Cuisinart BRK-200 User Manual
For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product, always read the instruction book carefully before using.
Cuisinart™ Brick Oven Premier
BRK-300
INSTRUCTION
BOOKLET
G IB-7610
Recipe
Booklet
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IMPORTANT
SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical appliances, basic
safety precautions should always be
followed including the following:
1. Read all instructions before using the
appliance.
2. Do not touch hot surfaces.
Use handles.
3. To protect against electrical shock, do
not place any part of the Cuisinart™
Brick Oven & Rotisserie in water or
other liquid. See instructions for
cleaning.
4. This appliance should not be used by
or near children, or individuals with
certain disabilities.
5. Unplug from outlet when not in use
and before cleaning. Allow to cool
before cleaning or handling.
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 brick oven 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 brick oven on or near
a hot gas or electric burner or in a
heated oven.
11. Do not use this brick oven 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 brick oven.
13. To avoid burns, use extreme caution
when removing the 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 or similar products.
16. Do not cover crumb tray or any part
of the oven with metal foil. This will
cause overheating of the oven. You
can line the baking pan with foil and
place it in the bottom back position to
catch drips. Be sure to monitor it
carefully.
17. Oversize foods, metal foil packages
and utensils must not be inserted in
the brick oven as they may involve a
risk of fire or electric shock.
18. A fire may occur if the brick oven is
covered or touching flammable
materials such as curtains, draperies
and 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 brick oven is plugged into an
electrical outlet.
21. Warning: To avoid possibility of fire,
NEVER leave the brick oven
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 function dial to the off
position to turn off brick oven.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
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FOR HOUSEHOLD
USE ONLY
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.
Longer extension cords are available and
may be used if care is exercised in their
use.
If a long 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 counter top 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.
CONTENTS
Important Safeguards........................... 2
Special Cord Set Instructions .............. 3
Introduction .......................................... 3
Parts and Features ............................... 4
Before First Use ................................... 5
Oven Rack Positions ............................ 5
General Guidelines ............................... 5
Cleaning and Maintenance .................. 7
Warranty ............................................... 9
INTRODUCTION
Get ready to enjoy all the benefits of a
real brick oven right at home! Bread and
pizza crusts will be lighter and crispier,
chickens will roast to a perfect golden
brown, and your pies will be the talk of
the town! Cuisinart lets you decide which
method to use in cooking family favorites
or company cuisine. We’ve even included
some of our favorite brick oven recipes in
case you run out of your own. Have fun
savoring even more of the good life, with
Cuisinart!
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PARTS AND FEATURES
1. Temperature Dial
Select desired temperature for the
baking, broiling, convection bake or
rotisserie.
2.
Function Dial
Select cooking method – Toast, Bake,
Broil, Convection Bake or Rotisserie.
3.
Toast Shade Dial
Select the desired toast shade – light,
medium or dark.
4.
Toasting Start Button
Push button to start toasting.
5.
Toasting Stop Button
Push button to stop toasting in midcycle and shut off oven.
6.
Oven On Indicator
Indicator light will remain lit when
oven is in use.
7.
Oven Racks (only one is shown)
There are two oven racks and two
different levels for each rack.
Select the best position for the food
in relation to the heating element.
The top rack 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.
8.
Rotisserie Skewers and
Rotisserie Fork
The rotisserie skewers are used to
secure the food and to place the food
into position in the oven to rotate
freely for the rotisserie function.
9.
Rotisserie Sockets
(not shown)
The rotisserie sockets are located on
the left and right wall in the center of
the oven and hold the skewers.
10.
Rotisserie Lift Handle
Makes removing the hot rotisserie
skewers and cooked food safe and
easy. Slips into skewer to remove it
from sockets and lift it out of oven.
11.
Slide-out Crumb Tray (not shown)
Slides out from back of the brick
oven for easy cleaning.
12.
Cord Storage (not shown)
Takes up excess cord and keeps
countertop neat.
13.
Easy-Clean Interior (not shown)
To clean the bricks lining the sides of
the oven, use a clean, damp cloth.
