User Manual Hamilton Beach 31103DA Countertop Rotisserie Convection Toaster Oven

• Owner's manual - (English, French, Spanish)

Table of contents

• Parts and Features
• How to Bake
• Convection Bake
• How to Broil
• Rotisserie Cooking
• Cleaning
• Tips and Troubleshooting

User Manual Countertop Oven

Parts and Features

BEFORE FIRST USE

Most heating appliances produce an odor and/or smoke when used the first time. Plug unit into outlet. Turn FUNCTION dial to BAKE and turn TEMPERATURE dial to 450˚F; then rotate TIMER to set for 5 minutes. Let the oven preheat for approximately 5 minutes. The odor should not be present after this initial preheating. Wash baking pan, broil rack, and oven rack before using.

BAKE

Center food in the oven. Rack position will vary depending on size of food

BROIL

Place oven rack in high position

ROTISSERIE

Remove both oven racks. Place large coated baking pan in the lowest position for drippings.

How to Bake

WARNING Fire Hazard.

• If contents ignite, do not open oven door. Unplug oven and allow contents to stop burning and cool before opening door.
• Do not use oven cooking bags.
• Always allow at least 1 inch (2.5 cm) between food and heating element.
• Always unplug oven when not in use.

Set TEMPERATURE: Rotate Temp Dial to desired temperature.

Set FUNCTION to BAKE.

PREHEAT: Rotate Timer past 40, then to 10 minutes to preheat before beginning to bake.

BAKE: After oven is preheated, rotate Timer past 40 minutes and then to desired baking time or rotate Timer to STAY ON.

Center food in the oven. Rack position will vary depending on size of food.

FOR 2 PIZZAS: Place the baking racks in the bottom rack slot and in the third rack slot (from the bottom).

Preheat the oven, and then place the pizzas on the baking racks. Cook the pizzas for about one-half the recommended time, and then switch the baking rack positions to allow the pizzas to be uniformly cooked top and bottom.

• Do not totally enclose foods in aluminum foil. Foil can insulate foods and slow down heating.
• To reheat rolls or biscuits, place on baking pan and heat at 300°F (149°C) for 10 minutes.
• Reheat leftover roasts or casseroles at 350°F (177°C) for 20 to 30 minutes or until heated through.
• Bake foods, such as a whole chicken, on the LOW RACK POSITION. Place food in baking pan.
• Ovens with convection mode: When baking pizza, use convection setting and reduce cooking time by 25%.

Convection Bake

WARNING Fire Hazard.

• If contents ignite, do not open oven door. Unplug oven and allow contents to stop burning and cool before opening door.
• Do not use oven cooking bags.
• Always allow at least 1 inch (2.5 cm) between food and heating element.
• Always unplug oven when not in use.

Set TEMPERATURE: Rotate Temp Dial to desired temperature.

Set FUNCTION to CONVECTION.

PREHEAT: Rotate Timer past 40, then to 10 minutes to preheat before beginning to bake.

BAKE: After oven is preheated, rotate Timer past 40 minutes and then to desired baking time or rotate Timer to STAY ON.

Center food in the oven. Rack position will vary depending on size of food.

FOR 2 PIZZAS: Place the baking racks in the bottom rack slot and in the third rack slot (from the bottom). Preheat the oven, and then place the pizzas on the baking racks. Cook the pizzas for about one-half the recommended time, and then switch the baking rack positions to allow the pizzas to be uniformly cooked top and bottom.

TIPS FOR USING CONVECTION BAKE

NOTE: Convection Bake forces more air to circulate in the oven, so food will cook faster than the conventional Bake setting.

• Ovens with convection mode: When baking pizza, use convection setting and reduce cooking time by 25%.
• • Bake at the same oven temperature but for a shorter period of time. OR
• Bake for the same length of time as the conventional Bake setting, but reduce the temperature by about 25 degrees.
  OR
• Bake for a slightly shorter period of time AND at a reduced temperature.

Turn foods halfway through cooking time. Visit foodsafety.gov for more safe cooking temperature information.

How to Broil

WARNING Fire Hazard.

• If contents ignite, do not open oven door. Unplug oven and allow contents to stop burning and cool before opening door.
• Do not leave oven unattended during operation.
• Keep 1 inch (2.5 cm) between food and heating element.
• Do not use oven cooking bags.
• Do not heat foods in plastic containers.
• Follow food manufacturer’s instructions.

Use small baking pan for best results. Place food directly on small baking pan or on broil rack inserted into small baking pan. Place in oven. DO NOT PREHEAT OVEN.

Set TEMPERATURE: Rotate Temp Dial to BROIL/ ROTISSERIE.

Set FUNCTION to BROIL.

NOTE: Only upper heating elements will be on in BROIL mode.

BROIL: Rotate Timer past 40 and then to the desired broiling time or rotate Timer to STAY ON. Turn foods when browned or halfway through cooking time.

Turn foods halfway through cooking time.

Rotisserie Cooking

WARNING Fire Hazard.

• If contents ignite, do not open oven door. Unplug oven and allow contents to stop burning and cool before opening door.
• Do not use oven cooking bags.
• Always allow at least 1 inch (2.5 cm) between food and heating element.
• Always unplug oven when not in use.

Slide large coated baking pan in lowest rack position.

Tie chicken and large pieces of meat tightly with cotton string to prevent meat from hitting baking pan. Search “How to Truss a Chicken for Rotisserie” on the Internet for instructions.

Insert rotisserie rod into center of meat.

Place rotisserie forks on rod with forks inserted into the bottom side of the chicken. Center meat lengthwise on rod.

Tighten the screws on the rotisserie forks.

Manually insert the pointed end of rod into the rotisserie insert on the right side of the oven, rotating rod if necessary to fit. Place square end of rod into slot in bracket on left side.

Set TEMPERATURE: Rotate Temp Dial to BROIL/ ROTISSERIE.

Set FUNCTION to ROTISSERIE.

BAKE: Rotate Timer past 40 minutes; then set Timer to desired time or rotate Timer to STAY ON.

NOTE: Only upper heating elements are on in ROTISSERIE mode.

To remove cooked meat from oven, place the rotisserie lift with the hooks under the rotisserie rod. Lift and slide the rotisserie rod to the left and remove from the oven.

CAUTION Burn Hazard: Avoid contact with interior of oven.

Using oven mitts, unscrew the rotisserie forks from the rotisserie rod.

Using oven mitts, unscrew the rotisserie forks from the rotisserie rod.

Slide meat onto a serving tray or cutting surface. Remove rotisserie rod and ties before carving

Cleaning

WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard.
Do not clean with metal scouring pads. Pieces can break off pad and touch electrical parts.

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

Unplug and allow oven to cool before cleaning.

To clean inside of oven, wipe oven walls, bottom of oven, and glass door with a damp, soapy cloth. Repeat with a damp, clean cloth. For stubborn stains, use a plastic scouring pad.

Hand washing and drying will prolong the life of your oven parts.

Wipe outside of oven with a damp cloth. Do not use abrasive cleansers or metal scouring pads.

Tips and Troubleshooting

Tips

• When using the black ceramic-coated baking pan, temperature should be set 25 degrees lower than recipe directions.

• Never place glass baking pans or casserole dishes in a countertop oven or toaster oven. Check pan manufacturer's directions for oven-safe rating.

• Do not cover crumb tray or any part of the oven with metal foil. This will cause overheating of the oven. Use of metal foil to cover a casserole during cooking is acceptable.

IF YOU LIVE IN A HIGH-ALTITUDE AREA:

The Extension service will have detailed information about cooking for your area. To locate the Cooperative Extension service in your county

Troubleshooting