Hamilton Beach 31240 User Guide

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Digital Countertop

Oven

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When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and/or injury to persons, including

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

the following:

1.

Read all instructions.

2.

This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including
children) with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities,
or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they are closely
supervised and instructed concerning use of the appliance by a
person responsible for their safety.

3.

Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or
near children. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do
not play with the appliance.

4.

Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.

5.

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

6.

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

7.

Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, or after
the appliance malfunctions or has been dropped or damaged in any
manner. Supply cord replacement and repairs must be conducted
by the manufacturer, its service agent, or similarly qualified persons
to avoid a hazard. Call the provided customer service number for
information on examination, repair, or adjustment.

8.

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

9.

Do not use outdoors.

10.

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

11.

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

12.

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

13.

To disconnect, turn all controls to OFF ( ); then remove plug from
wall outlet.

14.

Use extreme caution when removing pan or disposing of hot
grease.

15.

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

16.

Oversize foods or metal utensils must not be inserted in an oven as
they may create a fire or risk of electric shock.

17.

A fire may occur if the 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 or before the appliance cools down.

18.

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

19.

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

20.

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

21.

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

22.

To turn oven off, turn timer to OFF ( ) position. See “Parts and
Features” section.

23.

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

24.

Always use appliance with crumb/drip tray securely in place.

25.

Do not use appliance for other than intended use.

26.

Clean oven interior carefully. Do not scratch or damage heating
element tube.

27.

Do not operate the appliance by means of an external timer or
separate remove-control system.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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w WARNING

• Do not operate oven unattended.

• If contents ignite, do not open oven door. Unplug oven and allow contents to stop burning and cool before opening door.

• Do not use oven cooking bags.

• Do not heat foods in plastic containers.

• Always allow at least 1 inch (2.5 cm) between food and heating element.

• Follow food manufacturer’s instructions.

• Regular cleaning reduces risk of fire hazard.

• Always unplug oven when not in use.

Fire Hazard.

Other Consumer Safety Information

This appliance is intended for household use only.

This appliance is only intended for the preparation, cooking, and
serving of foods. This appliance is not intended for use with any
nonfood materials or products.

w WARNING

with a polarized plug (one wide blade) to reduce the risk of electric
shock. The plug fits only one way into a polarized outlet. Do not defeat
the safety purpose of the plug by modifying the plug in any way or by
using an adapter. If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet, reverse
the plug. If it still does not fit, have an electrician replace the outlet.

Electrical Shock Hazard: This appliance is provided

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 appliance. 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.

To avoid an electrical circuit overload, do not use another high-wattage
appliance on the same circuit with this appliance.

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Parts and Features

To order parts:
US: 1.800.851.8900
www.hamiltonbeach.com
Canada: 1.800.267.2826
Mexico:

01 800 71 16 100

BEFORE FIRST USE: Most heating appliances produce an odor
and/or smoke when used for the first time. Plug into outlet. Turn
function dial to BAKE. Press TEMP button and use + button to set
temperature to 450°F (232°C). Press TIME button and use + button
to set TIMER for 5 minutes. The odor should not be present after this
initial preheating. Wash baking pan, broil rack, and oven rack in hot,

soapy water before using.

CAUTION! HOT SURFACE. The temperature of accessible

surfaces may be high when the appliance is operating.

Slide-Out Crumb/
Drip Tray

Probe Storage Tray

(stored on bottom-right side of oven)

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LCD Display

Probe Jack

Nonstick Coated
Interior

Probe Plug End

Temperature Probe

Oven Rack

Broil Rack

Baking Pan With Broil Rack

Slide-Out Crumb/Drip Tray

Getting to Know Your Display

LCD Display – The easy-to-read digital LCD screen illuminates after any
control is pressed. It will go into sleep mode after 30 seconds if START
button is not pressed. In REHEAT, KEEP WARM, BAKE, and CONV
modes, temperature and cooking time are displayed. In BROIL, “HI”
and time are displayed. On TOAST and BAGEL, the shade setting and
number of slices are displayed.

When probe is in use, a probe icon will be displayed on bottom left of
screen. On bottom right, temperature setting will be displayed.

Function Dial – Use dial to select cooking mode.
TEMP/SHADE Button – Press when adjusting temperature or shade

for TOAST or BAGEL. Temperature display can be switched between
Fahrenheit and Celsius by pressing and holding for 5 seconds.

TIME/SLICES Button – Press when adjusting cook time or number of
slices. Press +/– buttons to decrease or increase setting.

Decrease (–)/Increase (+) Buttons
START/STOP Button With Red Power Indicator Light – Press to

illuminate display and to start or end cooking mode.

