NESCO PC-6-25-30TPR Instruction Manual

Digital 3-in-1 Cooker

Website: www.nesco.com

		Model
		PC-6-25-30TPR
©2006, The Metal Ware Corporation	66698 Rev B	Use/Care and Cooking Guide

3-in-1 COOKER

Table of Contents

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

ABOUT YOUR ELECTRIC CORD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 FEATURES OF YOUR NESCO® PROFESSIONAL 3-IN-1 COOKER . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR NESCO® PROFESSIONAL 3-IN-1 COOKER . . . . . . . 5-6

BEFORE FIRST USE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

PRESSURE COOKER SETTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8 PRESSURE RELEASE METHODS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 WARM SETTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 BROWN SETTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 STEAM SETTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 SLOW COOK SETTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

DELAY TIME SETTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-10 COOKING TIMETABLES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-13 HINTS AND TIPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-15

RECIPES:

PRESSURE COOKER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-20 SLOW COOKER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21-23 WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 ABOUT YOUR WARRANTY AND SERVICE SATISFACTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

NESCO® is a registered trademark of The Metal Ware Corporation

The Metal Ware Corporation 1700 Monroe St., P.O. Box 237 Two Rivers, WI 54241-0237 Phone: [phone]

FAX: [phone] Website: www.nesco.com

©The Metal Ware Corporation, 2006

Made in China. Printed in China

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

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

1.READ ALL OF THE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

2.Close adult supervision must be provided when this appliance is used by or near children.

3.Keep pressure cooker out of the reach of children.

4.Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.

5.Using attachments not recommended or sold by the manufacturer may cause hazards.

6.Do not operate with a damaged cord or plug. If the appliance is not working as it should, has been dropped or damaged, left outdoors or dropped into water, do not use it and return it to the manufacturer for proper service and replacement or repair.

7.Do not let cord hang over the edge of a table or counter, or touch hot surfaces.

8.Make sure appliance is off before unplugging from wall outlet.

9.Always unplug before cleaning and removing parts.

10.For indoor use only.

11.Do not place near a hot gas or electric burner.

12.Do not cover the appliance or have it near flammable material including curtains, draperies, walls, and the like when in operation.

13.Always use in a well ventilated area.

14.To protect against electric shock, do not immerse plug, cord or housing in water or any other liquid.

15.Keep hands and face away from pressure regulator knob when releasing pressure.

16.After cooking, use extreme caution when removing the lid. Serious burns can result from steam inside the unit.

17.While the unit is in operation, never remove the lid.

18.Do not use without the removable cooking pot in place.

19.Do not cover the pressure valves with anything. An explosion may occur.

20.Do not attempt to dislodge food when the appliance is plugged in.

21.Do not fill the unit over 1/2 full with food or 2/3 full with liquid. When cooking foods that expand during cooking, do not fill the unit over 1/2 full.

22.Foods such as applesauce, cranberries, pearl barley, oatmeal or other

cereals, split peas, noodles and pasta, or rhubarb should not be cooked under pressure in the pressure cooker. These foods tend to foam, froth and sputter, and may block the floating valve.

23.To reduce the risk of electrical shock, cook only in the removable cooking pot.

24.Do not use an extension cord with this pressure cooker. However, if one is used, it must have a rating equal to or exceeding the rating of this appliance.

25.The pressure cooker is for household use only.

26.The pressure cooker should not be used for other than the intended use.

27.Extreme caution should be used when moving any appliance containing hot food or liquid.

28.Servicing or repair should only be completed by a qualified technician.

29.The pressure cooker has polarized AC (alternating current) plug (one blade is wider than the other). This plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way, as a safety feature. Reverse the plug if the plug does not fit fully in the outlet. Contact a qualified electrician if it still does not fit. Do not attempt to defeat this safety feature.

30.WARNING: Never deep fry or pressure fry in the pressure cooker. It is dangerous and may cause a fire and serious damage.

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About Your Electric Cord

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 are available and 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.

