Presto Electric multi-cooker User Manual

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SlowCook’nMore

electric multi

cooker

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Crockery liner for slow cooking.

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Roasts, steams, boils, stews, or deep fries with crockery

liner removed.

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Includes basket for steaming and deep frying.

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INSTRUCTIONS

This is a manufacturers.

Listed appliance. The following important safeguards are recommended by most portable appliance

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

To reduce the risk of personal injury or property damage, 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. 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.

5. Be sure handle is properly assembled to basket and locked in place. See detailed assembly instructions on page

6. Do not let children handle or put electrical cords or plugs in their mouths.

7. Always attach heat control and magnetic cord assembly to appliance ﬁrst, 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.

8. 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.

10. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer may cause injuries.

11. Do not use outdoors.

12. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter or touch hot surfaces.

13. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner or in a heated oven.

14. 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.

15. Do not use appliance for other than intended use.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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 ﬁt in a polarized outlet one way. If the plug does not ﬁt fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not ﬁt, contact a qualiﬁed 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. It also has a removable crockery liner for slow cooking.

Caution: This product is not intended to melt wax, gels, plastics, or other materials for making candles or for other hobbyist activities or in any commercial or business application.

Fig. A

Tempered

glass cover

Nonstick

surface inside

and out

Basket/handle

Control Master® heat control

Magnetic cord assembly

Handle/Basket Assembly

Fig. B Fig. C

Lock bar

Crockery liner

Steam/fry

basket

Basket snaps onto multi-cooker rim for draining and steaming.

Steaming hook

Draining hook

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 ﬁt the other end into the opposite notch in bracket.

After attaching handle to basket, slide the lock bar down as shown to ensure 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 ﬁrst 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.

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.

1. Prepare food for cooking according to recipe (see pages 6 to 19).

2. Place multi-cooker on a dry, level, heat resistant surface.

3. 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 mag netically attach itself to the heat control. If positioned upside down, it will not attach.

Control Master

Probe

Heat selector

heat control

Fig. D

Pilot light

Magnetic cord

assembly

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

Heat

unit to stop heating. Avoid contact with cord during opera tion. If contact occurs, verify that the cord is still properly connected.

4. Plug the multi-cooker into a 120v AC electrical polarized outlet

control

Electrical

pins

Magnetic

coupler end

only.

5. Set the heat control at the temperature speciﬁed 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. Instructions for slow cooking are on page 5.

7. Simmer: To ﬁnd the simmer point (just below boiling), heat

multi-cooker 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

To order a replacement Control Master® heat control, see Service Information on page 20.

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.

point.

8. 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 clean ing.

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. Crockery liner should be allowed to cool before cleaning.

After each use, clean the nonstick base and crockery liner with a non-metal cleaning pad, such as Scotch-Brite* MultiPurpose Scrub Sponge or Scotch-Brite* Dobie** Cleaning Pad. Firm pressure can be applied, if necessary. Do not use

steel wool or abrasive kitchen cleaners.

In time, the nonstick ﬁnish may darken over the heating element. To remove this discoloration, use a commercial cleaner designed for cleaning surfaces, such as dip-it ware 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.

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.

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destainer. These cleaners are available at most grocery and hard-

*Scotch-Brite is a trademark of 3M. **Dobie is a trademark of Pechney Plastic Packaging, Inc. †dip-it is a registered trademark of Ecolab, Inc.

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 20.

For answers to any questions regarding the operation of your Presto see the Service Information on page 20.

appliance or if you need parts for your appliance,

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. Allow cover to cool before washing. 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.

SLOW COOK Kettle with crockery liner

This SlowCook’nMore™ electric multi-cooker adds the convenience of slow cooking to the versatile beneﬁts of the SlowCook’nMore™ through the use of a special removable crockery liner. Read the information below for instructions on use, care, and maintenance of your SlowCook’nMore™ crockery liner.

1. When slow cooking only, place multi-cooker on a dry, level, heat resistant surface. If you are unsure if the surface

is heat resistant, place a heat resistant counter protector, such as aluminum foil under appliance.

2. Place the crockery liner in your 6-Qt. SlowCook’nMore

liner should never be placed in a preheated multi-cooker. Always heat crockery liner and the multi-cooker at the same time.

