Sunpentown SO2003 User Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Important Safeguards ………………………………… 1, 2

Features ……………………………………………… 3

by SUNPENTOWN

SO-2003

DIGITAL CONVECTION OVEN

with

8 PRE-PROGRAMMED SETTINGS

Part Identification …………………………………….. 4

Assembly / Instructions ……………………………… 5~8

Cleaning ………………………………………………. 9

Time and Temperature Reference …………………. 10~12

Internal Food Temperature Guide .…………………. 12

Warranty

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Please read instructions thoroughly and keep for future reference.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

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

1.

ll instructions should be read thoroughly prior to first use.

2. THIS OVEN GETS EXTREMELY HOT while in use.
with the base, being careful not to touch the hot surfaces.

3. To protect against electrical shock, do not immerse the cord, plug or
motor housing in water or any other liquid.

4. Close supervision is necessar
near children.

5. Do not pull b
as this may damage the cord.

6. 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 have been given
supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a
person responsible for their safety.

7. Do not operate this appliance with a dama
the appliance malfunctions or has been damaged in any manner.

8. Do not use outdoors. This appliance is for household use onl

9. Do not let cord han
contact with hot surfaces.

10. Do not place on or near a hot
oven.

11. Place on a heatproof surface. Do not place on top of plastic, vinyl,
varnished wood or any surface that burns easily.

12. Use extreme caution when movin
or other hot liquids. Allow to cool off prior to disposing hot grease.

13. Ensure this appliance is OFF before removin
outlet.

14. Do not use this appliance other than described in this manual.

15. Unplu

16. Fire hazard ma
material (curtains, draperies, walls and the like) during operation.

17. Do not use abrasive cleaners or scourin
unit.

18. Do not leave appliance unattended while in use.

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

the cord when disconnectingfrom the electrical outlet,

over edge of table or counter or come in

the unit from the outlet when not in use and before cleanin

occur if appliance is covered or touchin

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20. This product is intended for household use onl
commercial or industrial use.

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n extension cord should not be used with the appliance.

22. Do not touch or stare directl

23. Do not move the oven when in use.

24. Do not place oversized food into the oven, the glass lid must be
completely closed.

25. Never place paper, cardboard, plastic or other flammable materials
inside the unit.

26. When usin
minutes in order to burn off any excess lubricants, which were used
during the manufacturing of this item. You may seeasmall amount
of smoke during the first few uses.

WARNING

This appliance generates heat and steam may escape during use.
Proper precautions must be taken to prevent the risk of burns, fires or
other injury to persons or damage to property.

CAUTION HOT SURFACES

This appliance is hot during use and retains heat for some time after
turning off. Always use oven mitts when handling hot m
allow to cool before cleaning.

POLARIZED PLUG

This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other).
To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug will fit in a polarized outlet
only one way. If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet, reverse the plug.
If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not attempt to
modify the plug in any way.

the unit for the first time, allow motor to run for a few

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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This versatile cooker combines infrared, conduction heat and convection

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technology to keep foods moist on the inside yet browned and crispy on

the outside – all without the use of added fats or oils.

Infrared heat cooks food from inside out, sealing in juices. Conduction

heat targets the surface of the food for browning. Convection circulates

the hot air to cook the food evenly and speeds cooking up to 3 times

faster. Pre-programmed settings take the guesswork out of cooking:

hamburger, steak, pork chops, salmon steak, chicken pieces, whole

PART IDENTIFICATION

chicken, pizza and thaw/w

cooking time and temperature.

ash dehydrate. You can also manually set the

FEATURES OF SO-2003:

Combines Infrared, Conduction Heat & Convection technology

Digital display with adjustable time and temperature

8 programmed setting for effortless cooking

Deep heat penetration and instant heating – no defrosting

necessary.

Cooks and browns food evenly and quickly, r etaining its nutrients

Meat sears quickly on the outside, sealing juices on the inside

Quick response to manual temperature changes

Heatproof tempered glass can withstand temperature variance up to

365°F

Two cooking racks (low & raised) for cooking multiple foods

No soot or unsavory smoke produced.

Adjustable temperature: 120 - 480°F (in 5°F increments)

Timer: up to 1 hour and 59 minutes

1. Glass Lid with Digital Control Panel Conduction

1a. Time display
1b. Temperature display
1c. Adjustment buttons: Increase (+) and Decrease (-)
1d. 8 one-touch program buttons
1e: Start/Stop button

2. Safety Handle

raised.