Over time the stone will darken,
which is part of its natural seasoning
process. It will not affect cooking
performance nor taste of food. Where
there are no bricks, the walls are
coated with a nonstick interior.
14.
Baking Tray/Drip Tray with
Broiling Pan
A baking tray/drip tray is included for
your convenience. A broiling pan is
also included for use when broiling.
The broiling pan has two positions
to accommodate a variety of meats,
poultry and fish (see Oven Rack
Positions, page 5).
15.
Baking Stone
To achieve best results when baking
bread, pizza and pie crusts, a baking
stone is included. The stone absorbs
excess moisture and distributes heat
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evenly while it helps to make the
crust light and crispy. It fits on
the rack to slide in and out of the
oven easily.
BEFORE THE FIRST USE
Place your oven on a flat surface.
Before using your oven, move it two to
four inches away from the wall and from
any objects on the countertop. Do not
use on heat-sensitive surface.
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.
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.
OVEN RACK POSITIONS
GENERAL GUIDELINES
BAKING
The baking function can be used as you
would normally use your kitchen oven
for roasting meats, including chicken, or
baking cakes, cookies and more.
Your brick oven is equipped with two
oven racks and rack positions. The racks
can be easily removed and arranged at
various levels. For best results with
conventional baking, do not use more
than one rack at a time.
To bake, turn the temperature dial to the
desired temperature and turn function dial
to bake position. Make sure oven rack is
in position B – see rack position diagram
above. The oven indicator light will turn
on. Preheat oven for five to ten minutes
(time will vary depending upon desired
temperature); then begin to bake.
Baking Stone
To bake with the baking stone, preheat
the oven with the stone for 30 minutes.
Use the baking stone when baking bread,
pizza dough, pies and tarts; use
whenever you want a firm, crispy bottom
on your baked goods.
CONVECTION BAKING
Convection baking/roasting uses a fan
to circulate heated air around food as
it cooks.
The convection/bake function can be
used for all the same functions as
conventional bake or roast, but will
cook faster and more efficiently. With
convection baking the key is the airflow,
so it is important to use the right cooking
pan and place it in the oven as directed
in the rack position diagram.
For best results use cookie sheets with
no sides and baking dishes, baking
stones and roasting pans with very low
sides to let maximum airflow reach food.
For the same reason, do not cover foods
while cooking.
Most baking recipes recommend
reducing temperatures by 25 degrees
when using the convection feature.
Always check for doneness 10 minutes
before suggested cooking time.
For roasting larger items such as poultry
or roasts, use the recommended
temperature but reduced cooking time.
Start checking progress 20 to 30 minutes
before end-cook time.
To convection bake: Turn the temperature
dial to desired temperature and turn
function dial to convection/bake position.
If food might drip, place the baking tray
on the rack below the rack that the food
Position A
Position B
Position C
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is on. Tray will catch drips and more
airflow will reach food.
When using the baking tray in the bottom
rack position, center it so air flows in
back, as well as front of oven.
BROILING
The broiling function can be used for beef,
chicken, pork, fish and more. It also can
be used to top-brown casseroles and
gratins. Use caution while broiling:
Aluminum foil is not recommended for
covering the broiling pan when broiling,
because it will cover the holes in the drip
tray. When broiling fatty foods, grease
will accumulate and may cause a fire.
There are two positions for the broiling
pan and drip tray to accommodate a
variety of thicknesses of foods to be
broiled (positions A and B). Also, the oven
rack can be turned up or down (position
C) depending on the thickness of the food
being broiled. In most cases the oven
rack should be in the higher position.
To broil, set temperature and function
dials to broil. Preheat oven for five
minutes with door closed. After the five
minute preheat period, place the broiling
pan in the oven. Always leave the door
ajar when broiling.
To stop broil operation: turn function
dial to off position.
NOTE: Never use glass oven dishes to broil.
TOASTING
For even toasting, always have the rack in
rack position B, indicated in the rack
position diagram above. Always center
your item/items in the middle of the rack.
To toast, make sure the oven rack is in
position B as indicated in the diagram on
page 5. 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 – three in front,
three in back. Door should be closed.
Browning Selection
Set function dial to toast. Turn toast
shade dial to desired browning setting.
