Sanyo SK-VF7S User Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Manual de Instrucciones

DIGITAL CONVECTION TOASTER OVEN

HORNO TOSTADOR DE CONVECCIÓN DIGITAL

SK-VF7S

Thank you for your purchase of a SANYO DIGITAL CONVECTION TOASTER OVEN. Please read these instructions carefully before use and be sure to keep the manual in a safe place for future reference.

Table of Contents

■ Important Safeguards ...................................................................................................3

■ Precautions ..............................................................................................................4-5

■ Names and Function of Parts.........................................................................................6

■ Heater and Convection Fan ...........................................................................................7

■ How to Use.............................................................................................................8-11

Toasting with One-Touch Toast Buttons ....................................................................8-9

Cooking with Timer ..................................................................................................10

Tips for Convection Cooking......................................................................................11

■ Specifications ............................................................................................................11

■ Cooking Time Guidelines .............................................................................................12

■ Cleaning and Maintenance/Troubleshooting..................................................................13

■ Recipes................................................................................................................14-16

■ Warranty ...................................................................................................................17

■ Spanish................................................................................................................18-31

WARNING: Handling the cord on this product or cords associated with accessories sold

with this product, will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer, and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

Wash hands after handling.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using electrical appliances, follow basic safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, and/or injury:

1. Read all instructions.

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

3. To protect against fire, electrical shock, and personal injury, do not immerse cord, plugs, or appliance in water or other liquid.

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

5. Unplug unit from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before attaching or removing parts, and before cleaning the appliance.

6. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug after the appliance malfunctions or has been damaged in any manner. Return appliance to an authorized service facility for examination, repair or adjustment.

7. To protect against risk of electrical shock, do not force any foreign objects, such as pins and wires, into any openings.

8. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer may result in fire, electric shock or personal injury.

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 the appliance on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.

12. To disconnect, turn all controls to its “Off” position then remove the plug from wall outlet.

13. Use extreme caution when removing the oven tray, the oven rack or disposing of hot grease and oils.

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

15. To assure safe operation, oversize foods, metal foil packages, or utensils must not be inserted into the appliance.

16. A fire may occur if the appliance is covered, or touching flammable materials, including curtains, draperies, walls, etc. when in operation. Do not store any item on top of the appliance when in operation.

17. CAUTION: Never leave the appliance unattended when it is in use.

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

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

20. Always turn unit off before opening the oven door.

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

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

23. Do not use appliance for other than intended use. This product is designed for household use only.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Note:

A. A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce risks of becoming entangled in or tripping

over a longer cord. B. Extension cords are available and may be used if care is exercised in their use. C. If extension cord is used:

(1) The marked electrical rating of the extension cord should be at least as great as the

electrical rating of the appliance.

(2) The longer cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop

where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over.

The appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other is). 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 over

ride this safety featur

PRECAUTIONS

The important precautions described within this section must be followed carefully to prevent the possibility of personal injuries and/or property damage. The significance of the following cautionary symbols is explained below:

WARNING: Circumstances that may result in serious injury or death. CAUTION: Circumstances that may result in personal injury or property damage.

Generally

Indicates prohibited

prohibited.

actions (Don’t do this).

Do not allow.

Indicates actions that must be performed (Do this).

This action must be performed.

WARNING

Do not operate the appliance near any flammable materials, such as walls, furniture, curtains, draperies, etc.

Doing so may cause a fire.

Do not allow children to use this appliance without adult super not operate the appliance within the reach of an infant.

This may lead to electric shock, burns or other injuries.

Do not put oil on the oven tray.

This may cause a fire.

Plug the appliance into a single electrical outlet only.

Use only an electrical outlet rated at 15 amperes or more. If electrical outlets ar circuit may become hot, potentially causing a fire.

e shared with other appliances, the

Always keep the power supply plug clean.

If the power supply plug blades or plug surfaces become dirty, be sure that they are cleaned thoroughly. A dirty power supply plug can potentially cause a fire.

Make sure that the power supply plug is firmly inserted all the way into the electrical outlet.

A fire, electric shock or short circuit may result if the plug is not fully inserted into the outlet.

vision. Do

Do not share outlet

with other appliances.

Do not disassemble.

Do not touch with wet

Do not touch.

hands.

Disconnect the power supply plug.

Do not immerse the appliance in water and do not pour water onto it.

This action may cause a short circuit or electric shock.

