Baking Guide - Black & Decker CTO4400BC Use And Care Book Manual

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• This oven bakes using convection only. This function uses an internal fan to distribute the
heat evenly.
• It is not necessary to alter the baking time or temperature from those given for a recipe or
package directions.
. Insert the slide rack into the lower rack position of the oven, engaging articulated hooks as
directed above. You may also use the upper rack position, if desired.
2. Turn temperature selector knob to desired temperature from 50°F to 450°F.
3. Turn cooking Mode selector knob
4. Turn time selector knob to 20 and then turn back or forward to desired baking time,
including preheat time. (Select STAY oN to bake longer than 60 minutes or to control
cooking time yourself. Be sure to use a kitchen timer.)
note: You must set the timer or select STAY oN for the oven to function.
5. The oN indicator light comes on and will remain lit during the entire baking time.
6. The heating elements will cycle on and off to maintain even heat distribution.
7. once oven has preheated, open oven door and insert food. Close oven door.
note: You can bake 3 ways:
• Use the bake pan/ drip tray pan placed on the slide rack.
• Place the broil rack in the bake/broil pan and place the food
directly on the rack (G).
note: Be sure food does not extend past the outer limits of the
bake pan/drip tray to prevent grease dripping onto the heating
elements.
G
• Use a metal, oven proof glass or ceramic baking dish placed
on the rack in either the upper or lower slot positions. (Be sure
food or baking dish does not come within ½ inches of the top
heating elements) (H).
8. The first time you use the oven, bake following the
manufacturers' or recipe directions and check for doneness
at minimum suggested cooking time. If using the oven timer,
there will be an audible signal once the baking cycle is
complete. The oven turns off (0) and the light goes out.
H
9. If not using the oven timer, turn the oven to off (0) once cooking
cycle is complete.
0. open the oven door. Using oven mitts or pot holders, slide the rack out to remove the
cooked food.
important: this oven gets hot. When in use, always use oven mitts or potholders when
touching any outer or inner surface of the oven.
. Unplug appliance when not in use.
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FooD AMount teMp./tiMe
Chicken parts  to 4 pieces to 375°F / 60 to 90
fit pan minutes
Whole chicken
375°F to desired
Up to 3½ lb.
doneness
Fish fillets or
 to 4 to fit pan
400°F for about
steaks
2 minutes
Cookies
Up to 9
Follow recipe or
package directions
Biscuits and
Follow recipe or
6 to 9 to fit pan
dinner rolls
package directions
White or
400°F about
 to 6 to fit in
sweet
60 minutes
oven on rack
potatoes
Frozen snack
Follow package
Single layer in
foods
directions
bake pan/ drip
tray
Frozen pizza
Up to 2 in. Follow package
pizza directions
perFect Broil ™ SYSteM
For best results, preheat oven with door closed at 450°F for at least 5 minutes before broiling.
This oven is designed to provide a broil function with the door slightly ajar. You can also select
the optimum broiling temperature for each specific food.
. Turn temperature selector knob between 350°F to 450°F, as desired.
2. Turn cooking Mode selector knob
3. Turn time selector knob to 20 and then turn back or forward to desired broiling time
including 5 minute preheat. (Select STAY oN to control cooking time yourself. Be sure to
use a kitchen timer.)
4. Place food on bake pan/ drip tray or on broil rack inserted into bake pan/ drip tray.
note: Be sure food does not extend past the outer limits of the bake pan/drip tray to prevent
grease dripping onto the heating elements. Be sure the top of the food is at least ½ inches
from the top heating element.
5. Insert food into oven and close door leaving it ajar at about ¾-inch from the fully closed
position.
proceDure
Chicken should register
80°F on meat thermometer
Chicken should register
80°F on meat thermometer
Test for doneness; fish will
flake easily
Bake on bake pan/ drip tray
in single layer until fully
baked and lightly browned.
Bake on bake pan/ drip tray
in single layer until fully
baked and lightly browned.
Pierce with fork and bake
until tender
Turn over halfway through
baking period, if instructed;
check at minimum baking
time
Rotate pizza halfway through
baking period, check at
minimum baking time
between BRoIl.
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