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USDA Cooking Guidelines
NOTE: The United States Department of Agriculture recommends that meat and poultry be cooked to
the following internal temperatures to be sure any harmful bacteria has been killed. Ground turkey and
chicken should be cooked to an internal temperature of 165˚F/74˚C and ground beef, veal, lamb and pork
be cooked to an internal temperature 160˚F/71˚C. Whole chicken and turkey should be cooked to an internal
temperature of 180˚F/82˚C; 170˚F/77˚C for the breast. Goose and duck should be cooked to an internal
temperature of 180˚F/82˚C. Fresh beef, veal and lamb, etc., should be cooked to an internal temperature of
at least 145˚F/63˚C. Fresh pork should be cooked to an internal temperature of at least 160˚F/71˚C. When
re-heating meat and poultry products, they should also be cooked to an internal temperature of 165˚F/74˚C
Instructions for Reheating Leftovers
1. Your Toaster Oven’s quartz heating elements ensure even, gentle heating, perfect for reheating leftovers.
2. To prevent reheated food from drying out, cover with aluminum foil.
3. Turn temperature control to 350ºF and check every 5 to 10 minutes until heated through.
• Pizza. Place in the bake/broil pan or directly on the wire rack for an extra crispy reheated crust.
Check reheating progress frequently.
• Grilled sandwiches. Reheat leftover Panini or grilled cheese sandwiches quickly and easily.
Sandwiches will be crisp on the outside and warmed through on the inside.
• Crusty breads. Reheat garlic bread, cheese bread for delicious results. Check every 5 minutes.
• Fried or breaded foods. Re-crisp leftovers at 350ºF to 400ºF and check every 5 minutes.
• Baked goods. Pies, mufns, tarts, and even stale cookies. Revive leftover baked goods by heating
at 350ºF to 400ºF for 2 to 3 minutes.
• Cooked meats. Reheat BBQ chicken, and any leftover meats in the Toaster Oven. Tightly cover the
bake/broil pan with aluminum foil. Check every 10 minutes until heated through.
Instructions for Defrost
1. Make sure the crumb tray is inserted fully under the lower heating element in the bottom of the
Toaster Oven.
2. Remove all protective wrappings from food before placing in Toaster Oven.
3. Turn temperature control to 150ºF.
CAUTION: Do not defrost at higher temperatures than recommended. Defrosting at hotter
temperatures may cause incomplete thawing.
4. Set the timer control according to package, or up to 30 minutes. The power ON light will illuminate.
5. When defrosting time is complete, a signal will sound and the Toaster Oven will turn OFF
automatically. The power light will turn off.
NOTE: Watch carefully until food is thawed. Shut off manually by turning the timer control to the
OFF position. The power light will turn off.
6. Turn the temperature control to OFF.
IMPORTANT: To avoid contamination, thawed food should be fully cooked or refrigerated.
User Maintenance Instructions
This appliance requires little maintenance. It contains no user serviceable parts. Do not try to repair it
yourself. Any servicing that requires disassembly other than cleaning must be performed by a qualied
appliance repair technician.
Care & Cleaning Instructions
1. Make sure both the temperature control and the timer control are in the OFF position.
2. Always unplug and allow to cool completely before cleaning or moving.
3. Pull the crumb tray up and out from under the lower heating element in the bottom of the Toaster Oven.
4. Clean the wire rack, bake/broil pan, and crumb tray after each use. Wash with a non-abrasive
cleaner, rinse and dry thoroughly.
IMPORTANT: For best results, clean the crumb tray frequently.
5. Clean the interior of the Toaster Oven with a mild non-abrasive cleaner and a piece of cloth after
each use. Rinse and dry thoroughly. Do not rub too hard as the interior surface of the Toaster Oven
can be scratched. Allow to dry before closing the glass door.
6. Clean the glass oven door and Toaster Oven exterior with glass cleaner or mild detergent and a damp
cloth or plastic scouring pad. Do not use an abrasive cleaner or pad as they might scratch the nish.
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