Instructions
multi-cooker/ steamer
This is a Listed appliance. The following important safeguards are
recommended by most portable appliance manufacturers.
To reduce the risk of personal injury or property damage, when using
electrical appliances basic safety precautions should always be followed,
including the following:
Read all instructions.
Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.
To protect against electrical shock or burns, do not immerse heat
control or magnetic cord assembly in water or other liquid.
4.
Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near
children.
Be sure handle is properly assembled to basket and locked in place. See
detailed assembly instructions on page 3.
6.
Do not let children handle or put electrical cords or plugs in their
mouths.
Always attach heat control and magnetic cord assembly to appliance
rst, then plug cord into the wall outlet. To disconnect heat control
and magnetic cord, turn control to “OFF”, remove plug from wall
outlet and cord assembly from heat control. Allow appliance to cool,
then remove heat control from unit.
Unplug from outlet and remove heat control from appliance when
not in use and before cleaning. Allow appliance to cool before putting
on or taking off parts, and before cleaning.
9.
Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or in the
event the appliance malfunctions or has been damaged in any manner.
Return the appliance to the Presto Factory Service Department or to
the nearest Presto Authorized Service Station for examination, repair,
or adjustment.
The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance
manufacturer may cause injuries.
Do not use outdoors.
Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter or touch hot
surfaces.
Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner or in a heated
oven.
It is recommended that this appliance not be moved when it contains
hot oil or other hot liquid. If it must be moved when it contains hot oil
or other hot liquid, use extreme caution.
Do not use appliance for other than intended use.
THIS PRODUCT IS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY
Important Cord and Plug Information
A short power supply cord (or cord set) is provided to reduce the risk
resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.
DO
NOT USE WITH AN EXTENSION CORD.
Do not allow the cord to run underneath or around the unit. The magnetic
cord may not detach easily if the cord is positioned in this fashion.
Connect the power supply cord to a polarized outlet only. As a safety
feature, this appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the
other). This plug will only t in a polarized outlet one way. If the plug does
not t fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not t, contact a
quali ed electrician. Do not attempt to defeat this safety feature.
This versatile electric cooker roasts, braises, blanches, boils, deep
fries, stews, steams, makes casseroles, soups, and desserts.
Tempered
glass cover
Nonstick
surface inside
and out
ControlMaster
®
heat control
Magnetic cord
assembly
steam/fry basket
basket handle
Basket snaps onto multi-cooker rim
for draining and steaming.
draining hook
steaming hook
FIG. A
FIG.B
To attach handle to basket,
slide lock bar up on handle as
shown. Then, place one end
of the handle into one of the
notches in bracket. Then
squeeze the ends together, and
t the other end into the
opposite notch in bracket.
FIG. C
After attaching handle to basket,
slide the lock bar down as
shown to insure against
accidental detachment of handle
from basket.
How to use
Before initial use, and after each subsequent use, wash appliance in
dishwasher or in warm sudsy water, rinse, and dry.
Do not immerse heat
control or magnetic cord assembly in water or let them come in contact with
any liquid.
Prior to rst use, “season” the multi-cooker’s cooking surface by
rubbing lightly with cooking oil. Remove excess oil with paper towel.
For best results use nylon, plastic, wooden, or rubber utensils to turn, stir, or
remove food when not using the steam/fry basket. The use of metal utensils
is not recommended.
CAUTION:
To avoid personal injury, position multi-cooker well back from
edge of counter or table. Do not let cord hang or drape over edge of counter
or table within reach of children.
Prepare food for cooking according to recipe (see pages 6 to 14).
Place multi-cooker on a dry, level, heat resistant surface.
Insert the probe end of the heat control into the multi-cooker so the two
electrical pins on the appliance are fully inserted into the heat control.
Then attach the magnetic cord assembly to the heat control by aligning
the magnetic coupler end with the two electrical pins located on the
back of the heat control (Fig. D). Due to the fact that the magnetic
coupler end is polarized, it can only be attached to the heat control one
way. When properly aligned, the plug will magnetically attach itself to
the heat control. If positioned upside down, it will not attach.
