How To Use A Black and Decker Toaster Oven

If you lost the owner’s manual to your Black & Decker Toaster Oven, operating it can be a bit tricky. To address that trickiness, we are going to provide instructions on how you can use this appliance. But is it even worth buying a toaster oven?

Toaster ovens are beneficial for light-duty oven work alongside standard ovens. If you don’t have the space for a conventional oven, toaster ovens can become even more helpful.

This article will address the before, after, and during steps, you need to take with your toaster oven. We will also teach you the best method to quickly clean these units. 

Part One: What You Need To Know Before Operating Your Toaster Oven 

The included owner’s manual of your Black & Decker appliance consists of a wealth of information on the proper operation of your toaster. Some of these reminders are pretty simple but are good to keep in mind:

• Do not touch hot surfaces like the heating elements 
• Unplug it after you are done using it 
• Do not use it if the cord or toaster looks damaged
• Do not force any utensils inside that do not fit 
• Do not clean with steel wool or a metal scouring pad 
• Don’t lick the power cord

Some of these are painfully obvious, but we all have that friend who takes this as a challenge. More common mistakes are to forget to remove the packing material from inside the units. 

You’ll want to ensure that the crumb tray and heating elements are free of anything meant to secure the inside. Perform a general inspection before familiarizing yourself with how it works.

Part Two: Understanding How The Toaster Oven Works

Black & Decker toaster appliances come in two formations: four-rack or six-rack. Regardless of the formation you choose, you will see three knobs on the right side of your toaster. 

Those knobs show different functions, temperature selection, and timers. The knob formation depends on the style of toaster you purchase.

We’ll start with the function knob, which will be on the top of the middle in most models.  

The Function Knob of Your Black & Decker Toaster Oven

The function knob of your Black & Decker appliance typically includes four options:

• A keep warm or stay-on function
• A broil function that is intended for high heat needs
• A standard bake function 
• A toast function which is best to apply a light browning 

Baking works similarly to a conventional oven. Whenever you use this function, follow general recipe guidelines. All Black & Decker ovens come with a baking pan. 

Broiling requires very high heat and a preheating time of five minutes. Broiling is excellent at burning away excess fats but not suitable for unthawing items.

The broiling rack is also typically very far away from the heating elements, so keep it that way. 

Toasting requires no wait for preheating. In this case, your temperature knob is not used.

Instead, you’ll focus on the toast shade selector. The toast shade selection knob is usually on the bottom. 

A Quick Review of Other Black & Decker Knobs

The remaining knobs on your toaster will depend on the functions. For example, the function knob may include a process for toasting in some cases.

However, some knobs might be wholly dedicated to toasting. 

You might also have a timer knob that enables you to hear an alarm when your cooking times are up.

These knobs are all straightforward, but each toaster is a bit different. 

Other Optional Toaster Oven Features

Below are other standard features you should be aware of when using your Black & Decker Toaster:

• A digital display enables you to see the current temperature and time remaining for your oven.
• A removable crumb tray that is usually dishwasher safe for easy cleaning 
• Six or four grats you can use for a variety of cooking tasks and sizes 

Familiarize yourself with your Black & Decker Toaster using the owner’s manual for further details. Each toaster is a little bit different. 

Part Three: Cleaning and Care of Your Machine 

A Black & Decker Countertop Oven is a lot smaller than your traditional oven. As a result, the care and cleaning of these appliances are much more straightforward. 

If you can, try and avoid using your traditional oven as much as possible. Putting this pressure on a smaller oven might wear it out a bit faster, but it’s also much easier to replace, repair, or clean. 

When it comes to cleaning your toaster oven, it’s recommended that you use soapy water, sponges, and soft cloths. 

You can remove the tray completely out, but not all trays are dishwasher safe. Inspect the owner’s manual to see if your tray is dishwasher safe. If you aren’t sure, stick to the sponges and soapy water. 

Cleaning the Inside Of Your Black & Decker Toaster Oven

Cleaning the inside easily involves using a glass bowl of ½ cup of ammonia. Start by heating the oven to 200 degrees and leaving it to run overnight. 

On the following day, remove the bowl and wipe the interior with a clean cloth or paper towels. 

To refresh the air, you can also heat an orange peel on a tray at 350 degrees Fahrenheit. 

Quick Tips On Using Black & Decker Toaster Ovens

• When defrosting food, stick to using the bake function
• Make sure you buy based on the features most important to you 
• Don’t assume one Black & Decker appliance has the same knob formation as the next one 
• Regularly clean your device at least once a week. 
• Clean early and often so you can avoid hard scrubbing

Final Thoughts

If you want to own a Black & Decker Toaster Oven, your life will be much easier if you can take care of it. By being aware of using it and cleaning it regularly, you will make your life easier.

Each toaster oven is a bit different, but they all share that three-knob formation. 

Some Black & Decker appliances have air fryer functions.

If you want to know how to use your toaster oven like an air fryer, check out this sister article. Thanks for reading!