Nesco 6-QT User Manual

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NEW!

QuanTanium™

NON-STICK SURFACE

•Titanium reinforced

•Strongest surface ever

•Metal utensil safe

ROASTS!

COOKS!

6-QT.

ROASTER OVEN

USE/CARE AND RECIPE GUIDE

BAKES!

STEAMS!

SLOW	COOKS!

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6-QT. ROASTER OVEN

CONGRATULATIONS!

Congratulations on the purchase of your new NESCO® Roaster Oven! This appliance represents today’s best value in versatile cooking appliances. The NESCO® Roasters have been proudly manufactured in the United States for over 75 years. Enjoy your cooking with our compliments!

NESCO® is a registered trademark of The Metal Ware Corporation. The Metal Ware Corporation

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920-793-1368

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Visit our Website at http://www.nesco.com

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One Year Limited Warranty

This appliance is warranted for one year from date of original purchase against defects in material and workmanship. This warranty does not cover transportation damage, misuse, accident or similar incident. This warranty gives you special legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from state to state. Defective products may be returned, postage prepaid, with a description of the defect to:

The Metal Ware Corporation

1700 Monroe Street

Two Rivers, Wisconsin 54241-0237

Service and genuine NESCO replacement parts may be obtained from the NESCO Factory Service Department.

For service in warranty, follow instructions set forth in warranty. When ordering new parts, make sure you always mention the model number of the product, which is found on the bottom of the Roaster Oven.

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 attach plug to appliance first, then plug cord into the wall outlet. To disconnect, turn control to Off, 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.

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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 a 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 pad and touch electrical parts, creating a shock hazard.

Save These Instructions

This Appliance Is For Household Use. A short cord is provided to reduce the hazard resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord. Longer cords and extension cords may be used if the marked electrical rating of the longer cord is at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance, and if care is taken to arrange the longer

cord so that it will not drape over the countertop or table top where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over accidentally.

6 Qt. Guide

Introducing the NESCO® 6 Quart Roaster Oven with QuanTanium™ non-stick surface.

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.

NESCO Roaster Ovens have a long tradition in family home cooking, beginning in the 1930’s. 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 6 Qt. Roaster Oven. Its portability makes it a moveable 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, RV or boat. Wherever 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, good-tasting foods are yours because of NESCO’s exclusive “CIRCLE OF HEAT”® construction. You’ll taste the difference the first time you use your Roaster Oven. So, start cooking with NESCO. Explore all the ways to get the most out of this special home cooking appliance.

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Get To Know Your 6 Qt. Roaster Oven

COVER. Heavy gauge high-profile aluminum Cover is designed to control heat and moisture efficiently. Two vent-holes are provided for air circulation. Note: When lifting the Cover, tilt it away to divert escaping steam.

RACK. The removable chrome plated steel/non-stick Rack is designed for better baking and fat-free roasting.

COOKWELL. The QuanTanium™ non-stick Cookwell has a full 6 quart capacity. The revolutionary QuanTanium™ surface is the first non-stick reinforced with space age titanium. QuanTanium™ provides maximum resistance to wear and abrasion, and is safe to use with all metal utensils. It is removable for easy clean up in the dishwasher or sink, or food storage in the refrigerator.

HEATWELL and BODY. The side of the 6 quart Roaster Oven contains the exclusive “CIRCLE OF HEAT”® element for even, moist cooking, plus the added advantage of thick insulation and a full range automatic oven temperature control. DO NOT PLACE FOOD DIRECTLY IN THE

HEATWELL–ONLY THE COOKWELL.

AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL. Regulates cooking temperature to maintain the dial setting in the Roaster Oven interior.

TEMPERATURE GUIDE. The conveniently-placed guide gives recommended temperatures for slow cooking, roasting, baking, steaming and serving.

How To Use And Care For

Your 6 Qt. NESCO® Roaster Oven

BEFORE USING THE FIRST TIME:

1.Unpack your NESCO Roaster oven completely and REMOVE COOKWELL, ALL PACKAGING MATERIAL AND INFORMATION LABELS. Place the Roaster Oven in a WELL VENTILATED AREA ON

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A HEAT RESISTANT SURFACE. Set the control dial to its minimum setting. Connect the cord to the Roaster Oven and plug the cord into a 120 volt AC outlet. Return control to maximum setting (425ºF).

