Focus Electrics 74106 User manual

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Instruction Manual

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Important Safeguards ............................................................................................... 2

Before Using for the First Time ................................................................................ 4

Using Your Countertop Oven ................................................................................... 4

Helpful Hints ............................................................................................................. 7

Cleaning Your Countertop Oven .............................................................................. 7

Troubleshooting Guide ............................................................................................. 8

Warranty ................................................................................................................... 9

SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

To prevent personal injury or property damage, read and follow all instructions

and warnings.

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be

followed including:

• Read all instructions.

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

• Do not touch heating elements as serious burns may result.

• A fire may occur if the appliance is covered or touching flammable material

including curtains, draperies, walls and the like, when in operation. Do not store

any item on top of appliance when in operation.

• Oversize foods or metal utensils must not be inserted in this appliance as they

may create a fire or risk of electric shock.

• Unplug oven and close door if fire is observed.

• Do not store any materials, other than manufacturers recommended

accessories in this oven when not in use.

• Do not place any of the following materials in the oven: plastic, paper,

cardboard, and the like.

• Extreme caution should be exercised when using containers constructed of

other than metal or glass.

• Do not cover rack, bake/drip pan or any parts of the oven with aluminum foil, as

overheating will occur.

• Always turn timer control and heat selector to “OFF” and unplug the appliance

from outlet when not in use and before cleaning.

• Failure to clean after each use may result in fire hazard.

• Do not clean with metal scouring pads. Pieces can break off of the pad and

touch electrical parts, creating a risk of electrical shock.

• Do not use sharp utensils to clean oven door glass as scratching may weaken it

and cause shattering.

• Set cooking containers, pans, bake/drip pan and rack on a hot pad, trivet or

other heat protective surface. Do not set directly on the counter, table, or other

surface.

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

• This device is not intended to heat oil or other liquids.

• Extreme caution must be used when removing the bake/drip pan or disposing of

hot grease.

• To protect against fire, electric shock, and injury to persons do not immerse

cord, plugs, or other electric parts in water or other liquids.

• Close supervision is necessary when this appliance is used by or near children.

• Always plug cord into wall outlet. To disconnect, turn any control to “OFF,” then

remove plug from wall outlet.

• Always unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool

before putting on or taking off parts and before cleaning.

• The use of accessory attachments not recommended by Focus Electrics may

cause fire, electric shock, or injury.

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• Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, after the appliance

malfunctions, or has been damaged in any manner. For service information see

warranty page.

• Do not use this appliance outdoors.

• Do not let cord hang over the edge of the table or counter, or touch hot surfaces.

•

Do not use appliance for other than intended use.

•

A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce risks resulting from becoming

entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.

•

Longer extension cords are available, but care must be exercised in their use. While

use of an extension cord is not recommended, if you must use one, ensure that the

marked electrical rating of the extension cord is equal to or greater than that of the

appliance. If the plug is of the grounded type, the extension cord must be a

grounding-type 3-wire cord. To avoid pulling, tripping or entanglement, position the

extension cord so that it does not hang over the edge of the counter, table or other

area where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over.

•

This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). 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.

•

Do not use an outlet or extension cord if the plug fits loosely or if the outlet or

extension cord feels hot.

•

Do not attempt to repair this product yourself.

•

For household use only.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Oven Rack: Your oven includes a chrome plated oven rack. This must be placed in

the oven with the rounded side towards the back of the oven. Turning the rack

upside down will allow for more space in relation to the heating elements, allowing

taller foods to fit in to the oven.

Bake/Drip Pan: The bake/drip pan may be used for baking or reheating foods or to

catch drippings.

Crumb Tray: Allows for easy disposal of crumbs.

Rack Removal Tool: Use the rack removal tool to pull oven rack and bake/drip pan

out of the oven for easier access.

Temperature Control

Function Control

Timer Control

Oven Rack

Crumb Tray

Bake/Drip Pan

Rack Removal Tool

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Please check all packaging material carefully before discarding. Accessory

parts may be contained within the packaging material.

• Remove any stickers or labels from heating surfaces.

• Make sure the oven is free from any paper or objects not intended for use in

the oven.

• Clean the interior, oven rack, crumb tray, bake/drip pan and other

accessories as described in the “Cleaning Your Countertop Oven” section

of this manual.

