Professional Rotisserie Oven/Grill Instruction Manual Model: ABT-285 Congratulations! Your Professional Rotisserie Oven/Grill will surely become one of the most versatile and practical appliances in your home. Please read the following instructions carefully before your first use. Published By: Aroma Housewares Co. 6469 Flanders Drive San Diego, CA 92121 U.S.A. 1-800-276-6286 www.aromaco.com © 2000 Aroma Housewares Company All rights reserved. IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS Basic safety precautions should always be taken when using electrical appliances, including the following: 1. Important: Read all instructions carefully before using the machine. 2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs. 3. To protect against electrical shock, do not immerse cord, plug or the appliance itself in water or other liquid. 4. Close supervision is necessary when the appliance is used near children. 5. Prior to plugging appliance into proper wall outlet, ensure all control switches are set to the "OFF" position. To disconnect, turn all control switches to "OFF" position, and then remove plug from wall outlet. 6. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow unit to cool before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning the appliance. 7. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, or after the appliance malfunctions or has been damaged in any manner. Return appliance to the nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair or adjustment. 8. Using attachments or accessories other than those supplied by the manufacturer can create a HAZARD. DO NOT use incompatible parts. 9. Do not use outdoors. 10. Do not let cord touch hot surface, hang over the edge of a counter or a table. 11. Do not place on or near a hot burner or in a heated oven. 12. Extreme caution must be taken when removing the drip tray and disposing hot grease or other hot liquid. Always use two hands when moving unit. 13. Do not use the appliance for other than intended use. 14. Do not clean with metal scouring pads. Pieces can break off the pad and touch electrical parts, involving a risk of electric shock. Also, metal-scouring pads may damage rotisserie finish. 15. When in use, keep oven a minimum of 10-12 inches away from walls & clear on top. Place on a stable, heat-resistant surface and in a well-ventilated area. 16. 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 items on top of the appliance when in operation. 17. Do not put any of the following or similar materials in or on the oven: paper, cardboard, plastic, and the like. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 1 ADDITIONAL IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ¾ Oversize foods or metal utensils must not be inserted in a toaster- oven as they may create a fire or risk of electric shock. ¾ The oven becomes very hot when in use. (glass door, top, back, and side of the oven). Be sure to use handles and wear protective oven mitts or gloves. ¾ DO NOT touch the interior parts until they have completely cooled. ¾ Extreme caution should be exercised when using containers constructed of other than metal or glass. ¾ Do not store any materials, other than manufacturers recommended accessories, in this oven when not in use. ¾ When the oven door is open, DO NOT set anything on the door-it might break the glass. SHORT CORD INSTRUCTIONS 1. A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce risk resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord. 2. Longer extension cords are available and may be used if care is exercised in their use. 3. If a longer extension cord is used: a. The marked electrical rating of the extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance. b. The longer cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the counter top or tabletop where it can be pulled by children or tripped over unintentionally. POLARIZED PLUG This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other); follow the instructions below: To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is intended to fit into a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not attempt to modify the plug in any way. This appliance is for household use only. 2 PARTS IDENTIFICATION 3 CONTROL & ACCESSORIES Your Aroma Professional Rotisserie Oven/Grill has great features and benefits with a full accessories package. Being familiar with them will help you to use your appliance to its fullest. ¾ Temperature Control: A fully adjustable temperature control (to 470ºF) allows you to choose