Operate the Roaster Oven empty for approximately 60 minutes, or until any odor or smoking disappear. Some smoke and odor are a normal part of “curing” the element and will not reoccur in cooking use. When curing is completed, turn the temperature control to its lowest setting, unplug the unit from the electrical outlet and allow to cool.

2.Wash the Cover, Cookwell and Rack in warm sudsy water, then rinse and dry. Refer to complete cleaning instructions on next page.

NON-STICK COOKWELL: When curing your Roaster Oven with a non-stick Cookwell, we recommend that it be operated WITHOUT THE COVER AND COOKWELL. Do this in a covered outside area or other well-ventilated area. After curing and cleaning, and before cooking

in your non-stick Cookwell for the first time, lightly coat the interior of the Cookwell with vegetable oil.

To Operate Your Roaster Oven

1.Place the Cookwell into the Heatwell. Always use the Cookwell for food. NEVER PLACE FOOD DIRECTLY IN THE HEATWELL.

2.Preheating is recommended. To preheat, place the Cookwell into the Heatwell and cover. Set the control dial to its minimum setting. Connect the cord to the Roaster Oven and plug into a 120 volt AC outlet. Reset the temperature control to desired temperature. Preheat 20 minutes. 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 soups and stews, are prepared without the Rack.

4.Replace the Cover. Always cook with the Cover in place.

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5.If the Roaster Oven has not been preheated, turn the temperature control to its lowest setting. 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 its lowest setting, unplug the cord from the 120 volt outlet and then disconnect from the Roaster Oven. Allow the Roaster Oven to cool and clean as recommended below.

COOKWELL, 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 in warm sudsy water or place in the dishwasher. CAUTION–do not put Cover in the dishwasher.

2.Cooked-on food may be removed by using a non-abrasive cleaning pad and non-abrasive cleansers. Do not use abrasive cleaners or steel wool as porcelain enamel or non-stick finish may scratch. Use a plastic scrubbing pad to remove stains or cooked-on foods, and also to clean the steel Rack.

HINT: To easily remove baked-on food residue, place Cookwell in Heatwell; then fill Cookwell with hot water. Cover and heat at 350ºF for 30 minutes. Turn off and allow to cool completely. Wash cookwell as directed above.

3.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.

4.The revolutionary QuanTanium™ surface is the first non-stick reinforced with space age titanium. QuanTanium™ provides maximum resistance to wear and abrasion, and is safe to use with all metal utensils. It will stay attractive, not stain and provide easy

cleaning and years of use. 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 cleanser.

Helpful Hints

PREHEAT ROASTER OVEN FOR 20 MINUTES.

ROAST

•Roasting meat in your NESCO Roaster Oven keeps it moist and tender. For additional browning, you can add 1 tbsp. browning sauce to oil and brush over skin before roasting.

•A 3 lb. to 4 lb. roast with bone is the maximum size suggested for the

6 Quart Roaster Oven. Larger roasts, especially with a bone, may be difficult to fit into the Cookwell. If meat and poultry are refrigerator cold, increase cooking time about one-half hour. If frozen, allow an additional 15 to 20 minutes per 1 lb. cooking time.

• To sear meat: Preheat Roaster Oven at 425ºF. Add margarine. Cover, then sear meat for 5 to 10 minutes per side until lightly browned. Stir ground meat once. Time will vary depending on the quantity of meat.

COOK

•Food may be placed in a cold or preheated Roaster Oven. Follow recipe directions for temperature settings.

•Cut-up meats and vegetables should be of uniform size pieces.

•Remember, little moisture escapes during slow cooking, so add additional liquid sparingly.

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BAKE

•Use the Rack for baking.

•A 7 inch pie plate just fits into the Cookwell. For the first half of the recommended baking time, wrap a foil band (2 in. x 27 in.) around the edge of the crust to prevent over-browning.

