Wolfgang Puck WPSSCO24 User Manual

Wolfgang Puck

24L Convection Oven with Rotisserie
Use and Care

IMPORTANT NOTICE

PLEASE DO NOT RETURN TO STORE.

If you have any problems with this unit,

contact Consumer Relations for service

PHONE: [phone] or

visit our website at wppotsandpans.com

Please read operating instructions

before using this product.

Please keep original box and packing materials

in the event that service is required.

W.P. APPLIANCES, INC. Toll Free [phone]

All trademarks, service marks and trade names (collectively the “Marks”) are proprietary
to Wolfgang Puck World Wide.

Model WPSSCO24 Printed in China REV 2.0

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Additional Safety Information

Grounding Instructions

This appliance must be grounded. It is equipped with a 3-wire cord having
a grounded plug. The plug must be plugged into an outlet which is properly
installed and grounded.

Warning: Improper use of the grounded wire can result in the risk of electric
shock. Consult a qualified electrician if necessary. Do not attempt to defeat
this safety feature by modifying plug.

A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the hazards resulting from
entanglement or tripping over a longer cord. If it is necessary to use an
extension cord, it should be positioned such that it does not drape over the
counter or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over
and:

a. Use only 3-wire extension cord with 3-blade grounding plug.

b. The marked rating of the extension cord must be equal to or greater

then the rating of this appliance. The electrical rating is listed on the
bottom of this unit.

IMPORTANT: This oven is rated 1700 watts. Be sure this is the only
appliance operating on this circuit.

Please take a few minutes to read this manual before using your oven to
become familiar with its parts and operation. Included you will find a wide
assortment of mouth-watering recipes that were specially written for use in
your new Convection Oven with Rotisserie.

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

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

1 Read all instructions.
2 The exterior of the oven will become very hot during use. Do not touch

hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs. Do not place anything on top of
the oven.

3 Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near

children.

4 To protect against electric shock, do not immerse cord, plug, or any

parts of the oven in water or other liquids.

5 Do not operate appliance with damaged cord or plug or after the

appliance malfunctions, or has been damaged in any manner. Return
appliance to the nearest Authorized Service Center for examination,
repair, or adjustment.

6 The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance

manufacturer may cause hazard or injury.

7 Do not use outdoors.
8 Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven

or in a microwave oven.

9 Do not let the cord hang over the edge of table or counter, or touch hot

surfaces, including the stove.

10 When operating the oven keep at least four inches of space on all sides

of the oven to allow for adequate air circulation.

11 Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool

before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning.

12 To disconnect, turn the timer control to “Off”, then remove the plug.

Always hold the plug, never pull the cord.

13 Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containing

hot oil or other hot liquids.

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 A fire may occur if the oven is covered, touching, or near flammable

material, including curtains, draperies, walls, and the like, when in
operation. Do not store any item on top of the oven when in operation,
or before the oven cools down.

16 Extreme caution should be used when using containers other than metal

or glass.

17 Do not cover crumb tray or any part of the oven with metal foil. This will

cause overheating. Foil can be used to cover approved cooking
containers. Do not place any of the following materials in the oven:
cardboard, plastic, paper, or anything similar.

18 Do not place eyes or face in close proximity with the tempered safety

glass door, in the event that the safety glass breaks.

19 Use extreme caution when removing trays or disposing of hot grease or

other hot liquids.

20 Do not store any materials, other than manufacturers recommended

accessories, in this oven when not in use.

21 This appliance is off when the Timer and Temperature Controls are in the

“Off” position. When not in use, the oven should always remain
unplugged from the wall outlet.

22 Always wear protective, insulated oven mitts when inserting or removing

items from the hot oven.

23 This appliance has a tempered, safety glass door. The glass is stronger

than ordinary glass and more resistant to breakage. Tempered glass can
break, but the pieces will not have sharp edges. Avoid scratching door
surface or nicking edges. If the door has a scratch or nick, contact our
toll-free customer service line before using the oven.

