
Depending on size of food, slide Air Fry Basket into Top or Middle Rack Position. Slide Baking Pan under Air Fry Basket when cooking juicy/fatty foods that may drip.
Turn Temperature Dial () to AIR FRY and then turn Function Dial to AIR FRY ().
Set time by turning Timer Dial () past 10 and then to desired time.
Most foods cooked in Air Fry Mode will cook between 400°–450°F (204°–232°C). Adjust Temperature () and Timer () Dials for the food being cooked.
Check temperature of food for doneness before recommended package cook time. TIP: Lightly misting fresh foods with oil will produce crispier results. Visit foodsafety.gov for recommended internal food temperatures.

Sure-Crisp^® Air Frying Tips From Our Test Kitchen

Sure-Crisp^® AIR FRY Mode may require more cooking time than standalone air fryers.
Always use Baking Pan on rack under Air Fry Basket to catch drips.
Arrange foods in a single, even layer in Air Fry Basket.
Most foods (larger/thicker) may need to be flipped, stirred, or rotated during cooking.
Breadcrumbs make crunchy air fried coatings. Avoid sauces or batters.
Rack position used to air fry depends on size of food to be cooked. Use Middle Rack Position for most foods.
Keep at least 1 inch (2.5 cm) between food and heating elements.
Do not line Air Fry Basket; that blocks air flow. Do line Baking Pan under Basket for easy cleanup.
Preheat Oven for shorter cook times/improved crispness.
Cut uniform-sized pieces for even cooking results.
A light spritz of cooking oil before cooking provides crispier texture, especially for fresh foods.
Review food packaging-suggested cook times and adjust time for desired crispness.
Avoid opening Oven door while cooking frozen French fries or chicken nuggets until cooking cycle is nearly done.
Check food for desired doneness before end of cooking cycle. Add or reduce cooking time as needed.
For best results when air frying, set temperature to AIR FRY ().

STAY ON Function
The Toaster Oven can be set to stay on by turning Timer Dial () to STAY ON while pressing and holding buttons on side of Dial.

BROIL () Mode
Place Oven Rack in Oven. Use Top Rack Position for faster broiling times. Middle Rack Position for browning casserole tops, toasting sandwiches, or melting cheese on bread. Bottom Rack Position for foods needing longer broiling times, like chicken and thick cuts of meat. Place Baking Pan on Oven Rack. Place in Oven. No preheating necessary. Food must be a minimum of 1 inch (2.5 cm) from the heating elements.

Plug into outlet.
Turn Temperature Dial () and Function Dial to BROIL ().
Rotate Timer Dial () past 10 and then to desired broiling time. Turn foods when browned or halfway through cooking time.

TOAST () Mode
Use for browning and toasting breads, bagels, and English muffins. Rack should be in Top or Middle Rack Position depending on type of food being toasted.

Place Oven Rack in Top Rack Position for cut side up bagels and English muffins. Use Middle Rack Position for breads and other foods when toasting both sides is desired.
Turn Function Dial to TOAST ( ).
Place food on Rack. Turn Temperature Dial ( ) to TOAST ( ).
Rotate Timer Dial () past 10 and then back to desired bread will require a darker toast color setting than time. A bell will sound when time is complete. When 2 slices of bread. Adjust timer based on desired color toasting only two slices of bread, place bread on Oven and number of slices.
- To toast regular toaster pastries or frozen pastries, place Oven Rack in Middle Rack Position. Select a color lighter than medium and toast directly on Oven Rack. If pastry has a glaze or frosting, use Baking Pan.
- When toasting, condensation may form on Oven door. Moisture will slowly escape from enclosed Oven.
- 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 timer based on desired color and number of slices.
- If you are not satisfied with color balance between two sides of your food in recommended rack position, select a different rack position.

