Hamilton Beach 31222 Air Fryer Toaster Oven User Guide

: June 4, 2024
: Hamilton Beach

Table of Contents

Hamilton Beach 31222 Air Fryer Toaster Oven
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
Other Consumer Safety Information
Parts and Features
How to Use
Cooking Functions Chart
Care and Cleaning
Troubleshooting
Limited Warranty
References
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Hamilton Beach 31222 Air Fryer Toaster Oven

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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 operate the oven unattended.
Do not use oven cooking bags.
Do not heat foods in plastic containers.
Do not heat taco shells in a countertop oven. Always use a full-size conventional oven.
Always allow at least 1 inch (2.5 cm) between food and heating element.
Follow food manufacturer’s instructions.
Always unplug the oven when not in use.
Regular cleaning reduces the risk of fire hazards.

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:

Read all instructions.
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 use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children unless they are supervised. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.
To protect against electrical shock, do not immerse the cord, plug, or toaster oven in water or other liquid.
Unplug from the outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow cooling before cleaning the appliance and putting on or taking off parts.
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. Contact Customer Service for information on examination, repair, or adjustment as set forth in the Limited Warranty.
The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer may cause injuries.
Do not use outdoors.
Do not let the cord hang over the edge of the 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 all controls to OFF then remove the plug from the wall outlet.
Use extreme caution when removing the pan or disposing of hot grease.
Do not clean with metal scouring pads. Pieces can break off the pad and touch electrical parts, creating a risk of electrical shock.
Oversize foods or metal utensils must not be inserted in an oven as they may create a fire or risk of electric shock.
A fire may occur if the oven is covered or touching flammable material, including curtains, draperies, walls, overhead cabinets, paper or plastic products, cloth towels, and the like, when in operation. Do not store any item on top of the appliance when in operation.
Extreme caution should be exercised when using containers constructed of materials other than metal or glass.
Do not store any materials, other than manufacturer-recommended accessories, in this oven when not in use.
Do not place any of the following materials in the oven: paper, cardboard, plastic, and the like.
Do not cover the crumb tray or any part of the oven with metal foil. This will cause overheating of the oven.
Do not place eyes or face in close proximity to the tempered safety glass door, in the event that the safety glass breaks.
Always use the appliance with crumb tray securely in place.
Do not use appliances for other than intended use.
Clean oven interior carefully. Do not scratch or damage the heating element tube.
Do not operate unattended.
Do not operate the appliance by means of an external timer or a separate remote-control system.
CAUTION: HOT SURFACE. The temperature of accessible surfaces may be high when the appliance is operating.

Other Consumer Safety Information

This appliance is intended for household use only.
This appliance is only intended for the preparation, cooking, and serving of foods. This appliance is not intended for use with any nonfood materials or products.

WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard: This appliance is provided with a grounded (3-prong) plug to reduce the risk of electric shock. The plug fits only one way into a grounded 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 into the outlet, have an electrician replace the outlet. To avoid an electrical circuit overload, do not use another high-wattage appliance on the same circuit as this appliance. 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. 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, contact Customer Service for more information.

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 on a heat-resistant countertop surface or trivet. Do not place the bake pan directly on the lower heating elements.

Parts and Features

To order parts, visit:
hamiltonbeach.com/parts.

Before first use:
Most heating appliances produce an odor and/or smoke when used for the first time. Plug into an outlet. Turn Function Dial to BAKE. Set Temperature Dial to 450°F (232°C). Turn Toast/Timer Dial to set Timer for 5 minutes. The odor should not be present after this initial preheating. Wash Air Fry Basket, Oven Rack, Bake/Broil Pan, and Slide-Out Crumb Tray before using. Hamilton-
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How to Use

WARNING Fire Hazard
If contents ignite, do not open the oven door. Unplug the toaster oven and allow contents to stop burning and cool before opening door.

Do not use oven cooking bags.
Always allow at least 1 inch (2.5 cm) between food and heating element.
Always unplug the toaster oven when not in use.
For cooking, place bake/broil pan under air fry basket on oven rack to catch drippings.

BAKE or CONV BAKE Mode
Use BAKE or CONV BAKE mode for cakes, casseroles, or cookies, and for roasting meats, poultry or vegetables. Place Bake Pan or Oven Rack in upper or lower position. Preheating Toaster Oven for 5 minutes is necessary for Bake or Convection Bake mode. When using Convection Bake mode, reduce cooking time by 25% or temperature by 25°F.

