GE 840108400, 168955 User Manual

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840108400

4-Slice Toaster Oven

Important Safeguards ............................ 2

Know Your Toaster Oven ...................... 4

Using Your Toaster Oven ...................... 4

Cleaning Your Toaster Oven ................ 7

Recipes...................................................... 8

Troubleshooting .................................... 11

Customer Assistance .......................... 12

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

1. Read all instructions.

2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles

or knobs.

3. To protect against electrical shock do not immerse cord, plug, or toaster oven in water or other liquid.

4. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.

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

6. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, or after the appliance malfunctions or is dropped or damaged in any manner. Call our toll-free customer assistance number for information on examination, repair, or adjustment.

7. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer may cause injuries.

8. Do not use outdoors.

9. Do not let cord hang over edge of table

or counter, or touch hot surfaces.

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

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

12. To disconnect, turn all controls to Off, then remove plug from wall outlet.

13. Use extreme caution when removing tray or disposing of hot grease.

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

15. Oversize foods or metal utensils must not be inserted in a toaster oven as they may

create a fire or risk of electric shock.

16. A fire may occur if the toaster oven is covered, touching or near flammable material, including curtains, draperies, walls, and the like, when in operation. Do not store any item on top of the appliance when in operation.

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

18. Do not store any materials, other than appliance manufacturer recommended accessories, in this oven when not in use.

19. Do not place any of the following materials in the oven: paper, cardboard, plastic, and the like.

20. Do not cover crumb tray or any part of the oven with metal foil. This will cause overheating of the oven.

21. To turn off, turn the Toast Shade Selector/Timer to OFF.

22. Do not place eyes or face in close proximity with tempered safety glass door in the event that the safety glass breaks.

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

24. Before using this appliance, move it 2 to 4 inches away from wall or any object on the countertop. Remove any object that may have been placed on top of the appliance. Do not use on surfaces where heat may cause a problem.

25. If plug gets hot, please call a qualified electrician.

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

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

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This appliance is intended for household use only.

This appliance is equipped with a polarized plug. This type of plug has one blade wider than the other. The plug will fit into an electrical outlet only one way. This is a safety feature intended to help reduce the risk of electrical shock. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact a qualified electrician to replace the obsolete outlet. Do not attempt to defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug by modifying the plug in any way.

The length of the cord used on this appliance was selected to reduce the hazards of becoming tangled in, or tripping over a longer cord. If a longer cord is necessary an approved extension cord may be used. The electrical rating of the extension cord must be equal to or greater than the rating of the

toaster oven. Care must be taken to arrange the extension cord so that it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or accidentally tripped over.

This appliance is equipped with a fully tempered safety glass door. The tempered glass is four times stronger than ordinary glass and more resistant to breakage. Tempered glass can break, however it breaks into pieces with no sharp edges. Care must be taken to avoid scratching door surface or nicking edges. If the door has a scratch or nick, call our toll-free customer assistance number.

Always unplug your toaster oven from the outlet when not in use.

To avoid an electrical circuit overload, do not use another high wattage appliance on the same circuit with your toaster oven.

Consumer Safety Information

Before First Use

Most heating appliances produce an odor and/or smoke when used for the first time. Plug toaster oven into outlet. Turn the Oven Control Switch to 450°F. Set

Toast Shade

Selector/Timer

to Oven ON. Heat at this temperature for 10 minutes. The odor should not be present after this initial preheating.

Remove baking pan, broil rack, and oven rack. Wash in hot, soapy water. Rinse and dry.

Pan Sizes

The following pans should fit your toaster oven. To be sure, place the pan in the oven to check the fit before preparing the recipe.

8- and 9-inch round or square baking pans 6-cup muffin pan 8x4-inch loaf pan 9x5-inch loaf pan Most 1 to 11⁄2 quart casserole dishes

Warming & Reheating Tips!

• Do not totally enclose foods in aluminum foil. Foil can insulate foods and slow down reheating.

• To reheat rolls or biscuits, place on baking pan and heat at 300°F for 10 minutes.

• Reheat leftover roasts or casseroles at 350°F for 20 to 30 minutes or until heated through.

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Parts and Features

Oven Control Switch – To select oven

function and/or temperature.

Indicator Light – This is lit when Oven Control Switch is on Oven ON, TOAST, or BROIL.

Toast Shade Selector/Timer – Turn to desired number to select toast shade or to desired time for baking and broiling.

Rack Grooves

Broil Rack

Oven Rack – For toasting, baking, or

broiling.

Bake Pan

Slide-Out Crumb Tray – For easy

cleaning.

Do not leave appliance unattended when in operation.

1. Place bread centered on oven rack. Turn Oven Control Switch to Toast.

Using Your Toaster Oven

2. Turn Toast Shade Selector/Timer to desired toast color.

NOTE: If you select a “light” toast setting, the end-of-cycle bell may not sound unless you turn the Toast Shade

Selector past the Dark Toast setting and then back to your desired setting.

To Toast (Do not leave toaster oven unattended during toasting.)

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3. The indicator light will come on. A bell will sound when the toasting cycle is completed.

To Toast (cont.)

Toasting Tips!

• To toast bagels or English muffins, place bread cut-side down. This will toast the cut side more than the outside. English muffins may need a darker setting than regular bread to achieve the same color.

