Kogan 1300W 12L Halogen Oven KAOVNHALOGA User Manual

Kogan 1300W 12L Halogen Oven KAOVNHALOGA User Manual

Thank you for purchasing this Halogen Oven. This oven can be used to grill, broil, bake, steam or roast – all while saving energy and cooking up to 25- 50% faster than a conventional oven. It is also up to 75% more energy efficient. A powerful 1300W halogen heating element assists in cooking entire meals in a fraction of the time spent using a conventional oven. The oven heats up instantly, reducing pre-heating times while a convection fan circulates hot air internally to cook food uniformly and seal in natural juices for full flavor and aroma. As the bowl is made of glass, you can clearly see what you are cooking from all sides and easily determine the optimum cooking level for your meals. This oven also lends itself to healthy cooking. When meat, poultry or fish are cooked, fats and oils drip away through the rack. In addition, this appliance is so compact, it can be used as an extra warming vessel or as a primary cooking vessel in situations where space is limited (eg. recreational vehicles, dorm rooms, the office.) This user’s manual contains information on the use and care of this product. Please read this manual carefully before operating the Halogen Oven to ensure proper usage and maintenance. Following the directions in this booklet will enable you to optimize the performance and lifespan of the unit.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

The product you have purchased is a state -of-the-art appliance. It adheres to all of the latest safety and technology standards; however, as with all electric appliances, there are some potential risks. Only operate this oven in accordance with the instructions provided and only for its intended household use.

PLEASE READ THE INSTRUCTIONS BELOW BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE FOR THE FIRST TIME.

• Do not use outdoors or operate where aerosol spray products are being used or where oxygen is being administered.
• The Halogen Oven is for domestic use only; it is designed to handle normal household quantities. It is not suitable for continuous or commercial operation.
• Do not operate in the presence of explosive and/or flammable fumes.
• This appliance is not intended to for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they are carefully supervised or instructed by a person responsible for their safety.
• Due to the high surface temperature this product reaches when in use, keep children and pets away from this product.
• Always make sure that children cannot reach the product or any loose cables.
• Use on a secure and stable worktop. Do not place near the edge of the worktop.
• Do not place the product where it can either fall or be submerged in water or any other liquid.
• Use the product for its intended household use only.
• Always place the glass pot onto the base before plugging the power cord and switching on. NEVER operate the oven without first placing it on the supplied base.
• Do not let the cord hang over the edge of the table or worktop, or make contact with hot surfaces.
• Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric cooktop or in a heated oven.
• Do not move the oven while in use.
• Surfaces become very hot during operation, and remain hot for some time after the unit is switched off. Do not touch the lid or the sides of the oven without protective oven gloves.
• All metal items in the oven, such as the cooking racks, can get very hot during cooking. Please be careful when removing these items from the oven. Always wear oven gloves or use the tongs supplied.
• Never place unprotected hands inside the oven when in use.
• Never leave the product unattended while in use.
• Please note: the handle on the lid works as a safety mechanism, if the lid is not on properly or the lid is off the oven, it will automatically turn off.
• If baking cakes, for best results use a cake pan (Not included with the oven).
• Use the handle and wear oven gloves when lifting the lid from the glass oven.
• The lid should be placed on the lid holder, not directly on the countertop, when taken off during operation. Placing the lid with the heating element facing down on the countertop might damage your countertop or even cause a fire hazard.
• Always remove the lid away from you so that escaping steam is channeled away from your face.
• Take care when removing the lid to avoid contact with hot liquid condensation that may have collected on the inner surface of the lid.
• Be sure to allow the oven body to cool off before cleaning it with a damp cloth.
• Be sure to unplug the oven when it is not in use, when cleaning the oven or whenever there is a known power failure. Remove the plug from the socket by pulling on the actual plug. Do not pull the plug out by the cable.
• Use extreme caution when removing pans or cooking racks from the Halogen Oven.
• Be careful when disposing of hot liquids, particularly fat or oil.
• Never immerse the cord, plug, or lid/control panel of the product in water or other liquids.
• Re-tighten screws if the base becomes loose.
• Regularly check the cable and plug for any signs of damage.
• Do not clean with metal scouring pads: Pieces may break off the pads and make contact with electrical parts, increasing the risk of electrical shock.
• Never operate the Halogen Oven if it has a damaged cord or plug. If the Halogen Oven has been dropped or damaged, please contact the Kogan Customer Service Department.
• Do not use any other accessories or attachments not recommended by the manufacturer. They may result in fire, electrical shock, or personal injury.
• For safety reasons, a broken or damaged cable may only be replaced with a cable supplied by the manufacturer.
• Never use the cord to carry the product.
• Do not disassemble the product or attempt to modify the plug in any way. This item is not equipped with any user-serviceable parts.