Plug into an outlet. Turn the Temperature Dial to the desired temperature, then turn the Function Dial to BAKE or CONV BAKE.
Rotate the Timer clockwise past 10, then back to “dark toast” to preheat Toaster Oven for 5 minutes before beginning to bake.
After Toaster Oven is preheated, set the Timer to desired time by rotating clockwise past 10, then to desired baking time. Or, rotate to Stay On while pressing and holding buttons on side of Dial.
Rotate the Timer to OFF to end the cycle at any time.
Unplug.

Stay On Function
The Toaster Oven can be set to stay on by turning the Timer to Stay On while pressing and holding buttons on side of Dial.

BROIL Mode
Use to brown foods such as beef, chicken, fish, pork, and casseroles. For thicker foods, a lower rack position can also be used. To only toast cut side of bread, bagels, English muffins, etc. place split side up and use BROIL mode. Always place Bake/Broil Pan under Air Fry Basket to catch drippings. Add food. Food must be a minimum of 1 inch (2.5 cm) from the heating elements.

Plug into an outlet. Turn Temperature Dial to Broil/Toast and Function Dial to BROIL.
Rotate the Timer clockwise past 10, then to desired broiling time. Or, rotate the Timer to Stay On while pressing and holding buttons on side of Dial. Turn foods when browned or halfway through cooking time. The oven broils at a high temperature and may not be adjusted.
Rotate the Timer to OFF to end the cycle at any time.
Unplug.

AIR FRY Mode
Use AIR FRY mode to crisp foods using little added oil for faster cooking. Always place Bake/Broil Pan under Air Fry Basket to catch drippings.

Plug into an outlet.
Arrange foods in a single, even layer and avoid overfilling Air Fry Basket. Place Basket onto Bake/Broil Pan on Oven Rack. Adjust Oven Rack so food is at least 1 inch (2.5 cm) from heating element.
Turn the Temperature Dial to the desired temperature.
Rotate Function Dial to AIR FRY.
Rotate the Timer clockwise past 10, then to desired baking time. Or, rotate to Stay On while pressing and holding buttons on side of Dial.
If time is selected, Timer will sound when the selected time is complete.
Unplug.

Cooking Guide
NOTE: Foods may need to be flipped, stirred, or rotated during cooking. Foods that cannot be flipped might need to be lightly covered with foil, if getting too brown. Cooking times are suggestions. Cook food until crisp and golden brown.

TOAST Mode
Use for browning and toasting bread, bagels, and English muffins. Place traditional bread on Oven Rack in the upper rack position. When toasting bread or bagels with numerous seeds, place food on Bake Pan in the upper rack position to prevent seeds from falling onto lower heating elements; if toasting both sides of bread is desired, flip halfway through the toast cycle. This may increase toasting time slightly.

Plug into an outlet. Turn Temperature Dial to Broil/Toast and then turn Function Dial to TOAST.
Select a shade of browning by turning the Timer clockwise past 10, then back to desired toast color. A bell will sound when the cycle is complete.
Rotate the Timer to OFF to end the cycle at any time.
Unplug.

TIP:
The number of slices of bread and bread freshness will affect toast color. For example, toasting 4 slices of bread will require a darker toast color setting than 2 slices of bread. Adjust the TOAST mode based on the desired color.

Cooking Functions Chart

FOOD	AMOUNT	SETTING	TEMPERATURE	TIME
FROZEN FRIES AND SNACKS
Frozen Regular French Fries	16 ounces	Air Fry	400°F
(204°C)	12-14 minutes
Frozen Chicken Nuggets	16 ounces	Air Fry	400°F (204°C)	10-12