Do not attempt to modify the appliance.

Improper repair may cause fire, electric shock and injury. All repairs must be performed by qualified technicians. If repair is necessary, take it to an authorized repair center.

Do not handle the power supply cord in a rough manner.

Do not cause damage to the power supply cord by bending, pulling, twisting, or placing the cord near hot appliances. Also, do not place heavy objects on the cord. These actions may result in damage to the power supply cord, possibly leading to electric shock and fire.

Do not operate the appliance if the power supply cor

d or plug has been

damaged.

A loose or damaged plug may r shock, short circuit or fire.

esult in electric

Do not attempt to plug in or unplug with wet hands.

cuit or electric

This action may cause a shor shock.

t cir

CAUTIONS

Do not operate the appliance on an unstable surface or on any surface that is not resistant to heat.

This operation may cause fire.

Do not place the appliance near walls or furniture.

Doing so may cause damage, possibly resulting in discoloration or disfiguration of the wall or furniture.

Do not attempt to heat up oven more than necessary.

• Overheating may cause the oven to catch fire.

• Set the timer at the shorter time. Adjust cooking time

properly observing the food.

Do not place any object on the unit or under the unit.

This action may cause disfiguration of the unit or can potentially cause a fire.

Do not use the unit for anything other than cooking.

This action may cause fire or burn injuries.

Do not toast bread topped with butter or jam.

The bread may catch fire.

Do not heat up canned or bottled food directly.

This action may cause food to explore resulting in fire or burn injuries.

Unplug the power supply plug from the outlet when the appliance is not being used.

Any existing electrical insulation problems may cause electric shock or sparking, leading to burns or other injuries.

Do not cook meat, fish or oily food without the oven tray and the oven rack in place.

Oil from meat or fish may drip onto the heating element and may cause a fire.

Do not leave the appliance unattended while broiling and toasting.

Overheating may cause the food to burn and to catch fire. Watch the food carefully from time to time to prevent over cooking.

Do not touch the metal parts or the glass window during or immediately after operation.

This action may cause burn injuries as they get extremely hot during cooking.

Do not operate the appliance without the crumb tray in place.

This action may cause a fire.

Allow the appliance to cool off prior to cleaning.

Performing maintenance while the appliance is still hot, may lead to burn injuries.

Always clean the appliance after each use.

The accumulation of the food or grease inside the oven may cause smoking or can potentially cause a fire.

If the food begins to smoke or catches fire, press CANCEL button and unplug the power supply cord.

• Not doing so may cause a fire.

• Do not open the door until the smoking stops or no flame can be seen. If the door is opened, the flame may get bigger as the air comes inside the oven.

• Do not splash water on the oven. Doing so may cause the window to crack.

Grasp only the plug when unplugging the power supply cord.

Do not pull the power supply cor Doing so may cause electric shock or short circuit, potentially causing a fire.

d itself when unplugging the electrical plug.

PRECAUTIONS

• Do not operate the appliance without putting any food inside.

This action may cause a malfunction.

• Do not place food on the door when opened.

The unit may tilt causing the food to spill over.

• Do not place containers made of non-heat-resistance materials (plastic or

cardboard) inside the oven.

These may catch fir

• Do not place foil on the crumb tray.

This action may cause a malfunction.

• Do not place oven tray or heated container on the oven while operation.

This action may cause the top of the oven or containers to become deformed or discolored.

Do not use oven tray when toasting with

• Touch Toast function or without food on it.

This action may cause the oven tray to become discolored or emit smoke.

• Do not use oven tray with other appliance or gas cooker

This action may cause the oven tray to become defor

med or discolor

One-

ed.

NAMES AND FUNCTION OF PARTS

Accessory

1 Oven Tray

• Use Oven Tray whenever cooking pizza, small foods or foods that are oily.

• Do not use Oven Tray when toasting with One-Touch Toast function or without food on it.

• Do not use Oven Tray with other appliances or gas cooker.

Convection Fan Exhaust

Upper Heater

Door

Oven Rack

Place the Oven Rack firmly onto Oven Rack Guide with the four bent corners facing down. Do not reverse the side or place the Oven Rack with rack running sideways.

Oven Rack

Guide

One-Touch Toast Button

• Toasting begins when a button is pressed according to the number of bread slices.

• Press the button twice for frozen slices.

• Press Start/Cancel button to cancel. You may also press the button twice for regular bread. Press the button once for frozen bread.

