KitchenAid KCO253 Installation instructions

KCO253

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2 | PARTS AND FEATURES

PARTS AND FEATURES

PARTS AND ACCESSORIES

Rack-positioning slotsUpper cooking elements

Compact Oven

controls

Convection bake fan

Lower cooking

elements

(2) Compact Oven

racks***

Removable

crumb tray Compact Oven door with

tempered glass window

Broil pan with grill**

Large stainless steel

handle

Compact Oven interior

with nonstick surface*

* Oven cavity dimensions: 12" (30.2 cm.) deep, 0.6 cu. ft. (0.018 cu. m.) volume.

** TIP: When cooking small pieces of foods or foods that will melt, use the broil pan.

This will keep food from falling onto the cooking elements.

*** The 2 reversible racks offer the exibility of 6 height options (2 options at each rack

position: top, middle, and bottom) allowing you to cook anything from a whole

chicken to multiple sheets of brownies at once.

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PARTS AND FEATURES | 3

PARTS AND FEATURES

Function control knob

Temperature control knob*

Time control knob

Toast control knob

Power On indicator light

CONTROL PANEL FEATURES

*Turn the Temperature control knob to WARM (the minimum setting) when the

Compact Oven is not in use.

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4 | COMPACT OVEN SAFETY

COMPACT OVEN SAFETY

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always

be followed, including the following:

1. Read all instructions.

2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.

3. To protect against electrical shock, do not immerse cord, plugs, or any parts

of the Compact Oven in water or other liquid.

4. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.

5. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before

putting on or taking off parts.

6. 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 Center for examination, repair, or adjustment.

7. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance

manufacturer may cause injuries.

8. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter or touch hot surfaces.

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COMPACT OVEN SAFETY

9. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner or in a heated oven.

10. Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containing hot oil

or other hot liquids.

11. Use extreme caution when removing broiler pan tray or disposing of hot grease.

12. Oversize foods or metal utensils must not be inserted in the Compact Oven

as they may create a re or risk of electric shock.

13. A re may occur if the Compact Oven is covered or touching ammable

material, including curtains, draperies, walls, and the like, when in operation.

Do not store any item on top of the appliance when in operation.

14. Do not clean with metal scouring pads. Pieces can break off the pad

and touch electrical parts, creating a risk of electric shock.

15. Extreme caution should be exercised when using containers constructed

of materials other than metal or glass.

16. Do not store any materials, other than manufacturer’s recommended

accessories, in this Compact Oven when not in use.

17. Do not place any of the following materials in the Compact Oven: paper,

cardboard, plastic, or anything similar.

18. Do not cover crumb tray or any part of the Compact Oven with metal foil.

This will cause overheating of the Compact Oven.

19. To disconnect, turn the Compact Oven off by turning the Time control knob

to the “0” (Off) position, then remove plug from wall outlet.

20. Do not use outdoors.

21. Do not use appliance for other than intended use.

22. Turn Compact Oven off by rotating the Time control knob to the

“0” (Off) position and turning the Toast control knob to the “Off” position.

The Power On indicator light will be off.

23. To disconnect, turn the Compact Oven off, then remove plug from outlet.

This product is designed for household use only.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

Voltage: 120 Volts A.C. only

Frequency: 60 Hertz

Wattage: Up to 1440 Watts

NOTE: The Compact Oven has a

3 prong grounded plug. To reduce the

risk of electrical shock, this plug will fit

in an outlet only one way. If the plug

does not fit in the outlet, contact a

qualified electrician. Do not modify

the plug in any way.

Do not use an extension cord. If the power

supply cord is too short, have a qualied

electrician or technician install an outlet

near the appliance.

A short power supply cord (or detachable

power supply cord) should be used to

reduce the risk resulting from becoming

entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.

Longer detachable power supply cords or

extension cords are available and may be

used if attention is exercised in their use.

If a longer detachable power supply cord

or extension cord is used:

• The marked electrical rating of the cord

set or extension cord should be at least

as great as the electrical rating of the

appliance.

• The cord should be arranged so that it

will not drape over the countertop or

tabletop where it can be pulled on by

children or tripped over unintentionally.

• If the appliance is of the grounded

type, the extension cord should be

a grounding-type 3 wire cord.

COMPACT OVEN SAFETY

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USING THE COMPACT OVEN | 7

USING THE COMPACT OVEN

(10 cm)

4" (10 cm)

Place the Compact Oven on a dry,

flat, level surface such as a countertop

or table. Be sure the sides, back,

and top of the Compact Oven

are at least 4" (10 cm) away from

any walls, cabinets, or objects on

the counter or table.

