Nesco Electric Roaster Oven User Manual

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“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

Ph: [phone]

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

©2008 The Metal Ware Corp. rev. 08/08.

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

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

- This product is designed for household use only -

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following:

1.READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS.

.	Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.
3.	Always plug appliance cord into wall outlet, then adjust temperature control	English
4.	To protect against electrical shock and personal injury, do not immerse this
	to the desired temperature. To disconnect, turn control to off, then remove
	plug from wall outlet.
	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 a damaged cord or plug or after the
	appliance malfunctions or has been damaged in any manner. To avoid
	hazard, 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.
	Never pull on cord.
11.	Do not place on or near a hot gas or electrical burner or in a heated oven.

1 . 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.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Polarized Plug: This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). To reduce risk of electric shock, plug is intended to fit into polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not try to modify the plug in any way.

Short Cord Instructions: A short power supply cord is provided to reduce the risk resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord. Extension cords may be used if care is exercised in their use. If an extension cord is used, the marked electrical rating of the cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance. The longer cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over unintentionally.

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Roaster Guide

Introducing the NESCO® Roaster Oven.

Now you are ready to discover more ways to make meals that are both healthful and delicious . . . and you are 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, starting 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 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. 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.

Get To Know Your 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 or non-stick coated Rack is designed for better baking and fat-free roasting.

COOKWELL: The porcelain enamel or non-stick Cookwell has a full

6 quart capacity. 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 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 USE 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 Roaster Oven
	before using for the first time
1.	Unpack your NESCO® Roaster Oven completely and REMOVE ALL PACKAGING
	MATERIAL AND INFORMATION LABELS. Place the Roaster Oven in a WELL
	VENTILATED AREA ON A HEAT RESISTANT SURFACE. Set the control dial to its
	minimum setting. Plug the cord into a 120 volt AC outlet. Return control to maximum
	setting (425ºF). Operate the Roaster Oven empty (without the Cookwell or Cover) for		English
	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.
.	Wash the Cover, Cookwell and Rack in warm sudsy water, then rinse and dry. Refer to
	complete cleaning instructions on next page.

3.NON-STICK COOKWELL: When ‘curing” your Roaster Oven with a non-stick Cookwell, we recommend that it be operated WITHOUT 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.

. Preheating is recommended. To preheat, place the Cookwell into the Heatwell and cover. Set the control dial to its minimum setting. 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.

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. 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.

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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 Rack and Cookwell in the dishwasher. CAUTION–DO NOT PUT COVER IN THE DISHWASHER.

. Cooked-on food may be removed by using a non-abrasive cleaning pad and nonabrasive 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 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.PORCELAIN ENAMEL COOKWELL has a strong finish and provides easy cleaning and years of use. It will stay 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.

5.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.

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 tsp. browning sauce to 1/4 Cup melted butter or margarine and brush over skin before roasting.

•A 3 lb. to 4 lb. roast with bone is the maximum size suggested for the 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 30 minutes. 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 sizes.

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

BAKE:

•	Use the Rack for baking.	English
•	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 lowcalorie 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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Roasting Chart

