Kogan Kaovnhaloga User Manual

Thank you for purchasing this Halogen Oven. This oven can be used to grill, broil, bake, steam or roast – all while saving energy and cooking up to 2550% faster than a conventional oven. It is also up to 75% more energy efficient. A powerful 1200W halogen heating element assists in cooking entire meals in a fraction of the time spent using a conventional oven. The oven heats up instantly, reducing pre-heating times while a convection fan circulates hot air internally to cook food uniformly and seal in natural juices for full flavor and aroma.

As the bowl is made of glass, you can clearly see what you are cooking from all sides and easily determine the optimum cooking level for your meals. This oven also lends itself to healthy cooking. When meat, poultry or fish are cooked, fats and oils drip away through the rack. In addition, this appliance is so compact, it can be used as an extra warming vessel or as a primary cooking vessel in situations where space is limited (eg. recreational vehicles, dorm rooms, the office.)

This user’s manual contains information on the use and care of this product. Please read this manual carefully before operating the Halogen Oven to ensure proper usage and maintenance. Following the directions in this booklet will enable you to optimize the performance and lifespan of the unit.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

The product you have purchased is a state -of-the-art appliance. It adheres to all of the latest safety and technology standards; however, as with all electric appliances, there are some potential risks. Only operate this oven in accordance with the instructions provided and only for its intended household use.

PLEASE READ THE INSTRUCTIONS BELOW BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE FOR THE FIRST TIME.

• Do not use outdoors or operate where aerosol spray products are being used or where oxygen is being administered.

• The Halogen Oven is for domestic use only; it is designed to handle normal household quantities. It is not suitable for continuous or commercial operation.

• Do not operate in the presence of explosive and/or flammable fumes.

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

• Due to the high surface temperature this product reaches when in use, keep children and pets away from this product.

• Always make sure that children cannot reach the product or any loose cables.

• Use on a secure and stable worktop. Do not place near the edge of the worktop.

• Do not place the product where it can either fall or be submerged in water

or any other liquid.

• Use the product for its intended household use only.

• Always place the glass pot onto the base before plugging the power cord

and switching on. NEVER operate the oven without first placing it on the supplied base.

• Do not let the cord hang over the edge of the table or worktop, or make

contact with hot surfaces.

• Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric cooktop or in a heated oven.

• Do not move the oven while in use.

• Surfaces become very hot during operation, and remain hot for some time

after the unit is switched off. Do not touch the lid or the sides of the oven without protective oven gloves.

• All metal items in the oven, such as the cooking racks, can get very hot

during cooking. Please be careful when removing these items from the oven. Always wear oven gloves or use the tongs supplied.

• Never place unprotected hands inside the oven when in use.

• Never leave the product unattended while in use.

• Please note: the handle on the lid works as a safety mechanism, if the lid is

not on properly or the lid is off the oven, it will automatically turn off.

• If baking cakes, for best results use a cake pan (Not included with the

oven).

• Use the handle and wear oven gloves when lifting the lid from the glass

oven.

• The lid should be placed on the lid holder, not directly on the countertop,

when taken off during operation. Placing the lid with the heating element facing down on the countertop might damage your countertop or even cause a fire hazard.

• Always remove the lid away from you so that escaping steam is channeled

away from your face.

• Take care when removing the lid to avoid contact with hot liquid

condensation that may have collected on the inner surface of the lid.

• Be sure to allow the oven body to cool off before cleaning it with a damp

cloth.

• Be sure to unplug the oven when it is not in use, when cleaning the oven or whenever there is a known power failure. Remove the plug from the socket by pulling on the actual plug. Do not pull the plug out by the cable.

• Use extreme caution when removing pans or cooking racks from the

Halogen Oven.

• Be careful when disposing of hot liquids, particularly fat or oil.

• Never immerse the cord, plug, or lid/control panel of the product in water or

other liquids.

• Re-tighten screws if the base becomes loose.

• Regularly check the cable and plug for any signs of damage.

• Do not clean with metal scouring pads: Pieces may break off the pads and

make contact with electrical parts, increasing the risk of electrical shock.

• Never operate the Halogen Oven if it has a damaged cord or plug. If the

Halogen Oven has been dropped or damaged, please contact the Kogan Customer Service Department.

• Do not use any other accessories or attachments not recommended by the

manufacturer. They may result in fire, electrical shock, or personal injury.

