The dial on your toaster is typically for time, not temperature. Toaster ovens often have two main controls: one for selecting the cooking function (e.g., bake, broil, toast) and another for setting the cooking time.
Function Selector: The first dial or control on your toaster oven is used to choose the cooking function. This selector allows you to pick the type of cooking you want to perform, such as baking, broiling, toasting, or even defrosting.
Time Dial: The second dial is used to set the cooking time. This is the dial you turn to determine how long your food will cook or toast inside the toaster oven. When you set the cooking time, the toaster oven will automatically turn off once the specified time has elapsed.
Toaster ovens generally come with preset time options for common cooking tasks like toasting bread or baking certain items. Additionally, there might be a "stay on" option, which means the toaster oven will continue running until you manually turn it off.
Temperature settings, on the other hand, are usually controlled by either a separate dial or digital buttons on the control panel. Some advanced toaster ovens have temperature control settings, while others have predetermined temperature levels for specific cooking functions.
Remember to refer to your toaster oven's user manual for specific instructions on how to use the dials and controls effectively and safely. Different toaster oven models may have variations in their features and controls.