West Bend 74766 User Manual

COUNTERTOP OVEN

Instruction Manual

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Important Safeguards............................................................................................... 2

Precautions For Use Around Children...................................................................... 2

Heat Precautions...................................................................................................... 3

Fire Precautions ....................................................................................................... 3

Electricity Precautions.............................................................................................. 4

Accessories & Control Panel.................................................................................... 5

Using Your Countertop Oven ................................................................................... 6

Cleaning Your Countertop Oven .............................................................................. 7

Troubleshooting Guide............................................................................................. 7

Warranty................................................................................................................... 8

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

To prevent personal injury or property damage, read and follow all instructions
and warnings.

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

• Read all instructions, including these important safeguards and the care and use
instructions in this manual.

• Do not use appliance for other than intended use. This device is not intended to
heat oil or other liquids.

• The use of accessory attachments not recommended by West Bend®
Housewares may cause injuries.

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

• Do not attempt to repair this appliance yourself.

• Do not leave unit unattended while plugged into electrical outlet.

• Do not use sharp utensils to clean oven door glass as scratching may weaken it

and cause shattering.

• Do not operate when the appliance is not working properly or when it has been
damaged in any manner. For service information see warranty page.

• Use extreme caution when removing racks, pans and trays from unit when hot.

• Extreme caution should be exercised when using containers constructed of other

than metal or glass.

• For household use only.

To prevent burns or other personal injuries to children, read and follow all
instructions and warnings.

PRECAUTIONS FOR USE AROUND CHILDREN

• Always supervise children.

• Do not allow children to operate or be near the Countertop Oven, as the outside

surfaces are hot during and after use.

• Do not allow cord to hang over any edge where a child can reach it. Arrange cord
to avoid pulling, tripping or entanglement.

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To prevent burns, personal injury or property damage, read and follow all
instructions and warnings.

HEAT PRECAUTIONS

• Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles and oven mitts or hot pads to open doors
or remove baking containers, trays, pans and racks.

• Do not move an appliance containing hot foods or liquids.

• Be extremely cautious of removing trays or disposing of hot grease.

• Unplug from electrical outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow unit to

cool completely after use, before storing and before putting on or taking off parts.

• Do not touch heating elements as serious burns may result.

• Set cooking containers, pans, trays and racks on a hot pad, trivet or other heat

protective surface. Do not set directly on the counter, table or other surface.

• Do not use this appliance on the stovetop, under the broiler, in the freezer, or in
the oven.

To prevent fire, personal injury or property damage, read and follow all
instructions and warnings.

FIRE PRECAUTIONS

• Do not leave appliance unattended when in use.

• Failure to clean after each use may result in fire hazard.

• Do not allow any food or other materials to touch heating elements.

• Do not cover racks, trays or any parts of the oven with aluminum foil, as

overheating will occur.

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

• Unplug oven and close door if fire is observed.

• A fire may occur if the appliance is covered or touching flammable material

including curtains, draperies, walls and the like, when in operation. Do not store
any item on top of appliance when in operation.

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To prevent electrical shock, personal injury or property damage, read and
follow all instructions and warnings.

ELECTRICITY PRECAUTIONS

• To protect against electric shock, do not immerse cord, plugs, or other electric
parts in water or other liquids.

• Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug.

• Do not operate when the appliance is not working properly or when it has been

damaged in any manner.

• Do not use outdoors, near a gas or electric burner, in a heated oven, or in the
refrigerator.

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

• Do not plug cord into wall outlet unless Timer control and Heat Selector are set to
the OFF position.

• Oversize foods or metal utensils must not be inserted in oven as they may cause
a fire or electric shock.

• Always turn Timer control and Heat Selector to OFF and unplug the appliance
from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow unit to cool completely
before putting on or taking off parts and before cleaning.

• Your appliance has a short cord as a safety precaution to avoid pulling, tripping
or entanglement. Position the cord so that it does not hang over the edge of the
counter, table or other flat surface area.

• While use of an extension cord is not recommended, if you must use one, make
sure the cord has the same or higher wattage as the appliance (wattage is
stamped on the back of the unit). Position the extension cord so that it does not
hang over the edge of the counter, table or other flat surface area.

