PREPARING YOUR COUNTERTOP OVEN
- Remove all packaging before using the Calphalon® Quartz Heat Countertop Oven.
- Wipe Countertop Oven with a damp cloth. DO NOT IMMERSE IN WATER. Make sure to only use mild, soapy water. Abrasive cleaners, scrubbing brushes and chemical cleaners will damage the coating on this unit. Dry the unit thoroughly before using.
NOTE: Do not immerse the cord, plug or body of the unit in water. - Clean accessories. Remove them from packaging and immerse in warm, soapy water and wipe with soft cloth or sponge. These accessories may also be washed in the top rack of the dishwasher. Dry thoroughly.
- Select a location for the countertop oven. The location should be in an open area, on a dry, stable, level surface where the plug will reach an outlet.
- Plug the Countertop Oven into the electrical outlet.
OVEN FUNCTIONS OVERVIEW
Function | Rack Position | Preheat | Range |
Toast | Upper | No | Shade 1-7 1:35 mins. – 12:30 mins. |
Bagel | Upper | No | Shade 1-7 1:35 mins. - 11:00 mins. |
Bake | Lower | Yes | 150°F -450°F Up to 1 hour |
Roast | Lower | Yes | 150°F -450°F Up to 2 hours |
Broil | Upper | No | 350°F -450°F Up to 2 hours |
Pizza | Upper | Yes | 150°F -450°F Up to 1 hour |
Cookies | Upper | Yes | 150°F -450°F Up to 1 hour |
Reheat | Upper/Lower | No | 150°F -200°F Up to 1 hour |
Keep Warm | Upper/Lower | No | 150°F -450°F Up to 1 hour |
Defrost | Upper/Lower | Yes | 150°F -450°F Up to 1 hour |
Dehydrate | Upper | Yes | 150°F -200°F Up to 4 hours |
HOW TO USE YOUR COUNTERTOP OVEN
- Once the Calphalon® Quartz Heat Countertop Oven is plugged in, the LCD screen will illuminate and the START Button LED light will flash.
- The Function Options will be displayed on the LCD Screen with the Function Indicator on the default preset TOAST function.
- Turn the Function Selector Dial to select one of the following 11 options: Toast (Default), Bagel, Pizza, Bake, Broil, Cookies, Roast, Warm, Defrost, Reheat, And Dehydrate. The Function Indicator will scroll as the Function Selector Dial is turned.
- Once the desired function has been selected, use the Time/Temperature Control Dial to select the desired cooking temperature or shade (for TOAST and BAGEL functions). Turn clockwise to increase and counter-clockwise to decrease.
- Press the START button to begin preheating. PREHEATING will display on the LCD screen. Ensure the Oven door is closed for preheating. Oven does not preheat for BAGEL and TOAST functions. For these functions, food items may be placed inside the Oven immediately after pressing the START button.
- Once the Countertop Oven is preheated, it will beep and PREHEATING will disappear from the LCD screen.
- You may set the timer before the oven begins preheating, during preheating, or once preheating is complete. Press the Time/ Temperature Selector Button to change the Time/ Temperature Selector Dial to time selection. Turn dial clockwise to increase cooking time and counter-clockwise to decrease cooking time. The maximum time setting is 4 hours.
NOTE: TOAST and BAGEL functions automatically select time based on shade setting. - Once preheating is complete and timer is set, put food into the Countertop Oven, using the Wire Rack, Baking Pan, Pizza Pan or Dehydrator Rack. When using the Baking Pan or Pizza Pan, always place on top of the Wire Rack.
NOTE: Never place food or accessories directly on the Quartz Heating elements. - Once food is inside, close the door and press the START button again. The Timer will begin counting down.
NOTE: When dehydrating or broiling, leave the door open approximately 3 inches from the closed position (See Figure 1).
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- Press the Turbo Convect Button for better air circulation and crispier food if needed.
