BLACK DECKER TO4315SS-LA Electric Toaster Oven with Air Fryer Instruction Manual

BLACK DECKER TO4315SS-LA Electric Toaster Oven with Air Fryer

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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, plugs 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 is dropped or damaged in any manner. If the power cord is damaged, Contact Consumer Support at the toll-free number listed in the warranty section.
• 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.
• To turn off: turn the timer and toast shade knobs to the position.
• To disconnect: turn off the oven and then remove plug from wall outlet.
• Do not use appliance for other than intended use.
• Do not clean with metal scouring pads. Pieces can break off the pad and touch electrical parts, creating a risk of electric shock.
• Oversized foods or metal utensils must not be inserted in a toaster oven, as they may create a fire or risk of electric shock.
• A fire may occur if the toaster oven is covered or touching flammable material including curtains, draperies, walls and the like, when in operation. Do not store any item on top of the appliance while in operation.
• Extreme caution must be exercised when using containers constructed of other than metal or glass.
• Do not store any materials, other than the manufacturer’s 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 crumb tray or any part of the oven with metal foil. This will cause overheating of the oven.
• 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 have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
• The appliance is not intended to be operated by means of an external timer or separate remote-control system.
• Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containing hot oil or other hot liquids.

This product is for household use only.

GROUNDED PLUG
As a safety feature, this product is equipped with a grounded plug, which will only fit into a three-prong outlet. Do not attempt to defeat this safety feature. Improper connection of the grounding conductor may result in the risk of electric shock. Consult a qualified electrician if you are in doubt as to whether the outlet is properly grounded.

TAMPER-RESISTANT SCREW
Warning: This appliance is equipped with a tamper-resistant screw to prevent removal of the outer cover. To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not attempt to remove the outer cover. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Repair should be done only by authorized service personnel.

ELECTRICAL CORD

1. A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the risks resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.
2. Extension cords are available and may be used if care is exercised in their use.
3. If an extension cord is used:
4. The marked electrical rating of the extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance;
5. If the appliance is of the grounded type, the extension cord should be a grounding-type 3-wire cord; and
6. The cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the counter top or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over.
   Note: If the power cord is damaged, please contact the warranty department listed in these instructions.

HOW TO USE

This product is for household use only.

CAUTION
THIS OVEN GETS HOT. WHEN IN USE, ALWAYS USE OVEN MITTS OR POT HOLDERS WHEN TOUCHING ANY OUTER OR INNER SURFACE OF THE OVEN.

Caution: Do not leave oven unattended when in operation. Food ignition may occur. If this happens, unplug unit but DO NOT open door. To reduce the risk of fire, keep oven interior completely clean and free of food residues, oil, grease and any other combustible materials. Caution: A fire may occur if the toaster oven is covered or touching flammable materials including curtains, draperies, walls and the like when in operation or after, when still hot. Do not place any of the following materials in the oven, on top of the oven, or in contact with the oven sides or bottom surfaces: paper, cardboard, plastic or the like.

GETTING STARTED

• Remove all packing material, any stickers, and the plastic band around the power plug.
• Wash all removable parts as instructed in CARE AND CLEANING.
• Select a location where this unit is to be used, allowing enough space from back of the unit and the wall to allow heat to flow without damage to cabinets and walls.
• Plug unit into electrical outlet.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR OVEN

• This oven gets hot. When in use, always use oven mitts or pot holders when touching any outer or inner surface of the oven.
• During first few minutes of use you may notice smoke and a slight odor. This is normal and should cause no concern.
• You must set the timer or select STAY ON for the oven to function.

TOAST FUNCTION

1. For best results, place the bread to be toasted directly on the slide rack.
2. Toast up to 9 slices of bread. Center your items in the middle of the rack.
3. Insert the slide rack and close the oven door.
4. Turn the Temperature control knob to the Toast setting.
5. Turn the Cooking Function control knob to Toast.
6. Turn the separate precision toast shade knob to medium shade then desired toast shade: Light, Medium, or Dark.
7. For best results, on first toasting cycle, set the toast selector knob to Medium, then re-adjust to lighter or darker to suit your preference.
8.  The On indicator light comes on and remains on until the toasting cycle is complete.
9. When toast cycle is complete, there will be an audible signal. The oven and the On indicator light will turn off.
10. Open the oven door. Using oven mitts or pot holders, slide the rack out to remove the toast.
11. Unplug appliance when not in use.