• For safety reasons, a broken or damaged cable may only be replaced with a

cable supplied by the manufacturer.

• Never use the cord to carry the product.

• Do not disassemble the product or attempt to modify the plug in any way.

This item is not equipped with any user-serviceable parts.

Technical Specifications

MODEL NUMBER: KAOVNHALOGA RATE: 120 V / 1200 ~ 1200 W TEMPERATURE RANGE: 250 F ~ 480 F TIMER: 5 ~ 60 minutes BOWL DIMENSIONS: 13” width x 6.25” depth CAPACITY: 12 quarts CORD LENGTH: 4 FT WEIGHT: 15 lb.

Oven Components

- Safety ON/OFF and Handle

- Temperature Knob

- Base

- LED Lights

- Timer

- Extender Ring

- High Rack Low Rack

- Tongs

- Lid Holder

- Non-stick Frying Pan

- Steamer

- Forks(4pcs)

• LID: Safety ON/OFF Handle: For safety reasons, the oven will only work if

the handle is completely folded down. If it’s not completely folded down, the oven will not turn on. Always use this handle to move the lid. To remove the lid, lift it by the handle. Place it on the lid holder.

• Timer Knob: You can program the cooking time up to 60 minutes. The

timer will switch the oven off after the preset time period has passed and an alarm will ring momentarily to alert that the cooking time is up.

• Temperature Knob: Easy manual selection of the cooking temperature.

May be adjusted while the unit is in use.

• LED Lights: Luminous indicators of the oven’s activity. When you select

your cooking and temperature time, the green and red lights will turn on. Once the oven reaches the desired temperature the green light will turn off. When the cooking time has concluded, the red light will turn off.

• LID HOLDER: A metal holder for placing the lid during and after cooking.

Take care not to place the hot lid directly on the table or countertop: this may create a potential fire hazard or damage the furniture.

• GLASS POT: Made of heat-resistant glass. Dishwasher safe. 12 quart

capacity.

• BASE: Placed under the glass bowl to keep it off the countertop and

stabilize it. NEVER operate the oven without the base.

• EXTENDER RING: Allows expansion of the oven’s capacity by 5 quarts.

Allows for cooking larger food items such as a whole chicken or turkey.

• LOW RACK: Recommended for larger sized foods. May be used by itself or

in combination with the high rack.

• HIGH RACK: Recommended for smaller sized foods to be placed closer to

the heat source. Also recommended for achieving crispness or browning food. NOTE: It is not strictly necessary to use either of the racks to cook in this oven, However, it is recommended since it allows for better circulation of air which results in more even cooking.

• TONGS: Designed to easily remove hot racks from the oven.

• FRYING PAN: Non-stick metal pan specially used for air-frying. It should

be placed on the low rack. Requires little or no oil to cook.

• STEAMER: Sits in the middle of the bowl to allow space beneath it for the

provision of water to enable food to be steamed.

CAUTION: Ensure the water is added to the bowl before the oven is switched on. Under no circumstance try to add additional water once the oven has been switched on.

• FORKS: Can be used as barbecue utensils.

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Getting Started

Read the safety instructions found in this manual before operating. Before using this appliance for the first time, follow these steps:

1. Remove all packing materials and literature from inside the oven. Make

sure the oven is in good condition and there are no missing parts or damage to the glass bowl.

2. Select a flat, heat-resistant, non-flammable surface to operate the halogen

oven on.

3. Remove any dust or soil that may have accumulated on the surface of the

product. Wipe thoroughly with a clean damp cloth. Wash the glass pot in warm soapy water or in the dishwasher. Dry thoroughly before use. NEVER submerge the lid in water or any other liquid. Only the glass cooking pot and racks are dishwasher safe.

4. Before first use, heat up the empty oven at maximum temperature for five

minutes. This will eliminate any odors from within the oven. This also will burn off any excess lubricants, which were used during the manufacturing process. A slight amount of smoke may be produced during the first few uses. This is not considered a defect.

NOTE: the handle must be pushed down into a horizontal position to turn the oven ON. When the handle is in the vertical position, the oven will turn itself OFF. See illustration overleaf:

5. Allow the appliance cool to room temperature.

6. Wipe the inside of the glass pot a final time. Do not use abrasive cleaners

or scouring pads.

