Toastmaster RST6 User Manual

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WA R N I N G :Arisk of fire and electrical shock exists in all electrical appliances and may cause personal injury or death. Please follow all safety instructions.

6 Quart Roaster Oven

Use and Care Guide and Recipe Book

Model RST6

I M P O R TANT SAFEGUARDS

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury to persons, i n c l u d i n g the following:

• Read all instructions before using appliance.

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

• Always plug appliance cord into the wall outlet, then adjust temperature control to the desired temperature. To disconnect, turn control to minimum position, then remove plug from wall outlet.

• Do not immerse the cooking base, cord or plug, in water or other liquid. See instructions for cleaning.

• This appliance is not for use by children.

• Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used near children.

• Unplug from outlet when not in use. Unplug and allow to cool completely before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning.

• Do not operate any damaged appliance. Do not operate with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance malfunctions, or has been dropped or damaged in any manner. Return appliance to the nearest Authorized Service Center for examination, repair or electrical or mechanical adjustment.

• Use attachments only if recommended by the manufacturer.

• Do not use outdoors or while standing in a damp area.

• 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.

• Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containing hot oil or other hot liquids.

• Use appliance only as indicated in these instructions.

• Do not use metal scouring pads on the exterior surface of the Roaster Oven. Pieces can break off the pad and touch electrical parts creating a shock hazard.

• Always place the roaster oven on a non-flammable, non-burnable, heatresistant 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.

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C A U T I O N : A short power supply cord is provided to reduce the risk of personal

injury resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord. Extension cords are available from local hardware stores and may be used if care is exercised in their use. If an extension cord is required, special care and caution is necessary. Also the cord must be: (1) marked with an electrical r a t i n g of 125 V and at least 10A., 1250 W., and (2) the cord must be arranged so that it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over accidentally.

POLARIZED PLUG: This appliance has a polarized plug, (one blade is wider than the other). As a safety feature to reduce the risk of electrical shock, this plug is intended to fit in a polarized outlet only 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.

ELECTRIC POWER: If the electric circuit is overloaded with other appliances, your appliance may not operate p r o p e r l y. It should be operated on a separate electrical circuit from other appliances.

This product is for household use only.

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR TOASTMASTER ROASTER OVEN

Product may vary slightly from illustration.

1. Lid

2. Rack with Handles

3. Liner

4. Base

5. Handles

6. Control Knob

BEFORE USING YOUR ROASTER OVEN

1. Carefully unpack your roaster oven and clean, see CLEANING YOUR

ROASTER OVEN.

2. It is necessary to operate the roaster empty one time to burn off excess

manufacturing oils. Plug into 120 V ~ 60 Hz outlet in a well-ventilated area. Place liner into base and lid on roaster.

3. Turn the control knob to maximum temperature setting. Allow to heat for one

hour or until any odor or smoke disappears. This process is necessary as a

part of the initial seasoning of the heating element. CAUTION: THE ROASTER WILL BECOME HOT WITH USE. CAUTION: BASE, LINER, LID AND RACK WILL GET VERY WARM DURING USE. IF NECESSARY TO HANDLE, USE POT HOLDERS OR OVEN MITTS.

4. When time is complete, turn control knob to minimum position and unplug

from outlet. Allow to cool before moving.

5. Clean the lid, liner and rack, see CLEANING YOUR ROASTER OVEN.

USING YOUR ROASTER OVEN

1. Plug into a 120V ~ 60Hz outlet. Place liner into base and place lid on roaster

oven.

2. Turn control knob to the desired preheat temperature setting and allow to

preheat for 20 minutes. CAUTION: THE ROASTER WILL BECOME HOT WITH USE AND PRODUCE STEAM. CAUTION SHOULD BE USED TOAVOID COVERING STEAM VENT HOLES OR COMING IN CONTACT WITH HOT STEAM FROM STEAM VENT HOLES. NEVER PLACE FOOD OR WATER IN THE BASE. CAUTION: BASE, LINER, LID AND RACK WILL GET VERY WARM DURING USE. IF NECESSARY TO HANDLE, USE POT HOLDERS OR OVEN MITTS.

3. Prepare recipe according to instructions and carefully add to the preheated

liner using hot pads. Place lid on roaster oven. Do not fill the liner to the brim

with food. Always cook with the liner in position and lid on the liner.

Remember that frequent lifting of the lid during cooking increases total cook-

ing time. Use the rack with handles for roasting, steaming and baking.

Follow recipes or hints to place soups and food into liner without the rack.