- Once the allotted time has expired, the Countertop Oven will beep, and it will stop heating, but the display will remain lit for a period of time and then it will time out. You may press Cancel/OFF to turn off the display before it times out.
- Use pot holders to carefully remove food from the Countertop Oven.
- The LCD screen light will turn off after 90 seconds of inactivity. Press any button to wake up the appliance.
- Press the Cancel/OFF Button to turn off the Countertop Oven.
NOTE: For further details on product features and usage instructions, please visit www.calphalon.com.
COOKING FUNCTIONS DETAILS
Toast
For best TOAST results, place wire rack in the upper rack position. This function is ideal for toasting sliced bread, English muffins and frozen waffles.
NOTE: For darker toast results, use a higher shade setting.
- Insert the wire rack into the upper rack position.
- Place food in the center of the wire rack for more even toasting.
- Close the countertop oven door.
- T urn the Function Selector Dial to select the TOAST function. Once the function has been selected, use the Time/Temperature Control Dial to select the desired shade. Turn the Time/Temperature Control Dial clockwise to increase shade selection and counter-clockwise to decrease.
- Press the START button to begin toasting.
- When toasting cycle is complete, an audible alert will sound.
- Open countertop oven door fully and remove food carefully with oven mitt.
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Cooked food can be very hot. Handle with care. Do not leave countertop oven unattended.
Bagel
For optimal results, place wire rack in the upper rack position.
- Insert the wire rack into the upper rack position.
- Place food in the center of the wire rack for more even cooking.
- Close the countertop oven door.
- Turn the Function Selector Dial to select the BAGEL function. Once the function has been selected, use the Time/Temperature Control Dial to select the desired shade. Turn the Time/Temperature Control Dial clockwise to increase shade selection and counter-clockwise to decrease.
- Press the START button to begin the bagel cycle.
- When bagel cycle is complete, an audible alert will sound.
- Open countertop oven door fully and remove food carefully. We recommend using oven mitts or pot holders when removing food from the countertop oven.
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Cooked food can be very hot. Handle with care. Do not leave countertop oven unattended.
Bake
For optimal results, place wire rack in the lower rack position.
- Insert the wire rack into the lower rack position. Note that certain baked goods call for upper rack placement.
- Ensure the countertop oven door is closed for preheating.
- Turn the Function Selector Dial to select the BAKE function. Once the function has been selected, use the Time/Temperature Control Dial to select the desired cooking temperature and time. Turn the Time/Temperature Control Dial clockwise to increase temperature and time and counter-clockwise to decrease.
- P ress the TURBO CONVECT button for better air circulation and crispier food if needed. The turbo convection fan will appear on the LCD screen to indicate that Turbo Convection is on. To cancel convection setting, press the TURBO CONVECT button once more.
- Press the START button to begin preheating. PREHEATING will appear on the LCD screen.
- Once preheating is complete, an audible alert will sound. The START button will flash.
- Carefully place food in the center of the wire rack for more even cooking.
- Close the countertop oven door.
- P ress the START button to begin the baking cycle.
Note: The timer will not begin until the START button is pressed. - When baking cycle is complete, an audible alert will sound.
- Open countertop oven door fully and remove food carefully. We recommend using oven mitts or pot holders when removing food from the countertop oven.
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Cooked food can be very hot. Handle with care. Do not leave countertop oven unattended.
Roast
For optimal results, place wire rack in the lower rack position.
- Insert the wire rack into the lower rack position.
- Ensure the countertop oven door is closed for preheating.
- Turn the Function Selector Dial to select the ROAST function. Once the function has been selected, use the Time/Temperature Control Dial to select the desired cooking temperature and time. Turn the Time/Temperature Control Dial clockwise to increase temperature and time and counter-clockwise to decrease.
- Press the TURBO CONVECT button for better air circulation and crispier food if needed. The turbo convection fan will appear on the LCD screen to indicate that Turbo Convection is on. To cancel convection setting, press the TURBO CONVECT button once more.