Press start button to begin toasting.
Stop Toasting
When the toasting cycle is finished, the
oven will beep and turn off. If you wish
to stop the toasting cycle before it is
finished, simply press the stop button.
The toaster oven broiler will cancel your
toast cycle.
Important Notes on Toasting
The oven rack must be in position B as
indicated in the rack position diagram on
page 5.
WARNING: 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.
ROTISSERIE
When using the rotisserie function, it is
helpful to line the baking tray with foil
and place it in the bottom back position
to catch drips. Start the rotisserie in a
cold oven.
When using the rotisserie function, items
should not exceed 4 lbs.
To ensure even cooking, firmly tie meat
and poultry with butcher’s twine or string
before securing to rotisserie skewers.
For crispy skin, leave door ajar for the last
15 minutes of cooking time.
To use the rotisserie function properly,
please follow the diagrams below:
Trussing a
Chicken/Using the
Rotisserie
1. Use a string that
is about 4 to 5
times the length
of the chicken.
2. Place the middle
of the string
under the tail.
Wrap the string
around the tail.
3. Wrap each of the
strings around
the end of each
drumstick.
4. Pull to draw the
legs together,
crossing strings
over each other again.
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5. Turn the
chicken
over and tie
the
string across
the wings to
hold the wings
in place. Trim
ends of string
if necessary.
6. Place the
rotisserie
skewer through
the center of
the roast or
chicken.
7. Insert the
rotisserie forks
on either side
of the roast or
chicken and
secure with the
rotisserie
screws to hold
the roast or
chicken firmly
in place.
8. Place the
assembled
rotisserie in
the cold
oven. Secure
the skewered
roast or
chicken into the rotisserie sockets.
9. Set the function to Rotisserie.
10. Set the temperature as specified
in recipe.
11. Cook according to instructions.
12. To remove cooked food: Using the
rotisserie lift handle, hook the grips on
the skewer and carefully lift food out of
the oven. Always use a potholder or
oven mitt when removing hot food
from oven.
Note: The ends of the rotisserie skewers
are marked with L for left side and R for
right side of oven. Use this as a guide for
inserting the assembled rotisserie into the
sockets.
TURNING OFF THE BRICK OVEN
Turn the function dial to off. The indicator
light will turn off.
CLEANING AND
MAINTENANCE
1. Always allow the oven to cool
completely before cleaning.
2. Always unplug the oven from the
electrical outlet before cleaning.
3. Do not use abrasive cleansers, 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 to the
toaster oven, before cleaning.
4. Where there are no bricks, the walls
are coated with a nonstick interior. 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 metal
scouring pads, etc. on interior of
oven. DO NOT USE A SOAP
SOLUTION TO CLEAN THE BRICKS
ATTACHED TO THE SIDES.
5. To remove crumbs, slide out the
crumb tray and discard crumbs.
Wipe clean and replace. Crumb tray
is dishwasher-safe. To remove bakedon grease, soak the tray in hot sudsy
water or use nonabrasive cleaners.
Never operate the oven without the
crumb tray in place.
6. Wire rack, broiling pan and baking/
drip tray are dishwasher-safe. If
heavily soiled, soak in hot sudsy
water or use a nylon scouring pad or
nylon brush.
Never wrap the cord around the outside
of the oven. Use the cord storage cleats
on the back of the oven.
To clean the baking stone
The baking stone is oven and freezer safe;
however, to prevent cracking it, do not
subject the stone to extreme temperature
variations such as from freezer directly to
oven, or from oven to cold water.
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Do not use the stone on an open flame.
Allow the stone to cool before cleaning.
To remove baked-on foods, scrape with
a wooden or plastic spatula and rinse in
warm water. Do not soak or clean in
dishwasher or wash with detergent or
soapy water; the stone may absorb the
taste and smell of the detergent. Let the
stone air-dry completely before your next
use.
Your baking stone will darken and retain
some staining with continued use over
time. This is normal and part of the
stone’s natural seasoning process; it will
not affect its cooking performance nor
affect the taste of the food.
Impor tant
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.
