Nesco Open Country User Manual
18 Qt. Electric Roaster Oven
Care/Use and Recipe Guide
Guide de soin/usage et Recette
17 Ltr. Le Four électrique de Poulet A Rôtir
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“OPEN COUNTRY®” 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: (800) 288-4545
Visit our Website at http://www.opencountry.com
©2014 The Metal Ware Corporation.
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.
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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.
2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.
3. Always plug appliance cord into wall outlet, then adjust temperature control
to the desired temperature. To disconnect, turn control to off, then remove
plug from wall outlet.
4. To protect against electrical shock and personal injury, 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 a damaged cord or plug or after the
appliance malfunctions or has been damaged in any manner. To avoid
hazard, return appliance to OPEN COUNTRY
®
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.
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-ammable, 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 t into polarized
outlet only one way. If the plug does not t fully into the outlet, reverse the
plug. If it still does not t, contact a qualied 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
Now you are ready to discover more ways to make meals that are both healthful
and delicious. And, you are ready to experience rst-hand the convenience and
versatility of this compact portable electric cooking appliance.
OPEN COUNTRY® Roaster Ovens have a long tradition in family home cooking. Yet,
very few cooking appliances can demonstrate that they are as up-to-date and useful
today as they were in the past. OPEN COUNTRY® 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. And serve
your foods buffet style or at table-side, right in the Roaster Oven. Moist, goodtasting foods are yours because of OPEN COUNTRY’s exclusive “CIRCLE OF
HEAT” construction. You’ll taste the difference the rst time you use your Roaster
Oven. So, start cooking with OPEN COUNTRY®. 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-prole aluminum Cover is designed to control heat
and moisture efciently. 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 18 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.
SIGNAL LIGHT: The glow of the signal light indicates the Roaster Oven is
heating. When the desired temperature is reached, the signal light goes out.
It goes off and on during cooking, indicating that the temperature is being
maintained.
How to Use and Care for your Roaster Oven
before using for the rst 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 (450ºF). Operate the Roaster Oven empty (without the
Cookwell or Cover) for approximately 60 minutes, or until any odor or smoking
disappears. 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.
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 rst 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. 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 nished, 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 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 nish 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 ll
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 nish 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 lm 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, nonstick coating used on the interior of the Cookwell and in no way affects the
performance or durability of the nish. 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 tbsp. browning sauce to oil and
brush over skin before roasting.
• To sear meat: Preheat Roaster Oven at 450ºF. Add margarine. Cover, then
sear meat for 10 to 15 minutes per side until lightly browned. Stir ground
meat once. Time will vary depending on the quantity of meat. Alternative
browning method for self-basting turkeys. Preheat at 400°F for 20 minutes.
Roast bird for 1 hour at 400°F. Reduce heat to 350° using time in chart, 13 18 minutes per pound. During last hour of Roasting increase temperature to
400°F and remove all excess juices in bottom of cookwell
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 cooking, so add additional liquid
sparingly.
BAKE:
• Use the Rack for baking.
• Two loaf pans will t into the Cookwell. A meat and vegetables or two loaves
of bread, at the same time.
• Cover baking Rack with Auliminum foil and use a baking sheetf; or use
Baking sheet from accessory kit.
• Most 1 & 2 quart casserole dishes, 9 x 13 baking pans and pie plates will
t into the Cookwell. Place it on the Rack for better heat circulation while it
bakes. Cover with Roaster Oven Lid.
• Many frozen foods, such as individual entrees or convenient foods 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.
Baking Chart
Preheat Roaster Oven for 20 minutes. Set Rack in preheated Cookwell
Type of Food
Temperature
Setting
Bake Time
in Minutes
Baking Potatoes 400°F 60 to 70
Sweet Potatoes 400°F 55 to 60
Winter Squash:
Butternut, Buttercup, Acorn
(halved or quartered)
400°F 45 to 60
Baked Apples in custard cup 350°F 35 to 45
Brownies 350°F 25 to 30
Package Cake 375°F 30 to 35
Cookies 375°F 11 to 13
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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
Type of Food
Avg. Weight
in pounds
Temp. Setting/
Preheat
Roast Time
Minutes/Lb.
BEEF
Corned Beef 3.50 to 4.0
lb.
350°F/300°F
15 to 20 med-well
Pot Roast, boneless 4 to 6 lb. 350°F/325°F
15 to 22 med-well
Tenderloin 3.5 to 4 lb. 450°F/450°F 8 to 12 rare-med
Sirloin Tip 3 to 5 lb. 350°F/325°F 20 to 25 medium
Standing Rump 4 to 6 lb. 350°F/325°F
15 to 22 rare-med
Standing Rump 2.25 to 3 lb. 425°F/400°F
12 to 15 rare-med
LAMB
Leg, Sirloin 5 to 8 lb. 400°F/350°F
25 to 30 med-well
Shoulder, boneless 3 to 4 lb. 400°F/350°F
25 to 30 med-well
PORK
Chops, center cut 4 to 5 lb. 450°F/325°F 15 to 20 well
Loin Roast, center 3 to 5 lb. 400°F/350°F 15 to 20 well
Shoulder rolled 3 to 4 lb. 375°F/350°F 25 to 30 well
Ribs, lean country
(Precook ribs to tender;
nish in 425°F Roaster
Oven or on outdoor grill.)
8 to 10 lb. 250°F/250°F 15 to 20 med-
well
Ham, slice 8 to 12 lb. 350°F/325°F 15 to 20 well
Ham, precooked 5 to 10 lb. 350°F/325°F 15 to 25 heated
VEAL
Veal Shoulder, roast 3 to 5 lb. 350°F/325°F 30 to 35 well
POULTRY
Chicken Pieces 6 to 8 400°F/375°F 8 to 10 well
Chicken Whole 3.5 to 5 lb. 400°F/400°F 13 to 18 well
Cornish Hens (4) 3.5 to 4.5 lb. 450°F/450°F 15 to 20 well
Duck 4 to 5 lb. 450°F/425°F 20 to 25 well
Turkey, whole 10 to 14 400°F/400°F 15 to 20 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 avor of sh 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 30 to 35 minutes 3 cups
Asparagus, trimmed 15 to 20 minutes 2 cups
Green Beans, Whole 10 to 20 minutes 2 cups
Beets Whole 2 in. to 3 in. 25 to 30 minutes 3 cups
Broccoli, Flowerettes 12 to 15 minutes 2 cups
Cabbage
(quartered or wedges)
20 to 25 minutes 3 cups
Carrots Chunks, cleaned 20 to 25 minutes 3 cups
Cauliower, Flowerettes 13 to 16 minutes 2 cups
Corn on the Cob, husked 25 to 30 minutes 3 cups
Leeks, trimmed 15 to 20 minutes 2 cups
Potatoes Whole, red 30 to 35 minutes 4 cups
Sweet Potatoes 6 oz. ea. 40 to 45 minutes 4 cups
Summer Squash:
Pattypan, Whole small
Zucchini
20 to 25 minutes 3 cups
Winter Squash:
Acorn or Butternut
(halved or quartered)
30 to 35 minutes 4 cups
Fish Fillets or Steaks 15 to 20 minutes 3 cups
Whole Fish 25 to 30 minutes 4 cups
Clams in Shell 20 to 25 minutes 3 cups
Crabs, Claws and Legs 30 to 35 minutes 3 cups
Lobster Tails 25 to 30 minutes 3 cups
Mussels in Shell 15 to 20 minutes 3 cups
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