NOTE: Food touching the sides of the liner will brown too much unless they

are in a liquid.

4. Turn the control knob to the desired temperature.

5. Using oven mitts, carefully remove the lid by grasping the handle and lifting

the lid away from you. This will allow the steam to escape and moisture to

drip back into food before removing the lid completely.

6. When cooking time is complete, turn control knob to minimum position and

unplug from outlet. The cooking times in the charts are only guides.

7. Allow to cool completely before cleaning, see CLEANING YOUR ROASTER

OVEN.

CLEANING YOUR ROASTER OVEN

CAUTION: NEVER IMMERSE THE BASE OR CORD IN WATER OR OTHER LIQUID.

1. Turn control knob to minimum and unplug. Allow to cool completely before

c l e a n i n g .

2. The liner is coated with porcelain enamel. Avoid hitting the liner against the

faucet or other hard surfaces. Wash lid, liner and rack in warm soapy water.

Use a non-abrasive cleaning pad and cleaner. Rinse and dry thoroughly.

Never use abrasive cleaners or scouring pads to clean the liner, rack or lid,

as they may damage the surface. If food sticks to the liner, place liner in

base and fill with water. Cover and turn control knob to 350°F for 30 mi-

nutes. When time is complete, turn control knob to minimum position,

unplug and allow to cool completely before cleaning again.

3. Wipe interior and exterior of the base with a soft, slightly damp cloth or

sponge. Never use abrasive cleaners or scouring pads to clean the base, as

they may damage the surface.

4. Allow to dry thoroughly before storing.

Any servicing requiring disassembly other than the above cleaning must be performed by an authorized service center.

HINTS FOR SLOW COOK

• If a recipe results in too much liquid at the end of the cooking time, remove

the lid and turn the control knob to the maximum temperature. After about

30-45 minutes the amount of liquid should be less.

• It is not necessary to use the rack when cooking meats and poultry on slow

cook.

• If adding fresh milk or yogurt, it should be done the last 2 hours. Evaporated

milk may be added at the start of cooking. If possible, substitute condensed

soups for fresh milk or yogurt.

• Rice and pasta are not recommended for long cooking periods. Cook them

separately and then add to the recipe during the last 30 minutes.

• Whole herbs and spices flavor better in slow cooking than crushed or

ground.

HINTS FOR COOK

• Meats will not brown during the cooking process. If you desire browning,

heat a small amount of oil in a skillet and brown meats prior to starting the

cooking process.

• Foods cut into uniform pieces will cook faster and more evenly than foods

left whole such as roast or poultry.

HINTS FOR ROAST

• One teaspoon of browning sauce such as Kitchen Bouquet®may be added

to 1/4 cup melted butter and brushed onto meat for additional browning.

• When roasting less tender cuts of meats, use the slow cook setting, add

broth and allow longer roasting time.

• To enhance browning of poultry, begin the cooking at 400°F for the first hour

and then reduce the temperature to 375°F. During the last hour of cooking,

carefully drain broth from liner, cover and return temperature to 400°F.

HINTS FOR BAKE

• Cover rack with heavy duty foil and use as a baking sheet.

HINTS FOR STEAM

• Foods cut into uniform pieces will cook faster and more evenly.

• If you wish your vegetables to be more tender, add more water and turn

roaster oven back on for desired time.

ROAST CHART

1. Place liner into base, cover and preheat roaster oven for 20 minutes.

2. Insert meat thermometer into thickest part of meat, not touching bone or fat.

Insert food thermometer for a few minutes to check temperature of combi-

nation dishes towards end of cooking time.

NOTE: Foods are properly cooked when they are heated for a long enough

time and at a high enough temperature to kill harmful bacteria. Use a meat

or food thermometer to measure the internal temperature of cooked meat

and poultry. According to the United States Department of Agriculture, roast

until meat and poultry temperature are at least:

poultry-white meat 170°F poultry-dark meat 180°F beef, lamb and veal 145°F; higher temperature for well done and for meat to be fork tender ham 160°F or follow package directions pork 160°F; higher temperature for well done and for meat to be fork tender ground meat 160°F; higher temperature for well done ground poultry 160°F; higher temperature for well done casseroles and other combination dishes 165°F

3. Season meat before or after cooking and place fat side up, on the rack in

the liner.

4. Do not add water. Place lid on roaster oven.

5. Roast until done.

6. Allow meat to stand 15-20 minutes before serving. Temperature will continue

to rise to desired doneness. Meat will also be easier to carve.

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