FAQs
Q): How easy is it to CLEAN the Flavorwave Oven Turbo?
A) :
LIGHT CLEANING:
- Unplug unit and let cool.
- Use a sponge or dishcloth with a mild dish washing detergent and warm water to wipe glass bowl clean.
- Rinse well to remove all detergent.
- Note: Never immerse the lid in any liquid.
- Unplug oven and let cool.
- Wipe lid and fan housing using a dishcloth or damp sponge with a mild dish washing detergent.
- Do not clean with steel wool pads or abrasive materials.
- Wash wire racks in mild dish washing detergent and water.
- Clean metal parts using a sponge or dishcloth with a mild dish washing detergent, then wipe clean. If scrubbing is necessary, use a nylon or polyester mesh pad.
- Add tap water until the water reaches the mark level on the bowl holder.
- Add one squeeze of mild dish washing detergent.
- Replace lid and plug in.
- Set heat control to “wash” and set timer for 10 minutes. (The hot air circulation creates the turbo action that helps release stubborn residue from bowl.)
- After cleaning rinse in warm water to remove all soap residue.
- The glass bowl and wire racks may also be washed in the dishwasher. However, never wash the lid in a dishwasher or immerse it in liquid. Remove the glass bowl from its stand before dish washing.
A): The Flavorwave Turbo uses racks that allow you to cook two levels of food at once. (see accessories)
Q): How does the Flavorwave cook your food so quick?
A): It combines a circular bowl with a fan mounted in the lid so that hot air currents move down over the food, around the bowl's sides, and then back up to the fan. This creates a tornado-like flow of constantly moving, super-heated air that cooks and browns food quickly and thoroughly.
Q): Can you cook foods that come straight from the freezer?
A): Defrosting food takes forever; But the Flavorwave Oven® Turbo will take hard food right from the freezer, and have it fully cooked for you three times faster than an ordinary oven.
Q): Can I put the Flavorwave Turbo in the dishwasher?
A): The glass bowl and racks are dishwasher safe, however the unit itself can not be placed in the dishwasher.
Q): My unit will not turn on.
A): The handle must be pushed down completely in order for the unit to turn on. You will also need to set the thermostat (by turning the knob clockwise) and turn the timer knob clockwise to 60 min and then turn back to the desired time.
- Check to see that the power cord is plugged into AC outlet.
- Check to see that the AC outlet is operational.
- Turn the timer knob clockwise to 60 min and then turn back to the desired time.
- Check that the thermostat is set to desired temperature.
- Push the carry handle all the way down. (Note: This handle acts as a safety switch and will not allow the oven to work when in the up-right position.)
A):Check the thermostat to see that it is set for a high enough temperature.
Q): How much does the Flavorwave Oven Turbo weigh?
A): 21 lbs. (9.5 kg)
Q): What is the capacity of the Flavorwave Oven Turbo?
A): 12 quarts (11.0 liters)
Q): What is the size of the bowl that comes with the Flavorwave Oven Turbo?
A): Diameter: 12 in. (305 mm), Depth: 6.6 in (167 mm)
Q): What is the wattage?
A): 1300W
Q): How do I use my Flavorwave Turbo for the first time?
A): The Flavorwave Oven Turbo should be heated once before cooking with it. While preparing the oven according to the following instructions, the oven will give off a slight burning odor. The oven is actually burning off excess lubricants found in the oven’s heating elements and will not harm you or the oven.
Simply follow these easy steps:
- Wipe the inside of the glass bowl with a damp sponge
- Secure lid on oven
- Set timer for 5 minutes
- Set thermostat to 250 degrees/482 degrees F and turn oven on
- After timer has shut oven off, allow to cool for 5 minutes
- Wipe inside of the glass bowl with a damp sponge a second time
A): Without the extender ring you can cook a small turkey, however with the extender ring you can increase the capacity of the oven and cook a full size turkey.
Q): Will the Flavorwave Turbo heat up my kitchen?
- Because the Flavorwave Turbo uses halogen heat, infrared waves, and convection cooking, so food is cooked faster and juicier, you never have to preheat or defrost again.