3. Ext e nde r Rin

4. High Cooking Rack

5. L ow Cooking R ack –main rack for cooking food

6. Glass Bowl

7. Bowl Base

8. Tong

utomatically turns off the unit when handle is

Increases capacityto cook larger foods

additional rack for extra food

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Before initial use, remove all packaging materials and clean glass bowl,

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plastic base, cooking racks and tongs with hot soapy water and allow to
dry completely/
WARNING: Do not immerse the lid with digital controls, cord or plug in
water or any other liquid. Do not place lid in the dishwasher.

ASSEMBLY:

Place unit on a level and heatproof surface, where a 15-amp outlet
is within reach.
Place the
Place the low and high cooking racks into the glass bowl.
Place the
inner rim of the bowl.
If using extender ring, place it on top of the glass bowl, then place
the lid on the ring.

lass bowl onto the plastic base.

lass lid on top of the

lass bowl. The lid should sit on the

PRE-SET PROGRAMS

If using one-touch preset buttons, the time and temperature will
display automatically.
The cookin
adjustment buttons (+/-).
When a pro
will start blinking. However, unit will not start to operate until you
press the Start/Stop button.

PROGRAM RACK

Hamburger High 400°F 12 min

time and temperature can still be ad

ram is selected, the indicator light next to the selection

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INSTRUCTIONS:

Always have oven mitts ready to remove the lid and cooked foo d.
Any oven safe pans, plates, cookware can be used inside this oven.

PLACING FOOD IN OVEN:

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Open the lid and place the racks inside, use one or both racks,
depending on the amount or type of food.

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like French fries. Place the high rack in first, then layer the low rack
over the high rack, align to form a grid.

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Place food to be cooks on rack
circulate around the food for faster and even cooking.

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If extender rin
over the glass bow. The ring has its own lip that will create a perfect
seal with the lid.

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Close the lid. Plu
illuminate 0:00 and 000.

MANUAL COOKING TIME & TEMPERATURE SETTING

Use the adjustment buttons (+/-) to manually set the time (0:00 to
1:59) and the temperature (120 to 480°F)
Cookin
in 5°F increments. Press and hold the buttons to advance faster.

combine both racks to make a

this will allow the hot air to

is needed, place the flat part of the extender rin

the power cord into outlet. The LED displa

time advances in 1 minute increments, the temperature is

rid when cookin

foods

Pork Chops High 400°F 16 min

Salmon Steak High 400°F 15 min

Chicken Pieces Low 400°F 20 min

Whole Chicken Low 460°F 45 min

Pizza (frozen) High 400°F 10 min

Thaw/Wash/Dehydrate High 260°F 60 min

NOTE: The cooking time depends on the size and weight of the food.
Most meats have recommended cooking times, those times should be
used as a guide as this oven cooks faster than conventional ovens, you
may need to adjust cooling time accordingly.

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TURNING UNIT ON/OFF:

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Be sure handle is fullylowered. The handle must be flat down for
the oven to operate.
Press the Start/Stop button to start cookin
NOTE: the handle operates as a safety switch, as soon as it is lifted,
the oven will stop operating. Once the unit is ON, the carbon lamp
and fan will turn on. The carbon lamp will cycle on and off to
maintain set temperature – it will go off when the required heat
setting has been reached.
If at an
stop operation. The cooking time and temperature displays will
pause.
CAUTION: before removing the glass lid, be sure handle is in the
upright position as this will activate the safety switch and stop the
oven’s operation. The oven will be very hot. If using the extender
ring, be extra careful as it will get very hot during cooking process.
Use oven mitts when removing the glass lid.
When down checking, lower the handle until it snaps in and press
the Start/Stop button to resume cooking.
If at an
press the Start/Stop button.
When the timer counts down to 0:00, the oven will beep several
times and will turn off automatically.
NOTE: The carbon lamp will turn off immediately once timer counts
down to 0:00, while convection fan will stay on to allow the unit to
cool off (approx 1 to3minutes).
Remove lid and check to make sure food is fully cooked.
NOTE: to ensure food is cooked, useacooking thermometer or
pierce the food with a fork to check for uncooked juices on meats
and poultry. When cooking vegetables, check for desired
tenderness. Moisture may build up inside the oven when cooked
food is not removed soon after timer has gone off. The
steam/moisture build-up can be avoided by removing the food as
soon as cooking is done.