- Press the START button to begin preheating. PREHEATING will appear on the LCD screen.
- Once preheating is complete, an audible alert will sound. The START button will flash.
- Carefully place food in the center of the wire rack for more even roasting.
- Close the countertop oven door.
- Press the START button to begin the roasting cycle.
Note: The timer will not begin until the START button is pressed. - When roasting cycle is complete, an audible alert will sound.
- Open countertop oven door fully and remove food carefully. We recommend using oven mitts or pot holders when removing food from the countertop oven.
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Cooked food can be very hot. Handle with care. Do not leave countertop oven unattended.
Broil
For optimal results, place wire rack in the lower rack position.
- Insert the wire rack into the lower rack position.
- Ensure the countertop oven door is closed for preheating.
- Turn the Function Selector Dial to select the BROIL function. Once the function has been selected, use the Time/Temperature Control Dial to select the desired cooking temperature and time. Turn the Time/Temperature Control Dial clockwise to increase temperature and time and counter-clockwise to decrease.
- Press the TURBO CONVECT button for better air circulation and crispier food if needed. The turbo convection fan will appear on the LCD screen to indicate that Turbo Convection is on. To cancel convection setting, press the TURBO CONVECT button once more.
- Press the START button to begin preheating. PREHEATING will appear on the LCD screen.
- Once preheating is complete, an audible alert will sound. The START button will flash.
- Carefully place food in the center of the wire rack for more even roasting.
- Leave the door open approximately 3 inches from the closed position.
- Press the START button to begin the broiling cycle.
Note: The timer will not begin until the START button is pressed. - When BROILING cycle is complete, an audible alert will sound.
- Open countertop oven door fully and remove food carefully. We recommend using oven mitts or pot holders when removing food from the countertop oven.
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Cooked food can be very hot. Handle with care. Do not leave countertop oven unattended.
Pizza
For optimal results, place wire rack in the lower rack position.
- Insert the wire rack into the lower rack position.
- Ensure the countertop oven door is closed for preheating.
- Turn the Function Selector Dial to select the PIZZA function. Once the function has been selected, use the Time/Temperature Control Dial to select the desired cooking temperature and time. Turn the Time/Temperature Control Dial clockwise to increase temperature and time and counter-clockwise to decrease.
- Press the TURBO CONVECT button for better air circulation and crispier food if needed. The turbo convection fan will appear on the LCD screen to indicate that Turbo Convection is on. To cancel convection setting, press the TURBO CONVECT button once more.
- Press the START button to begin preheating. PREHEATING will appear on the LCD screen.
- Once preheating is complete, an audible alert will sound. The START button will flash.
- Carefully place pizza on the pizza pan and place in the center of the wire rack for more even cooking.
- Close the countertop oven door.
- Press the START button to begin the pizza cycle.
Note: The timer will not begin until the START button is pressed. - When pizza cycle is complete, an audible alert will sound.
- Open countertop oven door fully and remove food carefully. We recommend using oven mitts or pot holders when removing food from the countertop oven.
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Cooked food can be very hot. Handle with care. Do not leave countertop oven unattended.
Cookies
For optimal results, place wire rack in the upper rack position.
- Insert the wire rack into the upper rack position.
- Ensure the countertop oven door is closed for preheating.
- Turn the Function Selector Dial to select the COOKIES function. Once the function has been selected, use the Time/Temperature Control Dial to select the desired cooking temperature and time. Turn the Time/Temperature Control Dial clockwise to increase temperature and time and counter-clockwise to decrease.
- Press TURBO CONVECT button for better air circulation and crispier food if needed. The turbo convection fan will appear on the LCD screen to indicate that Turbo Convection is on. To cancel convection setting, press TURBO CONVECT button once more.
- Press the START button to begin preheating. PREHEATING will appear on the LCD screen.
- Once preheating is complete, an audible alert will sound. The START button will flash.
- Place cookies on the baking pan. Then, carefully place baking pan on the wire rack.
