Nesco 18-Qt. ROASTER OVEN - Manual (Page 4)

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.
3 18-Qt. Roaster Oven
The Roaster Oven Cookwell is easily removed after cooking for clean up.
Just wash it in warm sudsy water or place in the dishwasher.
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