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

	Avg. Weight	Temp. Setting	Roast Time
Type of Food	in pounds	Preheat/Roast	in Minutes
BEEF
Ground Beef	2.5 to 3 lb.	425°F/425°F	10 to 12 well
Pot Roast, boneless	2.5 to 3 lb.	350°F/325°F	15 to 18 medium
Round Steak	2.5 to 3 lb.	375°F/325°F	20 to 25 medium
Sirloin Tip	3 to 4 lb.	350°F/325°F	20 to 25 medium
Standing Rump	3 to 4 lb.	350°F/325°F	20 to 25 rare-med
Standing Rump	2.25 to 3 lb.	425°F/400°F	12 to 15 rare-med
LAMB
Leg, Sirloin, half	3 to 4 lb.	375°F/350°F	25 to 30 well
Shoulder, boneless	3 to 4 lb.	350°F/325°F	25 to 30 med-well
PORK
Chops, center cut	2.25 to 3 lb.	400°F/325°F	15 to 20 well
Loin Roast, center	3 to 4 lb.	350°F/325°F	25 to 30 well
Shoulder rolled	3 to 4 lb.	375°F/350°F	25 to 30	well
Ribs, lean country	4 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.)
Ham slice	1 to 1.5 lb.	350°F/350°F	20 to 25 well
Ham, precooked	3 to 5 lb.	350°F/325°F	15 to 20 heated
VEAL
Veal Shoulder, roast	2.25 to 3 lb.	350°F/325°F	20 to 25 well
POULTRY
Chicken Pieces	3.5 to 4.5 lb.	400°F/375°F	15 to 20 well
Chicken Whole	3.5 to 4.5 lb.	400°F/400°F	15 to 20 well
Turkey, breast	2.5 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 Roaster Oven, add hot water to the amount given in chart, cover, preheat to 400°F. Steam all vegetables at 400°F.

To Steam: Place Rack in 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.

To Poach: Place Rack in 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
Artichoke, trimmed	20 to 25 minutes	1.5 cups
Asparagus, trimmed	8 to 12 minutes	1.5 cups
Green Beans, Whole	10 to 15 minutes	1.5 cups
Beets Whole 2 in. to 3 in.	20 to 25 minutes	2 cups
Broccoli, Flowerettes	10 to 12 minutes	1.5 cups
Cabbage	12 to 15 minutes	1.5 cups
(quartered or wedges)
Carrots Chunks, cleaned	12 to 15 minutes	1.5 cups
Cauliflower, Flowerettes	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, red	20 to 25 minutes	2 cups
Sweet Potatoes 6 oz. ea.	25 to 30 minutes	2 cups
Summer Squash:	10 to 15 minutes	1.5 cups
Pattypan, Whole small
Zucchini
Winter Squash:	20 to 25 minutes	2 cups
Acorn or Butternut
(halved or quartered)
Fish Fillets or Steaks	10 to 15 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
Shrimp, Large in Shell	10 to 12 minutes	1.5 cups
Fresh Sausages, 2 to 3 oz.	15 to 20 minutes	1.5 cups
Fresh Hot Dogs	10 to 15 minutes	1.5 cups
Fresh Pasta, 9 oz. to 12 oz	15 to 18 minutes	Water to cover, plus 1C

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Baking Chart

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

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

Here are some popular recipes that will make cooking in your Nesco Roaster Oven a real joy.

		BAKE
Deep Dish Pizza:
1	Loaf Frozen bread dough, thawed	1/4 Cup Sliced Black olives
1	Can (4 Oz.) Pizza sauce	1/2 Cup (2 Oz.) Shredded Mozzarella or
16 Slices Pepperoni		Provolone cheese
1	Can (4 Oz.) Sliced mushrooms

Remove Cookwell. Preheat covered Heatwell to 400˚F.

Lightly wipe Cookwell with cooking oil. Pat bread dough into bottom and 1-inch up sides of Cookwell. Spread on pizza sauce; top with pepperoni, mushrooms and olives. Sprinkle on cheese.

Place Cookwell in preheated Heatwell. Cover; bake 15 to 20 minutes or until done. Lift edges with spatula and slide onto serving plate. Cut with pizza cutter.

Serves 2.

For thinner crust divide bread dough in half to make 2 pizzas.

Baked Fish Steaks:

2 Fish steaks (approximately 8 Oz. each)*	1 Tsp. Chopped chives
1/2 Tsp. Tarragon	2 Tbsp. Margarine
1 Tsp. Chopped parsley	*Halibut, tuna, salmon, swordfish.

Set Rack in Cookwell. Preheat Roaster Oven to 350˚F.