Technical Specifications

MODEL NUMBER: KAOVNHALOGA
RATE: 120 V / 1300 ~ 1300 W
TEMPERATURE RANGE: 250 F ~ 480 F
TIMER: 5 ~ 60 minutes
BOWL DIMENSIONS: 13” width x 6.25” depth
CAPACITY: 12 quarts
CORD LENGTH: 4 FT
WEIGHT: 15 lb.

Oven Components

• Safety ON/OFF and Handle
• Temperature Knob
• Base
• LED Lights
• Timer
• Extender Ring
• High Rack Low Rack
• Tongs
• Lid Holder
• Non-stick Frying Pan
• Steamer

• LID: Safety ON/OFF Handle: For safety reasons, the oven will only work if the handle is completely folded down. If it’s not completely folded down, the oven will not turn on. Always use this handle to move the lid. To remove the lid, lift it by the handle. Place it on the lid holder.
• Timer Knob: You can program the cooking time up to 60 minutes. The timer will switch the oven off after the preset time period has passed and an alarm will ring momentarily to alert that the cooking time is up.
• Temperature Knob: Easy manual selection of the cooking temperature. May be adjusted while the unit is in use.
• LED Lights: Luminous indicators of the oven’s activity. When you select your cooking and temperature time, the green and red lights will turn on. Once the oven reaches the desired temperature the green light will turn off. When the cooking time has concluded, the red light will turn off.
• LID HOLDER: A metal holder for placing the lid during and after cooking. Take care not to place the hot lid directly on the table or countertop: this may create a potential fire hazard or damage the furniture.
• GLASS POT: Made of heat-resistant glass. Dishwasher safe. 12 quart capacity.
• BASE: Placed under the glass bowl to keep it off the countertop and stabilize it. NEVER operate the oven without the base.
• EXTENDER RING: Allows expansion of the oven’s capacity by 5 quarts. Allows for cooking larger food items such as a whole chicken or turkey.
• LOW RACK: Recommended for larger sized foods. May be used by itself or in combination with the high rack.
• HIGH RACK: Recommended for smaller sized foods to be placed closer to the heat source. Also recommended for achieving crispness or browning food.

NOTE: It is not strictly necessary to use either of the racks to cook in this oven, However, it is recommended since it allows for better circulation of air which results in more even cooking.

• TONGS: Designed to easily remove hot racks from the oven.
• FRYING PAN: Non-stick metal pan specially used for air-frying. It should be placed on the low rack. Requires little or no oil to cook.
• STEAMER: Sits in the middle of the bowl to allow space beneath it for the provision of water to enable food to be steamed.

CAUTION: Ensure the water is added to the bowl before the oven is switched on. Under no circumstance try to add additional water once the oven has been switched on.

Getting Started

Read the safety instructions found in this manual before operating. Before using this appliance for the first time, follow these steps:

• Remove all packing materials and literature from inside the oven. Make sure the oven is in good condition and there are no missing parts or damage to the glass bowl.
• Select a flat, heat-resistant, non-flammable surface to operate the halogen oven on.
• Remove any dust or soil that may have accumulated on the surface of the product. Wipe thoroughly with a clean damp cloth. Wash the glass pot in warm soapy water or in the dishwasher. Dry thoroughly before use. NEVER submerge the lid in water or any other liquid. Only the glass cooking pot and racks are dishwasher safe.
• Before first use, heat up the empty oven at maximum temperature for five minutes. This will eliminate any odors from within the oven. This also will burn off any excess lubricants, which were used during the manufacturing process. A slight amount of smoke may be produced during the first few uses. This is not considered a defect.

NOTE: the handle must be pushed down into a horizontal position to turn the oven ON. When the handle is in the vertical position, the oven will turn itself OFF. See illustration overleaf:

• Allow the appliance cool to room temperature.
• Wipe the inside of the glass pot a final time. Do not use abrasive cleaners or scouring pads.