Important: The magnetic cord was designed to detach easily from the
multi-cooker. As a result, if it is bumped or touched during use it could
possibly detach causing the unit to stop heating. Avoid contact with cord
during operation. If contact occurs, verify that the cord is still properly
connected.
4.
Plug the multi-cooker into a 120v AC electrical polarized outlet only.
Set the heat control at the temperature speci ed in the recipe. The
pilot light will go out when selected temperature is reached. During
cooking, the pilot light will go on and off indicating temperature is being
maintained.
6.
Simmer: To nd the simmer point (just below boiling), heat pan at 400˚
until the food boils then turn the control down until the light goes out.
If you don’t want food to boil, start at Warm and increase heat until you
reach the simmer point.
When cooking is complete, turn heat selector to OFF. Remove plug from
wall outlet and then remove magnetic coupler end from heat control.
Allow appliance to cool and detach heat control from multi-cooker
before cleaning.
To order a replacement Control Master
®
heat control, see Service
Information on page 16.
To assure the continued accuracy of the Control Master
®
heat control,
avoid rough handling during use and storage. Store the cord assembly
in a clean, dry location away from metal objects. Always check the
magnetic coupler end before use to assure metal items have not become
attached.
FIG.D
ControlMaster® heat control
Heat Selector
Pilot Light
Probe
electrical pins
magnetic cord
assembly
magnetic
coupler end
Heat control
Care and Cleaning
Wash appliance in dishwasher or in warm sudsy water, rinse, and dry.
Do
not immerse heat control or magnetic cord assembly in water or let them
come in contact with any liquid.
If there is any food residue remaining on the surface, it should be removed
after each use. To do so, scrub gently with a ne cleansing pad—nylon mesh
or other ordinary cleansing pad. Do not use steel wool or abrasive kitchen
cleaners.
In time, the nonstick nish may darken over the heating element. To
remove this discoloration, use a commercial cleaner designed for cleaning
surfaces, such as dip-it
destainer*. These cleaners are available at most
grocery and hardware stores. For best results, follow the manufacturer’s
instructions, being careful that any cleaning solution coming in contact
with the exterior of the appliance is wiped off. After treating the appliance
with a commercial cleaner, it is recommended that the cooking surface
be wiped lightly with a cooking oil before using. The outside nish of
the appliance is easy to keep attractive and looking new. Simply wipe
away spills or drips as they occur. If food should happen to burn on, it is
easily removed with warm, sudsy water and a dish cloth. Any food residue
remaining can be whisked away with a gentle stroke of a nylon mesh pad.
Rinse and wipe dry.
Periodically check the screws on the two handles and four legs for
looseness. Retighten, if necessary, with a standard slotted screwdriver.
CAUTION: Overtightening can result in stripping of screws or cracking
of handles and legs.
Any maintenance required for this product, other than normal household
care and cleaning, should be performed by the Presto Factory Service
Department or a Presto Authorized Service Station, see page 16.
For answers to any questions regarding the operation of your Presto
appliance or if you need parts for your appliance, see the Service
Information on page 16.
Glass Cover Care and Use Instructions
Never use cover when frying or heating oil.
Do not use cover if it is chipped or cracked. Handle cover carefully and
avoid impact.
Do not handle cover with wet towel or place hot cover on a cold or wet
surface.
This cover is dishwasher safe. Keep the cover clean. Do not use cleaning
pads or harsh powders which can scratch or weaken the glass. Nonabrasive
pads or powders may be used if necessary. Do not scrape or gouge glass with
hard or sharp utensils.
CAUTION:
Failure to follow these instructions could cause immediate
breakage or breakage at a later date for no apparent reason, which may
result in personal injury or property damage.
*dip-it is a registered trademark of Ecolab, Inc.
The Presto
®
Kitchen Kettle
multi-cooker/steamer makes preparing your
favorite soup, stew, or casserole so easy. The Control Master
®
heat control
maintains the cooking temperature and the nonstick nish, inside and out,
makes clean-up easy.
Great soup starts with rich avorful broth. Create a tasty pottage by rst
making either the Brown Beef Soup Stock or Chicken Soup Stock.
