Hamilton Beach 31156 2-in-1 Countertop Oven and Long Slot Toaster User Manual

Hamilton Beach 31156 2-in-1 Countertop Oven and Long Slot Toaster

WARNING

Fire Hazard.

• Do not operate while unattended.
• Do not use in toaster mode with food that has been spread with butter, jelly, frosting, etc.
• Do not use in toaster mode with rice cakes, fried foods, frozen prepared foods, or nonbread items.
• Do not use in toaster mode with toaster pastries. Always cook toaster pastries in a toaster oven broiler.
• Do not cover or use near curtains, walls, cabinets, paper or plastic products, cloth towels, etc.
• Closely supervise when used by or near children.
• Always unplug oven and toaster when not in use.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or fire.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and/or injury to persons, including the following:

1. Read all instructions.
2. 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 are closely supervised and instructed concerning the use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
3. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
4. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.
5. To protect against electric shock, do not immerse the cord, plug, or toaster oven in water or other liquid.
6. Unplug from the outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before cleaning the appliance and putting on or taking off parts.
7. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged supply cord or plug, or after the appliance malfunctions or has been dropped or damaged in any manner. Supply cord replacement and repairs must be conducted by the manufacturer, its service agent, or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard. Call the provided customer service number for information on examination, repair, or adjustment.
8. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer may cause injuries.
9. Do not use outdoors.
10. Do not let the cord hang over the edge of the table or counter or touch hot surfaces, including the stove.
11. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner or in a heated oven.
12. To disconnect, turn all controls to OFF ( ); then remove the plug from a wall outlet.
13. Use extreme caution when removing the pan or disposing of hot grease.
14. Do not clean with metal scouring pads. Pieces can break off the pad and touch electrical parts, creating a risk of electrical shock.
15. Oversized foods, metal packages, or metal utensils must not be inserted into the toaster slot, and oversized foods or metal utensils must not be inserted into the toaster oven as they may create a fire or risk of electric shock.
16. A fire may occur if the toaster 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 appliance when in operation or before the appliance cools down.
17. Extreme caution should be exercised when using containers constructed of materials other than metal or glass.
18. Do not store any materials, other than appliance manufacturer-recommended accessories, in this oven when not in use.
19. Do not place any of the following materials in the oven: paper, cardboard, plastic, and the like.
20. Do not cover the crumb tray or any part of the oven with metal foil. This will cause overheating of the oven.
21. To turn the oven off, turn the timer knob to OFF ( ). To stop the toasting cycle, press the “Cancel” button or lift up on the bread lifter.
22. Do not place eyes or face in close proximity to the tempered safety glass door, in the event that the safety glass breaks.
23. Always use an appliance with a crumb tray securely in place.
24. Do not use the appliance for other than intended use.
25. Before using this appliance, move it 2 to 4 inches away from the wall or any object on the countertop. Remove any object that may have been placed on top of the appliance. Do not use on surfaces where heat may cause a problem.
26. If the plug gets hot, please call a qualified electrician.
27. The oven door is not a shelf. Do not place anything on the door.
28. Use extreme caution when extending the loaded rack or adding food to an extended rack.
29. Clean the oven interior carefully. Do not scratch or damage the heating element tube.
30. Do not operate the toaster function unattended.
31. Do not operate the appliance by means of an external timer or a separate remote-control system.
32. CAUTION! HOT SURFACE. The temperature of accessible surfaces may be high when the appliance is operating.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Other Consumer Safety Information

This appliance is intended for household use only.

WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard
This appliance is provided with a polarized plug (one wide blade) to reduce the risk of electric shock. The plug fits only one way into a polarized outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the plug by modifying the plug in any way or by using an adapter. If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, have an electrician replace the outlet.

The length of the cord used on this appliance was selected to reduce the hazards of becoming tangled in or tripping over a longer cord. If a longer cord is necessary, an approved extension cord may be used. The electrical rating of the extension cord must be equal to or greater than the rating of the appliance. Care must be taken to arrange the extension cord so that it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or accidentally tripped over.