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ou need to check the food, simpl

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to liftout the food and/or racks

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lift the handle up to

Slice the fruits/ve
fruit like bananas, briefly place in the freezer to harden, this will
make slicing easier.
Place fruit slices inalemon
lemon juice for 10 minutes. When soaking banana slices, soak only

for 5 minutes. Do not soak vegetables.

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e both racks
NOTE: if dehydrating herbs, use the lower rack alone.
Place the slices close together, but not touching in one layer. Do not

stack on top of the other. Close the lid.

Press the THAW/WASH/DEHYDRATE preset button. The time and
temperature will display automatically. Adjust time/temperature if

needed by using the adjustment (+/-) buttons.

Lower the handle and press the Start/Stop button.
NOTE: it is recommended to check the food every 15 minutes.
Most fruit will be pliable or leather
breaking). To check – tear a piece of dried fruit in half and if no
moisture beads up on the inside and there is no stickiness on the

outside, it’s done.

THAWING

Although you can cook from frozen food, there is also the option to thaw
frozen foods first:

PRE-HEATING

Make sure the racks are place inside the oven prior to pre-heatin
If pre-heating is required, set the required temperature using the
adjustment buttons. Set the time to 10 minutes. Once the

temperature is reached, the conduction heat light will turn off. You
can now open the lid and place food insde.

etables into 1/16”inches thickness. If usin

uice solution of ½ cup water with ½ cup

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DEHYDRATE FUNCTION

To dehydrate fruits, vegetable and herbs

Wash and dry the fruits or vegetables. Peel the skin, if desired.

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CARE

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WARNING: Do not immerse the lid, cord or plug in water or any liquid.
Do not use abrasive cleaners. Do not place the lid in d ishwasher. All
parts must be dry before next use. When storing the unit, be sure ALL
parts are dry, to avoid any moisture collecting in the lid.

SELF CLEANING OF GLASS BOWL

If food particles are stuck on the bottom or sides of glass bowl, you can
perform a self cleaning.

& CLEANING

Make sure oven is turned off an unplugged.
Always wait until the unit cools down completely.
Thoroughly wash the glass bowl, plastic base, extender ring,

cooking racks and tongs in hot soapy water and allow to dry
completely. Glass bowl and cooking racks are dishwasher safe.
When washing the cooking racks, do not soak in water for long
periods of time. Once washed, best to dry with cloth or paper towel.
This will preserve the surface and will extend the life of the racks.
Once unplugged, the glass lid surface can be wiped clean using a
damp cloth or sponge.

Pour approximatel
amount of mild dishwashing liquid.
Place lid on and plug into outlet.
Press the THAW/WASH/DEHYDRATE preset button. The time and
temperature will display automatically.
Change the cooking time to 10 minutes using the adjustment
buttons.
When the timer counts down to 0:00, carefull
for the glass bowl to cool down before emptying the liquid inside.
Rinse theglass bowl in clean warm water to remove soap residue.

1 to2inches of water into the bowl, add a small

open the lid and wait

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

Model: SO-2003
Capacity: 12.5 Quarts Glass bowl / With Extender ring: 16 quarts
Rate: 120V / 1300W

SUGGESTED

Please refer to the below cooking times as a guide only. Time may vary
according to the weight of food, adjust to your preference.

You can use your favorite conventional oven recipes with this unit and
decrease the cooking time by approximate 25 to 35%. Because this
oven cooks faster than conventional ovens.

FOOD RACK TEMP

MEATS

Bacon Low 400°F 10 /16

Hamburger
(1/4lb)

Hot dogs High 400°F 8/10 Crisscross racks
Sausage links
(1lb)
Lamp chops
(1 ½” thick)

Meat loaf (2lbs) Low 350°F 40/60

Pork chops (1/2”
thick)

Pork roast (3lbs) Low 360°F 60/95

Shish kabob Low 400°F 10-12/15-18 Turn and baste
Spare ribs Low 400°F 30/45 Turn, baste

Steak (1” thick) High 400°F

SEAFOOD
Breaded fish High 400°F 10/12 Crisscross racks

Shrimp High 400°F 10/12

Salmon steak
(4oz)

COOKING

High 400°F

Lo

w 400°F 15/22 Turn once

High 400°F 20/30 Turn after 5 min

High V 16-18/30 Turn after 10 min

High

TIMES

400°F

TIME (min)

(fresh/frozen)

Crisscross racks.
Turn after 5 min.