BAGEL FUNCTION

1. For best results, place the bagels to be toasted directly on the slide rack, cut side up.
2. Center your items in the middle of the rack.
3. Insert the slide rack and close the oven door.
4. Turn the Temperature control knob to the Toast setting.
5. Turn the Cooking Function control knob to the Bagel/Broil function (vertical).
6. Use the oven timer knob and set to the desired level using the bagel shade indicated.
7. For best results, on first bagel cycle, set the set the timer knob in the middle between the light and dark bagel icons.
8. The On indicator light comes on and remains on until the bagel cycle is complete.
9. When bagel cycle is complete, there will be an audible signal. The oven and the On indicator light will turn off.
10. Open the oven door. Using oven mitts or pot holders, slide the rack out to remove the bagel.
11. Unplug appliance when not in use.
    IMPORTANT: Be sure the top edge of the food or container is at least 1.5 inches (3.81 cm) away from the upper heating elements.
    NOTE: Food should not extend beyond the edges of the bake pan/drip tray to avoid drippings from falling onto the heating elements.

AIR FRY FUNCTION

It is not necessary to preheat the oven in the air fry function as it may cook slightly faster than recommended cooking times

1. Place food on Air Fry mesh rack.

2. Open door and slide Air Fry mesh rack with food into the lower rack position.

3. Set Temperature selector knob to AIR FRY position.

4. Turn TIMER selector knob to 20 and then turn to desired Air Frying time. Select Stay On to air fry longer than 60 minutes or to control cooking time yourself. The power indicator light comes on and remains on during the entire Air Frying time.
   Note: You must choose Stay On or set the timer for the oven to start.

5. If using the oven timer, there will be an audible signal once the Air Fry cycle is complete. The oven turns off and the power indicator light goes out. If not using the oven timer, turn the oven off once the cooking cycle is complete.

6. Open the oven door. Using oven mitts or pot holders, slide the rack out to remove the cooked food. Note: Clean out the crumb tray frequently when using the air fry setting.

7. Unplug the appliance when not in use.

BAKE FUNCTION

NOTE: For best results, when baking or cooking, preheat the oven for at least 10 minutes at the desired temperature setting.

1. Turn the Temperature control knob to the desired temperature.
2. Turn the Cooking Function control knob to Bake.
3. Turn the Timer control knob to 20, and then turn back or forward to desired baking time, including preheat time. Select Stay On to bake longer than 60 minutes or to control cooking time yourself. Be sure to use a kitchen timer.
4. The indicator light comes on and will remain lit during entire baking time.
5. The heating elements with cycle on and off to maintain even heat distribution.
6. Once oven has preheated, open oven door and insert food. Close oven door.
7. When finished cooking, turn the Time control knob to Off . The power indicator light goes off. Use an oven mitt or pot holder to slide out the food.
8. Unplug the appliance when not in use.
   Note: If baking 2 pizzas at one time, place pizzas directly on oven racks in the upper and lower posi-tions of oven. Bake according to cooking directions, switching rack positions half way through cooking.

BROIL FUNCTION

NOTE: For best results, when broiling, preheat oven for 10 minutes.

1. Turn the Temperature control knob to Broil/450 setting.
2. Turn the Cooking Function control knob to Broil.
3. Turn the Timer control knob to 20, and then turn back or forward to desired baking time, including preheat time. Select Stay On to broil longer than 60 minutes or to control broiling time yourself. Be sure to use a kitchen timer.
4. The indicator light comes on and will remain lit during entire broiling time.
5. The heating elements with cycle on and off to maintain even heat distribution.
6. Once the oven has preheated, open door and insert food on a slide rack in the upper position. Use the bake pan/drip tray under the rack to avoid drippings falling onto the heating elements.
7. When finished broiling, turn the Timer control knob to Off . The power indicator light goes off.
8. Unplug the appliance when not in use.

ROTISSERIE FUNCTION

Setting food on the rotisserie rack

1. Insert pointed end of the rotisserie spit through one of the forks with pointed ends of the fork facing towards the center of the spit. Slide the fork towards the square end of the spit. Tighten the wing nut.
2. Insert spit through center of food until the fork is securely embedded in food.
3. Slide second fork onto pointed end of spit with pointed ends facing the food. Continue until forks are securely embedded into the food. Tighten the wing nut.
4. Check that the food is centered on spit by placing pointed end of spit into the drive socket on the right-hand side of the oven wall. Rest the square end of the spit in the support on the left-hand side of the oven well.
5. Insert bake pan to the lowest rack position, to catch drippings below the rotisserie spit.