3. Frozen foods should always be thawed before placing them in the crockery liner. Do not put cold or frozen food in

a preheated crockery liner. (Sudden changes in temperature may crack the crockery liner.)

4. Many of your favorite recipes can be converted for slow cooking in the SlowCook’nMore

Basically, slow cooking is “one-step” cooking. Simply add all ingredients to the multi-cooker (with the crockery liner in place) at the same time. Cook 6 to 8 hours with the heat control set at 250 water as some recipes call for, because liquids do not boil away as in conventional cooking. Milk, sour cream, or creams should be added during the last hour of cooking.

5. Always cook food for at least the minimum amount of time speciﬁed in your slow cooker recipe. Meat should always

be checked to ensure doneness; use an accurate meat thermometer.

6. Lifting the glass lid (releasing steam) will cause a loss of a signiﬁcant amount of heat, prolonging the cooking

time.

7. Do not heat the crockery liner on a stove burner.

8. The crockery liner should be allowed to cool completely before cleaning. Wash in dishwasher or in warm, sudsy

water, rinse, and dry.

™ (the crockery liner has a 4-Qt. capacity). The crockery

™ electric multi-cooker.

° to 300°. Do not add as much

Helpful Hints

Here are some helpful hints for successful slow-cooking:

1. Allow plenty of time for cooking. Slow-cooking is so gentle that an extra hour or so will generally not overcook

food.

2. It is not necessary to brown meat except to remove excess fat. Brown and drain hamburger, bacon, etc., before

placing in the multi-cooker with crockery liner.

3. Some crisp vegetables like carrots, celery, turnips, and beets take longer to cook than meat; therefore, slice or chop

vegetables when adding to meat dishes.

4. Fish, seafood, rice, pasta, and dairy products cook quickly. They should be added toward the end of cooking

time.

5. If a crisp topping is desired, add crumbs, bacon bits, or grated cheese just before serving.

6. Variances in household electric current, altitude, volume of food, and temperature of foods being prepared all

affect cooking time.

SLOW COOKING RECIPES

Beef Soup Stock

2 to 3 pounds beef soup meat

⁄2 cup chopped onions

⁄2 cup sliced carrots

1 small bay leaf

3 peppercorns

⁄4 cup chopped celery with leaves 1 tablespoon chopped parsley 2 quarts water

1 teapoon salt, or to taste

Combine all ingredients in the multi-cooker with crockery liner in place. Set heat control at 250° to 300°. Cover and cook for 6 to 8 hours. Strain through several thicknesses of cheesecloth. When stock is cold, remove layer of fat. Use stock as a bouillon or for your favorite beef soup recipe. 6 to 8 servings.

Beef Vegetable Soup

1 pound lean beef, cut into 1-inch cubes

6 cups beef stock

⁄2 cup chopped onions

⁄2 cup sliced carrots

1 cup sliced parsnips

⁄2 cup chopped celery

⁄2 cup barley 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 bay leaf salt and pepper, to taste

Combine all ingredients in the multi-cooker with crockery liner in place. Set heat control at 250° to 300°. Cover and cook for 6 to 8 hours. 6 to 8 servings.

Beef Stew

2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into

1-inch cubes 2 bay leaves

1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1 cup beef stock 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste

Combine all ingredients in the multi-cooker with crockery liner in place. Mix well. Set heat control at 250° to 300°. Cover and cook for 6 to 8 hours. Thicken gravy, if desired. 6 to 8 servings.

⁄2 teaspoon pepper 1 cup chopped onion 1 cup sliced carrots

⁄2 cup sliced celery 4 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into eighths

Chicken Soup Stock

⁄2 to 3 pounds chicken

1 teaspoon salt, or to taste

⁄2 cup chopped onion

⁄2 cup sliced carrots

Combine all ingredients in the multi-cooker with crockery liner in place. Mix well. Set heat control at 250° to 300°. Cover and cook for 6 to 8 hours. Strain through several thicknesses of cheesecloth. When stock is cold, remove layer of fat. Use stock as a bouillon or for your favorite chicken soup recipe. 6 to 8 servings.

⁄4 cup chopped celery with leaves 2 sprigs parsley 3 peppercorns 2 quarts water

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