All of our recipes have been tested in our
kitchen and especially developed to work
in the Cuisinart™ Brick Oven Premier.
These mouth-watering recipes are just a
sampling of what the Cuisinart™ Brick
Oven Premier can do.
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WARRANTY
LIMITED THREE-YEAR
WARRANTY
This warranty is available to consumers only. You
are a consumer if you own a Cuisinart™ Brick Oven
Premier that was purchased at retail for personal,
family or household use. Except as otherwise required
under applicable law, this warranty is not available to
retailers or other commercial purchasers or owners.
We warrant that your Cuisinart™ Brick Oven Premier
will be free of defects in materials and workmanship
under normal home use for 3 years from the date of
original purchase.
We suggest you complete and return the enclosed
product registration card promptly to facilitate verification of the date of original purchase. However, return
of the product registration card does not eliminate the
need for the consumer to maintain the original proof
of purchase in order to obtain the warranty benefits.
In the event that you do not have proof of purchase
date, the purchase date for purposes of this warranty
will be the date of manufacture.
If your Cuisinart™ Brick Oven Premier should prove
to be defective within the warranty period, we will
repair it, or if we think necessary, replace it. To obtain
warranty service, simply call our toll-free number
1-800-726-0190 for additional information from our
Customer Service Representatives, or send the
defective product to Customer Service at Cuisinart,
150 Milford Road, East Windsor, NJ 08520.
To facilitate the speed and accuracy of your return,
please enclose $10.00 for shipping and handling of
the product.
Please pay by check or money order (California
residents need only supply proof of purchase and
should call 1-800-726-0190 for shipping instructions).
NOTE: For added protection and secure handling
of any Cuisinart™ product that is being returned, we
recommend you use a traceable, insured delivery
service. Cuisinart cannot be held responsible for intransit damage or for packages that are not delivered
to us. Lost and/or damaged products are not covered
under warranty. Please be sure to include your return
address, daytime phone number, description of the
product defect, product model number (located on
bottom of product), original date of purchase, and any
other information pertinent to the product’s return.
Your Cuisinart™ Brick Oven Premier has been manufactured to the strictest specifications and has been
designed for use with the authorized accessories
and replacement parts.
This warranty expressly excludes any defects or
damages caused by accessories, replacement parts,
or repair service other than those that have been
authorized by Cuisinart.
This warranty does not cover any damage caused
by accident, misuse, shipment or other ordinary
household use.
This warranty excludes all incidental or consequential
damages. Some states do not allow the exclusion or
limitation of these damages, so they may not apply
to you.
CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS ONLY:
California law provides that for In-Warranty Service,
California residents have the option of returning a
nonconforming product (A) to the store where it was
purchased or (B) to another retail store which sells
Cuisinart products of the same type.
The retail store shall then, at its discretion, either
repair the product, refer the consumer to an independent repair facility, replace the product, or refund the
purchase price less the amount directly attributable
to the consumer’s prior usage of the product. If the
above two options do not result in the appropriate
relief to the consumer, the consumer may then take
the product to an independent repair facility if service
or repair can be economically accomplished. Cuisinart
and not the consumer will be responsible for the
reasonable cost of such service, repair, replacement,
or refund for nonconforming products under warranty.
California residents may also, according to their
preference, return nonconforming products directly
to Cuisinart for repair, or if necessary, replacement,
by calling our Consumer Service Center toll-free at
1-800-726-0190.
Cuisinart will be responsible for the cost of the repair,
replacement, and shipping and handling for such
products under warranty.
BEFORE RETURNING YOUR
CUISINART® PRODUCT
If you are experiencing problems with your Cuisinart®
product, we suggest that you call our Cuisinart®
Service Center at 1-800-726-0190 before returning
the product to be serviced. If servicing is needed,
a Representative can confirm whether the product
is under warranty and direct you to the nearest
service location.
IMPORTANT: If the nonconforming product is to
be serviced by someone other than Cuisinart’s
Authorized Service Center, please remind the
servicer to call our Consumer Service Center at
1-800-726-0190 to ensure that the problem is
properly diagnosed, the product is serviced with the
correct parts, and the product is still under warranty.
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