Using the rotisserie function

1. Turn the Temperature control knob to the desired cooking temperature.
2. Turn the Cooking Function control knob to Rotisserie.
3. Turn the Timer control knob to Stay-On setting.
4. When roasting is complete, turn the Timer control knob to Off .
5. Remove the rotisserie spit by placing the hooks of the rotisserie handle under the grooves of either side of the spit. Lift the left side first by lifting upwards. Then pull the right end of the spit of the drive socket. Carefully remove the roast from the oven.
6. Open the wing nuts and remove the skewers, and remove the meat from the spit.
   NOTE: Always use extreme care when removing the rotisserie spit or the slide rack/drip tray from the oven. Always use oven gloves when touching rotisserie handle.

FOOD

| MAXIMUM WEIGHT TO BE COOKED| COOKING TEMPERATURE| APPROXIMATE COOKING TIME| INTERNAL TEMPERA- TURE
---|---|---|---|---
Chicken| 3½ lbs.| 350˚ F| 1½ hours| 180˚ F
Eye Round Roast| 3 to 5 lbs.| 325˚ F| 1½ to 2 hours| 160˚ F
Round Roast| 3 to 5 lbs.| 325˚F| 1½ to 2 hours| 160˚F for medium
Pork Loin with or without bone| ****

2½ to 4 lbs.

| ****

325˚F

| ****

1½ to 2 hours

| ****

160˚F

Baby Back Spare Ribs| ****

2 to 3 lbs.

| ****

325˚F

| ****

1½ to 2 hours

| ****

160˚F

Quick tips for rotisserie cooking

• Recommended MAXIMUM size of foods cooked on the rotisserie: 3½ lb chicken, 5 lb roast.
• Use kitchen twine to truss chicken wings and legs to the chicken.
• Tying roasts such as beef and pork at 1 ½-inch intervals and wrapping the twine around the length gives a neat compact shape to roasts cooked on the rotisserie.
• Begin with a cold oven.
• Once spit is in place, check that food is centered by letting the rotisserie make one full turn before cooking begins.

CARE AND CLEANING

This product contains no user serviceable parts. Refer service to qualified service personnel. CLEANING
Important: Before cleaning any part, be sure the oven is off, unplugged, and cool.

1. Clean the glass door with a sponge, soft cloth, or nylon pad with dish soap and warm water. Do not use a spray glass cleaner.
2. To remove the slide rack, open the door, pull the rack forward and out. Wash the slide rack with warm water and dish soap or in a dishwasher. To remove stubborn spots, use a polyester or nylon pad.
3. Wash the bake pan with warm water and dish soap. To minimize scratching, use a polyester or nylon pad.

EXTERNAL CRUMB TRAY
External crumb tray is inserted and removed from the exterior of the oven, beneath the oven door.

1. Grasp handle and pull out tray.
2. Dispose of crumbs and wipe tray with a damp cloth; dry thoroughly before placing back in the oven.

EXTERIOR SURFACES
Wipe the top and exterior walls with a damp cloth or sponge. Dry thoroughly.
COOKING CONTAINERS
Metal, ovenproof glass or ceramic bakeware without glass lids can be used in your oven. Follow manufacturer’s instructions. Be sure the top edge of the container is at least 1½” (3.81 cm) away from the upper heating elements.

NEED HELP?

For service, repair or any questions regarding your appliance, call the appropriate 800 number on cover of this pamphlet. Please DO NOT return the product to the place of purchase. Also, please DO NOT mail product back to manufacturer, nor bring it to a service center. You may also want to consult the website listed in this pamphlet.
(Applies only in the United States and Canada)

What does it cover?
Any defect in material or workmanship provided; however, Spectrum Brands Inc.’s liability will not exceed the purchase price of product.

For how long?
Two years from the date of original purchase with proof of such purchase.

What will we do to help you?
Provide you with a reasonably similar replacement product that is either new or factory refurbished.

How do you get service?

• Save your receipt as proof of date of sale.
• Visit the online service website at www.prodprotect.com/blackanddecker, or call toll-free 1-800-465-6070, for general warranty service.
• f you need parts or accessories, please call 1-800-738-0245.
  

What does your warranty not cover?
• Damage from commercial use.
• Damage from misuse, abuse or neglect.
• Products that have been modified in any way.
• Products used or serviced outside the country of purchase.
• Glass parts and other accessory items that are packed with the unit.
• Shipping and handling costs associated with the replacement of the unit.
• Consequential or incidental damages (Please note, however, that some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of consequential or incidental damages, so this limitation may not apply to you).

How does state law relate to this warranty?

This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also have other rights that vary from state to state or province to province.

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