minutes
Frozen Breaded Chicken Tenders| 16 ounces| Air Fry| 400°F (204°C)| 12-14 minutes
Frozen Mozzarella Sticks| 32 ounces| Air Fry| 400°F (204°C)| 22-24 minutes
Frozen Tater Tots| 8 ounces| Air Fry| 400°F (204°C)| 8-10 minutes
FOOD| AMOUNT| SETTING| TEMPERATURE| TIME
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VEGETABLES| | | |
Cauliflower| 1 small head cut in florets| Air Fry| 400°F (204°C)| 12-14 minutes
Fresh Potato Fries| 2 potatoes cut into fries (20 ounces)| Air Fry| 400°F (204°C)| 15-17 minutes
MEAT AND POULTRY
Fresh Whole Chicken Wings| 6 wings| Air Fry| 400°F (204°C)| 12-14 minutes
Fresh Chicken Tenders| 14 ounces| Air Fry| 400°F (204°C)| 8-10 minutes
Hamburger (3/4-inch thick) 80% lean, 20% fat| 4 burgers (4 ounces each)| Air Fry| 400°F (204°C)| 15-17 minutes
Rib Eye Steak (1 inch thick)| 1 steak (12 ounces)| Air Fry| 400°F (204°C)| 15-17 minutes

Sheet Pan Supper

Pork Tenderloin and Veggies

| 1 lb. pork tenderloin; 2 large carrots sliced 1/2 inch thick; 2 large potatoes cut in cubes; 1/2 small sweet onion cut in thin wedges;

1 tsp steak seasoning; 1 Tbs olive oil; salt & pepper to taste; 1/2 cup apricot jam; 1 Tbs balsamic vinegar

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Air Fry or Bake

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425°F (218°C)

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15 minutes; stir; add glaze and cook additional 8 minutes until pork reaches 145°F (63°C)

BAKERY AND DESSERTS

Baked Refrigerated Biscuits| 4 biscuits| Bake| 350°F (163°C)| 10-12 minutes

Care and Cleaning

Your Toaster Oven should be cleaned regularly for best performance and long life. Regular cleaning will also reduce the risk of fire hazards.

Unplug and allow to cool completely.
Wash Oven Rack, Bake/Broil Pan, Air Fry Basket, and Crumb Tray in hot, soapy water. Rinse and dry.
To clean the inside of the Toaster Oven, wipe the oven walls, the bottom of the Oven, and the glass door with a damp, soapy cloth. Repeat with a damp, clean cloth. For stubborn stains, use a plastic scouring pad.

Troubleshooting

Toaster Oven will not heat
Check to make sure the electrical outlet is working and Oven is plugged in. Turn the Temperature Dial to 350°F (177°C). Turn Function Dial to BAKE; then turn Timer counterclockwise to Stay On while pressing and holding buttons on side of Dial.

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 coming from the Toaster Oven.
Smoke and odor are normal during the first use of most heating appliances. These will not be present after an initial heating period.

How large a bake pan will the Oven hold?

The Oven will hold up to 10″ round or square cake pan, 10″ pie plate or 12″ pizza pan.

How big a chicken will the Oven handle?

The Oven will hold up to 3 1/2 pounds (1.6 kg) of chicken pieces.

When should I choose Air Fry, Bake or Broil?

Choose Air Fry to brown and crisp foods quickly.
Choose Bake for foods such as roasts, potatoes, or cakes.
Choose from Broil to brown foods such as beef, chicken, fish, pork, and casseroles.

Toaster Oven will not toast
Check to make sure the outlet is working and Oven is plugged in. Turn Temperature Dial to Toast/Broil. Turn Function Dial to TOAST; then rotate Timer clockwise past 10 and then back to the desired toast color.

Some foods burn and some are not done

Adjust oven rack position to center food in Oven.
Adjust oven temperature or cooking time for best results with your recipes.

If I want to toast bread, what setting is best?

Toast mode is best for toasting both sides of sliced bread or English muffins. Use Broil mode for open-faced sandwiches, bagels, baguettes, and crostini. Broil mode activates top heating element and is great when toasting is required on one side only (e.g. bagels or English muffins), or the bread can be flipped when the desired level of browning is reached.

Where is the Slide-Out Crumb Tray?

Slide-Out Crumb Tray is located inside Oven under the bottom heating elements.

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 the replacement of this product or any component found to be defective, at our option; however, you are responsible for all costs associated with our returning a product or component under this warranty to you. If the product or component is unavailable, 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 a 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 write Hamilton Beach Brands, Inc., Customer Service Department, 4421 Waterfront Dr., Glen Allen, VA 23060, or visit hamiltonbeach.com/customer- service in the U.S. or hamiltonbeach.ca/customer-service in Canada. For faster service, locate the model, type, and serial numbers on your appliance.