BAKE () or PIZZA () Modes

Place Oven Rack in desired Rack Position (depending on food to be cooked).
Turn Temperature Dial () to desired temperature.
Add food after Oven is preheated. Turn Function Dial to BAKE () or PIZZA ().
Rotate Timer Dial () past 10 and then back to 5 minutes to preheat Oven before beginning to bake. Add food to Baking Pan. After Oven is preheated, place Baking Pan on Oven Rack. Set timer to desired time by rotating Dial past 10, then to desired baking time. Or rotate to STAY ON while pressing and holding buttons on side of dial.
When food is cooked, rotate Timer Dial () to OFF () and unplug.
- Do not totally enclose foods in aluminum foil. Foil can insulate foods and slow down heating.
- Pizza, and other foods like chicken pieces or thick pork chops, can be baked using Bottom Rack Position. Use Oven Rack or Baking Pan, depending on food to be cooked.
- Turn foods halfway through cooking time.
- Visit foodsafety.gov for more safe cooking temperature information.

REHEAT () Mode
Use to hold cooked foods at temperature for up to 2 hours. Place Oven Rack in Bottom Rack Position.
NOTE: Only lower heating elements are on in REHEAT () Mode.

Place Oven Rack in desired position.
Turn Temperature () and Function Dials to REHEAT ().
Rotate Timer Dial () past 10 and then back to 5 minutes to preheat Oven before beginning to reheat. After Oven is preheated, place Baking Pan or food on Oven Rack. Set Timer Dial () to desired time by rotating clockwise past 10, then to desired baking time. Or rotate to STAY ON while pressing and holding buttons on side of dial.
When food is ready, rotate Timer Dial () OFF ().
- To reheat rolls or biscuits, slide Oven Rack into Bottom Rack Position, place food on Baking Pan and heat at 300°F (140°C) for 10 minutes.
- Reheat leftover roasts or casseroles at 350°F (177°C) for 20 to 30 minutes or until heated through.

Care and Cleaning

Electrical Shock Hazard. Do not clean with metal scouring pads. Pieces can break off pad and touch electrical parts, causing a risk of electric shock.

Your Toaster Oven should be cleaned regularly for best performance and long life. Regular cleaning will also reduce the risk of fire hazard.

Unplug Oven and cool completely.
Wash Air Fry Basket, Slide-Out Crumb Tray, Baking Pan and Oven Rack in hot, soapy water. Rinse and dry.
Wipe base, buttons, and dials with a damp sponge and dry.
Use a damp, soapy sponge to clean inside of Oven. Repeat with a damp sponge and dry.
To clean inside of Oven glass door, use a razor blade to gently lift baked-on foods. Spray glass cleaner on cloth to clean and wipe with a damp sponge to rinse. Dry with a clean cloth. Never use a razor blade on outside of Oven Door which would remove door graphics.

FAQs

What size chicken will the Oven handle?

The Oven will hold an 8-pound (3.6-kg) chicken/turkey.

When should I choose BAKE, BROIL, PIZZA, AIR FRY, or REHEAT?

Choose BAKE () for foods such as roasts, potatoes, or cakes.
Choose BROIL () to brown foods such as beef, chicken, fish, pork, and casseroles.
Choose PIZZA () for pizza, frozen foods, and snacks.
Choose AIR FRY () for fresh or frozen foods to crisp and evenly brown.

Choose REHEAT () to warm, or keep warm, casseroles, appetizers, or any cooked foods.

If I want to toast bread, what setting is best?

TOAST () Mode is best for toasting both sides of sliced breads. You can also use the BROIL () Mode for open-faced sandwiches, baguettes, and crostini. The BROIL () Mode activates the top heating element and is great when toasting is required on one side only. You can also flip the bread when the desired level of browning is reached.

Troubleshooting

Oven will not heat.

Check to make sure electrical outlet is working and Oven is plugged in. Turn Temperature Dial to 350°F (177°C). Turn Function Dial to BAKE; then turn Timer Dial () counterclockwise to Stay On while pressing and holding buttons on side of Dial.

Moisture forms on inside of 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. The amount of moisture will differ between fresh bread, bagels, and frozen pastries.

An odor and smoke come from Oven.

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

Oven will not toast.

Check to make sure outlet is working and Oven is plugged in. Turn Temperature Dial () to TOAST. Turn Function Dial to TOAST; then rotate Timer Dial () clockwise past 10 and then back to the desired toast color. Some foods burn and some are not done.
Adjust Oven Rack position to center food in Oven.
Adjust Oven temperature or cooking time for best results with your recipes.