• Ensure clean, dry crumb tray is in position before operating the countertop

oven.

• Select a location for your oven that is level, in an open area with at least 6”

clearance from walls, curtains, or cabinets.

• Before using for the first time, turn the temperature control to “MAX/TOAST”

and set timer control for 5 - 10 minutes or until any smoke dissipates. This

will eliminate any manufacturing oils.

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Basic Use:

1. Place countertop oven on a dry, level, heat-resistant surface, away from any

edges.

2. Plug the cord in to a 120 volt, AC electrical outlet ONLY. Ensure that the cord

is not touching any part of the oven before and during operation.

3. Insert crumb tray. Place the oven rack and/or bake/drip pan in to the desired

position.

4. Set the function control to the desired setting.

5. Set the temperature control to the desired cooking temperature.

6. Set the timer control and allow the oven to preheat for 4 - 8 minutes. Note: The

“TOAST” function requires no preheating. When the appliance is plugged in and

the timer has been activated, the power light will be illuminated, regardless of

the function control’s position. The light does not indicate that the appliance is

heating.

7. After the oven has preheated, place the food in the oven, onto the oven rack.

Use the appropriate cooking container if required. Set the timer control to the

desired cooking time.

8. When the time has elapsed, a bell will sound and the oven will turn off

automatically. Heating can also be turned off manually by turning the function

control to “OFF”. Using hot pads or oven mitts, open the door and remove the

food container. If desired, use the rack removal tool to slide the rack out of the

oven for easier access. Unplug from the electrical outlet. Allow the oven to cool

completely before cleaning.

CAUTION: Use extreme caution when opening the door. Keep your hands and

face away as very hot air or steam may be released when the door is opened.

Never set anything on the glass door, as damage could occur.

NOTE: Follow the package or recipe directions for baking times and temperatures

when baking pizza, appetizers, cookies, cakes, etc. Because your countertop oven

is smaller than a conventional oven, it may heat up faster and cook in a shorter time

period. Be sure to monitor the food closely to prevent burning. Also, if making

multiple batches, you may want to reduce cook times for subsequent batches after

the initial batch is done. For easy cleanup, position the bake/drip pan in the bottom

rack support guide to catch any spillover.

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Bake/Convection Bake Function: (top & bottom element)

CAUTION: Do not use roasting bags, plastic or glass containers in the oven as

damage could occur.

1. Position the oven rack in to the bottom rack support guide.

2. Place item to be baked (in proper cooking container) onto the oven rack.

3. Set the temperature control to the desired temperature.

4. Set the function control to “BAKE/CONVECTION BAKE”. Preheat the oven by

setting the timer control to desired preheat time. We recommend 4 - 8 minutes.

5. Once preheated, turn the timer control clockwise to desired cook time. If baking

is complete before the timer sounds, turn the timer control counter-clockwise to

“OFF,” or manually set the function control to “OFF”. Note: If the oven is turned

off by turning the function control to “OFF,” the timer will continue to count down

to 0. Use hot pads or oven mitts to open the door and remove the cooking

container. If desired, use the rack removal tool to slide the rack out of the oven

for easier access. CAUTION: Use extreme caution when opening the door.

Keep your hands and face away as very hot air or steam may be released when

the door is opened. Never set anything on the glass door, as damage could

occur.

Baking/Roasting Guide

All roasting times are based on cooking meats at a thawed temperature. Frozen

meats may take much longer. Use of a meat thermometer is highly recommended.

Cooking results may vary; adjust these times to suit your individual requirements.

For best results, pre-heat the countertop oven for 4 - 8 minutes at the desired

cooking temperature.

MEAT OVEN TEMP TIME PER LB.

Pork Roast 325°F (165°C) 40-45 min.

Beef Roast 300-325°F (150°-165°C) 25-30 min.

Ham 300-325°F (150°-165°C) 35-40 min.

Chicken 350°F (175°C) 25-30 min.

Baking Pizzas: (top & bottom heating element)

1. Place the oven rack in to the middle rack support guide.

2. Set temperature control to “MAX/TOAST” (475°F - 246°C).

3. Set function control to “BAKE/CONVECTION BAKE”.

4. Preheat oven for 4 - 8 minutes. Place pizza onto the oven rack, making sure it

is as far back as it will go inside the oven. Bake to desired doneness. For

optimal browning performance do not insert the bake/drip pan.

