Toastmaster TMR18W, TMR18WBF User Manual

USE AND CARE GUIDE

Model TMR18W/WBF

18-Quart

Roaster Oven

with Buffet Insert

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

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

◆ Read all instructions.

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

◆ To protect against electrical shock, do not immerse cord, plug

or appliance in water or other liquid.

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

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

◆ Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance malfunctions or has been damaged in any manner. Contact Consumer Relations for examination, repair or adjustment.

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

◆ Do not use outdoors.

◆ Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch

hot surfaces.

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

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

◆ To disconnect, turn Temperature Control to “OFF”, then remove plug from wall outlet.

◆ Do not use appliance for other than intended use.

◆ CAUTION: Steam escaping from under the Domed Lid,

Buffet Server Containers or Buffet Server Frame, is hot and can cause burns.

◆ Use oven mitts to remove any cooking parts, pans, or cooked food from the appliance.

◆ Do not use this appliance for deep- frying.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY

TMR18W/WBF Use and Care Guide

ADDITIONAL IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

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

◆ A person who has not read and understood all operating and safety instructions is not qualified to operate this appliance. All users of this appliance must read and understand this Owner’s Manual before operating or cleaning this appliance.

◆ If this appliance falls or accidentally becomes immersed in water, unplug it from the wall outlet immediately. Do not reach into the

water!

◆ When using this appliance, provide adequate air space above and on all sides for air circulation. Do not operate this appliance while it is touching or near curtains, wall coverings, clothing, dishtowels or other flammable materials.

◆ To reduce the risk of fire, do not leave this appliance unattended during use.

◆ If this appliance begins to malfunction during use, immediately unplug the cord. Do not use or attempt to repair a malfunctioning appliance!

◆ The cord to this appliance should only be plugged into a 120V AC electrical wall outlet.

◆ Do not use this appliance in an unstable position.

◆ Lift off Lid carefully to avoid scalding and allow water to drip into

Roasting Liner.

◆ Never use the Roasting Liner on a gas or electric cooktop or an open flame.

Polarized Plug

This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is intended to fit into 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 modify the plug in any way.

Short Power Supply Cord

A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the risk resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord. Do not use an extension cord with this product.

Electric Power

If the electrical circuit is overloaded with other appliances, your appliance may not operate properly. It should be operated on a separate electrical circuit from other appliances.

TMR18W/WBF Use and Care Guide

A. Domed Lid Handle (P/N 22681) B. Vents C. Domed Lid (P/N 22678) D. Handle / Lid Rests E. Roasting Liner (P/N 22679) F. Oven Body G. Ready Light H. Temperature Control I. Baking Chart J. Roasting Rack With Handles (P/N 22680)

Product Diagram

NOTE: When removing the Domed Lid from the roaster during

or after cooking, use care to avoid contact with escaping steam.

Vents are located in the top of the Domed Lid. They are designed to allow moisture and steam to escape during cooking. These vents should never be blocked.

Lid Rests are located on each of the side handles of the oven body and provide a convenient storage location for the Domed lid when foods are being added to the roaster.

Roasting Liner has an 18-quart capacity and is removable for easy cleaning in the dishwasher or the sink. Food can be left in the roasting liner with the Domed Lid and refrigerated for storage. Always insert the Roasting Liner before turning the Roaster on.

Oven Body holds the roasting liner for cooking. It has doublewall construction with wrap-around heating elements for even cooking and insulation to hold in heat and keep kitchen cool.

NOTE: NEVER place food directly inside the oven body without using the roasting liner.

Temperature Control has adjustable temperatures from 150° to 450°. The thermostat will automatically cycle on and off to maintain the selected setting inside the Roaster Oven.

Ready Light goes out when the oven has reached the selected temperature. As the thermostat cycles on and off to maintain the selected temperature, the light will go on and off.

Baking Chart is printed directly on the oven body as a quick reference for baking a variety of foods. More detailed information on baking is provided in this manual.

Roasting Rack With Handles — chrome-plated wire rack fits into roasting liner for most cooking purposes. Handles are convenient for removing large items from the roasting liner and fold down for compact storage.

TMR18W/WBF Use and Care Guide

BEFORE YOUR FIRST USE

1. Read all instructions in this manual carefully. The

information included in this book will help you to use your Toastmaster 18-Quart Roaster Oven to its fullest.

2. Carefully unpack the Roaster Oven and remove all packaging

materials.

3. Place your oven on a level surface such as a countertop or

table. Be sure the sides, back, and top of the oven are at least four inches away from any walls, cabinets, or objects on the counter or table.

4. Remove all stickers from the oven except the rating label

located on the bottom.

5. Wipe the exterior surfaces with a clean, damp cloth or

sponge, then dry with another cloth. This will remove any dust that may have settled during packaging.

6. Remove the Roasting Liner, Domed Lid, Roasting Rack With

Handles and Buffet Insert (if applicable) and wash in hot sudsy water or in the dishwasher. Rinse and dry thoroughly.

7. Place the Roaster Oven in a well-ventilated area.

8. Plug the cord into a 120-volt AC outlet. Set the Temperature

Control to 450° to eliminate any protective substance or oil that may have been used for packing and shipping. Operate the Roaster Oven empty for about 30 minutes until odor and smoke disappear. Turn the Temperature Control to OFF. Unplug the unit and allow to cool.

9. This is a high-power appliance and should be the only

appliance operating on the circuit.

10. To avoid scratching, marring, discoloration, or fire hazard,

do not store anything on top of the oven, especially during operation.

Using Your Roaster Oven

1. Always preheat the Roaster Oven and place the Roasting

Liner in the Roaster Oven Body. Place the Domed Lid on the Roasting Liner. NOTE: Always place the food in the Roasting Liner. Never place food or liquid directly in the Oven Body.

2. Be sure that the Temperature Control is turned to the OFF

position.

3. Plug the cord into a 120-volt AC outlet.

4. Set the Temperature Control to the desired temperature.

The oven is preheated when the Ready Light goes out.

5. Remove the Domed Lid and store it on the Lid Rest, using

caution as the lid will be hot. The lid will fit on the Lid Rest on either handle of the Roaster Oven Body in a horizontal or vertical position.

6. Use caution while adding food to the Roasting Liner as the

surfaces will be hot. If using the Roasting Rack With Handles, center the food on the rack. Do not let the food touch the sides of the Roasting Liner. Always cook with the Domed Lid on the Roasting Liner.

7. The Roasting Rack With Handles is used for fat free roasting.

Do not use Roasting Rack With Handles to prepare soups and stews.

8. Cook according to recipe instructions.

9. When food is done, turn the Temperature Control to the

OFF position and unplug the cord from the outlet.

10. Carefully remove the food and allow the Roaster Oven to

cool before cleaning. CAUTION: The Roaster Oven Body, Roasting Liner, Domed Lid, Roasting Rack With Handles and Buffet Insert will be hot. Always lift the lid away from you to avoid steam and use pot holders or oven mitts to remove food from the Roaster Oven.

Tips for Cooking in the Roaster Oven

NOTE: Roaster Oven should always be preheated before roasting. As a rule of thumb, the Toastmaster Roaster Oven roasts and bakes at approximately the same temperature and time as a conventional oven. A guide has been provided to assist you with roasting times. If there is nothing similar, use the times and temperatures given in your recipe. Check before estimated finishing time to ensure desired results.

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