Franklin Chef FR 1644 Use And Care Manual

Convection-Rotisserie Oven

Four rôtissoire à convection

Model FR 1644

Modéle FR 1644

Use and Care Guide with Recipes

Guide d’utilisation et d’entretien avec

recettes

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Important Safeguards
Technical Information
Before Using Your Oven
Know the Parts of Your Oven
Using Your Oven
Tips
Cleaning and Maintenance
Troubleshooting
Recipes

Southwest Turkey with Corn Bread Stuffing
Roast Turkey with Vegetable Stuffing
Herb-Roasted Chicken with Apple Stuffing
Golden Glazed Cornish Hens
Chicken-Pesto Sandwiches
Spicy Chicken Wings
Beef Roast with Horseradish-Sour Cream
Italian Beef Kabobs
Spit-Roasted Porketta
Cranberry Barbecued Ribs
Southwest Pork Salad
Spicy Fish with Tropical Salsa
Easy Deep-Dish Pizza
Roasted-Vegetable Pizza
Cheesy Reuben Appetizer
Toffee-Topped Rich Chocolate Cake
Banana-Blueberry Muffins

Limited Warranty

Table of Contents

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When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed,
including the following:

1. Read all operating instructions before use.

2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.

3. Close supervision is necessary when this or any other appliance is used by or near
children.

4. To protect against electric shock, do not immerse cord, plug or any other parts of the
oven in water or other liquids.

5. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot surfaces.

6. Do not operate any appliance with damaged cord or plug or after the appliance
malfunctions or has been damaged in any manner. Return appliance to the nearest
Authorized Service Center for examination, repair or adjustment

7. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer
may cause hazard or injury.

8. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.

9. When operating the oven, allow at least six inches of space on all sides of the oven to
allow for adequate air circulation.

10. Keep the baking/drip pan at the lowest level when roasting or using the rotisserie to catch
drips.

11. The temperature of the door or the outer surfaces is likely to be hot when the appliance
is operating.

12. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before putting on
or taking off parts, and before cleaning.

13. To disconnect, switch the TimerDisplay to 0:00, then remove the plug. Always
grasp the plug, but never pull the cord.

14. Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containing hot oil or other hot
liquids.

15. Do not cover any part of the oven with aluminum foil. This may cause overheating of the
oven.

16. Use extreme caution when removing baking/drip pan or disposing of hot grease or other
hot liquids.

17. Do not clean with metal scouring pads. Pieces can break off the pad and touch electrical
parts, creating a risk of electric shock.

18. Oversized foods or metal utensils must not be inserted into the oven as they may create
a fire or risk of electric shock.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

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19. A fire may occur if the oven is covered or is touching flammable materials, including cur­tains, draperies or walls, when in operation. Do not store any item on the oven during
operation.

20. Extreme caution should be exercised when using containers constructed of material other
than metal or glass.

21. Do not place any of the following materials in the oven: cardboard, plastic, paper or any­thing similar.

22. Do not store any materials, other than the manufacturer’s recommended accessories, in
this oven when not in use.

23. Always wear protective, insulated oven mitts when inserting or removing items from hot
oven.

24. This appliances has a tempered safety glass door. The glass is stronger than ordinary
glass and more resistant to breakage. Tempered glass can break but the pieces will not
have sharp edges. Avoid scratching door surface or nicking edges. If the door has a
scratch or nick, contact our toll-free custom service line before using the oven.

25. Do not use outdoors.

26. Do not use appliance for other than intended use.

27. This appliance is OFF when the timer dial is set to 0:00 and then the unit is unplugged.

28. This appliance is for HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

3-Prong Grounding Plug

The power cord of this appliance is equipped with a 3-prong grounding plug that mates with a
standard 3-prong grounding wall outlet to minimize the possibility of electric shock hazard from
the appliance. Have the wall outlet and circuit checked by a qualified electrician to make sure the
outlet is properly grounded. When a standard 2-prong wall outlet is encountered, it is your
responsibility and obligation to have it replaced with a properly grounded 3-prong wall outlet. Do

not, under any circumstances, cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the power
cord. For personal safety, this appliance must be properly grounded.