10/12 (rare)

12/15 (med)

15/18 (well)

10/15 (med

rare)

15-18/25 Turn once

Turn once

Frozen: cover
w/foil half way
through

Fat side down.
Turn half way

Turn after 7 min

Crisscross racks
Turn, baste

Notes

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FOOD RACK TEMP

SEAFOOD (continued)
Scallops (6oz) High 400°F 15-18/20 min Crisscross racks
Fish fillet (4oz) High 400°F 14/16 Crisscross racks
Whole fish (1lb) Low 400°F 30/35 min
POULTRY
Chicken breast
(boneless thick)
Chicken breast
(boneless thin)
Chicken breat
(bone in)
Chicken legs /
thighs / wings
Cornish hen
(3 1/2 lbs)
Chicken quarter Low 400°F 35/45 Turn half way
Tur

key breast
(3lb)
Whole chicken
(4lb)
Whole turkey Low 350°F 15/23 min/lb Use extender ring
VEGETABLES
Squash Low 400°F 30 Cut in half
Baked potatoes Low 460°F 45
Corn on the cob
(4)
Eggplant (1/2”
slices)
French fries High 460°F 12/15 Crisscross racks
Roasted garlic High 460°F 45 Wrap in foil

Steam broccoli High 400°F 25

Sweet potatoes Low 400°F 35
Vegetable
medley

High 400°F 13-15/15-18 Crisscross racks

High 400°F 10/13 Crisscross racks

Low 400°F 20/40

Low 400°F 20/30 Turn halfway

Low 460°F 45/50

Low 460°F 60/120

Low 460°F 45/90

Low 400°F 8-10/12/15

Low 400°F 8-10 Turn halfway

High 400°F 10

TIME (min)

(fresh/frozen)

Notes

Breast side down
Turn halfway

Breast side down
Turn halfway

Breast side down
Turn halfway
Breast side down
Turn half way

Cook in1inch of
water in bowl

Wrap in foil. Add
1tsp of water

Wrap in foil. Add
1tsp of water

FOOD RACK TEMP

ASSORTED
Baked apples or
pears
Pizza High 400°F 10 Crisscross racks

Popcorn Low 420°F 9

DEHYDRATING (soak fruit slices in 1:1 lemon/water solution for 10 min)
Apples / pears /
peaches / plums
Bananas High 260°F 60 Soak 5 min
Parsley Low 260°F 5 Crisscross racks

Tomatoes High 260°F 50-60

INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURE GUIDE

This is a list of the internal temperature that different food must reach to
kill bacteria. These are NOT the temperature to use to cook the food.

Beef, lamb, pork or veal (well done) 170°F

When cooking poultry, always cook to the internal temperature of 170­18°F. Another sign of cooked poultry is when the juices run clear. Fish is
done when it looks opaque and flakes easily with a fork. Shellfish
(shrimp, crab or lobster) will turn reddish pink on the outside and
opaque on the inside.

Low 400°F 25

High 260°F 60

TIME (min)

(fresh/frozen)

Notes

Cook in shallow
casserole dish

Use shallow pan.
Do not use oil

Crisscross racks.
1/16” thick slices

Crisscross racks.
1/16” thick slices

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Your Guarantee

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This guarantee is subject to the following terms:

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Sunpentown must be notified of the fault.

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Proof of purchase must be presented to Sunpentown’s nominated
representative.

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repaired by an unauthorized person.

• The warranty after repair will not be extended beyond the original
one-year period.

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ll replacement parts will be new or reconditioned.

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Parts, which are replaced, become the propert

• The warranty applies for the use of the product in the USA only.

What is NOT COVERED

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this product.

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accident, fire, floods or acts of nature.

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product.

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Improper installation or failure to perform the necessar
maintenance.

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be replaced.

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• Replacement or repair of household fuses, circuit breakers, wiring or
plumbing.

will be void if the product if modified, misused or

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This GUARANTEE is in addition to your Statutory Rights

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