62538-REV. MW 18qt #63492 10/24/01 7:58 AM Page 1 S! ROAST ! COOKS ! BAKES 18 Qt. R oaster O ven ROAST COOK BAKE SLOW CO OK 300 350 250 STEAM 400 200 450 S! STEAM 18-Qt. ROASTER OVEN USE/CARE AND RECIPE GUIDE ! COOKS SLOW 62538-REV. MW 18qt #63492 10/24/01 7:58 AM Page 1 Contents IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 GET TO KNOW YOUR ROASTER OVEN . . . . . . .2 HOW TO USE AND CARE FOR YOUR ROASTER OVEN . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-4 RECIPES, HINTS, AND HELPFUL CHARTS ROAST CHART . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 BAKE CHART . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 ROAST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Congratulations! Congratulations on the purchase of your new NESCO Roaster Oven! Please spend a few minutes reviewing this booklet. By doing so, you will learn how to get the most satisfaction out of your NESCO Roaster Oven. Enjoy your cooking with our compliments! Important Safeguards When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: 1. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS. 2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs. 3. Always plug appliance cord into the wall outlet, then adjust temperature control to the desired temperature. To disconnect, turn control to lowest setting, then remove plug from wall outlet. 4. To protect against electrical shock, do not immerse this appliance, including cord and plug, in water or other liquid. 5. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children. 6. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool completely before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning. 7. Do not operate any appliance with damaged cord or plug or after the appliance malfunctions or has been damaged in any manner. Return appliance to NESCO Factory Service Department for examination, repair or adjustment. 8. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the manufacturer may cause injuries. 9. Do not use outdoors. 10. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot surfaces. 11. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner or in a heated oven. 12. Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containing hot oil or hot liquids. 13. Do not use appliance for other than its intended use, as described in this manual. 14. Do not use metal scouring pads on the exterior surface of the Roaster Oven. Pieces can break off the pads and touch electrical parts creating a shock hazard. 15. Always place the Roaster Oven on a non-flammable, non-burnable, heat resistant surface when cooking. Never place it on carpet, furniture, or other combustible materials. Operate oven in a well-ventilated area away from walls and other combustible materials. COOKING FOR A GROUP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 COOKING FOR A FAMILY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 NESCO® and CIRCLE OF HEAT® are registered trademarks of The Metal Ware Corporation. The Metal Ware Corporation 1700 Monroe St., P.O. Box 237 Two Rivers, WI 54241-0237 Phone: 920-793-1368 Fax: 920-793-1086 Visit our Website at http://www.nesco.com ©The Metal Ware Corp., 2000 Made in the U.S.A. Printed in the U.S.A. Revised 10/00 Save These Instructions This Appliance Is For Household Use. A short power-supply cord is to be provided to reduce the risk resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord. Longer detachable power supply cords or extension cords are available and may be used if care is exercised in their use. If a longer detachable power-supply cord or extension cord is used, the marked electric rating of the cord set or extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance, and the cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over unintentionally. 