Oster OTM1101VBS Convection Oven User Manual
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1. F before reminding you to place food into the microwave cavity e When cooking takes place for item 5 the microwave will first preheat to 400 F before reminding you to place food into the microwave cavity e Ifthe preheat temperature is reached but food is not placed into the microwave cavity shortly thereafter the temperature will decrease and preheat again 12 SPECIAL FEATURES continued ADD COOK TIME For non pre programmed cooking you can add cook time by pressing START 1 MIN PLUS The cook time increases by one minute per touch SETTING MICROWAVE TIMER 1 Touch TIMER 2 Enter the amount of time by touching the number pads 3 Touch START 1 MIN PLUS Notes e The time countdown can be seen in display for three seconds before clock or cooking time is returned to the display e Touch TIMER and then RESET to cancel timer during process SETTING CHILD LOCK The safety lock prevents unsupervised operation by children e To set press and hold RESET for three seconds LOCK is indicated on the display e To cancel press and hold RESET for three seconds LOCK indication disappears AUTOMATIC PROTECTION MECHANISM e Anytime while the microwave is in use if the microwave reaches a temperature of 525 F the microwave will automatically enter into self protection mode beeping every 1 5 seconds until the temperature drops and STOP CANCEL is pressed to bring the microwave back to normal e During grilling of combination cook2. sure the power supply cord is undamaged and does not run under the microwave or over any hot or sharp surface 8 The socket must be readily accessible so the microwave can be easily unplugged in an emergency GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS This microwave must be grounded In the event of an electrical short circuit grounding reduces risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current WARNING Improper use of the grounding plug can result in risk of electric shock ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS e The electrical requirements for this microwave are a 120V 60Hz AC only 20 amp e It is recommended that a separate circuit serving only the microwave be provided e The microwave is equipped with a 3 prong grounding plug It must be plugged into a wall outlet properly installed and grounded POWER CORD e A short power supply cord is provided to reduce the risks resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a long cord e Longer cord sets or extension cords are available and may be used if care is taken in using them e If using a longer cord the marked electrical rating of the cord set or extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical marking of the microwave itself and the extension cord must be a grounded type 3 wire cord The longer cord should be arranged so it will not drape over the counter or tabletop PRODUCT DIAGRAM Door Safety Lock System Microwave Window Microwave Air Vent Shaft B
3. COOK 0 5 3 0 pounds 2 Steaks chops fish 0 5 3 0 pounds 3 Chicken pieces 0 5 3 0 pounds 2 0 4 0 pounds COMPU GRILL 1 Touch GRILL the appropriate number of times to select the food setting see chart below 2 Use the number pads to enter food weight 3 Press START 1 MIN PLUS to start cooking During cooking you may hear beeps telling you to turn food over for even cooking Press GRILL Food Setting 1 Hamburgers 1 7 0 25 pounds each 0 5 2 0 pounds 3 Fish steaks 0 5 2 0 pounds 4 Boneless poultry 0 5 2 0 pounds 5 Chicken pieces 0 5 3 0 pounds 11 SPECIAL FEATURES continued COMPU ROAST 1 Touch ROAST the appropriate number of times to select the food setting see chart below 2 Use the number pads to enter food weight 3 Press START 1 MIN PLUS to start cooking During cooking you may hear beeps telling you to turn food over for even cooking Press ROAST Food Setting 1 Chicken turkey whole 2 5 7 0 pounds COMPU BAKE 1 Touch BAKE the appropriate number of times to select the food setting see chart below 2 Use the number pads to enter food weight 3 Press START 1 MIN PLUS to start cooking Press BAKE Food Setting Quantity 1 French fries 0 3 1 0 pounds number on turntable 8 x 8 x2 4 Snack cake 8 x 8 x 2 5 Biscuits 8 10 from packaged convenience biscuits e When cooking takes place for items 3 and 4 in the above chart the microwave will first preheat to 350