24 Do not use appliance for other than intended use.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY

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Table of Contents

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Important Safeguards 1

Additional Safety Information 2

About Wolfgang Puck 3

Know Your Convection Oven 5

Using Your Oven 7

Before Your First Use 8

Operation 9

Convection Baking 10

Convection Baking Tips 11

Defrosting/Slow Cooking 12

Roasting 13

Rotisserie Roasting 14

Rotisserie Chart 15

Broiling 16

Care and Cleaning 17

Recipes 18

Limited Warranty 40

Contact Information back

Wolfgang Puck,

owner of the famous
Spago restaurants and
one of the most influential
chef-restauranteurs in
America, is credited with
reviving California’s rich
culinary heritage. His
cooking innovations,

a result of blending fresh
California ingredients with his classical French techniques, are enjoyed
by world leaders, stars and fellow chefs alike. He established other
trend-setting restaurants like Postrio in San Francisco, Chinois on
Main in Santa Monica, Vert and Trattoria del Lupo, and his latest creation,
Cut, a gourmet steakhouse in the Beverly Wilshire Hotel. Home chefs
can also share Mr. Puck’s talents through his cookbooks and, of
course, through his appliances!

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Know Your

Convection Oven

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Crumb Tray

Temperature

Control

Convection Fan
(rear of oven)

Function

Selector

Timer

Drip/Roasting/
Bake Pan

Baking Rack

Pizza/Dehydrating
Rack

Rotisserie
Removal Tool

Red Power

Indicator Light

Green Preheat

Light

Rotisserie
Forks

Rotisserie
Spit

Broiling rack
Only use in
combination
with the Drip
pan (see figure
below)

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Place Broiling rack into
Drip Pan when using the
Broil function.

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Before Your First Use

Read all instructions in this manual carefully. The information included in
this book will help you to use your Bistro Convection Oven with
Rotisserie to its fullest.

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.

Remove Oven Rack, Drip/Baking Pan, Broiling/Roasting Rack, Rotisserie
Spit and Forks. Wash them in hot, sudsy water or in the dishwasher and
dry thoroughly before placing in the oven.

When you are ready to use the oven, be sure that the Temperature and
Time Controls are in the “Off” position. Plug the cord into a 120-volt AC
outlet.

We recommend a “trial run” at a high temperature to familiarize yourself
with your oven and to eliminate any protective substance or oil that may
have been used for packing and shipping. Set the Temperature Control
to “Max”, the Function Control to “Broil”, and the Time Control to “20”
minutes. After the first 10 minutes, switch the Function Control to “Bake”
to activate the lower heating elements. A small amount of smoke and
odor may be detected. This is normal.

To avoid scratching, marring, discoloration or fire hazard, do not store
anything on top of the oven, especially during operation.

This appliance requires 1,700 watts and should be the only appliance
operating on the circuit.

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Rotisserie Spit with Forks

Used to hold food for rotisserie roasting.
See figure 4.

Rotisserie Spit Tool

Used to place or remove the food from the
rotisserie motor in the oven.

Red Power Indicator Light

Illuminates when unit is plugged in and power
is on. See figure 5.

Green Preheat Light (See figure 5)

Preheat light will turn on when the selected
temperature has been reached. It will also
cycle on and off during cooking to maintain
the selected temperature. See figure 5.

Using Your Oven cont’d

Figure 5

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Temperature Control

Choose the desired or recommended
temperature up to 450˚.

Timer Control

When you turn the knob to the left (counter­clockwise) to the “Stay On” position, the oven
will remain on until it is manually shut off. To
activate the timer, turn the knob to the right
(clockwise). The timer is used for defrosting,
slow cooking, baking, roasting, rotisserie
roasting and broiling for up to 120 minutes (2
hours) or as an independent 120 - minute timer.
When the time has elapsed or the knob is
manually turned to the “Off” position, a bell
will sound and oven will automatically shut off.

Function Control

Select desired cooking function (Defrost,
Slow Cook, Bake, Roast/Pizza, Rotisserie, Broil).

Oven Rack

Used in one of three positions for defrosting,
slow cooking, baking and proofing.