18-Qt. Roaster Oven 1 LISTED 62538-REV. MW 18qt #63492 10/24/01 7:58 AM Page 2 Introduction Now you are ready to discover more ways to make meals that are both healthful and delicious. And you are now ready to experience first-hand the convenience and versatility of this compact portable electric cooking appliance. Take a few minutes to read through this Guide. You'll find out how to better use the Roaster Oven. And you'll find a selection of healthful and fun recipes ­ all carefully tried and tested for your enjoyment. The NESCO Roaster Ovens have a long tradition in family home cooking, beginning the the 1930s. Yet, very few cooking appliances can demonstrate that they are as up-to-date and useful today as they were in the past. NESCO Roaster Ovens have truly kept pace with cooking styles, preferences, occasions and family sizes. In a short time, you will see the many ways to use your 18-Qt. Roaster Oven. Its portability makes it a movable main cooking appliance at some times, and a valued supplementary appliance at other times. Use it at home on your countertop in your kitchen (no more kitchen heat!)...or in a covered patio, basement or garage...or away from home in a cabin. Whenever you use your Roaster Oven, you can prepare a wide range of favorite foods in different ways: baked, slow cooked, roasted, steamed or poached. And serve your foods buffet-style or at table-side, right in the Roaster Oven. Moist and good tasting foods are yours because of NESCO's special CIRCLE OF HEAT® construction. You will taste the difference the very first time you use the Roaster Oven. So, start cooking with NESCO. Explore all the ways to get the most out of this special home cooking appliance. Get To Know Your 18-Qt. NESCO Roaster Oven COVER. Heavy gauge high-profile aluminum Cover is designed to control heat and moisture efficiently. Two ventholes are provided to allow just the right amount of moisture to escape during cooking. During the cooking process, steam will accumulate inside the cookwell. Always stand to the side when removing the lid, and tilt the cover away to divert escaping steam. RACK. A chrome-plated steel or non-stick Rack provides cooking flexibility. The Rack fits into the Cookwell and has convenient lift-out handles. COOKWELL. The porcelain enamel or non-stick Cookwell has a full 18-Qt. capacity. It is removable for easy cleanup in the dishwasher or sink, or for food storage in the refrigerator. HEATWELL and BODY. The sides of the 18-Qt. Roaster Oven contain the exclusive CIRCLE OF HEAT® element for even, moist cooking, plus the added advantages of thick insulation and a full-range automatic oven temperature control. NEVER PLACE FOOD OR WATER DIRECTLY IN THE HEATWELL. AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL. Regulates cooking temperature to maintain the dial setting in the Roaster interior. SIGNAL LIGHT. The glow of the light indicates the Roaster is heating. When the desired temperature is reached, signal light goes out. It goes off and on during cooking indicating that the temperature is automatically maintained. TEMPERATURE GUIDE. The conveniently placed guide gives recommended temperatures for commonly roasted foods. Cover Cookwell COOK SLOW COOK 250 300 ROAST BAKE 350 STEAM Temperature Guide Automatic Temperature Control 400 450 200 en aster Ov 18 Qt. Ro Rack Signal Light Heatwell and Body 2 18-Qt. Roaster Oven 62538-REV. MW 18qt #63492 10/24/01 7:58 AM Page 3 How To Use And Care For Your 18-Qt. NESCO Roaster Oven BEFORE USING FOR THE FIRST TIME 1. Unpack your NESCO Roaster Oven completely. Remove the Cookwell and remove all packing materials and information labels. Place the Roaster Oven in a well-ventilated area on a heat resistant surface. Set the temperature control dial to its minimum setting. Plug the cord into a 120 volt AC outlet, set the control dial to its maximum setting 450°F. Operate the Roaster Oven empty (without the Cookwell and Cover) for about 60 minutes, or until any odor or smoke disappears. Some smoke and odor is a normal part of "curing" the heating element, and will not occur while cooking. When curing is completed, turn the temperature control to its lowest setting, unplug the unit, and allow it to cool. 2. Wash the Cover, Cookwell and Rack in warm, sudsy water. Rinse and dry. See "Care and Cleaning" section for complete cleaning instructions. To Operate Your Roaster Oven 1. Place the Cookwell into the Heatwell. Always use the Cookwell for food. NEVER PLACE FOOD OR WATER DIRECTLY IN THE HEATWELL. 2. Preheating is recommended. To preheat, place the Cookwell into the Heatwell and cover. Be sure the temperature control is turned to the lowest setting, and plug the cord into the 120 volt AC outlet. Set the temperature control to desired temperature. Preheat 20 minutes or until red signal light goes off. Carefully, using hot pads, add food to the Cookwell. 