Operating Instructions

• Place the high and/or low racks in the glass bowl container before placing food inside. You may also cook directly in the glass bowl but it is recommended to use at least one of the racks to obtain better circulation and distribution of hot air within the unit. For best results, keep food approximately 1” to 1.25” from the glass wall to allow maximum hot air circulation. Foods may be cooked directly on the racks, on foil or in an ovensafe container.
• Place top lid securely on the glass bowl. Make sure that the food does not touch the lid.
• Plug the power cord firmly into the outlet.
• Before turning the oven on, push the handle all the way down until it snaps securely in place. If it is not completely down, the oven will not turn on.
• Set the timer to the desired time. The red LED light will illuminate.
• Select the optimum temperature. The green LED light will turn on, as well as the oven interior light. Both lights will turn off when the selected temperature is reached. If the inner temperature drops below the selected level, both lights will turn back on for short periods of time, indicating that the oven is heating up.
• The timer and the red light will switch off after the preset time period is up and an alarm will sound to alert you that the cooking time is over.
• When the cooking time is over, unplug the device from the outlet. Lift the lid and place it in the lid holder. NEVER put the hot oven lid directly on the countertop or table as this might cause damage to the furniture or cause a fire hazard.
• Always use wooden, heat-proof plastic or nylon utensils while cooking. Metal utensils may scratch the glass bowl.

Cooking tips

Roasting

• Place food directly on the low rack. Using an oven safe pan on the rack is also optional. Using the high rack allows food to be positioned closer to heat source for additional crispness, browning or for foods to be cooked “well done”.
• Is not necessary to use oil for roasting, but you may do so for foods that tend to become dry in an oven.
• For a glazing effect, set the food 4 inches away from top heating unit. Apply the desired glaze and broil at 400 to 480 F until the desired shade of brown is reached. Fruit jams, preserves and jellies work well as a glaze for broiled foods.
• Roasting time may vary depending on the type of meat or other food, type of cut, amount of fat, thickness or weight of the item.
• When half the cooking time is up, flipping the food is recommended for even cooking.

Grilling

• Place food directly on the low rack, don’t use the frying pan.
• Brushing the rack with oil will help to avoid sticking.
• You may cover the bottom of the glass bowl with foil to catch fat and oil drippings. This will make the oven easier to clean.

Baking

• Use any oven-proof baking dish, preferably nonstick, that will fit comfortably inside the oven. Place it on the low rack. Take special care in following baking recipes, as desserts are especially delicate and easy to overcook. Lower the temperature slightly and turn the baking dish around if too much browning occurs.

Broiling

• Place food directly on the high rack. You may use the frying pan to broil as well; it should be placed on the high rack.
• Brushing the rack with oil will help to avoid foods from sticking to its surface.
• You may cover the bottom of the glass bowl with foil to catch fat and oil drippings. This will make the oven easier to clean.

Air Frying

• Use the nonstick frying pan placed on the low rack.
• Little or no oil is used in this process, yet the effect is like pan-frying or deep frying. If oil is used, only a thin layer is necessary.
• Once cooking is finished, promptly remove the lid from the glass cooking bowl, otherwise steam may cause the food to become soggy instead of crispy.

WARNING: NEVER fill the glass bowl with oil. This appliance is not to be used as a deep fryer! Also, stop cooking immediately if food begins to burn.

Steaming

• To steam, place food in an oven safe bowl or pan on the low rack making sure that the container does not touch the sides of the oven and cover with foil. Pour water or broth into the bottom of the glass cooking bowl using half a cup of liquid for every pound of food. Cook at 180°F with correct suggested cooking times listed below.

NOTE REGARDING COOKING TIMES:

Please note that the following cooking times are approximate. Actual cooking times will vary depending on several factors, such as the size of the pieces, thickness of cut, quality & freshness of produce, and temperature of oven at start (if the oven has been used immediately before starting a new recipe, the cooking time will be slightly shorter than indicated). Please make sure you test the food to see if it’s done before removing from oven. Use a food thermometer if possible. If food is under cooked when the cooking time is up, turn the oven back on for a few additional minutes. Check on the food periodically while the oven is functioning; if you see excessive browning of scorching on the surface, flip the food over, lower the temperature slightly, or shorten the cooking time.

CAUTION:

• Never immerse the lid, cord, or plug in water or any other liquid.
• If scrubbing is necessary, use a nylon or polyester mesh pad.
• Do not use a steel wool pad or abrasive material.
• Never use solvents or cleaning powder.
• Do not allow liquids to seep inside of the operating mechanism located on the underside of the lid.

Storing

Allow the appliance to cool completely before storing. Store the appliance in a cool, dry location and cover to protect from dust. Do not place any heavy items on top of this appliance during storage as this may result in possible damage to the unit. You may want to place the lid upside down on the bowl for a more compact storage and to protect the lid from damage.

Troubleshooting

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