Door Handle

Glass Window

One-Touch Toast

Control Panel

Shade Control Dial

To adjust the

color of browning

Power Supply Cord

Power Supply Plug

Oven Rack

Lower Heater

Crumb Tray (Slide out type)

Temperatur

ess button to select desir

Pr temperature. Each time Temperature

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Contr

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180

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Timer Control Dial

Turn dial to desired cooking time and press Start/Cancel button. The T will light and the timer will star Indicator lamp will change as cooking progresses and to show the r time. Note: The Timer Control Dial does not change position. It stays at the initial setting position.

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Temperature Control and

Timer Operation Panel

Start/Cancel Button

• Press Start/Cancel button after temperature and cooking time ar Heating will begin immediately.

•

Press the Start/Cancel button once more to cancel heating.

•

This button can also be used to cancel One-Touch Toast function.

e selected.

Time Indicator Lamp

Heater and Convection Fan

ot Air Movement

Heaters turn

on and off.

• A rotating sound will be heard during operation. This is not a malfunction.

• The Upper and Lower Heaters turn on and off while the Convection fan circulates hot air throughout the oven cavity. This allows food to cook more quickly and evenly.

Oven Rack and Oven Tray Combination

Oven Rack + Oven Tray

(for healthier cooking)

• Place aluminum foil on Oven Tray and place Oven Rack on the foil.

• Place the foods on the Oven Rack.

• Foods that are warmed up on Oven Rack become crispier and healthier because excess fat will drain onto foil.

Example:

• Warm up breaded or deep fried food.

• Frozen breaded or deep fried food.

• Place the Oven Tray on Oven Rack Guide or Oven Rack.

Example:

• Gratin/Casserole

• Cookies

• Frozen Pizza

• Rice Cake(mochi)

Oven Tray Oven Rack

Oven Rack

Guide

Oven Rack

• Place the Oven Rack firmly onto Oven Rack Guide with the four bent corners facing down. Do not reverse the side or place the Oven Rack with rack running sideways.

Example:

• Toast

• Sponge Cake

• Warm up Butter Rolls

Location to use

The front and one side of the unit should be free from any obstacles.

•

e to prevent heat damage.

• Place the unit away fr Use even more space between the unit and any object made of material susceptible to heat.

Not doing so may cause damage, possibly resulting in discoloration or disfiguration of the wall or furniture.

• Do not place the unit higher than your shoulder. Doing so may cause a bur of oven.

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HOW TO USE

One-Touch Toast

Set the Shade Control Dial to the desired toast color and press Number of Slice button. The microcomputer automatically controls cooking time and power based on the slice and shade selected.

Toasting with One-Touch Toast Buttons

①

During the first use, the unit may emit odor or smoke. The odor or smoke will lessen as the unit is used. This is not a malfunction.

Plug in power supply plug into the outlet.

A beep will sound.

Place bread slice(s) on the Oven Rack.

How to Place Bread Slice(s) Evenly

1 Slice 2 Slices 3 Slices 4 Slices

• Place bread slices as illustrated above for even heat distribution.

• When toasting three bread slices, they may be browned more than desired. Adjust the Shade Control Dial to the desired toast color.

• The standard size of the bread slice for toasting four slices is

/2" x 41/4". If the slices are larger than this, toast one or two

4 slices at a time.

Set the Shade Control Dial.

• The Shade Control Dial can be set two levels lighter or darker than the standar

• During the first use, set to the standard position. Note: The shade may vary depending on type, size and thickness of bread

d position.

or room temperature.

Standard

Setting

Press One -Touch Toast Button.

• Press One-Touch Toast button according to the number of slices being toasted. Number-of-Slice lamp lights and toasting begins.

• Do not open door during the operation. Doing so will change the doneness.

The unit may emit steam when moistur

• foods evaporate.

• Refer page 9 for changing settings or stopping operation.

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1 Slice

2 Slices

•

4 Slices

Remove bread slice(s).

When toasting is done, the unit beeps thr

• Care must be taken to avoid burns when you remove bread from oven. Be extra careful when you remove bread from the back side of oven. Do not touch door or inside of oven as they remain very hot.

• Unplug the Power Supply Cord from the outlet after use.

• Do not move the unit until it has completely cooled.

ee times and heaters ar

e turned off automatically.