Note: never use rack facing down or drip pan
in bottom rails except when using rotisserie
function. (see figures 2 and 3)

Broil Rack

Place broil rack into drip/baking pan and slide
into top rack position as referenced in figure 1.

Drip/Baking Pan

When used in combination with the rotisserie
function, slide into the bottom rail of the oven.
When used as a baking pan, always increase
temperature by 50 degrees F and only use in
the middle or top rack position.

Crumb Tray

Slides underneath the bottom heating element
to catch crumbs. (see figure 1)

Using Your Oven

Figure 1

Figure 2 - incorrect rack

position

Figure 3 - correct rack

position

Figure 4

Facing Up

Facing Down

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Operation

Caution: Appliance surfaces are hot during and after use! Do not place
anything on top of this appliance.

• The convection fan is programmed to operate on Bake, Defrost,
and Slow Cook. To bake without convection, select the Roast/Pizza
function.

• Be sure that the Temperature Control is set to “0” and the Time
Control is set to “Off” before plugging the cord into the outlet for use
and when unplugging the oven after use.

• Set the Temperature Control and the Function Control before setting
the Time Control.

• The oven will only operate if the Time Control is turned to a time
setting or if it is in the “Stay On” position.

• For even cooking, always place foods in the oven with at least one
inch of space on all sides to allow proper air circulation.

Cooking Containers

• The drip/baking pan included with the oven is suitable for cookies,
rolls, biscuits, nachos, pork chops, etc. It may be easier to use a non­stick spray when using the drip/baking pan for baking or broiling.
When using as a baking pan, only place the pan in the middle or top
rack and increase the recommended temperature by 50 degrees F.

• Any oven-safe baking pans or casserole dishes are suitable for the
convection oven.

• Choose bakeware made of metal, oven-proof glass or ceramic.

• Many convenience foods are packaged in nonmetallic containers
suitable for use in microwave ovens as well as regular ovens. Check
package directions carefully to determine if the container is suitable
for use in a regular oven.

Convection Baking

In baking mode the bottom heating elements operate at full power
and the top heating elements operate at 50% power. The heating
elements will cycle on and off to maintain the selected temperature.
The Convection fan will operate during the Bake cycle.

The fan circulates the hot air around the food making baked goods rise
quickly. In many convection ovens, it is necessary to lower the baking
temperature to achieve acceptable results. Your Bistro Convection Oven
has been designed for easy use. Lowering the baking temperature is not
necessary. Follow package or recipe directions remembering not to
preheat the oven and check after the shortest baking time. Always
rotate food half-way through the cooking cycle.

When using the baking racks, you should use the lowest rack position.
If using the baking rack in the lowest rack position, make sure that it is
facing up. See figure 3. The drip/roasting/baking pan included with your
oven can also be used for baking. It is enamel coated making it easy to
clean. When not in use, the drip/roasting/baking pan should always be
removed from the oven when baking as it will interfere with the flow of
hot air from the bottom elements. When it is being used as the baking
pan, the pan should be placed in the middle or upper racks, and the
temperature must be increased by 50 degrees F. If you need to accom­modate a larger cut of meat or poultry on the drip pan, place the pan on
top of the bottom rails, not in them .

1 Place the oven rack or baking pan in the desired rack position. If

using the lowest position the rack should be facing up.

2 Set the Temperature Control to the recommended temperature.
3 Set the Function Control to “Bake”.
4 Set the Time Control to the shortest baking time in the recipe and

check for desired doneness.

A Note on Baking Times:

Convection air is superheated and it circulates around the food, so it
cooks food faster. When baking your favorite recipes or packaged goods,
follow recipe instructions remembering not to preheat. Check baked
goods a few minutes before shortest recommended baking time.

Recommended Baking Temperatures (in fahrenheit)

Cakes: 325°- 350°
Cheesecake: 275°
Quick Bread: 375°

Proofing Bread Dough

When making yeast bread, you can proof (raise) the dough in the oven
on the Bake function. Set the Temperature Control to MAX and let the
oven run for one minute. Turn the oven off, place the dough in the center
rack of the oven and allow it to double in size.