This appliance is equipped with a fully tempered safety glass door. The tempered glass is four times stronger than ordinary glass and more resistant to breakage. Tempered glass can break; however, it breaks into pieces with no sharp edges. Care must be taken to avoid scratching the door surface or nicking edges. If the door has a scratch or nick, call our toll-free customer service number.

When heavy foods are on the oven rack, do not pull the oven rack out more than halfway. To baste or check for doneness, remove food from the oven and place it on a heat-resistant countertop surface or trivet.

Do not place baking pan directly on heat shields that protect lower heating elements. To avoid an electrical circuit overload, do not use another high-wattage appliance on the same circuit as this appliance.

Parts and Features

*To order parts:
US: 1.800.851.8900
www.hamiltonbeach.com
Canada: 1.800.267.2826 Mexico: 01 800 71 16 100

BEFORE FIRST USE
Most heating appliances produce an odor and/or smoke when used the first time. Plug the toaster oven into an outlet. Turn the temperature dial to 450°F (232°C). Heat at this temperature for 10 minutes. The odor should not be present after this initial preheating. Wash the baking pan and oven rack before using.

How to Toast

WARNING Fire Hazard.

• If contents ignite, do not open the oven door. Unplug the oven and allow the contents to stop burning and cool before opening the door.
• Do not leave the appliance unattended when in operation.
• Always unplug the toaster oven when not in use.

NOTES

• The bread lifter will not latch down unless the toaster is plugged in.
• When toasting, always remove the baking pan from the oven.

1. Plug into an outlet.
2. Slide the mode selector to TOAST.
   
3. Add bread slices to the bread slot.
4. Rotate the shade selector to desired shade and press down on the bread lifter. At the end of the toasting cycle, the bread will pop up automatically.
   
5. Lift up on the bread lifter to reach small bread items.
6. Press the CANCEL button to stop toasting at any time.
   
7. Unplug.

NOTE
For bagels and one-sided browning, use the oven in the BROIL mode. See the next page for broiling.

To remove food that becomes lodged in food slots, disconnect from an outlet and allow the toaster to cool. Turn the toaster upside down and shake. Do not use a fork or other utensil that could damage the heating element or result in a risk of fire or electrical shock.

• ® Pop Tarts is a registered trademark of the Kellogg Co.
• ™Toaster Strudel is a trademark of the Pillsbury Co.
• ®Hot Pockets is a registered trademark of Nestlé.
• * Do not heat in a toaster—use the OVEN mode position. NEVER heat cracked, broken, or warped pastries, and NEVER leave them unattended.

How to Bake or Broil

WARNING Fire Hazard.

• Do not leave oven unattended during operation.
• Keep 1″ (2.5 cm) between food and heating element.
• Do not use oven cooking bags.
• Do not heat foods in plastic containers.
• Follow food manufacturers’ instructions.

NOTE
Wash the baking pan before using.

1. Plug into an outlet.
   
2. Slide mode selector to OVEN.
   
3. Turn oven temperature knob to the desired temperature or BROIL. The red POWER light will illuminate. Let the oven preheat for 5 minutes.

For broiling

1. Move the oven rack to the upper position and slide the baking pan under the rack.
2. Turn the oven temperature knob to BROIL.
3. Rotate the timer knob past 10 minutes, and then rotate back for less than 5–10 minutes, or rotate the timer to STAY ON while pressing in and holding the buttons on the side of the dial.
4. When finished, turn the temperature knob to MIN and the timer knob to OFF.
5. Unplug.

For baking

• Upper position: Use for pizza and chicken nuggets/pieces and small frozen snack items.
• Lower position: Use for cakes and small whole chicken baked in the pan and baked potatoes in foil on a rack or in the pan.