Standard Toasting Time

(when bread slices are placed

1 Slice 2 Slices 3-4 Slices Approx. 3 min. 15 sec.

ecommended)

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Appr Appr

ox. 1 min. 58 sec. ox. 2 min. 30 sec.

❇ The Temperature Control or Timer can not be used while One-Touch Toast function is

in operation.

When toasting frozen bread slice(s)

Plug in power supply cord.

Place bread slice(s) on the Oven Rack.

• Follow the steps shown on previous page.

• Remove frost from the surface of frozen

bread and place them on the Oven Rack.

Set the Shade Control Dial to the

desired toast color

• Follow the steps shown on previous page.

• Set the Shade Control Dial to the same desired toast color as non-frozen bread.

Press One-Touch Toast Button twice.

Press the One-Touch Toast button twice according to the number of slices you are toasting. Both Number of Slice lamp and Frozen Br Heating will begin immediately

ead Indicator lamp will light.

To change the setting after One-Touch Toast Button is pressed.

• You must make a change in Number of Slice and Shade Control within 20 seconds.

• You cannot make a change after 20 seconds. Observe the toast color through Glass Window and press Cancel Button. Remove bread slices when they become desired color.

To cancel One-Touch Toast.

• Press Star

• You can also press One-Touch Toast button to stop. Press the button that has the Slice Indicator lamp on.

Press the button twice if it is within 20 seconds after heating started. Press the button once after 20 seconds of operation.

Press the button once, even after 20 seconds of operation.

t/Cancel button to cancel.

1 Slice

2 Slices

3•4Slices

Frozen Br

Press button

twice

Standard Toasting Time

1 Slice Approx. 3 min. 7 sec. 2 Slices Approx. 3 min. 35 sec. 3-4 Slices Approx. 4 min. 15 sec.

ead Lamp

Remove bread slice(s).

Follow the steps shown on pr

• When toasting is done, the unit will beep three times and heaters ar automatically the beeps stop so that the bread can retain more heat.

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Toast is browning unevenly.

Uneven browning may be caused when inside of oven is dirty.

• Set Shade Control Dial to darker shade.

• Keep the inside of the oven clean.

To store breads properly.

Freezing bread is recommended to keep it

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fr air-tight bag to prevent them it from drying and absorbing odor.

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HOW TO USE

Cooking with Timer

②

Temperature Control

Depending on the food items that you are cooking, you can select oven temperatures from 180˚F to 470˚F in 5 levels.

Plug in power supply plug into the outlet.

A beep will sound.

Note: One Touch Toast can not be used while using Timer Cooking.

During the first use, the unit may emit odor or smoke. The odor or smoke will lessen as the unit is used. This is not a malfunction.

Place food on Oven Tray and/or Oven Rack.

• Place food on the Oven Tray and/or Oven Rack evenly.

• Oven Tray may warp when heated.

Refer to page 7, “Oven Rack and Oven

Tray Combination”

Oven Tray Oven RackOven Rack + Oven Tray

Place aluminum foil on Tray

Set the Timer.

• The maximum time you can set is 40 minutes. The timer is graduated in one minute increments up to 20 minutes. It is graduated in two minute increments from 20 –40 minutes.

• To cook longer than 40 minutes, set the timer again after the first 40 minutes is up.

• If the Timer Dial is turned all the way to the left and the Start button is pressed, heaters will turn on for 30 seconds and then turn off automatically.

Select desired cooking temperature and press Start button.

• Refer to page 12, Cooking Time Guidelines.

• Each time the Temperature Control button is pressed, the Temperature Indicator lamp changes from 180 Temperature can be changed even after Start/Cancel button is pressed.

• Press the Start/Cancel button. The Temperature Indicator lamp lights and cooking begins. The Time Indicator lamp will change as cooking progresses and to show the remaining cooking time.

Note: The Timer Control Dial does not change position. It stays at the initial setting position.

• To cancel cooking, press Start/Cancel button again. The lamps turn off.

• Timer setting can be changed within 20 seconds after Start/Cancel button is pressed. Timer setting cannot be changed if 20 seconds have elapsed.

Do not open the door during the cooking as it may af

• The unit may emit steam when moistur

•

Remove food out of oven.

When timer is done, three beeps will sound and heaters are turned off automatically.

• Take care not to get bur Oven Tray, Oven Rack and food remain very hot.

• Make sure all the indicator lamps are off after use and unplug the power supply cord.

• Do not move the unit until it has completely cooled.

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