- Close the countertop oven door.
- Press the START button to begin the cooking cycle.
Note: The timer will not begin until the START button is pressed. - When cooking cycle is complete, an audible alert will sound.
- Open countertop oven door fully and remove food carefully. We recommend using oven mitts or pot holders when removing food from the countertop oven.
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Cooked food can be very hot. Handle with care. Do not leave countertop oven unattended.
Reheat
For optimal results, place wire rack in the desired rack position.
- Insert the wire rack in desired rack position.
- Place food on an oven-safe accessory. Then, carefully place accessory in the center of the wire rack for even heating.
- Close countertop oven door.
- Turn the Function Selector Dial to select the REHEAT function. Once the function has been selected, use the Time/Temperature Control Dial to select the desired cooking temperature and time. Turn the Time/Temperature Control Dial clockwise to increase temperature and time and counter-clockwise to decrease.
- Press the TURBO CONVECT button for better air circulation and crispier food if needed. The turbo convection fan will appear on the LCD screen to indicate that Turbo Convection is on. To cancel convection setting, press the TURBO CONVECT button once more.
- Press the START button to begin the reheat cycle.
Note: The timer will not begin until the START button is pressed. - When reheat cycle is complete, an audible alert will sound.
- Open countertop oven door fully and remove food carefully. We recommend using oven mitts or pot holders when removing food from the countertop oven.
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Cooked food can be very hot. Handle with care. Do not leave countertop oven unattended.
Keep Warm
For optimal results, place wire rack in desired rack position.
- Insert the wire rack in desired rack position.
- Close the countertop oven door.
- Carefully place food on an oven-safe accessory. Then, carefully place accessory in the center of the wire rack for even heating.
- Turn the Function Selector Dial to select the KEEP WARM function. Once the function has been selected, use the Time/Temperature Control Dial to select the desired cooking temperature and time. Turn the Time/Temperature Control Dial clockwise to increase temperature and time and counter-clockwise to decrease.
- Press the TURBO CONVECT button for better air circulation and crispier food if needed. The turbo convection fan will appear on the LCD screen to indicate that Turbo Convection is on. To cancel convection setting, press the TURBO CONVECT button once more.
- Press the START button to begin the warming cycle.
Note: The timer will not begin until the START button is pressed. - When warming cycle is complete, an audible alert will sound.
- Open countertop oven door fully and remove food carefully. We recommend using oven mitts or pot holders when removing food from the countertop oven.
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Cooked food can be very hot. Handle with care. Do not leave countertop oven unattended.
Defrost
For optimal results, place wire rack in the upper rack position.
- Insert the wire rack into the upper rack position.
- Ensure the countertop oven door is closed for preheating.
- Turn the Function Selector Dial to select the DEFROST function. Once the function has been selected, use the Time/Temperature Control Dial to select the desired cooking temperature and time. Turn the Time/Temperature Control Dial clockwise to increase temperature and time and counter-clockwise to decrease.
- Press the START button to begin preheating. PREHEATING will appear on the LCD screen.
- Once preheating is complete, an audible alert will sound. The START button will flash.
- Carefully place food in the center of the wire rack.
- Close the countertop oven door.
- Press the START button to begin the defrost cycle.
Note: The timer will not begin until the START button is pressed. - When defrost cycle is complete, an audible alert will sound.
- Open countertop oven door fully and remove food carefully. If food requires more time to defrost, place it back inside the countertop oven and repeat steps 3, 4, 7 & 8. If food is sufficiently defrosted, place it back into the oven and choose the appropriate Cooking Function and Cooking Time to complete food preparation.
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Cooked food can be very hot. Handle with care. Do not leave countertop oven unattended.
Dehydrate
For optimal results, slide DEHYDRATE RACK in the upper rack position.
- Place food evenly on the DEHYDRATE RACK in a single layer and leave space between the pieces.
- Insert the DEHYDRATE RACK directly into the upper rack position.