1. Move the oven rack to the lower position for cakes, pizza, chicken nuggets, and appetizers.
2. Turn the oven temperature knob to the desired temperature.
3. Rotate the timer knob past 10 minutes for the desired time, or rotate the timer to STAY ON while pressing in and holding the buttons on the side of the dial.
   
4. When finished, turn the temperature knob to MIN and the timer knob to OFF.
5. Unplug.

NOTE
When toasting, condensation may form on the oven door. A toaster oven is enclosed, so moisture is slow to escape. After cooling the oven, wipe the door with a paper towel to dry.

How to Bake or Broil (cont.)

Baking Tips

• Most foods should be baked according to package or recipe directions. Watch carefully and adjust the time or temperature if needed.
• To reheat pizza, never place the box in the oven. Cook at 450ºF (232ºC) for 3 minutes or until ready.
• For pizza, cook frozen or refrigerated pizza directly on an oven rack.
• For the homemade crust, pizza (or any soft dough), cook pizza on a baking pan.
• For baked potato, bake directly on an oven rack at 400ºF (204ºC) for 1 hour.
• For toaster pastry, heat directly on the oven rack. If the pastry has a filling, glaze, or frosting, use a baking pan.
• Remove food immediately or heat remaining in the toaster oven will continue to bake and dry out your food.

Care and Cleaning

WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard.

• Do not clean with metal scouring pads. Pieces can break off the pad and touch electrical parts.
• Your 2-in-1 Oven & Toaster should be cleaned regularly for the best performance and long life.

Regular cleaning will also reduce the risk of fire hazards.

1. Unplug and allow to cool.
2. Wash the oven rack, baking pan, and slide-out removable crumb tray in hot, soapy water. Rinse and dry.
3. Slide the crumb tray into the crumb tray opening.
4. To clean the inside of an oven, wipe the oven walls, bottom of the oven, and glass door with a damp, soapy cloth. Repeat with a damp, clean cloth and dry.
5. Wipe the outside of the oven with a soft damp cloth and dry.

Troubleshooting

The oven will not heat.

• Check to make sure the electrical outlet is working and the oven is plugged in. Rotate the temperature knob to the desired temperature setting.
• Make sure the mode selector is set to OVEN.

Moisture forms on the inside of the oven door when toasting.

• This is normal when toasting in a toaster oven. Moisture is slower to escape from a toaster oven than from a toaster. The amount
  of moisture will differ between fresh bread, bagels, and frozen pastries.

An odor and smoke comes from oven

• Smoke and odor are normal during the first use of most heating appliances. This will not be present after the initial heating period.

Some foods burn and some are not done.

• Adjust oven temperature or cooking time for best results with your recipes.

Bread, bagel, or English muffin didn’t toast as expected. 

• Toasting is affected by the temperature of the bread. Room-temperature bread may toast to a medium color on the medium setting. The same type of bread that has been refrigerated may require a darker setting to reach a medium color.
• The moisture content will also affect toasting. Fresh bagels, made locally, will have a higher moisture content than bagels purchased in the bread section of the supermarket. A second, shorter toasting cycle may be needed to reach desired brownness. Fresh bagels made locally may require two toasting cycles.
• Because of the irregular surface of English muffins, they may require more than one toasting cycle. After toasting for one cycle on the darkest setting, if a darker shade is desired, adjust shade selector to a lighter setting and toast for a second cycle. Watch closely to avoid overbrowning. English muffins cut with a knife toast more evenly than English muffins split with a fork.

Food is wedged in the toaster slot

• If food becomes jammed, the toaster will automatically shut off at the end of the toasting cycle. Unplug the toaster and let cool. Turn toaster upside down and shake. Do not use fork or other utensil that could damage heating element or result in risk of fire or electrical shock.

Limited Warranty

This warranty applies to products purchased and used in the U.S. and Canada. This is the only express warranty for this product and is in lieu of any other warranty or condition. This product is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of five (5) years from the date of original purchase in Canada and one (1) year from the date of original purchase in the U.S. During this period, your exclusive remedy is repair or replacement of this product or any component found to be defective, at our option; however, you are responsible for all costs associated with returning the product to us and our returning a product or component under this warranty to you. If the product or component is no longer available, we will replace it with a similar one of equal or greater value.