4. TRUCTIONS SETTING THE CLOCK 1 Touch CLOCK 2 Use the number pads to enter the correct time You must touch at least three numbers to set the clock one for the hour two for the minutes 3 Touch CLOCK again Notes e This isa 12 hour clock When the microwave is first plugged in or when power resumes after a power outage the display will show ENTER CLOCK TIME If you prefer to not have the clock displayed touch RESET e You can check the clock time while cooking is in progress by touching the CLOCK pad MICROWAVE COOKING 1 Touch POWER LEVEL the appropriate number of times to select the power level see chart below 2 Use the number pads to enter the desired cook time 3 Touch START 1 MIN PLUS to start cooking PRESS POWER DESCRIPTION Medium LS Low Defrost 9times 20 dltimes 0 o ooo Notes e To temporarily stop cooking press the STOP CANCEL button once To restart press the START 1 MIN PLUS button To completely cancel the cooking press the STOP CANCEL button twice OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS continued GRILL 1 Touch GRILL the appropriate number of times to select the grill setting see chart below 2 Use the number pads to enter the desired cook time 3 Touch START 1 MIN PLUS to start cooking Top grill Top and bottom grill CONVECTION During convection cooking hot air is circulated around the oven cavity to brown and crisp food evenly This is different than using the normal microwave
5. User s Manual 1 1 Cu Ft Stainless Steel Convection Microwave Model OTM1101VBS PTT041207 TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3 INSTALLATION GUIDE 4 GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS 5 PRODUCT DIAGRAM 5 CONTROL PANEL 6 OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS 7 SPECIAL FEATURES 9 COOKING UTENSILS GUIDE 14 COOKING TECHNIQUES 15 CLEANING AND CARE 17 BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE 18 SPECIFICATIONS 18 ATTENTION This microwave has a special convection cooking function This is different from normal microwave cooking When using the convection setting cooking times and cooking processes differ Please refer to the convection section of this manual see page 8 for more information on convection cooking IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS MICROWAVE When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should be followed including the following Read all instructions before using the microwave This microwave must be grounded Connect only to property grounded outlets Install or place this microwave only in accordance with installation instructions Some products such as sealed glass jars may explode and should not be heated in this microwave This microwave is intended for use only as described in this manual Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in this microwave This type of microwave is specifically designed to heat cook or dry foods It is not designed for laborat
6. control panel is programmed correctly and the timer is set Check to ensure the door is securely closed engaging the door safety lock system If the door is not properly closed the microwave energy will not flow inside SPECIFICATIONS Power Consumption 120 V 60 Hz 1450 W Microwave 120 V 1350 W Convection 120 V 1350 W Top and Bottom Grill 1000W Operation Frequency 2450 MHz Turntable System 11 18 ster 2007 Sunbeam Products Inc doing business as Jarden Consumer Solutions All rights reserved Oster is a registered trademark of Sunbeam Products Inc used under license Distributed by Petters Consumer Brands LLC 4400 Baker Road Minnetonka MN 55343 For service support and warranty information in the US call 1 866 866 6283
7. cooking function Cooking times will vary 1 Touch CONVECTION once 2 Use the number pads to enter the desired temperature and then to enter the desired cook time 3 Touch START 1 MIN PLUS to start cooking Please note the fan will continue to run after the cooking cycle is complete to cool the microwave Notes e To preheat microwave before convection cooking follow the above steps with the microwave cavity empty and set the temperature to 200 F The microwave will beep when the program has completed The microwave is then preheated e To check the convection cooking temperature while cooking is in progress press CONVECTION ROAST 1 Touch ROAST button and then the appropriate number pad to select the roast setting see chart below 2 Use the number pads to enter the desired cook time 3 Touch START 1 MIN PLUS to start cooking PROGRAM PRESS TEMP F COMBI COMB2 COMB3 COMB4 SPECIAL FEATURES POPCORN 1 Touch POPCORN CODE and cooking time appears in the display POPCORN automatically sets the cooking time for a 3 3 5 oz bag of microwave popcorn 2 Touch START 1 MIN PLUS Note e To change the preset POPCORN time touch POPCORN twice ENTER TIME appears on the display Touch the number pads to enter minutes and seconds Touch START 1 MIN PLUS This new cooking time will remain whenever you use the POPCORN setting POTATO For 3 5 5 oz potatoes 1 Touch POTATO 2 Enter the number of potatoes by touch
