Cuisinart TOB-60N1 - Convection 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 AND BEFORE CLEANING.
   Allow to cool before cleaning or handling.
3. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles.
4. To protect against electrical shock, do not place any part of the toaster oven broiler in water or other liquids. See instructions for cleaning.
5. This appliance should not be used by or near children or individuals with certain disabilities.
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 store or retailer where purchased for examination or repair.
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 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 or walls, 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. 
    To avoid possibility of fire, NEVER leave toaster oven broiler unattended during use.
22. Use recommended temperature settings for baking and roasting.
23. Do not rest cooking utensils or baking dishes on glass door.
24. Turn the ON/Toast Shade dial to the OFF position to turn off toaster oven broiler.
25. 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.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Please read and keep these instructions handy. These instructions will help you to use your Cuisinart^® Convection Toaster Oven Broiler to its fullest so that you will achieve consistent, professional results.

SPECIAL CORD SET 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 are available and 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

FEATURES AND BENEFITS

1. Temperature Dial
   Select desired temperature for the baking, broiling or warm functions.
2. Function Dial
   Select cooking method – Toast, Pizza/Bake, Broil, Convection Bake, Convection Broil, or Warm.
3. ON/Toast Shade Control Dial
   Set toast shade from light to dark. Or choose always ON feature so that oven will continue to cook until you turn it off manually
4. Oven On Indicator
   Indicator light will remain lit when oven is in use.
5. Oven Rack
   Has two positions. The top position has a 50% stop feature so the rack stops halfway out of the oven. It can be removed by lifting the front of the rack and sliding it out.
6. Slide-Out Crumb Tray (not shown)
   The slide-out crumb tray comes already positioned in your oven. The crumb tray slides out from the bottom of the toaster oven broiler, in the front of the oven, for easy cleaning.
7. Cord Storage (not shown)
   Take up excess cord and keep countertop neat.
8. Easy-Clean Interior
   The sides of the oven are coated, providing an easy-to-clean surface.
9. Baking Pan/Drip Tray
   A baking pan/drip tray is included for your convenience.

BEFORE FIRST USE

Place your oven on a flat surface.

Before using your oven, move it 2 to 4 inches away from the wall or from any objects on the countertop. Do not use on heat-sensitive surfaces.

OBJECTS SHOULD NOT BE STORED ON THE TOP OF THE OVEN. IF THEY ARE, 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

Pizza/Bake: This function can be used as you would normally use your kitchen oven for roasting meats, including chicken, or for delicate baked goods like cakes and custards.

Use the provided baking pan for making fresh pizza. When baking frozen pizza, place directly on the rack.

Convection Bake: Convection baking uses a fan to circulate heated air around food as it cooks. Use this function for baked goods that require even browning like muffins, scones, cookies, pastry and bread.

Most baking recipes recommend reducing temperatures by 25 degrees when using the convection feature. Always check doneness 10 minutes before suggested cooking time.

Broiling: Broiling function can be used for beef, chicken, pork, fish and more. It also can be used to top-brown casseroles and gratins. Convection broil is best for meats and fish, while traditional broil should be reserved for top browning.

Aluminum foil is not recommended for covering the rack or tray. If covered, the foil prevents the fat from dripping into the drip tray. Grease will accumulate on the foil surface and may catch fire. If you choose to use foil to cover the drip tray, be sure foil is tucked neatly around the pan and does not touch the wall or heating elements.

Toasting: Always have the rack in the upper toasting position, as indicated in the diagram below, for even toasting. Always position your item/items in the middle of the rack.

Placing the rack in the lower position or in the upper position with the rack upward while toasting may result in a fire. Refer to rack position diagram for proper use.

Turning off the toaster oven broiler: Turn the ON/Toast Shade dial to OFF. The indicator light will turn off.

OPERATION

Unwind the power cord. Check that the crumb tray is in place and that there is nothing in the oven. Plug power cord into the wall outlet.

Broil or Convection Broil
Set temperature dial to Broil. Then set the function dial to either Broil or Conv Broil. Turn ON Toast Shade dial to the always ON position.

To stop Broil operation, turn ON/Toast Shade dial to OFF position.

Note: Never use glass oven dishes to broil.