Muffins: 350° - 375°
Pies: 350°
Cookies: 350°

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Convection Baking Tips

1 Your Wolfgang Puck Convection Oven can bake up to 25% percent

faster than standard ovens using radiant heat. The fan in the back of
the oven circulates the heated air and removes colder air from
around your food, allowing the heat to penetrate faster.

2 Expect food to be done in less time (as much as 25% less) than it

would be in a conventional oven. Don’t be concerned if you don’t
notice this faster baking time in items that do not require a greater
cooking time. For instance, recipes that cook for hours such as large
roasts and poultry will give you a greater time savings than baking
cakes or cookies which only take up to 12 - 20 minutes

3 When baking, select pans with shallow sides which will allow greater

air circulation to reach your food.

4 Despite much marketing hype regarding even browning in

convection ovens it is recommended that you rotate your food
halfway through the cooking cycle for even browning. Almost all
convection ovens, including commercial ovens require turning
halfway through the cooking process. The main benefit of
convection cooking is faster bake times.

5 Your convection oven comes equipped with an interior light and a

large glass door for viewing the cooking process of your food. Do
not open the door to check on your baked goods as this will let out
a significant amount of heat and create longer baking times. The
only time the door should be opened is if you need to rotate your
baked goods halfway through the cooking process. When cooking a
roast or large poultry we suggest using an oven safe thermometer
that you can keep in the meat to monitor the temperature while
the food is cooking. (Do not use a thermometer while the rotisserie
is turning to avoid damage. Simply turn the oven off to check the
temperature and turn it back on.)

6 Follow the temperature guidelines in this manual. Using higher than

suggested temperatures will not cook your food any faster, instead it
will dry out the food.

7 For better results you should always bake food that has been

thoroughly thawed. The only exception to this is rule is when baking
packaged frozen dinners and or pizzas. Follow the manufacturers
instructions for required time. If the manufacturer does not
recommend using convection bake, simply switch your function
selector to Roast/Pizza.

8 Always distribute the food evenly around the inside of the oven.

Give equal space around the pans as well as above and below.

9 Do not use aluminum foil or parchment paper to cover your food in

the Convection Bake cycle. The foil will defeat the purpose of
circulating the air in the oven. In addition, the foil could become
loose and potentially get caught in the fan causing damage to
the oven.

Slow Cooking

The bottom heating elements cycle on and off to maintain the selected
temperature while the top heating elements remain off. The convection
fan will run during the Slow Cook cycle.

Slow cooking is a long cooking process at a low temperature used to
tenderize less tender cuts of meat and blend flavors in soups and stews.
Foods to be slow cooked are usually placed in a covered casserole with
some liquid and cooked at 250° for 4 to 12 hours.

1 Place the baking rack in the lowest rack position facing upward.

2 Place the covered casserole with food to be slow cooked on the

center of the baking rack.

3 Set the Temperature Control to 250°.

4 Set the Function Control to “Slow Cook”.

5 Set the Time Control to “Stay On” and follow recipe instructions for

time.

Note: The drip/baking pan should always be removed from oven when
slow cooking as it will interfere with the flow of hot air from the bottom
elements.

Defrosting

The heating elements do not operate for this function. For defrosting,
the convection fan circulates air to thaw food in a shorter period of time
than conventional methods of defrosting.

Important: Defrosted foods should be cooked as soon as possible after
thawing and should never be left at room temperature when completely
thawed as harmful bacteria will begin to grow. DO NOT defrost large
amounts of food at one time.

1 Place the drip/baking pan in the bottom rails of the oven.

2 Place the oven rack in middle position facing up.

3 Place the food to be defrosted on the center of the oven rack.

4 Set the Temperature Control to “0”.

5 Set the Function Control to “Defrost”.

6 Set the Time Control to the shortest amount of time necessary for

defrosting.

7 Check when the timer shuts off and the bell rings. Add more time

if necessary.

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