8. d follow all directions Check the food in several places Conventional thermometers may be used on microwaved food once the food has been removed from the microwave LIMITED USE Aluminum foil Use narrow strips of foil to prevent overcooking exposed areas Using too much foil can damage your microwave so be careful Keep 1 between foil and microwave cavity Ceramic porcelain and stoneware Use these if they are labeled Microwave Safe If they are not labeled test them to make sure they can be used safely Plastic Only use if labeled Microwave Safe Other plastics may melt 14 COOKING UTENSILS GUIDE continued NOT RECOMMENDED Glass jars and bottles Regular glass is too thin to be used in a microwave It can shatter and cause damage and injury Paper bags These are a fire hazard except for popcorn bags that are designed for microwave use Styrofoam plates and cups These can melt and leave unhealthy reside on food Plastic storage and food containers Containers such as margarine tubs can melt in the microwave Metal utensils These can damage your microwave Remove all metal before cooking Note e Should you wish to check if a dish is safe for microwaving place the empty dish in the microwave and microwave on high for 30 seconds A dish that becomes very hot should not be used COOKING TECHNIQUES Your microwave makes cooking easier than conventional cooking provided you keep these co
9. in the microwave 13 Pierce foods with heavy skins such as potatoes before cooking 14 The contents of feeding bottles and baby jars should be stirred or shaken and the temperature should be checked before serving to avoid burns 15 Cooking utensils may become hot from heat transferred from the heated food Pot holders may be needed to handle these utensils 16 Do not cover or block any openings on the microwave 17 Do not store or use this microwave outdoors Do not use this microwave near water 18 Do not operate this microwave if it has a damaged cord or plug if it is not working properly or if it has been damaged or dropped 19 Do not immerse the cord or plug in water Keep cord away from heated surfaces Do not let the cord hang over the edge of the table or counter 20 Use only thermometers specifically designed for microwaves 21 Do not operate any heating or cooking under this microwave 22 Be certain the tray and roller rings are in place when using the microwave ae a es oe IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS continued 23 This microwave should be serviced only by qualified service personnel 24 When cleaning microwave surface and door use only mild nonabrasive soaps or detergents applied with a sponge or soft cloth PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY 1 Do not attempt to operate this microwave with the door open Door open operation can result in harmful exposure to microwa
10. ing when the temperature of the oven is lower than 104 F after cooking has taken place for 5 minutes the oven will automatically enter into self protection mode and the screen with display error code E 02 The error message will disappear when you press STOP CANCEL e Error may also occur to the system sensor which will make the microwave enter self protection mode and display error code E 04 and beep Press STOP CANCEL to stop 13 COOKING UTENSILS GUIDE This section lists which utensils can be used in this microwave which have limited use for short periods and which should not be used in this microwave RECOMMENDED Microwave browning dish Use to brown the exterior of small items such as steaks chops or pancakes Follow the directions provided with your browning dish Microwaveable plastic wrap Use to retain steam Leave a small opening for some steam to escape and avoid placing it directly on the food Paper towels and napkins Use for short term heating and covering these absorb excess moisture and prevent splattering Do not use recycled paper towels which may contain metal and could ignite Glass and glass ceramic bowls and dishes Use for heating and cooking Paper plates and cups Use for short term heating at low temperatures Do not use recycled paper which may contain metal and could ignite Wax paper Use as a cover to prevent splattering Thermometers Use only those labeled Microwave Safe an