• Use an electrical outlet that accommodates the polarized plug on the appliance.
On a polarized plug, one blade of the plug is wider than the other. If the plug
does not fit fully into the outlet or extension cord, reverse the plug. If the plug still
does not fit fully, contact a qualified electrician. Do not alter the plug.

• Do not use an outlet or extension cord if the plug fits loosely or if the outlet or
extension cord feels hot.

• Keep the cord away from hot parts of the appliance during operation.

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ACCESSORIES

Broil Grid
Handle
Drip Pan
Oven

Rack
Crumb Tray

Pizza Disc

Oven Rack: Your oven includes a chrome plated oven rack. Edges of the rack slide

into guides on both sides of the oven. Adjust the height of the rack by choosing the
appropriate guide.

Drip Pan and Broil Grid: The broil grid allows fat to drip into the drip pan,
channeling grease away from food, helping to prevent spattering. The broil grid is
always used with the drip pan. Never use the broil grid by itself as grease may
drip onto a heating element creating a fire hazard. The drip pan may be used by
itself for baking or reheating items.

Handle: A metal handle is provided that can be used for inserting and removing the
rack and/or drip pan. Do not attempt to use the handle to remove the rack or pan
with food on it.

Pizza Disc: This oven is equipped with a 12” pizza disc to allow for even baking of
pizzas. Do not bake any pizza inside this oven larger than 12”.

Crumb Tray: Allows for easy disposal of crumbs.

CONTROL PANEL

Temperature

Timer

Heat Selector

Convection ON/OFF

Power Indicator

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Heat from Top only
Heat from Top &

Bottom
Heat from Bottom only
(see suggested settings

in the following table)

USING YOUR COUNTERTOP OVEN

Suggested Heat Selector and Temperature Settings

Function Heat Selector Setting Temperature

Warm Top only 175
Broil Both Max
Toast Both Max –control color with

time
Bake/Roast Both Per recipe*
*If foods brown too dark or too quickly, turn off the top unit or remove foods from the

oven.

Before first use: Remove any stickers or labels from heating surfaces. Make sure
oven is free from any paper or objects not intended for use in the oven. Clean the
interior, oven rack, pans, trays and other accessories as described in the “Cleaning
Your Countertop Oven” section of this manual.

Basic Use:

1. Plug cord into 120 volt AC electrical outlet ONLY.

2. Place oven rack and trays/pans into desired position.

3. Place food in proper cooking container onto oven rack.

4. Select the desired temperature.

5. Set the timer to the desired time or ‘stay on’ position. Allow oven to preheat for

10 minutes.

6. Select the desired heat selector position: Top Only, Top & Bottom, Bottom Only.

7. Set the convection setting to ON or OFF. Recommended for most baking to aid

in even browning and faster results.

8. When cooking is complete use hot pads and/or oven mitts to open door and

remove the cooking container. Set heat selector to OFF. Unplug from electrical
outlet. Allow oven to cool completely before cleaning.

CAUTION: Be extremely cautious to keep hands and face away from the door when
opening as this may release steam or hot air. Do not rest cooking containers on
glass door as damage could occur.

Baking Pizzas:

1. Place the oven rack into the middle rack support guide.

2. Set temperature to 350°F.

3. Preheat oven for 10 minutes. Place pizza on pizza disc and slide disc onto the

oven rack making sure it is as far back as it will go inside the oven. Bake to
desired doneness.

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CLEANING YOUR COUNTERTOP OVEN

CAUSE

set to OFF.

CAUTION: Before cleaning any part of the oven, always set the timer control and
heat selector to OFF, unplug cord from electrical outlet and allow the oven to cool
completely.

To keep your countertop oven clean, wipe away food spills, spatters and crumbs
after each use.

1. The oven rack drip pan, broil grid and crumb tray may be washed in hot soapy

water with a dishcloth, rinsed and dried or in an automatic dishwasher. Do not
use any metal or abrasive scouring pads or cleaners on these parts as damage
to the finish may occur.