Power Cord

A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the hazards resulting from entanglement or trip­ping over a longer cord. An extension cord may be used with care. Make sure that the marked
extension cord rating is equal to or greater than the electrical rating of this appliance. The
extension cord should not be draped over the counter or tabletop where it can be pulled on by
children or tripped over. The electrical rating of this appliance appears on the rear panel of the
unit.

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Technical Information

Before Using Your Oven

Model: FR1644

Electrical Input: 120VAC ~ 60 HZ

Power Consumption: 1700W

Before using your oven for the first time, be sure to:

• Wash the spit removal tool, roasting rack, baking/drip pan, rotisserie spit and skewers
with soapy water.

• Use a damp cloth to wipe the inner walls of the oven. Use a small amount of
detergent, but don’t use a spray or abrasive polishing agent. Do not wash the heat­ing elements, and don’t submerge the inside of the oven in water.

• Place the roasting rack, baking/drip pan, and rotisserie spit and skewers inside the
oven.

• Preheat the oven by first closing the oven door and operating the oven at the highest
temperature setting for five minutes. Preheating is only necessary the first time you use
the oven, afterwards it is not necessary.

• Turn off the heating elements and turn on the motor fan to remove any smoke residue
inside the oven by setting the function dial to “Fan Only” and setting the timer dial to
5 minutes.

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Know the Parts of Your Oven

Roasting Rack

Spit Removal Tool

Rotisserie Spit Skewers
with Skewer Screws

Rotisserie Spit

Baking/Drip Pan

Upper Heating Elements

Lower Heating Elements

Temperature Knob

Motor Fan

Function Knob
Timer Display

Power Indicator Light

Handle

Glass Door

Power cord

ON/OFF and Timer Buttons

Rotisserie Spit Support
and Socket

Rack Support Guides

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Using Your Oven

• The range of the timer is from 0:00 to 9:59 (9 hours and 59 minutes). When the unit is
plugged in, the timer display will read 0:00. Set the desired time by pressing the + button.
Each press increases the time by one minute. Holding the + button down causes the time
displayed to increase rapidly. Press the -button to decrease the time reading. The timer
can be adjusted if necessary while the oven is operating. Press the ON/OFF button, then
press the + or

-

button to adjust the time as needed, and finally press ON/OFF again to

continue cooking.

• To start the oven, once the time has been set, press the ON/OFF button. (The Function
and Temperature Control knobs should also be set. See below.) To turn the
oven off at any time, press the ON/OFF button again. Pressing the button a third time will
restart the oven at the point at which its operation was interrupted.

• As the oven operates, the timer counts down. When the set time has elapsed, you will hear
a chime tone and the electric heating shuts off automatically.
CAUTION: Even though the oven is off, it is still very hot. Use oven mitts or potholders
when removing food from the oven.

Power Indicator Light

• When the indicator light is on, the oven is operating.

• When the ON/OFF button is pressed during operation, or if the timer display reaches 0:00,
the indicator light will go off and the oven will not be operating.

Function Knob

This dial offers six choices:

Broil: indicates that the two upper straight-type electric heating elements are operating.
This function can be used to broil steaks, chops and fish and to top-brown casseroles and
sandwiches.

Fan Only: With this function, the electric heating elements are not in use. Only the rear fan
is working. This function can be used for cooling the hot oven or evacuating smoke from
the interior.

Cook: Indicates that the lower straight-type electric heating element is operating. With the
baking/drip pan in place, this function can be used for roasting corn and potatoes and for
heating other foods.

ON/OFF and Timer Buttons

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Bake: Indicates that the upper U-type and lower straight-type electric heating elements, as well
as the rear fan, are operating. This function can be used for baking bread, cakes and casseroles
and for roasting chicken or pork.