This warranty does not cover glass, filters, wear from normal use, use not in conformity with the printed directions, or damage to the product resulting from accident, alteration, abuse, or misuse. This warranty extends only to the original consumer purchaser or gift recipient. Keep the original sales receipt, as proof of purchase is required to make a warranty claim. This warranty is void if the product is used for other than single-family household use or subjected to any voltage and waveform other than as specified on the rating label (e.g., 120 V ~ 60 Hz).

We exclude all claims for special, incidental, and consequential damages caused by breach of express or implied warranty. All liability is limited to the amount of the purchase price. Every implied warranty, including any statutory warranty or condition of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, is disclaimed except to the extent prohibited by law, in which case such warranty or condition is limited to the duration of this written warranty. This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may have other legal rights that vary depending on where you live. Some states or provinces do not allow limitations on implied warranties or special, incidental, or consequential damages, so the foregoing limitations may not apply to you.

To make a warranty claim, do not return this appliance to the store. Please call 1.800.851.8900 in the U.S. or 1.800.267.2826 in Canada or visit hamiltonbeach.com in the U.S. or hamiltonbeach.ca in Canada. For faster service, locate the model, type, and series numbers on your appliance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use the appliance for anything other than its intended use?

No, the appliance should only be used for its intended use.

Can I use the toaster mode with food that has been spread with butter, jelly, frosting, etc.?

No, do not use in toaster mode with food that has been spread with butter, jelly, frosting, etc.

Can I use the toaster mode with rice cakes, fried foods, frozen prepared foods, or nonbread items?

No, do not use in toaster mode with rice cakes, fried foods, frozen prepared foods, or nonbread items.

Can I use the toaster mode with toaster pastries?

No, always cook toaster pastries in a toaster oven broiler.

Can I cover or use the appliance near curtains, walls, cabinets, paper or plastic products, cloth towels, etc.?

No, do not cover or use near curtains, walls, cabinets, paper or plastic products, cloth towels, etc.

Can I leave the appliance unattended when in operation?

No, do not operate while unattended.

Can I use metal scouring pads to clean the appliance?

No, do not clean with metal scouring pads. Pieces can break off the pad and touch electrical parts, creating a risk of electrical shock.

Can I insert oversized foods or metal utensils into the toaster slot or toaster oven?

No, oversized foods, metal packages, or metal utensils must not be inserted into the toaster slot, and oversized foods or metal utensils must not be inserted into the toaster oven as they may create a fire or risk of electric shock.

Can I store any materials in the oven when not in use?

No, do not store any materials, other than appliance manufacturer-recommended accessories, in this oven when not in use.

Can I cover the crumb tray or any part of the oven with metal foil?

No, do not cover the crumb tray or any part of the oven with metal foil. This will cause overheating of the oven.

How do I toast bread using the appliance?

Plug into an outlet. Slide the mode selector to TOAST. Add bread slices to the bread slot. Rotate the shade selector to desired shade and press down on the bread lifter. At the end of the toasting cycle, the bread will pop up automatically. Lift up on the bread lifter to reach small bread items. Press the CANCEL button to stop toasting at any time. Unplug.

Can I use the oven cooking bags or heat foods in plastic containers?

No, do not use oven cooking bags or heat foods in plastic containers.

Can I leave the oven unattended during operation?

No, do not leave the oven unattended during operation.

Can I use the appliance for pizza and chicken nuggets/pieces and small frozen snack items?

Yes, use the upper position for pizza and chicken nuggets/pieces and small frozen snack items.

Can I use the appliance for cakes and small whole chicken baked in the pan and baked potatoes in foil on a rack or in the pan?

Yes, use the lower position for cakes and small whole chicken baked in the pan and baked potatoes in foil on a rack or in the pan.

Video- Overview of Product

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References

• User Manual