2. Wipe exterior of oven and glass door with a soft, damp cloth and dry. Do not

use any type of scouring pad or cleaner on the exterior surfaces or the glass
door as scratching will occur. If glass is scratched, it can weaken and shatter.

3. Wipe interior of oven with a damp cloth, wipe clean and dry. Do not use any

metal or abrasive scouring pads, cleaners or oven cleaner on the inside of oven,
as damage will occur. Be careful when wiping around the heating elements to
prevent damage.

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

PROBLEM

POTENTIAL

SOLUTION

Overcooked/under
cooked foods

Burnt smell

Oven does not turn

on

Only one heating

element is heating

Heating element does

not stay on

Incorrect
temperature or
setting

Rack placement Racks may need to be adjusted

Food build-up

inside oven, on

heating elements

or in crumb tray.

Unit is

unplugged.

Heat selector is

Heat selector is
set to heat from

only one element.

Heating elements

will cycle on and

off to maintain the

proper heat

temperature.

Adjust time or temperature.
Because your countertop oven is
smaller than your regular oven, it

will heat up faster and cook in

shorter periods of time.

to accommodate specific food

types.

Refer to cleaning your oven

section.

Plug unit into electrical outlet
Turn timer to desired setting.

Check heat selector to ensure it

is set to heat from both sides.

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PRODUCT WARRANTY

Appliance 1 Year Limited Warranty

West Bend® Housewares, LLC warrants this appliance from failures in the material and
workmanship for 1 year from the date of original purchase, provided the appliance is operated
and maintained in conformity with the West Bend® Housewares, LLC Instruction Manual. Any
failed part of the appliance will be repaired or replaced without charge at West Bend®
Housewares, LLC discretion. This warranty applies to indoor household use only.

The West Bend® Housewares, LLC warranty does not cover any damage, including
discoloration, to any non-stick surface of the appliance. The West Bend® Housewares, LLC
warranty is null and void, as determined solely by West Bend® Housewares, LLC if the
appliance is damaged through accident, misuse or abuse, scratching, overheating, or if the
appliance is altered in any way or if used outside of an indoor household setting.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also have other rights, which may vary
from state to state.

THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WARRANTIES
OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, PERFORMANCE, OR
OTHERWISE, WHICH ARE HEREBY EXCLUDED. IN NO EVENT SHALL WEST BEND®
HOUSEWARES, LLC BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES, WHETHER DIRECT, IMMEDIATE,
INCIDENTAL, FORESEEABLE, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR SPECIAL, ARISING OUT OF OR IN
CONNECTION WITH ITS APPLIANCE.

If you think the appliance has failed or requires service within its warranty period, return it to the
original place of purchase. For further details please contact our Customer Service Department
at [phone] or e-mail us at [e-mail]. Return shipping fees are non­refundable. Hand-written receipts are not accepted. West Bend® Housewares, LLC is not
responsible for returns lost in transit.

Valid only in USA and Canada

REPLACEMENT PARTS

Replacement parts may be ordered direct by ordering online at www.westbend.com:
Replacement Parts. Or you may call or e-mail the service department at the number/e-mail
address listed above, or by writing to us at:

West Bend® Housewares, LLC
Attn: Customer Service
P.O. Box 2780
West Bend, WI 53095

Be sure to include the catalog/model number of your appliance (located on the bottom/back of
the unit) and a description and quantity of the part you wish to order. Along with this include
your name, mailing address, Visa/MasterCard number, expiration date and the name as it
appears on the card. Checks can be made payable to West Bend Housewares. Call Customer
Service to obtain purchase amount. Your state’s sales tax (if applicable) and a
shipping/processing fee will be added to your total charge. Please allow two (2) weeks for
delivery.

This manual contains important and helpful information regarding the safe use and care of your new West
Bend® product. For future reference, attach dated sales receipt for warranty proof of purchase and record
the following information:

Date purchased or received as gift: _______________________________________________________

Where purchased and price, if known: ____________________________________________________

Item Number and Date Code (shown bottom/back of product): ___________________________________________

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