Broil Function: (top heating element)

1. Place the food item into the bake/drip pan.

2. Place the oven rack in the appropriate rack support guide in either the up or

down position. Place the bake/drip pan with food on to the oven rack. Ensure

there is at least a 1” clearance between the food and the heating elements.

3. Set the function control to “BROIL”.

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4. Set the temperature control to “MAX/TOAST” (475°F - 246°C).

5. Set the timer control to the desired time. When the time has elapsed, a bell will

sound and the oven will turn off automatically. Using hot pads or oven mitts,

open the door and remove the bake/drip pan and food. CAUTION: Use extreme

caution when opening the door. Keep your hands and face away as very hot air

or steam may be released when the door is opened. Never set anything on the

glass door, as damage could occur.

Broiling Guide

Results may vary; adjust the cooking temperatures and times to suit your individual

requirements. Check often during broiling to avoid overcooking. All broiling times

are based on meats that are at a thawed temperature. For best results, pre-heat the

countertop oven for 4 - 8 minutes at the desired cooking temperature.

MEAT OVEN TEMP COOKING TIME

Hamburger 400°F (205°C) 15-20 min.

T-Bone Steak 400°F (205°C) 20-25 min.

Pork Chops 400°F (205°C) 20-25 min.

Lamb Chops 400°F (205°C) 20-25 min.

Chicken Legs 400°F (205°C) 30-35 min.

Fish Filets 350°F (175°C) 20-25 min.

Toast Function: (top & bottom heating element)

The large capacity oven allows for toasting 1 to 6 slices of bread, 6 English muffin

halves, frozen waffles, or pancakes. When toasting only 1 or 2 items, place the food

in the center of the oven.

1. Ensure the crumb tray is in position.

2. Place the oven rack in the middle rack support guide in the up position. Place

food to be toasted onto the oven rack.

3. Set the temperature control to “MAX/TOAST” (475°F - 246°C). No preheat is

required in this setting.

4. Set the function control to “TOAST” setting.

5. Set the timer control to the desired time. Longer time will produce darker toast.

6. When toasting is complete, remove the oven rack using hot pads or oven mitts.

Note: If toasting several batches of bread, one after the other, set the timer

control for less time after the first batch as the oven will be warm and require

less toasting time.

Warm Function: (top & bottom heating element)

To use the countertop oven to keep cooked food warm, follow these steps.

1. Set the function control to “BAKE/CONVECTION BAKE”.

2. Set temperature control to “WARM” (175°F - 79.4°C).

3. Set timer control to desired warming time.

4. Remove food from oven when warm time is complete, or when you are ready to

serve.

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• Convection cooking uses hot air movement, by means of a fan, and provides

faster cooking in many cases than regular radiant type countertop ovens. The

fan sends hot air to every area of the food, quickly sealing in moisture and

flavor, producing more of an even temperature all around the food. The West

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Countertop Convection oven was designed with a very quiet fan. If you

do hear a motor running (humming), it’s the convection feature hard at work.

Check to ensure that your oven is on a level surface. If the oven is not level, it

may rattle. Note: Convection settings do not apply to non-convection countertop

oven.

• To accommodate a wide variety of foods, the oven rack is reversible and has

three rack positions. The rack can be inserted in the up or down position in to

any of the rack support guides located along the oven sidewalls.

• Recommended Pan Sizes – The following pan sizes should fit your Countertop

Oven. To be sure the pan will fit, place the pan inside the oven prior to

preparing your recipe. When baking in loaf pans, we recommend you do not fill

the pan more than half full.



12-cup mini muffin pan



6-cup muffin pan



8 x 4 loaf pan



9 x 5 loaf pan



8” round or square baking pan or dish

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1-1½ quart casserole dish – most types

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CAUTION: Before cleaning any part of the oven, always set the timer and function

controls to “OFF,” unplug the cord from the electrical outlet and allow the oven to

cool completely.

To keep your countertop oven clean, wipe away food spills, spatters, and crumbs

after each use.

1. The oven rack, bake/drip pan, and crumb tray may be washed in warm, soapy

water with a dishcloth, rinsed and dried or in an automatic dishwasher. Do not

use any metal or abrasive scouring pads or cleansers on these parts as damage

to the finish may occur.