Roast: Indicates that the upper and the lower straight-type electric heating elements are
operating. This function can be used for roasting meats and poultry.

Rotisserie: Indicates that the upper straight-type and U-type electric heating elements plus the
rotisserie spit and skewers are operational. This function can be used for rotissing poultry, pork
and red meats.
CAUTION: Always have the baking/drip pan in place below the food when using the
rotisserie function.

Temperature Control Knob

This thermostatic knob controls the temperature inside the oven. It maintains the proper temperature
during the various heating, roasting and baking operations.

Motor Fan

The fan circulates hot air during cooking and also helps cool the oven and evacuate smoke and
fumes when the FAN ONLY function is selected.

Roasting Rack

This rack supports food during broiling, roasting and toasting.

Spit Removal Tool

Use this to remove hot food roasted on the rotisserie spit. With the oven OFF, open the door and fit
the hooked ends of the tool under the spit, on either side of the food. Lift the left side first to ease the
pointed end of the spit out of the socket on the right side.

CAUTION: Use an oven mitt or pot holder when removing hot food.

Rotisserie Spit and Skewers

Use these for roasting foods such as chicken, pork or large pieces of meat, etc. First insert the rotis­serie spit into the food. Install the left and right skewers onto the spit, then insert them into the food
from both sides to secure it. (Insert the skewers at different angles to hold the food more firmly.)
Tighten the thumb screw on each screw to fix skewers into place on the spit. Set the spit into the
oven by first inserting the pointed end into the opening in the right wall of the oven, then sliding the
left end of the spit into the slot on the left wall of the oven.

Baking/Drip Pan

Use this as a baking or broiling pan or as a cookie sheet. It should also be used to catch drippings
from food roasting on the rotisserie spit or roasting rack.

Heating Elements

There are two straight-type and one U-type heating elements in the upper part of the oven, and two
straight-type heating elements in the lower part. Various combinations of these heating elements will
become operational as different functions are selected. (See Function Knob on pages 6-7.)

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Tips

• Use glass door to check the progress of your cooking. The oven will be more energy
efficient the less you open the door.

• Remove all plastic and/or paper wrappers from food before cooking.

• For broiling and roasting, place the roasting rack on the highest shelf position. If there is
insufficient space, move the rack down to the next level. Food should be no closer than
1 inch to the upper heating elements.

• For baking, set the roasting rack or baking/drip pan so that the food will be centered
vertically in the oven.

• For cooking, place the baking/drip pan on the lowest rack support guide.

• When using the rotisserie function, always have the baking/drip pan in place below the
food to prevent dripping into the heating elements.

• For best results, food and/or containers must fit in the oven without touching the heating
elements or inside walls of the oven. The oven door must close completely.

• Spray the baking/drip pan and roasting rack with nonstick cooking spray for easier
cleanup when cooking wet or sticky foods. Wash pan and rack thoroughly after each use
to prevent buildup of cooking spray.

• If required to catch drips, place the baking/drip pan one level below the roasting rack. The
pan and the rack should be set at different levels for satisfactory air convection.

• Add about 3 cups of water to the baking/drip pan before roasting or using the rotisserie.
This will reduce spattering and smoking, and will make cleanup easier.

• When a glass roasting pan is used, heat will be reflected requiring a longer cooking time.

• Always use a potholder or oven mitt when removing hot food from the oven.

Rack Support Guides

There are three different levels inside the oven for the roasting rack and baking/drip pan.
Select the best position for the food relative to the heating elements.

Door Handle

Use this handle to avoid burning yourself on the hot oven door.

Tempered Glass Door

• Be sure the safety door is closed tightly while preheating, baking or roasting.

• To avoid getting burned, don’t touch the door when the oven is in use.

• Wait until the oven cools before cleaning the door with a damp cloth.