Nesco 18-Qt. ROASTER OVEN - Manual (Page 3)

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 vent-
holes 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.
2 18-Qt. Roaster Oven
18 Qt. Roaster Oven
200
250
300 350
400
450
ROAST COOK
SLOW COO K
BAKE
STEAM
Rack
Cover
Cookwell
Temperature
Guide
Automatic
Temperature
Control
Signal Light
Heatwell
and Body
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