•An 8.5 in. x 4.5 in. loaf pan will fit into the Cookwell. It’s an excellent size for meatloaf and quick breads. Use caution when baking yeast bread loaves, during baking it is likely they’ll rise close to the Cover and never brown.

•The Rack can be covered with foil and used as a “mini” baking sheet for packaged biscuits or rolls.

•A 1.5 quart casserole dish will fit into the Cookwell. Place it on the

Rack for better heat circulation while it bakes. Cover only with the Roaster Oven Cover.

• Many frozen foods, such as individual entrees (5 in. x 4 in. or slightly larger) can be baked in the Roaster Oven simply by following package directions. Place item on wire rack for best heat circulation while baking.

STEAM

• No fat is used when steaming, so it’s an easy way to cook tasty and nutritious low-calorie foods.

SLOW COOKING

•When slow cooking, heat is very gradual. This allows a very slow simmer, which is aided by keeping the Cover on and no stirring is necessary.

•To convert a standard recipe to slow cooking: for each 30 minutes required in a standard recipe, slow cook about 1-1/2 hours at 200ºF to 250ºF.

•When slow cooking meats and poultry, it is not necessary to use the Rack. The low temperature prevents the meat from sticking to the bottom of the Cookwell.

•Remember, little moisture escapes during slow cooking so add additional liquid sparingly.

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Baking Chart

Preheat 6 Quart Roaster Oven for 20 minutes. Set Rack in preheated Cookwell.

Type of Food	Temperature	Bake Time
	Setting	In Minutes
Baking Potatoes	400°F	45 to 55
Sweet Potatoes	400°F	40 to 45
Winter Squash (Butternut,
Buttercup, Acorn halved or quartered) 400°F		30 to 40
Baked Apples in custard cup	350°F	30 to 35

Roasting Chart

Preheat 6 Quart Roaster Oven for 20 minutes. Suggested times are only a guide. Use a meat thermometer for more accurate roasting. Set meat on Rack in preheated Cookwell.

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BEEF

Meat	Average Weight	Temp Setting	Approx. Minutes
	in Pounds	Preheat/Roast	per Pound
Ground Beef	2.25 lb. to 3 lb.	425°F/425°F	10 to 12 well
Pot Roast, boneless	2.5 lb. to 3 lb.	350°F/325°F	15 to 18 medium
Round Steak	2.5 lb. to 3 lb.	375°F/325°F	20 to 25 medium
Sirloin Tip	3 lb. to 4 lb.	350°F/325°F	20 to 25 medium
Standing Rump	3 lb. to 4 lb.	350°F/325°F	20 to 25 rare-medium
Standing Rump	2.25 lb. to 3 lb.	425°F/400°F	12 to 15 rare-medium

LAMB

Leg, Sirloin, half	3 lb. to 4 lb.	375°F/350°F	25 to 30 well
Shoulder, rolled	3 lb. to 4 lb.	350°F/325°F	25 to 30 medium-well

PORK

Chops, center cut 1 in.	2.25 lb. to 3 lb.	400°F/325°F	15 to 20 well
Loin Roast, center	3 lb. to 4 lb.	350°F/325°F	25 to 30 well
Shoulder rolled	3 lb. to 4 lb.	375°F/350°F	25 to 30	well
Ribs, lean country	4 lb. to 5 lb.	250°F/250°F	20 to 25	well

(Precook ribs to tender; finish in 425°F Roaster Oven or on outdoor grill.)

SMOKED PORK

Ham slice	1 lb. to 1.5 lb.	350°F/350°F	20 to 25 well
Ham, precooked,
boneless	3 lb. to 5 lb.	350°F/325°F	15 to 20 heated

VEAL

Shoulder, blade roast 2.25 lb. to 3 lb. 350°F/325°F 20 to 25 well

POULTRY

Meat	Average Weight	Temp Setting	Approx. Minutes
	in Pounds	Preheat/Roast	per Pound
Chicken Pieces	3.5 lb. to 4.5 lb.	400°F/375°F	15 to 20 well
Chicken Whole	3.5 lb. to 4.5 lb.	400°F/400°F	15 to 20 well
Turkey, boneless
breast	2.5 lb. to 3 lb.	375°F/325°F	25 to 30 well

*To obtain additional browning on poultry, mix 4 tbsp. melted margarine with 1 tsp. browning sauce; brush evenly over skin before roasting.