• To toast frozen pastry or waffles. Select a light color and toast directly on oven rack. If pastry has a glaze or frosting, use baking pan to prevent dripping.

• When toasting, condensation may form on oven door. A toaster is open and allows moisture to escape. A toaster oven is a closed space and so moisture is slow to escape.

• At the end of the toast cycle, remove toast immediately or the heat remaining in the toaster oven will continue to toast and dry out your toast.

4. To stop the toasting cycle sooner, turn Toast Shade Selector/Timer to OFF.

5. When finished unplug from outlet.

1. Place oven rack in toaster oven.

2. Select temperature.

3. Set Toast Shade Selector/Timer to

Oven ON. The Indicator Light will come on.

To Bake

4. Let preheat for five minutes before beginning to bake then place food in oven.

5. When finished, turn Toast Shade Selector/Timer to OFF. Unplug from outlet.

Baking Tips!

• The toaster oven operates very much like a regular oven. When first using, check to determine if time or temperature should be adjusted.

• To reduce the risk of fire, do not use oven cooking bags in the toaster oven.

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To Broil

Broiling Tips!

• For best results, do not preheat oven when broiling.

• Always allow at least one inch between the food and the heating element.

To Top-Brown (Do not leave toaster oven unattended during top-browning.)

1. Place oven rack in the toaster oven. Place food to be browned in oven.

2. Set Oven Control Switch to 450ºF.

3. Turn Toast Shade Selector/Timer to

darkest setting. The indicator light will come on. Watch food carefully to prevent over-browning. A bell will sound when the cycle is completed.

4. To stop the top-brown cycle sooner, turn the Toast Shade Selector/Timer to OFF.

5. When finished, turn off and unplug from outlet.

Top-Browning Tips!

• If browning bread crumbs that top a casserole, set Toast Shade Selector/Timer at medium color.

• To melt cheese, set Toast Shade Selector/Timer at light color.

1. Place broil rack inside baking pan.

2. Place oven rack in toaster oven.

3. Set Oven Control Switch to Broil.

The Indicator Light will come on.

4. Place food on broil rack and place in oven. Turn Toast Shade Selector/ Timer to Oven ON.

5. Halfway through cooking time, or when food has browned, turn food over to brown and cook other side.

6. When finished, turn Toast Shade Selector/Timer to OFF. Unplug from outlet.

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Food

Hamburgers

Bacon

Hot Dogs

Sausage Links or Patties (pierce casings before cooking)

Fish

Broiling Chart

Approximate Time

20 minutes

10 minutes

15 minutes

15 to 20 minutes

15 minutes

Amount

4, 1-inch thick

4 slices

4 fillets

1. Unplug oven and allow to cool.

2. Wash oven rack, broil rack, and bak-

ing pan in hot, soapy water. Rinse and dry. These can be washed in the dishwasher, but may discolor.

3. To clean the crumb tray, open oven door. Pull out crumb tray as shown. Wash in hot soapy water. Rinse and dry. Place crumb tray back in oven.

Cleaning Your Toaster Oven

For best performance and long life, clean toaster oven regularly.

WARNING: FAILURE TO CLEAN OVEN INTERIOR REGULARLY WILL RESULT IN FIRE HAZARD.

Crumb Tray

4. To clean the inside of the oven, wipe oven walls and glass door with a damp, soapy cloth. Repeat with a damp, clean cloth.

5. To clean the outside of the oven, wipe with a damp cloth.

NOTES:

• Do not use abrasive cleanser. These

may damage the nonstick coating.

• For stubborn stains, use a plastic

scouring pad.

WARNING: Do not clean with metal scouring pads. Pieces can break off pad and touch electrical parts, causing a risk of electric shock.

To Clean the Oven and Crumb Tray

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Recipes

Hot Mexican Bean Dip

2 15-ounce cans black beans,

well drained

1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce

Mash black beans. Add hot pepper sauce, sour cream, salsa, and half of the cheese. Spoon into shallow 1 quart casserole dish. Sprinkle remaining cheese on top. Bake at 350°F about 15 minutes, or until bubbly. Serve with tortilla chips.

Makes 8 appetizer servings.

Mini Meat Loaves

1 pound lean ground beef 1 small onion, finely chopped

⁄

4 cup fresh bread crumbs

1 egg, beaten

Combine all ingredients and mix well. Divide the mixture between 6-cup muffin pan. Bake at 350°F for 30 minutes or until done. Makes 4 to 6 servings.

1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely

chopped

⁄4 teaspoon each, salt and pepper

⁄2 cup sour cream

⁄

2 cup salsa

8 ounces Monterey Jack cheese, grated

Cleaning (cont.)

1. Remove the pan, racks, and crumb tray to prevent them from falling out.

2. Rotate the wire door stop (located on right rear of oven) outward.

3. Open door past the door stop until glass door contacts counter.

4. Lift the rear of the oven up a few inches to allow the door to slip out of the track onto the counter.

5. Clean door with warm soapy water. NOTE: Re-assembly is exactly opposite

of disassembly. BE SURE to rotate

door stop back after assembly.

To Clean the Oven Door

Oven door may be removed to clean inside of glass.

Rotate door stop out to open.

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