2. Wipe the exterior of the oven and glass door with a soft, damp cloth and dry. Do

not use any type of scouring pad or cleaner on the exterior surfaces or the glass

door as scratching will occur. If glass is scratched, it can weaken and shatter.

3. Wipe the interior of the oven with a damp cloth, wipe clean and dry. Do not use

any metal or abrasive scouring pads, cleansers, or oven cleaner on the inside of

oven, as damage will occur. Be careful when wiping around the heating

elements to prevent damage.

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SOLUTION

Overcooked/under

cooked foods

Incorrect temperature or

function setting

Adjust time or temperature.

Because your countertop oven

is smaller than your regular

oven, it will heat up faster and

cook in shorter periods of time.

Rack placement Rack may need to be adjusted

to accommodate specific food

types.

Smoke or Odor

upon Heating

Manufacturing Oils Some smoke and/or odor may

occur upon initial heating due

to the release of manufacturing

oils – this is normal. Run empty

oven through heating cycle for

5-10 minutes at “MAX/TOAST”.

Noises

Expansion/Contraction

upon heating.

Convection Fan

Some minor expansion/

contraction sounds may occur

during heating and cooling –

this is normal.

If your countertop oven is the

convection model, make sure

that your oven is on a level

surface.

Burnt smell

Food build-up inside oven,

on heating elements or in

crumb tray.

Refer to “Cleaning Your Oven”

section.

Oven does not

turn on

Appliance is unplugged.

Function control set to

“OFF”.

Timer is not on.

Plug appliance in to electrical

outlet

Set function control to desired

setting.

Turn timer control to desired

setting.

Heating element

does not stay on

Heating elements will cycle on

and off to maintain the proper

temperature.

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Appliance 1 Year Limited Warranty

Focus Electrics, LLC (“Focus Electrics”) warrants this appliance from failures in the material

and workmanship for one (1) year from the date of original purchase with proof of purchase,

provided the appliance is operated and maintained in conformity with the provided Instruction

Manual. Any failed part of the appliance will be repaired or replaced without charge at Focus

Electrics’ discretion. This warranty applies to indoor household use only.

This warranty does not cover any damage, including discoloration, to any non-stick surface of

the appliance. This warranty is null and void, as determined solely by Focus Electrics if the

appliance is damaged through accident, misuse, abuse, negligence, scratching, or if the

appliance is altered in any way.

THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WARRANTIES

OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, PERFORMANCE, OR

OTHERWISE, WHICH ARE HEREBY EXCLUDED. IN NO EVENT SHALL FOCUS

ELECTRICS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES, WHETHER DIRECT, INDIRECT,

INCIDENTAL, FORSEEABLE, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR SPECIAL, ARISING OUT OF OR IN

CONNECTION WITH THIS APPLIANCE.

If you think the appliance has failed or requires service within its warranty period, please

contact the Focus Electrics Customer Service Department at (866) 290-1851, or e-mail us at

[email protected]m. A receipt proving the original purchase date will be required for all

warranty claims, hand written receipts are not accepted. You may also be required to return

the appliance for inspection and evaluation. Return shipping costs are not refundable. Focus

Electrics is not responsible for returns lost in transit.

Valid only in USA and Canada

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EPLACEMENT PARTS

Replacement parts, if available, may be ordered directly from Focus Electrics, LLC several

ways. Order online at www.focuselectrics.com, e-mail service@focuselectrics.com, over the

phone by calling (866)290-1851, or by writing to:

Focus Electrics, LLC

Attn: Customer Service

P. O. Box 2780

West Bend, WI 53095

To order with a check or money order, please first contact Customer Service for an order total.

Mail your payment along with a letter stating the model or catalog number of your appliance,

which can be found on the bottom or back of the appliance, a description of the part or parts

you are ordering, and the quantity you would like. Your check should be made payable to

Focus Electrics, LLC.

Your state/province’s sales tax and a shipping fee will be added to your total charge. Please

allow two weeks for processing and delivery.

This manual contains important and helpful information regarding the safe use and care of your

new Focus Electrics product. For future reference, attach dated sales receipt for warranty proof

of purchase and record the following information:

Date purchased or received as gift: _______________________________________________

Where purchased and price, if known: _____________________________________________

Item number and Date Code (shown bottom/back of product):___________________________

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