3. The Rack may be used for baking or fat-free roasting. Other foods, such as meats, soups and stews, are prepared without the Rack. 4. Replace the Cover. Always cook with the Cover in place. 5. If the Roaster Oven has not been preheated, turn the temperature control to Off. Plug the cord into a 120 volt AC outlet. Set the temperature control to the desired temperature. Fill the Cookwell with food as desired. 6. Cook the food for the desired amount of time. When finished, turn the temperature control to lowest setting and unplug the cord from the 120 volt AC outlet. Allow the Roaster Oven to cool, and clean as recommended . NOTE: COOKWELL, BODY, COVER AND ACCUMULATED STEAM WILL BE HOT. USE CAUTION, AND HOT PADS, TO LIFT COVER OR REMOVE COOKWELL FROM HEATWELL. Care And Cleaning 1. After the NESCO Roaster Oven has cooled, remove Cover, Rack (if used) and Cookwell. Wash Rack and Cookwell in warm sudsy water or place in the dishwasher. CAUTION: Do not put Cover in the dishwasher. 2. PORCELAIN ENAMEL COOKWELL has a strong finish and provides easy cleaning and years of use. It will not stain and stays attractive, even when used often. However, it will chip if subjected to sharp blows or is mistreated. Water spots or mineral deposits (characterized by a white film on surface) may be removed with household vinegar or non-abrasive cleansers. 3. NON-STICK COOKWELL is made of durable carbon steel. In order to maintain the non-stick surface, the use of rubber, plastic or wooden utensils is recommended. Avoid cutting food in the Cookwell. Use of a non-stick spray on the interior surface is optional. Avoid storing items in the Cookwell which may scratch the surface. When roasting or baking at high temperatures, you may notice an irregular band of discoloration around the sidewalls of the Cookwell. This discoloration is characteristic of the super tough non-stick coating used on the interior of the Cookwell and in no way affects the performance or durability of the finish. With continued use, the discoloration will become less noticeable. 4. Cooked-on food may be removed by using a non-abrasive cleaning pad and a non-abrasive cleanser, such as Soft Scrub® or Bon Ami®. Do not use abrasive cleansers or steel wool as the finish may scratch. HINT: To easily remove baked-on food residue, place Cookwell in Heatwell; then fill Cookwell with hot water. Cover and heat at 350°F for 30 minutes. Turn off and allow to cool completely. Wash Cookwell as directed above. 5. NEVER IMMERSE THE ROASTER OVEN IN WATER. To clean, wipe outside of Roaster Oven with a damp cloth and dry. Do not use abrasive cleansers on exterior surface. The Roaster Oven Cookwell is easily removed after cooking for clean up. Just wash it in warm sudsy water or place in the dishwasher. 18-Qt. Roaster Oven 3 62538-REV. MW 18qt #63492 10/24/01 7:58 AM Page 4 Helpful Hints ROASTER OVEN SHOULD ALWAYS BE PREHEATED FOR 20 MINUTES. BAKE · Use the baking rack to place casserole dishes and baking pans on during cooking time. This will allow for more even baking. · Two loaf pans will fit into the Cookwell. A meat and a vegetable, or two loaves of bread, may be baked at the same time. · Cover the baking Rack with aluminum foil and use as a baking sheet. · Most 1 & 2 Qt. casserole dishes, 9-inch pie plates, and most 9x13 baking pans will fit into the Cookwell. Place dish on baking rack for more even baking. · Three 1-1/2 Qt. pans fit into the Cookwell. Ideal for preparing meat, vegetables and potatoes at the same time. When baking bread, either one or two loaf pans are recommended. · Convenience foods can be baked in the Roaster Oven. Follow package directions. STEAM · No fat is used when steaming, so it's an easy way to cook tasty and nutritious low calorie foods. ROAST · Roasting meat in your NESCO Roaster Oven keeps it moist and tender. For additional browning, you can add 1/2 Tsp. browning sauce to oil or margarine and brush over skin before roasting. · Simmering less tender cuts of meat will make them very tender. Adding a gravy or sauce will make them extra flavorful. · To sear meat ...