- The Flavorwave Turbo does not heat up your kitchen, which makes it perfect in hot weather, during the summer months and is perfect for confined areas.
A): The Flavorwave Turbo cooks foods quickly using less heat and produces little to no smoke. Whatever smoke that does get generated is confined in the Flavorwave Turbo unit.
Q): What is the temperature range for the Flavorwave Oven Turbo?
A): The Flavorwave Turbo cooking temperature range is 150-500 degrees (F) and can be set in 60 minute intervals.
Q): How is the Flavorwave oven better than using a convection oven?
A): With the Flavorwave Oven Turbo you can prepare delicious, healthful meals in less than half the time of traditional methods. What makes these superior results possible is our revolutionary approach to certain time-honored cooking methods. The Flavorwave Oven Turbo improves upon traditional convection ovens in the following ways:
- The Flavorwave Oven Turbo bowl is made of glass, not metal, so that you can clearly see what you are cooking from all sides.
- The Flavorwave Oven Turbo combines a circular bowl with a fan mounted on the lid so that hot air currents move down over the food, around the bowl’s sides, and then back up to the fan. This creates a tornado like flow of constantly moving, upper-heated air that cooks and browns food quickly and thoroughly.
- The Flavorwave Oven Turbo uses cooking racks that allow you to cook two levels of food at once. In addition, when meat, poultry, or fish is cooked on the lower rack, fats and oils are blown away through the grating. You will cook lighter, more nutritious meals.
A):
- The Roasting Rack is two separate pieces of metal.
- At top, metal piece has a hole.
- At top, piece curves up.
- Take the right piece and thread an end through hole of left piece. The curved top section should be stationed in hole of left piece.
- To position the Roasting Rack onto the High Rack, attach the ends of the curves on the High Rack. Chicken, roasting hens, etc… are placed over joined metal pieces (Roasting Rack).
Q): How do I use the GRILLING PLATE?
A): The Grilling Plate is coated with non-stick material and is designed for grilling. Position the grilling plate on the high rack and heat at max temperature for about 5 minutes then put pieces of cooked meat on it and you will sear the lines just like on your outdoor BBQ.
What is the BROWNING TRAY and how do I use it?
A): The browning tray is a special accessory for your Flavorwave Oven® Turbo. It serves the purpose of browning, or making food crisp by oxidizing. Place the browning tray on the High or Low rack as suggested by the recipes in the cookbook and the Quick Reference Guide of the User's Guide provided with the Flavorwave Oven® Turbo. Do not put directly on the bottom of the Flavorwave Oven® Turbo.
Q): What is the EXTENDER RING and how do I use it?
A): The Flavorwave Oven Turbo Extender Ring makes it possible to cook larger turkeys, chickens, hams etc. Simply insert the Extender Ring between the glass bowl and the lid and increase the height of the Flavorwave Turbo bowl by an additional 3” (9cm).
Q): How do I use the STEAM BASKET and what can I cook with it?
A): The Steam Basket can be used for steaming vegetables, for baking French fries without grease, and for steaming fish wrapped with aluminum foil. Place the steam basket on the high rack. See the cookbook and the Quick Reference Guide of the User's Guide included with the Flavorwave Oven® Turbo for suggested cooking times and other rack positions. Do not put directly on the bottom of the Flavorwave Oven® Turbo.
Q): What is the BREAKFAST RACK?
A): The Breakfast Rack is ideal for preparing your favorite breakfast. Simply place your bread, bacon and eggs on the rack and cook at the same time.
Q): How do I use the QUICK SKILLET?
A): Place the Quick Skillet onto the metal skillet holder, put the Flavorwave Oven Turbo Lid with halogen heater on top and you are ready to prepare your quick skillet dishes. Please refer to the “How to operate the FlavorWave Oven Turbo Instructoins” to set temperature and time.
Q): Why does the light turn off and on?
A): It is normal for the interior heater light to turn off and on in cycles, this is part of normal operation in order to cook faster than conventional ovens and will cook foods more evenly than a microwave oven.
Q): How is the Flavorwave Oven Turbo different from a microwave oven?
A): The Flavorwave Oven Turbo uses Halogen Heat, Infrared Waves, and Convection Cooking instead of microwave radiation.