11. ing the number pads 1 4 3 Touch START 1 MIN PLUS For 6 8 oz potatoes 1 Touch POTATO twice 2 Enter the number of potatoes by touching the number pads 1 4 3 Touch START 1 MIN PLUS REHEAT 1 Touch REHEAT CODE and cooking time appear on the display 2 Touch START 1 MIN PLUS SPECIAL FEATURES continued COMPU PIZZA 1 Touch PIZZA the appropriate number of times to select the pizza setting see chart below 2 Press START 1 MIN PLUS to start cooking Setting Food 1 Bake frozen pizza regular crust 2 Bake frozen pizza rising crust 3 Bake refrigerated pizza 4 Microwave pizza 5 Reheat pizza When reheating pizza enter the cook time and press START 1 MIN PLUS COMPU COOK 1 Touch COOK the appropriate number of times to select the food setting see chart below 2 Press START 1 MIN PLUS to start cooking During cooking you may hear beeps telling you to turn food over for even cooking Press COOK 1 Baked potato 2 Fresh vegetables 3 Frozen vegetables 0 3 1 5 pounds 5 Seafood fish 0 3 1 5 pounds For ground meat and fish enter the weight when asked by using the number pads 10 SPECIAL FEATURES continued COMPU DEFROST 1 Touch DEFROST the appropriate number of times to select the food setting see chart below 2 Use the number pads to enter food weight 3 Press START 1 MIN PLUS to start cooking To defrost other foods use 30 power and program defrosting time Press
12. n warm soapy water or in a dishwasher The roller ring and microwave floor should be cleaned regularly to avoid excessive noise Wipe the bottom surface of the microwave with a mild detergent The roller ring may be washed in mild soapy water or in a dishwasher When removing the roller ring be sure to replace it in the proper position Remove odors from your microwave by combining a cup of water with the juice and skin of one lemon in a microwaveable bowl Microwave for 5 minutes Wipe thoroughly and dry with a soft cloth 10 If the light bulb burns out please contact customer service 1 866 866 6283 to have it replaced 11 The microwave should be cleaned regularly and any food deposits should be removed Failure to maintain the microwave in a clean condition could lead to deterioration of surfaces that could adversely affect the life of the unit and could possibly result in a hazardous situation 12 Please do not dispose of this appliance into a regular garbage receptacle Please check to see where you can dispose such appliances 17 BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE Before asking for service please check each item below Check to ensure the microwave is plugged in securely If not remove the plug from the outlet wait 10 seconds and plug it in again securely Check for a blown circuit fuse or a tripped main circuit breaker If these seem to be operating properly test the outlet with another appliance Check to ensure the
13. nsiderations in mind STIRRING Stir foods such as casseroles and vegetables while cooking to distribute heat evenly Food at the outside of the dish absorbs more energy and heats quicker so stir from the outside to the center The microwave will turn off when you open the door to stir your food ARRANGEMENT e Arrange evenly shaped foods such as chicken pieces or chops with the thicker meatier parts towards the outside of the turntable where they receive more microwave energy e To prevent overcooking place delicate areas such as asparagus tips towards the center of the turntable COOKING TECHNIQUES continued SHIELDING e Shield food with narrow strips of aluminum foil to prevent overcooking e Areas that need shielding include poultry wing tips the ends of poultry legs and corners of square baking dishes e Use only small mounts of aluminum foil as larger amounts may damage your microwave TURNING e Turn foods over midway through cooking to expose all parts to microwave energy e This is especially important when cooking large foods such as roasts STANDING e Foods cooked in a microwave build up internal heat and continue to cook for a few minutes after heating stops Let foods stand to complete cooking especially for foods such as cakes and whole vegetables Roasts need this time to complete cooking in the center without overcooking the outer areas All liquids such as soup or hot chocolate should be shaken
14. or stirred when cooking is complete When heating baby food stir well after removing from microwave and test temperature before serving ADDING MOISTURE e Microwave energy is attracted to water molecules e Food that is uneven in moisture content should be covered or allowed to stand so that the heat disperses evenly e Adda small amount of water to dry food to help it cook 16 CLEANING AND CARE Turn off the microwave and unplug the power cord from the wall when cleaning Keep the inside of the microwave clean When food splatters or spilled liquids adhere to microwave walls wipe with a damp cloth Mild detergents may be used if the microwave gets very dirty Avoid using spray or other harsh cleaners may stain streak or dull the door surface The outside of the microwave should be cleaned with a damp cloth To prevent damage to the operating parts inside the microwave water should not be allowed to seep into the ventilation openings Wipe the window on both sides with a damp cloth to remove any spills or splatters Do not allow the control panel to become wet Clean with a soft damp cloth When cleaning the panel leave the microwave door open to prevent it from accidentally turning on If steam accumulates inside or around the outside of the door wipe with a soft cloth This may occur when the microwave is operated under high humidity This is normal It may be necessary to remove the tray for cleaning Wash the tray i