Special Features

Probe – Integrated temperature probe with auto shutoff cooks to desired
internal temperature for precise results. The display will show Lo until
temperature of the food reaches 100°F (38°C), then will toggle between
actual temperature and set temperature.

Display – Toggles between actual oven temperature and set temperature
during preheat, and chimes once preheated. Arrow up will show until set
temperature is reached.

NOTE: The oven can hold a 5-lb (2.3-kg) chicken or 12-in. (30.5-cm)
pizza and fits a 13- x 9-in. (33- x 22.9-cm) baking pan without handles.

Flexible Oven Rack Positions – Three positions allow for optimal cooking.
Slots on both sides of the oven make it easy to slide the tray in and out of
position.

• The top rack position is perfect for broiling fish or hamburgers.

• Use middle rack for toasting or baking pizza.

• The bottom rack is great for baking a large chicken.

Timer with Auto Shutoff – Oven turns off automatically when timer
reaches 00:00 and chimes 3 times.

Stay On Function – The oven can be set to stay on by pressing the minus
button just past 1. It can be used in any cooking mode except BROIL.
Oven will turn off automatically after 4 hours of cooking.

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How to Use

Place oven rack in desired position with crumb tray in place.
Plug into outlet. If display is blank, press any button to illuminate
display. Rack can be in middle or bottom position for convection
or baking mode, depending on size of food.

Convection Mode

Circulates forced hot air to speed baking/roasting process for faster,
more even cooking. When using convection baking, reduce cooking
time or reduce recipe temperature by 25°F.

1. Turn function dial to CONV. Convection icon displays. Select

temperature between 200°F (93°C) and 450°F (232°C) by
pressing TEMP/SHADE button and increasing or decreasing
temperature using + or – buttons. If using probe, set probe
temperature between 100°F (38°C) and 200°F (93°C).

2. Set time for up to 2 hours by pressing TIME/SLICES button,

using + or – buttons to adjust. Default temperature is 350°F.

Bake Mode

Use as a normal kitchen oven for foods such as roasts, potatoes, or
cakes.

1. Turn function dial to BAKE. Select temperature between 200°F

(93°C) and 450°F (232°C) by pressing TEMP/SHADE button and
increasing or decreasing temperature using + or – buttons. If
using probe, set probe temperature between 100°F (38°C) and
200°F (93°C). Default temperature is 350°F.

2. Set time for up to 2 hours by pressing TIME/SLICES button,

using + or – buttons to adjust.

Stay On Function – The oven can be set to stay on by pressing the
minus button just past 1, and ON will be displayed in Convection or
Bake modes.

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How to Use (cont.)

Broil Mode

Use to brown foods such as beef, chicken, fish, pork, and
casseroles. Broil food on broil rack in baking pan in top or middle
rack position. Food must be a minimum of 1 inch (2.5 cm) from the
heating elements.

1. Turn function dial to BROIL. “HI” shows in the display and time
default is 30 minutes. Oven broils on HIGH temperature and
may not be adjusted.

2. Adjust cooking time by pressing TIME/SLICES button, using +
or – buttons to adjust. Broiling time can be set from 1 minute to
30 minutes.

3. Special feature allows door to hold open slightly during broiling
without shutting off.

Reheat Mode

Use to quickly warm cooked foods. Reheat food with rack in middle
or bottom position.

1. Turn function dial to REHEAT.

2. Temperature will default to 325°F (163°C) with 15 minutes of
cooking time.

3. Temperature can be set from 300°F (149°C) to 400°F (205°C)
and can be changed by pressing TEMP/SHADE button and
using + or – button to adjust.

4. Time can be set from 1 minute to 2 hours and can be changed
at any time during cycle by using TIME/SLICES button, using
+ or – button to adjust.
Stay On Function – The oven can be set to stay on by pressing
the minus button just past 1, and ON will be displayed in Reheat
mode.

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How to Use (cont.)

Keep Warm Mode

Use to hold cooked foods at temperature for up to 2 hours. Place
rack in bottom.

1. Turn function dial to KEEP WARM. Temperature will default to
175°F (80°C) for 30 minutes but can be changed by pressing
TEMP/SHADE button and using + or – button to adjust.
Temperature range is 150°F (65°C) to 200°F (93°C).

2. Time can be set from 1 minute to 2 hours and can be changed
at any time during cycle by pressing TIME/SLICES button, using
+ or – button to adjust.
Stay On Function – The oven can be set to stay on by pressing
the minus button just past 1, and ON will be displayed in Keep
Warm mode.

Toast Mode

Use for browning and toasting breads. Rack should be in middle
position.