- Ensure the countertop oven door is closed for preheating.
- Turn the Function Selector Dial to select the DEHYRATE function. Once the function has been selected, use the Time/Temperature Control Dial to select the desired cooking temperature and time. Turn the Time/Temperature Control Dial clockwise to increase temperature and time and counter-clockwise to decrease.
- Press the TURBO CONVECT button for better air circulation and crispier food if needed. The turbo convection fan will appear on the LCD screen to indicate that Turbo Convection is on. To cancel Turbo Convection option, press the TURBO CONVECT button once more.
- Press the START button to begin preheating. PREHEATING will appear on the LCD screen.
- Once preheating is complete, an audible alert will sound. The START button will flash.
- Leave the door open approximately 3 inches from the closed position.
- Press the START button to begin the dehydrate cycle.
Note: The timer will not begin until the START button is pressed. - When dehydrate cycle is complete, an audible alert will sound.
- Open countertop oven door fully and remove food carefully. We recommend using oven mitts or pot holders when removing food from the countertop oven.
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Cooked food can be very hot. Handle with care. Do not leave countertop oven unattended.
During initial use of this appliance, some slight smoke and/or odor may be detected. This is normal with many heating appliances and will not recur after a few hours.
CLEANING & MAINTENANCE
- Clean oven and any accessory after each use.
- Before cleaning your Calphalon® Quartz Heat Countertop Oven, press the CANCEL/OFF button to turn OFF the countertop oven. Unplug the cord and allow it to cool before cleaning.
- To clean exterior of oven, wipe with a damp cloth. DO NOT IMMERSE IN WATER. Make sure to only use mild, soapy water. Abrasive cleaners, scrubbing brushes and chemical cleaners will damage the coating on this unit.
- To clean Wire Rack, Baking Pan, Dehydrate Rack, or Pizza Pan remove from the Oven and immerse in warm, soapy water and wipe with soft cloth or sponge. These accessories may also be washed in the top rack of the dishwasher. Dry thoroughly.
- Remove the Removable Crumb Tray and shake off crumbs. Wash with soapy water, and dry thoroughly. Cleaning the Crumb Tray often will avoid any accumulations.
CHANGING THE LIGHT BULB
- Remove all accessories from the Countertop Oven.
- Remove Interior Light bulb cover by turning it counter-clockwise, and then pull out interior light bulb.
- Insert new 18w 120v G9 bulb, per instructions on light bulb package. Then replace interior Light bulb cover, turning clockwise to tighten.
NOTE: This should be done when the oven has been off for a while and no longer hot.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Possible Problem | Easy Solution |
Oven does not turn ON | - Plug the Countertop into the electrical outlet.
- Check that the power plug is securely inserted into the outlet.
- Insert the power plug into a different outlet.
- Press the START button.
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Smoke odor | - During initial use of this appliance, some slight smoke and/or odor may be detected. This is normal with many heating appliances and will not recur after a few uses.
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Oven light does not turn ON | - Press the LIGHT button.
- Change light bulb.
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Heating elements do not stay ON | - Be certain that function is as desired. Heating elements will cycle ON and OFF to maintain proper heat.
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Overcooked/ undercooked foods | - You may have to adjust the time and temperature to desired taste.
- Because your countertop oven is smaller than your regular oven, it will heat up faster and generally cook in shorter periods of time.
- Rack may need to be adjusted to accommodate food type.
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Burnt smell | - Refer to "Cleaning & Maintenance." Food build-up inside the countertop oven, on heating elements, in crumb tray can sometimes cause burnt smell.
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LCD display turns OFF | - Press any button to wake up the appliance. The LCD screen light turns off after 90 seconds of inactivity.
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When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following:
A short power-supply cord or detachable power-supply cord is provided to reduce risks resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord. Longer detachable power-supply cords or extension cords are available and may be used if care is exercised in their use. If a long detachable power-supply cord or extension cord is used:
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