CAUTION:

Perishable foods such as meat and poultry products, fish, cheese and dairy products cannot be left at room temperature for more than 2 hours or no longer than 1 hour when room temperature is above 90oF. When cooking these foods, do not set the delay time function for more than 1 to 2 hours.

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Features of Your NESCO® Professional 3-in-1 Cooker

Your NESCO® Professional 3-in-1 Cooker is a very versatile appliance. It’s three appliances built into one. It’s a pressure cooker, slow cooker and steamer, all in one easy to use appliance. It features a state-of-art digital control panel that gives you complete cooking control. With the control panel, you can set precise cooking times, cooking method and cooking pressure. For convenience, the Cooker can also be programmed to delay the start of cooking. The “3-in-1” also features a WARM setting that can be used to keep cooked foods warm or reheat foods.

Pressure cooking is quicker than cooking on a conventional stove-top range and, in some cases, even quicker than a microwave oven. The pressure cooker method cooks 3 to 10 times faster than conventional cooking! This makes it a must for two career families. Tough cuts of meat are usually the leanest cuts. They are also the most favorite and usually cheaper cuts. Your pressure cooker will transform these tough cuts of meat into inexpensive, fork-tender masterpieces for your family. Pressure cooking is an ideal cooking method for those who are concerned about nutrition. Foods prepared in the pressure cooker retain more vitamins than foods cooked by other means. Pressure cooking requires no fat and is, therefore, more heart healthy.

Slow cooking is another great feature of your NESCO® Professional 3-in-1 Cooker.

It will take less expensive or tough meats, such as chuck roasts or steaks and stew beef, tenderize them through a long cooking process. The slow cooker method is a good choice for cooking many venison dishes. The extended cooking times allow better distribution of flavors in many recipes. A slow cooker can usually be left unattended all day for many recipes. You can put recipe ingredients in it before going to work and come home to a complete meal.

Steaming is one of the easiest methods to bring out vegetables full flavor and bright intense color. When vegetables are steamed all the nutrients remain in the vegetables making this a healthier alternative to other cooking methods.

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O N E Y E A R L I M I T E D W A R R A N T Y

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 specific legal rights and you may have other rights, which vary from state to state.

Your new NESCO® Professional 3-in-1 Cooker comes equipped with numerous safety features. Any attempt to interfere with the operation of these safety features makes this warranty null and void. In the event we receive an appliance for service that has been tampered with, we reserve the right to restore it to its original state and charge for the repair.

For service in warranty, defective products may be returned, postage prepaid, with a description of the defect to The Metal Ware Corporation for no charge repair or replacement at our option. Please follow the 5 easy steps below for details. Service and genuine NESCO® replacement parts may be obtained from the NESCO® FACTORY SERVICE DEPARTMENT.

About Your Warranty and Service Satisfaction

Mail in your registration (warranty) card and file your NESCO® Professional 3-in-1 Cooker exclusive registration number now!

Your serial number and model number are located on the bottom of the Base.

We enter this number into our database. It registers and identifies your “3-in-1” Cooker specifically by its individual code number. Should you call our 800 toll free line, your registration number helps us identify your appliance and speeds up our assistance to you.

Five Easy Steps to Satisfaction

Should you have a problem with your NESCO® Professional 3-in-1 Cooker, please refer to these steps for assistance:

1.Call us on our toll free number, 1-800-288-4545 and tell us about your problem.

2.If we instruct you to send all or part of your appliance to us for repair or replacement, the Customer Satisfaction representative will provide a return authorization number (this number notifies our Receiving Department to expedite your repair). Pack your unit carefully in a sturdy carton with sufficient padding to prevent damage because any damage caused by shipping is not covered by the warranty.

3.Print your name, address and authorization number on the carton.

4.Write a letter explaining the problem. Include the following: your name, address and telephone number and a copy of the original bill of sale.

5.Attach the sealed envelope containing the letter inside the carton. Insure the package for the value of the NESCO® Professional 3-in-1 Cooker and ship prepaid to:

		The Metal Ware Corporation
		1700 Monroe Street
		Two Rivers, WI 54241
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