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Operating Instructions

• Place the high and/or low racks in the glass bowl container before placing

food inside. You may also cook directly in the glass bowl but it is recommended to use at least one of the racks to obtain better circulation and distribution of hot air within the unit. For best results, keep food approximately 1” to 1.25” from the glass wall to allow maximum hot air circulation. Foods may be cooked directly on the racks, on foil or in an ovensafe container.

• Place top lid securely on the glass bowl. Make sure that the food does not

touch the lid.

• Plug the power cord firmly into the outlet.

• Before turning the oven on, push the handle all the way down until it snaps

securely in place. If it is not completely down, the oven will not turn on.

• Set the timer to the desired time. The red LED light will illuminate.

• Select the optimum temperature. The green LED light will turn on, as well

as the oven interior light. Both lights will turn off when the selected temperature is reached. If the inner temperature drops below the selected level, both lights will turn back on for short periods of time, indicating that the oven is heating up.

• The timer and the red light will switch off after the preset time period is up

and an alarm will sound to alert you that the cooking time is over.

• When the cooking time is over, unplug the device from the outlet. Lift the lid

and place it in the lid holder. NEVER put the hot oven lid directly on the countertop or table as this might cause damage to the furniture or cause a fire hazard.

• Always use wooden, heat-proof plastic or nylon utensils while cooking. Metal

utensils may scratch the glass bowl.

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Cooking tips

Roasting

• Place food directly on the low rack. Using an oven safe pan on the rack is

also optional. Using the high rack allows food to be positioned closer to heat source for additional crispness, browning or for foods to be cooked “well done”.

• Is not necessary to use oil for roasting, but you may do so for foods that

tend to become dry in an oven.

• For a glazing effect, set the food 4 inches away from top heating unit. Apply

the desired glaze and broil at 400 to 480 F until the desired shade of brown is reached. Fruit jams, preserves and jellies work well as a glaze for broiled foods.

• Roasting time may vary depending on the type of meat or other food, type

of cut, amount of fat, thickness or weight of the item.

• When half the cooking time is up, flipping the food is recommended for even

cooking.

Grilling

• Place food directly on the low rack, don’t use the frying pan.

• Brushing the rack with oil will help to avoid sticking.

• You may cover the bottom of the glass bowl with foil to catch fat and oil

drippings. This will make the oven easier to clean.

Baking

• Use any oven-proof baking dish, preferably nonstick, that will fit

comfortably inside the oven. Place it on the low rack. Take special care in following baking recipes, as desserts are especially delicate and easy to overcook. Lower the temperature slightly and turn the baking dish around if too much browning occurs.

Broiling

• Place food directly on the high rack. You may use the frying pan to broil as

well; it should be placed on the high rack.

• Brushing the rack with oil will help to avoid foods from sticking to its

surface.

• You may cover the bottom of the glass bowl with foil to catch fat and oil

drippings. This will make the oven easier to clean.

Air Frying

• Use the nonstick frying pan placed on the low rack.

• Little or no oil is used in this process, yet the effect is like pan-frying or

deep frying. If oil is used, only a thin layer is necessary.

• Once cooking is finished, promptly remove the lid from the glass cooking

bowl, otherwise steam may cause the food to become soggy instead of crispy. WARNING: NEVER fill the glass bowl with oil. This appliance is not to be used as a deep fryer! Also, stop cooking immediately if food begins to burn.

Steaming

• To steam, place food in an oven safe bowl or pan on the low rack making

sure that the container does not touch the sides of the oven and cover with foil. Pour water or broth into the bottom of the glass cooking bowl using half a cup of liquid for every pound of food. Cook at 180°F with correct suggested cooking times listed below.

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Suggested Cooking Times

NOTE REGARDING COOKING TIMES:

Please note that the following cooking times are approximate. Actual cooking times will vary depending on several factors, such as the size of the pieces, thickness of cut, quality & freshness of produce, and temperature of oven at start (if the oven has been used immediately before starting a new recipe, the cooking time will be slightly shorter than indicated). Please make sure you test the food to see if it's done before removing from oven. Use a food thermometer if possible. If food is under cooked when the cooking time is up, turn the oven back on for a few additional minutes. Check on the food periodically while the oven is functioning; if you see excessive browning of scorching on the surface, flip the food over, lower the temperature slightly, or shorten the cooking time.

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