Pizza/Bake
If making fresh pizza, place directly in the pan in the lower position. If making frozen pizza, place directly on the rack in the lower position. For chicken or other large items, the pan can be in the lower position. Turn the temperature dial to the desired temperature, turn function dial to Bake position and turn ON/Toast Shade dial to the always ON position. The oven indicator light will turn on. You will need to turn off the oven manually by turning the ON/Toast Shade dial to the OFF position. Preheat oven for five to 10 minutes (time will vary depending upon desired temperature); then begin to bake.

Convection Bake
Place the pan in upper position for baking. For chicken or other large items, the pan can be in the lower position. Turn the temperature dial to the desired temperature, turn function dial to Convection Bake and turn ON/Toast Shade dial to the always ON position. The oven indicator light will turn on. You will need to turn off the oven manually by turning the ON/Toast Shade dial to the OFF position. Preheat oven for five to 10 minutes (time will vary depending upon desired temperature); then begin to convection bake.

Most baking recipes recommend reducing temperatures by 25 degrees when using the convection feature. Always check 10 minutes before suggested cooking time.

Warm
To keep food warm, turn the temperature dial to Warm; turn the function dial to Warm and set the ON/Toast Shade dial to the always ON position. The oven indicator light will turn on. Preheat oven for five minutes.

Toast
To toast, make sure the oven rack is in the upper position, as indicated in the diagram. If toasting two items, center them in the middle of the rack. Four items should be evenly spaced – two in front, two in back. Six items should be evenly spaced – three in front, three in back.

Shade Selection
Turn temperature dial to Toast. Set function dial to Toast. Turn the ON/Toast Shade dial to desired shade setting from light to dark within the marked settings on this dial. This will turn on the toaster oven broiler and the oven indicator light will turn on.

Stop Toasting
When the toasting cycle is finished, the oven will ring once and turn off. If you wish to stop the toasting cycle before it is finished, simply turn the ON/Toast Shade dial to OFF. The toaster oven broiler will cancel your toast cycle.

Important Notes on Toasting
The oven rack must be in the upper position as indicated in the diagram on this page.

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 cleaners, 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 directly onto 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 steel wool pads, etc., on interior of oven.
4. To remove crumbs, slide out the crumb tray and discard crumbs. Wipe clean and replace. 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 should be handwashed 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. Removing the grease will help to keep toasting consistent, cycle after cycle.

All of our recipes have been tested in our kitchen and are specially developed to work in the Cuisinart^® Convection Toaster Oven Broiler. These mouth-watering recipes are just a sampling of what this appliance can do.

OVEN RACK AND PAN POSITION DIAGRAMS

Each recipe gives you step-by-step directions and will even tell you where the oven rack and pan should be positioned for best results. Please refer to the diagram below for oven rack positions.

UPPER POSITION FOR BAKING

NOTE: For chicken or other large items the pan or rack can be in the lower position.

LOWER POSITION FOR BAKING

POSITION FOR BROILING

POSITION FOR TOASTING

Placing the rack in the bottom position or in the top position with the rack upward while toasting may result in a fire. Refer to rack position diagram for proper use.

TROUBLESHOOTING

QUESTION	ANSWER
Why is my food burning?	Check if you are in convection mode. Convection can speed up cooking, so you should try less time and/or lower the temperature. Adjust oven rack position. Food may be too close to heating elements. Because of its smaller capacity, countertop ovens heat up quicker than convectional ovens and may require less time and/or lower temperature for cooking. .
Why would I use convection?	Convection uses a small fan to circulate hot air around food for even cooking, often resulting in quicker cook times.
Why is there condensation on the oven door?	This is normal, as moisture is created from cooking high-moisture foods; it will dissipate during the cooking process.
Why are the heating elements going on and off, and/or aren't all on at the same time?	Heating elements cycle on and off to achieve temperature accuracy. Different functions utilize the heating elements differently; for instance, Broil only uses the top heating elements.
Why isn't my oven heating up?	Make sure your unit is securely plugged into a wall outlet and the door is properly sealed. Make sure to turn knob to left ON position. c. Call Customer Service.
Why is there smoke/odor?	Smoke and/or odor are normal during the first use of your oven. It will not continue after the initial heating period. If smoke and/or odor appear after first use, make sure there is no food residue on the heating elements (do not clean heating elements until unit is turned off and has cooled down).
Why is only one side of my toast toasting?	The unit has a Bagel function, where the top is meant to get darker than the bottom. Make sure you are in the right Toast function.