1. Turn function dial to TOAST.

2. Select one of 7 shades of browning by pressing TEMP/SHADE
button and adjust setting using + or – buttons. Default shade
setting is 4.

3. Select the number of slices by pressing the TIME/SLICES button
and adjust setting using + or – buttons. Default number of
slices is 4. Adjust to 1 through 6 slices.

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How to Use (cont.)

Bagel Mode

Use for browning and toasting bagels. Bagel mode toasts the top
cut side and warms the round bottom of bagels. Bagels should be
placed on middle rack with cut side facing up.

1. Turn function dial to BAGEL.

2. Select one of 7 shades of browning by pressing TEMP/SHADE
button and adjust setting using + or – buttons. Default shade
setting is 4.

3. Select the number of slices by pressing the TIME/SLICES button
and adjust setting using + or – buttons. Default number of
slices is 4. Adjust to 1 through 6 slices.

Probe Mode

To use probe, slide out removable probe storage tray located on the
bottom-right side of oven and remove probe.

1. Set function dial to BAKE or CONV. Probe does not work in
other cooking modes.

2. Plug probe into probe jack located on control panel under LCD
display. Probe icon will illuminate on display.

3. Blinking temperature lights indicate probe temperature is ready
to be set. If probe light is solid, press TEMP/SHADE button once
to activate the cavity temperature setting; then press it again to
activate probe temperature setting.

4. Oven will chime 3 times once probe temperature reaches
desired setting, and oven turns off.

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Cleaning Your Oven

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scouring pads. Pieces can break off pad and touch electrical parts,
causing a risk of electric shock.

1. Unplug oven and let cool completely.

2. Wipe control panel display with a slightly damp sponge and
dry. Protect display when cleaning any other surfaces.

3. Use a nonabrasive stainless steel cleaner to clean the exterior
stainless steel areas. Apply cleaner with a soft, lint-free cloth.
To bring out the natural luster, lightly wipe surface with a
water-dampened, lint-free cloth followed by a dry polishing
cloth. Always follow the grain of stainless steel. Signature

Polish can be ordered via their website at
www.signaturepolishonline.com.

4. Wipe oven walls and bottom of oven with a damp, soapy
cloth. Repeat with a damp, clean cloth. For stubborn stains,
use a plastic scouring pad.

5. Carefully use a razor blade to gently lift baked-on foods from
the glass window. Spray glass cleaner on cloth to clean. Wipe
with a damp sponge to rinse and dry.

6. Clean oven racks with a mild abrasive cleaner and rinse. Dry
with clean cloth.

7. Slide out crumb/drip tray. Hand wash crumb/drip tray and
baking pan with broil rack in hot, soapy water. Rinse and dry.

8. Wipe control knobs with a damp, soapy cloth. Repeat with a
damp, clean cloth and dry.

9. Clean both ends of probe with soapy water. Rinse and dry.

10. When window is cool, use a razor blade to gently lift baked­on foods. Spray glass cleaner on cloth to clean. Wipe with a
damp sponge to rinse. Dry thoroughly with a clean cloth.

Electrical Shock Hazard: Do not clean with metal

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Troubleshooting

In case of power interruption:

• If power is out for less than 15 seconds, oven will go back to

previous setting. If more than 15 seconds, oven switches to
standby mode once power returns.

How large a bake pan will the oven hold?

• The oven will hold most 13" x 9" (33 cm x 23 cm) bake pans

without handles.

How big a chicken will the oven handle?

• The oven will hold a 5-pound (2.3-kg) chicken.

When should I choose BAKE or BROIL?

• Choose BAKE for foods such as roasts, potatoes, or cakes.

• Choose BROIL to brown foods such as beef, chicken, fish, pork,

and casseroles.

Error Messages

• “Err 1” and a flashing probe icon.

Temperature probe is broken. Call a
Customer Service Representative.

• “Err 2” and a flashing probe icon.

Clean both ends of temperature probe.

If I want to toast bread, what setting is best?

• The TOAST mode is best for toasting both sides of sliced breads,
or use the BROIL mode for open-faced sandwiches, baguettes,
and crostini. The BROIL mode activates the top heating element
and is great when toasting is required on one side only, or the
breads can be "flipped" when the desired level of browning is
reached.

Where is the slide-out crumb/drip tray?

• The slide-out crumb/drip tray is located in the front of the unit
under the oven door.

• “Err 3” and a flashing probe icon.
Wrong mode was selected. Probe only
works with Convection and Bake modes.

• “Err 4” and a flashing probe icon.
Oven temperature sensor is broken. Do
not use oven. Call a Customer Service
Representative.

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