your ideal temperature for a variety of cooking. ¾ Heater Selection: Offers choices of different heating settings for many cooking requirements such as UPPER for griddle/grill and broil and ALL/Rotisserie for Rotisserie, Roast, Bake, etc. ¾ Timer Control: 60-minute timer with bell alert feature. ¾ Non-Stick Drip and Crumb Tray: Use for roasting or broiling to avoid fat drippings and spattering. It is removable and ensures easy cleaning. ¾ Dust Cover: To be placed on top of the oven when it is not in use. ¾ Griddle/Grill: Half-ridged, half-skillet surface on the top of the oven is easy to use and easy to remove for cleaning. ¾ Chrome Roast / Bake Rack: Use for baking, roasting, and broiling. ¾ Cookie Sheet: Each holds about 9-12 medium-size cookies. ¾ Rotisserie Rotating set: Holds meat and poultry and allows it to roast evenly. ¾ Rotisserie handle: Easy for you to take the Rotisserie Rotating set out from the oven when your roast is done. ¾ Non-stick Food basket: Allows you to put all kinds of food into it for rotisserie. ¾ Kabob Rods: Snap-On design makes operation an easy task. ¾ Non-stick Coated Roasting Tray: Can be used to either roast or bake food to prevent oil from dripping onto the lower heating element. ¾ Tray/Rack Handle: Used to remove tray or rack from the oven. NOTE: When you unpack your shipping carton, check all the items carefully and make sure they are all received in good condition. 4 OPERATION INSTRUCTONS Before first using your Professional Rotisserie Oven/Grill CLEANING: 1. Read all the instructions carefully in the manual. 2. Remove all packaging materials; make sure all items are received and are in good condition. 3. Remove the sticker from the glass door. 4. Wash all the accessories with a small amount of mild detergent, using a sponge or dishcloth. 5. Rinse thoroughly to remove soapy residue. 6. Wipe body clean with a damp cloth. Be careful not to touch the heating elements. ¾ Do not use abrasive cleaners or scouring pads. ¾ Do not immerse the appliance in water at any time. BEFORE FIRST USE: 1. Due to the manufacturing process, smoke and odor may be emitted during the first few uses. This is normal and causes no harm. 2. We recommend that you pre-heat the oven to eliminate smoke and odor. 3. Be sure to place the oven on a flat, heat-resistant surface and pre-heat in a well-ventilated area. 4. Set the temperature to the "OFF" position before plugging into a proper outlet. 5. Pre-heat the oven for 30 minutes at the maximum temperature, or until smoke and odor are gone. 6. Turn the temperature control to the "OFF" position, remove the plug from wall outlet, and allow the oven to cool completely. 5 HOW TO USE 1. Set the temperature to the "OFF" position. 2. Plug in the power cord to the proper wall outlet. 3. Set your desired temperature. 4. Set the Heater Selection to your desired setting. 5. Place food onto the roast/bake rack or roasting tray or rotisserie rotating set. 6. Set the Timer and begin to cook. 7. When finished, turn all the control switches to "OFF" position and unplug right away. NOTE: ¾ The Indicator Light will come on once you set the timer and cooking temperature and select your heater functions. It indicates that the oven is in operation. ¾ During operation, the light will turn on and off indicating the proper temperature is being maintained. HOW TO CLEAN 1. Turn all control switches to the "OFF" position. 2. Disconnect the plug from the wall outlet. 3. Allow the unit to cool completely. 4. Remove any food residue by using a non-abrasive cleaning pad. 5. Wash cooking racks, trays and other items in warm, soapy water. 6. Clean the oven door with a sponge or dishcloth. Wipe dry with paper towel. 7. Wipe body clean with a damp cloth. ¾ Do not immerse the appliance in water or other liquid. ¾ Do not use abrasive cleaners or scouring pads. ¾ Do not use the oven or any of its accessories if they are still wet. 6 HELPFUL TIPS ¾ The Everything Oven Plus has been designed to utilize everyday recipes. However, cooking temperatures and times may vary. We recommend you monitor the cooking progress by checking your food frequently during operation to ensure ideal cooking results. ¾ Some recipes call for the oven to be preheated. You might want to preheat 5 to 10 minutes prior to cooking time. ¾ Always use non-abrasive cooking utensils since metal may scratch the surfaces. ¾ Always use oven mitts to protect from burns and injuries. ¾ To protect and prolong the life of your non-stick coated roasting tray, you may line the tray with aluminum foil (shiny side down).