Black & Decker CTO800 User Manual

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• Turn the temperature selector knob to MIn, the cooking function selector

knob to KeeP WArM and the TIMer/TOAST selector knob to OFF before

inserting or removing plug from electrical outlet (G).

• do not put any container directly on the lower heating element.
• To obtain the best performance from this countertop oven, do not overfill

the oven.

• To avoid heat loss, do not open the door too frequently.
• When using foil to cover a food, tuck the edges of the foil against the sides

of the baking dish or pan.

• When using BAKe this oven uses convection technology. It is equipped

with a fan that provides continuous circulation of hot air around the food

cooking; the food is more evenly cooked and in some cases, may cook

faster.

overvieW oF tHe FunCtions
iMportant: this oven gets hot. When in use, always use oven mitts or potholders when

touching any outer or inner surface of the oven.
For best results, preheat oven for 8 to 10 minutes at desired baking temperature before

baking food.
BaKinG
• This oven bakes using Convection only. This function uses an internal fan to distribute the

heat evenly.

• It is not necessary to alter the baking time or temperature from those given for a recipe or

package directions.

• It is suggested that you check the food being cooked at the minimum baking time to avoid

overcooking.

1. Insert the slide rack into the lower rack position of the oven with the rack turned up

(position 2) (see page 7). You may also use the upper rack position with the rack turned

down (position 3) (see page 7).

2. Turn temperature selector knob to desired temperature from 150º F to 450º F.
3. Turn cooking FUnCTIOn selector knob to BAKe.
4. To use the TIMer function, always turn the knob past 20 and then turn back or forward to

desired baking time, including preheat time.

5. Select STAY On to bake longer than 60 minutes or to control cooking time yourself. Be sure to

use a kitchen timer.

note: You must set the timer or select STAY On for the oven to function.
6. The On indicator light comes on and will remain lit during the entire baking time.
7. The heating elements will cycle on and off to maintain even heat distribution.
8. Once oven has preheated, open oven door and insert food. Close oven door.
note: You can bake 3 ways:

• Use the bake/broil pan placed on the oven rack (H).
• Slide the bake/broil pan under the slide rack and place the food

directly on the slide rack.

note: Be sure food does not extend past the outer limits of the bake/

broil pan to prevent grease dripping onto the heating elements.

• Use a metal, glass or ceramic baking dish without lids placed

on the slide rack in either the upper or lower rack slot

positions (J).

note: Be sure food or baking dish does not come within

1½ inches of the top heating elements.
9. The first time you use the oven, bake following the

manufacturers’ or recipe directions and check for doneness at

minimum suggested cooking time.

10. If using the oven timer, there will be an audible signal once the baking cycle is complete.

The oven turns OFF and the light goes out.

11. If not using the oven timer, turn the oven dial to OFF once cooking cycle is complete.
12. Open the oven door. Using oven mitts or pot holders, slide the rack out to remove the

cooked food.

iMportant: this oven gets hot. When in use, always use oven mitts or potholders when

touching any outer or inner surface of the oven.
13. Turn the top control to MIn, the middle control to KeeP WArM and the bottom control to

OFF before removing plug from electrical outlet. Unplug appliance when not in use.