15. ory use As with any appliance close supervision is necessary when used by children 7 Do not overcook food Carefully attend to the microwave when paper plastic or other combustible materials are placed inside the microwave to facilitate cooking Remove wire twist ties from paper or plastic bags before placing in microwave 9 If materials inside the microwave should ignite keep microwave door closed turn it off and disconnect the power cord or turn off the power fuse at the circuit breaker panel 10 Do not use the microwave cavity for storage purposes Do not leave paper products cooking utensils or food in the cavity when not in use 11 Liquids such as water coffee or tea may overheat beyond the boiling point without appearing to be boiling due to surface tension of the liquid Visible bubbling or boiling when the container is removed form the microwave is not always present THIS COULD RESULT IN VERY HOT LIQUIDS SUDDENLY BOILING OVER WHEN A SPOON OR OTHER UTENSIL IS INSERTED INTO THE LIQUID To reduce the risk of injury do not overheat the liquid stir the liquid both before and halfway through heating do not use straight sided containers with narrow necks after heating allow the container to stand in the microwave a short time before removing use extreme care when inserting a spoon or other utensil into the container 12 Do not heat oil or fat for deep frying in this microwave It is difficult to control the temperature of oil
16. ottom Grill Roller Ring Control Panel Top Grill ol eet ge a CONTROL PANEL COMPU PIZZA COOK GRILL o aae ROAST DEFROST BAKE GRILL CONVECTION ROAST POWER TIMER CLOCK LEVEL POPCORN REHEAT POTATO 1 3 80 F 200 F 225 F l 5 250 F 275 F 200 F 325 F 8 350 F 378 F STOP CANCEL 400 F START IMIN PLUS lt COOK SIGNALS e One signal microwave accepts entry DISPLAY SCREEN Cooking time power indicators and present time are displayed COMPU COOKING Instant settings to cook defrost particular foods POWER LEVEL Used to set cooking power level GRILL Used to set a grill cooking program CONVECTION Used to set convection cooking ROAST Used to roast food TIMER Timer functions independently even while a cooking program is in progress COOK Used for multi staged cooking Enables cooking at multiple power levels and time settings NUMBER PAD 0 9 Touch to set time or amount CLOCK Sets current time START 1 MIN PLUS Touch to start cooking or add cooking time STOP CANCEL Touch to stop cooking or clear previous settings NUMBER PADS CONVECTION TEMPERATURE ENTRY Used to set cooking time enter weight or number of servings or program convection temperatures e Two signals microwave does not accept entry check and try again 6 OPERATION INS
17. ve energy 2 Do not place any objects between the microwave front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces 3 Do not operate the microwave if damaged It is particularly important that the microwave door be properly closed and there is no damage to the door hinges and latches or door seals and sealing surfaces 4 The microwave should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel INSTALLATION GUIDE Make sure all packing materials are removed from inside the microwave door 2 Check the microwave for damage such as misaligned or bent door damaged door seals and sealing surface broken or loose door hinges and latches and dents inside the cavity or on the door If there are any damages do not operate the microwave and contact Customer Service at 1 866 866 6283 3 This microwave must be placed on a flat stable surface to hold its weight and the heaviest food likely to be cooked inside 4 Do not place the oven where heat moisture or high humidity are generated Do not place microwave near combustible materials 5 For correct operation the oven must have sufficient air flow Allow 8 of space above the microwave 4 at the back and 2 on each side of the unit Do not cover or block any openings on the microwave Do not remove microwave feet 6 Do not operate the oven without the tray roller support and shaft in their proper positions 7 Make
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