*For crisper skin, baste, then remove liquid during roasting.

Steam/Poach Chart

Place Rack in 6 Quart Roaster Oven, add hot water to the amount given in chart, cover, preheat to 400°F. Steam all vegetables at 400°F.

Steaming will bring out the fresh flavor, color and texture of each vegetable. Times may vary due to freshness, size differences, and desired degree of doneness. The suggested times will give you crisp-tender vegetables.

Vegetable	Steam Time	Water Amount
Artichoke Trimmed	20 to 25 minutes	1.5 cups
Asparagus Trimmed	8 to 12 minutes	1.5 cups
Green Beans Whole,
snapped	10 to 15 minutes	1.5 cups
Beets Whole 2 in. to 3 in.	20 to 25 minutes	2 cups
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Vegetable	Steam Time	Water Amount
Broccoli Stalks, trimmed	15 to 20 minutes	2 cups
Flowerettes, trimmed	10 to 12 minutes	1.5 cups
Cabbage Quarter
or Wedges	12 to 15 minutes	1.5 cups
Carrots Chunks, cleaned	12 to 15 minutes	1.5 cups
Cauliflower Whole,
cleaned	18 to 22 minutes	2 cups
Flowerettes, trimmed	10 to 12 minutes	1.5 cups
Corn on the Cob, husked	10 to 15 minutes	1.5 cups
Leeks, trimmed	5 to 10 minutes	2 cups
Potatoes Whole,
small red	20 to 25 minutes	2 cups
Sweet Potatoes,
6 oz. each	25 to 30 minutes	2 cups
Summer Squash,
Pattypan, Whole small
Zucchini	10 to 15 minutes	1.5 cups
Winter Squash, Acorn
or Butternut, Halved
or Quartered	20 to 25 minutes	2 cups

Steam Fish, Seafood and Meat Chart

To Steam: Place Rack in 6 Qt. Roaster Oven. Add hot water to the amount given in the chart. Cover; preheat to 350°F for 20 minutes. Steaming will retain the delicate texture and flavor of fish and seafood. Serve hot directly from Roaster Oven. To serve cold: plunge in cold water to stop cooking, chill before serving.

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Type of Meat	Steam Time	Water Amount
Fish Fillets	10 to 15 minutes	1.5 cups
Fish Steaks	15 to 20 minutes	1.5 cups
Whole Fish	20 to 25 minutes	2 cups
Clams in Shell	10 to 15 minutes	1.5 cups
Crabs, Claws and Legs	20 to 25 minutes	1.5 cups
Lobster Tails	15 to 20 minutes	2 cups
Mussels in Shell	10 to 15 minutes	1.5 cups
Oysters in Shell	10 to 15 minutes	1.5 cups
Shrimp, Large in Shell	10 to 12 minutes	1.5 cups
Sea Scallops in Shallow
Dish	10 to 15 minutes	1.5 cups
Fresh Sausages, 2 oz. to 3 oz. ea.	15 to 20 minutes	1.5 cups
Fresh Hot Dogs, 1 oz. to 3 oz. ea.	10 to 15 minutes	1.5 cups

Poach Chart

To Poach: Place Rack in 6 Qt. Roaster Oven. Add hot water to the amount given in the chart. Cover; preheat to 350°F for 20 minutes. Poaching is a way of gently simmering foods. There is no fat added during cooking.

Type of Food	Steam Time	Water Amount
Fish Steaks	15 to 20 minutes	2 cups
Whole Fish	15 to 20 minutes	3 cups
Chicken Breasts, Skinned	25 to 30 minutes	3 cups Chicken broth
Fresh Sausages, 2 oz. to 3 oz.	15 to 20 minutes	3 cups
Fresh Hot Dogs, 1 oz. to 3 oz.	10 to 15 minutes	2 cups
Fresh Pasta, 9 oz. to 12 oz.	15 to 18 minutes	Water to cover, plus 1 cup