Remove all packaging materials and

labels from the oven cavity, if present.

Remove all items not required for the

next cooking procedure.

NOTE: Upon first use, the oven may

produce light smoke. This is normal.

PREPARING THE COMPACT OVEN FOR USE

Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.

The Compact Oven should be the

only appliance operating on the

circuit. The Compact Oven is now

ready to use.

Before ﬁrst use

Before using the Compact Oven for the rst time, remove all accessories and wash

in hot, soapy water; then rinse with clean water. Dry accessories thoroughly before

placing back inside the Compact Oven. To avoid damage, do not use abrasive

cleaners or scouring pads.

NOTE: The oven racks and broil pan with grill are dishwasher-safe, but we recommend

hand washing these parts.

IMPORTANT: Do not use cleaning agents, cleansers, or metal scouring pads

on the inner oven coating, as they may reduce its effectiveness.

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8 | USING THE COMPACT OVEN

USING THE COMPACT OVEN

POSITIONING THE OVEN RACKS

The Compact Oven features 2 unique 6-position racks designed for optimal cooking

performance. Reposition the racks based on the kind of food you are cooking to allow

warm air to move around the food, cooking uniformly on all sides. The upper, middle,

and lower rack-positioning slots along the oven sides hold the racks in place. The middle

rack position slot includes a rack stop. Place the racks in any of the following positions

to accommodate the broil pan with grill, any baking pans, dishes, or standard bakeware*:

EXAMPLE RACK POSITION DESCRIPTION

Top** Use the upper slots along the oven

walls. This position is recommended

for the Broil setting.

Middle**

Use the middle slots along the

oven walls. The middle rack position

contains a rack stop. This position is

recommended for the Toast setting.

Bottom**

Use the lower slots along the oven

walls. This position is recommended

for the Bake and Warm settings.

If using the Warm setting, we

recommend beginning with the

rack in this setting and adjusting

the rack as necessary, depending

on desired results.

**The 2 reversible racks offer the exibility of 6 height options (2 options at each rack position: top, middle,

and bottom). Flip the rack to use at each level at each rack position, as desired.

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USING THE COMPACT OVEN

Both the top and bottom cooking elements

cycle on and off while baking.

For model KCO253, the convection

fan runs only when the Bake function is

selected to circulate heat at the desired

oven temperature. The Convection Bake

feature operates like a conventional oven

to bake and roast, but generally in a

shorter amount of time. This feature uses

a built-in fan to continuously circulate heat

while baking. The Convection Bake feature

operates only when the Bake function

is selected.

Recipes will vary and cooking time should

be monitored for desired results. For better

cooking results, select the correct cooking

pan to allow for proper air circulation.

USING THE BAKE FUNCTION

Recommended Rack Positions: Bottom

Slide the oven rack into the lowest slots

along the oven walls. The 2 reversible racks

offer the exibility of 6 height options. Flip

the rack to use at each level, if desired.

*CHOOSING BAKEWARE FOR COMPACT OVEN USE

• The broil pan included with the

Compact Oven is suitable for items such

as cookies, rolls, biscuits, nachos, and

pork chops.

• A variety of standard baking dishes,

such as a 9" (22.9 cm) round or square

cake pan, a 6 cup (1.5 L) mufn pan,

small baking sheets, and 1- and 2-qt

(0.95 L and 1.9 L) round, square, and

rectangular casserole dishes, may

be used. The Compact Oven door

must close completely.

• Choose bakeware made of metal,

oven-safe glass, ceramic, or silicone.

• Do not use glass lids. If a cover is

desired, use a loosely tted sheet of

aluminum foil shiny side up or down.

• Use lowest oven rack position

when using deep, oven-safe glass

or ceramic containers and allow at

least 1" (2.5 cm) airspace between

the top of the container and the

upper cooking elements.

• Many convenience foods are packaged

in nonmetallic containers suitable for

use in microwave ovens. Be sure to check

package directions to determine whether

the container is suitable for use in a

regular oven.

• Use only loosely covered oven-safe

containers. Airtight containers may

cause food to boil over or splatter.

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10 | USING THE COMPACT OVEN

USING THE COMPACT OVEN

1Rotate the Function control knob

to BAKE. 2

Rotate the Temperature control

knob to the desired temperature.

Bake according to package or

recipe instructions.

To preheat: Rotate the Time control

knob past the 10-minute position,

then rotate it back to the first dot

(5-minute position). The Power On

indicator light will turn on. After

5 minutes, the end signal will sound

and the Compact Oven will shut

off automatically.

Place food in the center of the rack

and close the door.

Remove all plastic and/or paper

wrappers from food before cooking.

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