Lightly wipe Cookwell with cooking oil. Place steaks on Rack in preheated Cookwell. Arrange half the margarine, parsley, chives and tarragon on each steak.

Cover; bake 15 to 20 minutes or until fish becomes white and flakes. Serve hot with salsa sauce.

Serves 2 to 4.

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Layered Enchilada:

1/2 Lb. Ground turkey or beef, crumbled		1 Medium Onion, chopped
4	Corn Tortillas	1 Tbsp. Diced green chilies
3/4 Cup Tomato juice, divided		1 Tbsp. Chili powder
1	Can (16 Oz.) Red kidney or pinto beans	1 Cup Cooked brown rice, divided
1	Can (8 Oz.) Tomato sauce	1/2 Cup (2 Oz.) Cheddar cheese, shredded

Preheat Roaster Oven to 350˚F.

Lightly wipe Cookwell with cooking oil. Add meat, onions, chilies, chili powder, salt and pepper. Cover; cook 5 to 10 minutes or until browned. Remove from Cookwell into small bowl; set aside.

Remove Cookwell onto heatproof surface; cool. Combine 1/3 Cup rice and 1/4 Cup tomato juice in Cookwell. Layer by placing 2 tortillas, 1/3 Cup rice, half the meat mixture, then half the remaining ingredients; repeat for second layer topping with cheese

Place Cookwell in preheated Heatwell. Cover; bake 20-30 minutes. Serves 4.

Spaghetti Pie:

1	Lb. Lean ground beef, crumbled	2	Eggs
1 Small Onion, chopped		1/3 Cup Grated Parmesan cheese
1 tsp. Chili powder		2 Tbsp. Margarine
1 tsp. Italian herb seasoning		2	Cups (8 Oz.) Shredded Mozzarella cheese, divided
1	Pkg. (7 Oz.) Spaghetti noodles, cooked	1	Jar (24 Oz.) Spaghetti sauce

Preheat Roaster Oven to 425˚F.

Lightly spray Cookwell with spray cooking oil. Add meat, onion, chili powder and seasoning. Cover; cook 10 to 12 minutes or until browned. Remove from Cookwell into bowl; set aside.

Combine spaghetti, eggs and Parmesan cheese. Place margarine in Cookwell. Cover; cook until melted. Spread evenly over bottom of Cookwell. Spoon spaghetti mixture into Cookwell and pat with back of spoon over bottom and up 1-inch on sides of Cookwell. Sprinkle half the Mozzarella cheese over spaghetti crust. Combine meat and spaghetti sauce; pour over spaghetti crust. Sprinkle on remaining cheese.

Cover; bake 25 to 30 minutes or until center is set. Serves 4.

Turkey Mornay:

2 Pkgs. (10 Oz. ea.) Frozen broccoli spears, thawed
1 Cup Chicken broth	1/2 to 3/4 Cup Milk
6 Slices Turkey breast meat (approximately 1 Lb.)	1 tsp. Grated Lemon peel
1/4 Lb. Sliced Prosciutto ham	1/4 Cup Margarine
1/4 Cup Grated Parmesan cheese	1/4 Cup All purpose flour
1 tsp. Chopped parsley	Salt and white pepper, to taste

Set Rack in Roaster Oven. Add 1 Cup water. Cover; preheat to 350˚F. for 20 minutes.

Place broccoli spears on Rack. Cover; steam 8 to 10 minutes or until tender. Remove broccoli and Rack. Discard water from Cookwell, wipe clean.

Meanwhile, melt margarine in medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir in flour to form a roux.

Gradually stir in broth and milk to desired thickness. Add lemon peel, salt and pepper; stir. Remove from heat.

Lightly wipe Cookwell with cooking oil. Arrange broccoli in Cookwell; layer turkey, then ham.

Pour sauce over meat. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese and parsley over the top. Set Cookwell in hot Heatwell. Cover; bake 25 to 30 minutes or until bubbly hot.

Serves 4 to 6.

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