ROASTER OVEN RO160, RO170, RO180 & RO230 Series Owner’s Guide READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Visit us at www.rivalproducts.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS FOR ROASTER OVENS When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: 1. Read all instructions before using. 2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs. 3. To protect against electrical shock do not immerse roaster base, cord, or plug 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.
15. To disconnect, turn TEMPERATURE CONTROL to OFF, then remove plug from wall outlet. 16. Some countertop surfaces such as Corian® and other surfaces are not designed to withstand the prolonged heat generated by certain appliances. We recommend placing a hot plate or trivet under your Rival® product to prevent possible damage to the surface. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS These appliances are for HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY. No user-serviceable parts inside.
KNOW YOUR ROASTER OVEN LID BUFFET SERVER FRAME REMOVABLE SERVING DISHES (SELECT MODELS) (SELECT MODELS) REMOVABLE ROASTING PAN INDICATOR LIGHT (SELECT MODELS) LID REST Roaste r Oven TEMPERATURE CONTROL ROASTER OVEN BODY REMOVABLE ROASTING RACK -4-
PREPARING YOUR ROASTER OVEN FOR USE 1. Carefully unpack the Roaster Oven and remove all packaging materials. 2. Wash the REMOVABLE ROASTING PAN, REMOVABLE ROASTING RACK, REMOVABLE SERVING DISHES (select models only), REMOVABLE SERVING DISH FRAME (select models only), and LID in hot, soapy water using a sponge or soft cloth. Rinse thoroughly. Wipe dry. 3. Clean the outside of the ROASTER OVEN BODY with a soft cloth and warm, soapy water. Wipe dry. Do not use abrasive cleaners.
TIPS FOR ROASTING (CONT.) • Meats roasted in your Roaster Oven will be moist and tender. For additional browning, brush oil or butter over the meat before cooking.In addition, cooking the meat in a traditional oven at 450°. For on Broil for the last 20-30 minutes will result in better browning. • To create a darker roasted, crispier skin poultry, do not add liquids (with the exception of the basting butter or oil) until there are only 30 minutes left of cooking.
USING YOUR ROASTER OVEN 1. Place the REMOVABLE ROASTING PAN into the ROASTER OVEN BODY. 2. Turn the TEMPERATURE CONTROL to OFF, then plug cord into a 120V AC outlet. 3. Turn the TEMPERATURE CONTROL to the desired temperature and preheat for 15 to 20 minutes. Indicator light will shut off when temperature is reached (indicator light is on select models only). 4. Place ROASTING RACK into the REMOVABLE ROASTING PAN, arrange food on the ROASTING RACK, and secure the LID on the Roaster Oven.
USING THE REMOVABLE SERVING DISHES (SELECT MODELS) (CONT.) 4. Cover with LID and plug Roaster Oven into a 120V outlet. Preheat on 350 °F for 30 minutes or until water is very hot. 5. Remove LID and carefully add hot, cooked food into REMOVABLE SERVING DISHES. 6. Cover and turn control to 250 °F setting to keep foods warm. If necessary, adjust temperature. 7. Stir occasionally and keep food covered to maintain temperature. 8. Periodically, check water level and carefully add more hot water if necessary.
COOKING TIME AND TEMPERATURE DETERMINING MEAT DONENESS It is recommended that you use a meat thermometer to determine doneness when cooking meat and poultry. Insert the thermometer into the center of the thickest portion of the meat. Cook until temperature for desired doneness is reached.
MEAT WEIGHT (LBS.) TEMP. MIN./LB. LAMB Leg Shoulder, boneless 5–8 3–4 350 °F 350 °F 20 to 22 20 to 22 PORK Loin Roast Rolled Shoulder Chops Country-Style Ribs 3–5 4–6 4–5 8 – 10 350 °F 350 °F 325 °F 450 °F to brown, then decrease temp.
BAKING* • Always place baking pans on the ROASTING RACK. Do not place pans on bottom of REMOVABLE ROASTING PAN. • We recommend that you use metal pans in the Roaster Oven, because they provide better heat transfer and browning.
RECIPES LEMON GARLIC ROAST CHICKEN 4 to 5-lb. chicken 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 ⁄2 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 ⁄4 cup butter, softened Rinse chicken in cold water. Combine remaining ingredients and rub over skin and between skin and meat of chicken. Place roasting rack in cooking pan. Place chicken on roasting rack and cover. Bake at 350°F for 11⁄2 hours or until chicken is done. BAKED POTATOES 8 to 12 baking potatoes Wash potatoes and pierce with a fork.
RECIPES MEATBALLS 5 pounds ground beef 1 cup Italian seasoned fine, dry bread crumbs 5 eggs 11⁄2 teaspoons salt 1 ⁄2 teaspoon pepper Preheat roaster with pan in place to 425° F. Combine all ingredients. Form into 1inch balls. Place meatballs in pan. Cover; Bake 30 to 45 minutes or until done. Stir occasionally to brown on all sides. Makes approximately 75 meatballs.
RECIPES SPICY BEEF ROAST 2 (2 1⁄2 to 3-lb.) beef tip or rump roast 2 - 3 tablespoons cracked black peppercorns 4 cloves garlic, minced 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar ⁄4 cup soy sauce 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 11⁄2 teaspoons dry mustard 1 ⁄2 teaspoon salt 1 Preheat roaster to 350° F. Make several slits in top of roasts. Place roasts on rack. Set rack in roaster. Combine vinegar, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce and mustard. Brush marinade over roasts. Combine cracked pepper and garlic.
1 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Sunbeam Products, Inc. doing business as Jarden Consumer Solutions or if in Canada, Sunbeam Corporation (Canada) Limited doing business as Jarden Consumer Solutions (collectively “JCS”) warrants that for a period of one year from the date of purchase, this product will be free from defects in material and workmanship. JCS, at its option, will repair or replace this product or any component of the product found to be defective during the warranty period.
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