Simmer
pounds beef soup meat
/2 tablespoons cooking oil
quarts water
/4 cup diced onion
/3 cup diced carrots
small bay leaf
/2 teaspoons salt
/8 teaspoon pepper
/3 cup chopped celery
/2 tablespoon parsley akes
Preheat multi-cooker at 375˚. Add oil and brown meat. Add remaining
ingredients and bring to a boil. Turn heat control down until pilot light goes
out. Cover and simmer 2 to 3 hours. Strain stock. 6-8 servings.
Delicious Soups From Brown Beef Soup Stock
VEGETABLE SOUP: Add 3 cups cooked diced vegetables of your choice.
Salt and pepper to taste and heat through.
BEEF TOMATO SOUP: Add 2 cups tomato juice,
/2 cup chopped onion,
/4 cup rice, and 1 teaspoon salt. Cover and simmer 30 minutes or until rice
is done.
pounds chicken
quarts water
teaspoon salt
ribs celery, chopped
carrots, diced
onion, chopped
Cut chicken into serving pieces. (Wings, neck, and back make excellent
soup). Place all ingredients into multi-cooker. Set heat control at 250˚ and
bring to a boil. Turn heat control down until pilot light goes out. Cover and
simmer 2 to 3 hours. Strain stock. 6-8 servings.
Delicious Soups From Chicken Soup Stock
CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP: Add nely chopped carrot, celery, and onion.
Salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a boil and add
/4 pound noodles. Simmer
CHICKEN SOUP WITH EGG DROP: Combine 3 eggs, 1 cup our, 1
teaspoon baking powder, and
/4 teaspoon salt; stir until smooth. Drop
by
/2 teaspoonfuls into simmering soup stock. Continue to simmer,
uncovered, 20 to 30 minutes.
/2 pound beef bones
/2
quarts water
tablespoons dried lima beans, soaked
/2
tablespoon salt
pepper
/2
tablespoon cooking oil
small clove garlic, peeled
tablespoons chopped onion
tablespoon chopped green pepper
tablespoons diced celery
/2
cup fresh or frozen peas
/4
cup shredded cabbage
Brown Beef Soup Stock
Chicken Soup Stock
Minestrone Soup
/4
cup shredded cabbage
/3
cup whole kernel corn
/2
cup diced carrots
cup stewed tomatoes
/3
cup elbow spaghetti
/4
cup grated cheese
Set heat control at 250˚. Place beef bones, water, lima beans, salt, and
pepper in multi-cooker. Bring to a boil. Turn heat control down until pilot
light goes out. Cover and simmer 2
/2 hours. Heat cooking oil in a skillet,
add garlic, and brown lightly on all sides. Remove garlic. Remove bones
from stock, add garlic, oil, onion, green pepper, celery, peas, cabbage, corn,
carrots, and tomatoes. Simmer until vegetables are almost tender. Add
spaghetti and simmer 20 minutes or until tender. Garnish with grated
cheese. 6-8 servings.
quarts water
/2 pounds ham shank
onion, chopped
bay leaf
teaspoon salt
/4 teaspoon pepper
Place the split peas and water in multi-cooker. Let stand overnight. Add
remaining ingredients. Set heat control at 250˚ and bring to a boil. Turn
heat control down until pilot light goes out. Cover and simmer 2 to 3 hours
or until peas are very tender. Remove ham shank, cut meat into small
pieces, and return to soup. Stir well for even consistency. 6-8 servings.
/2 cups chopped celery
/2 cups diced potatoes
/4 cup chopped onion
/2 cups water
/2 teaspoon salt
pepper
cups milk
tablespoons our
/4 pound precooked shrimp
tablespoons butter
zucchini, sliced (optional)
Place celery, potato, onion, water, salt, and pepper in multi-cooker. Set heat
control at 250˚ and bring to a boil. Turn heat control down until pilot light
goes out. Cover and simmer 15 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Blend
milk and our; stir into potato mixture. Add shrimp, butter, and zucchini.
Simmer, stirring until thickened and bubbly. 3-4 servings.
Green Split Pea Soup
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