Wolfgang Puck BESC0020 Use & Care Manual

USE & CARE

Gourmet VersaCooker

LIFE IS ABOUT BALANCE
AND EATING WELL

IMPORTANT NOTICE

PLEASE DO NOT RETURN TO STORE.
If you have any problems with this unit, contact Consumer
Relations for service PHONE: [phone] or visit our
website at wphousewares.com

Please read operating instructions before using this
product. Please keep original box and packing materials
in the event that service is required.

W.P. APPLIANCES, INC. Toll Free [phone]
Model BESC0020 Printed in China REV 1.0

All trademarks, service marks and trade names (collectively the “Marks”) are proprietary
to Wolfgang Puck World Wide.

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GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

This appliance must be grounded. It is equipped with a 3-conductor
cord having a 3 prong grounded plug. The plug must be plugged into an
outlet which is properly installed and grounded.

WARNING Improper use of the grounded cord can result in the risk of
electric shock. Consult a qualified electrician if necessary. Do not
attempt to defeat this safety feature by modifying plug.

A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the hazards resulting
from entanglement or tripping over a longer cord. If it is necessary to
use an extension cord, it should be positioned such that it does not
drape over the counter or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children
or tripped over and:

A Use only 3-prong extension cord with 3-blade grounding plug.
B The marked rating of the extension cord must be equal to or greater

than the rating of this appliance. The electrical rating is listed on the
bottom of this unit.

ADDITIONAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

1. CAUTION: Always open lid away from you to avoid hot steam

from causing burns

2. Use oven mitts to remove the cooking pot and rack from the
housing, surfaces are hot

3. Do not use the appliance for deep-frying.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

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

1 Read all instructions carefully.
2 Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.
3 To protect against electrical shock do not immerse base, cord, or

plug in water or other liquid.

4 Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or

near children.

5 Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to

cool before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning the
appliance.

6 Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after

the appliance malfunctions or is dropped or damaged in any manner.
Return the appliance to an authorized service facility for exami­nation, repair, or electrical or mechanical adjustment.

7 The use of accessory attachments not recommended or sold by the

appliance manufacturer may cause injuries.

8 Do not use outdoors. Household use only.
9 Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter or touch hot

surfaces, including the stove.

10 Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner or in a heated

oven.

11 Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance

containing hot oil or other hot liquids.

12 Do not use this appliance for other than intended use.

13 To disconnect, turn appliance OFF, then remove plug from wall

outlet.

14 CAUTION: To reduce risk of electric shock cook only in removable

container.

15 To ensure continued protection against risk of electric shock connect

to properly grounded outlet.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY

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Table of Contents

Important Safeguards 1

About Wolfgang Puck 3

Know Your VersaCooker 5-6

Know Your Electronic Control Panel 7

Advantages of Slow Cooking
with Your Wolfgang Puck VersaCooker 8

Before Your First Use 8

Using Your VersaCooker in
SLOW COOK Mode 9

Cooking Tips for SLOW COOK Mode 1 0

Using Your VersaCooker in BROWN/SAUTE Mode 11-12

Cooking Tips for BROWN/SAUTE Mode 12

Care and Cleaning 13

Recipes 15-28

Limited Warranty 30

Contact Information back cover

Wolfgang Puck,

owner of the famous
Spago restaurants and
one of the most influential
chef-restaurateurs in
America, is credited with
reviving California’s rich
culinary heritage. His
cooking innovations,

a result of blending fresh
California ingredients with his classical French techniques, are enjoyed
by world leaders, stars and fellow chefs alike. He established other
trend-setting restaurants like Postrio in San Francisco, Chinois on
Main in Santa Monica, Trattoria del Lupo, and his latest creation, Cut, a
gourmet steakhouse in the Beverly Wilshire Hotel. Home chefs can
also share Mr. Puck’s talents through his cookbooks and, of course,
through his appliances!

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Know Your

Gourmet VersaCooker

Plastic Storage Lid

(Do not use during cooking. only place on cooking
pot when ingredients have completely cooled)

Housing

Control Panel

Removable
Cooking Pot

Tempered Glass Lid

Rack

Photos throughout this manual may differ slightly from actual unit

Riveted

Handles

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Advantages of Slow Cooking

with your Wolfgang Puck

VersaCooker

• Use your slow cooker in BROWN/SAUTÉ mode to brown and sear
meats directly in the same pot that you will slow cook with.

• Turn your slow cooker on in the morning and come home to a
complete hot and tasty meal.

When cooking time is completed your Cooker will automatically
switch to Keep Warm.

• Due to the amount of cooking time you will find that less expensive
cuts of meat are tenderized and practically fall off the bone.

• The various flavors of your ingredients will incorporate into each
other due to the length of time that they are slowly cooked.

• The VersaCooker frees your oven and stovetop for other uses,
and should always be considered as an option for large gatherings
or holiday meals.

• Use your VersaCooker as a buffet server to keep foods warm, such
as chili’s, soups, chicken wings, meatballs, etc.

• Use BROWN/SAUTÉ mode for stir-frying, or use the wire rack
included to steam foods or poach fish.

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Know Your Electronic

Control Panel

Before Your First Use

Carefully unpack your VersaCooker and remove all packaging materials.
Wash your VersaCooker according to the Care & Cleaning section of this
manual. When cleaning your VersaCooker, always ensure that the unit is
not plugged in and has completely cooled.

1 BROWN/SAUTE cooking temperatures

Red indicator illuminates above the set temperature for BROWN/SAUTEmode only.
Cycle through temperatures by pressing BROWN/SAUTE mode button.

2 SLOW COOK cooking temperatures

LCD will display WARM, LOW, or HIGH with each button press of SLOWCOOK mode
button. WARM indicator will also display in KEEPWARM mode for both
BROWN/SAUTE and SLOW COOK

3 SLOW COOK indicator

SLOW COOK will display in LCD when SLOWCOOK mode is selected.

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BROWN/SA

U

UTE indicator

BROWN/SAUTE indicator will display in LCD when BROWN/SAUTE mode is selected.

5 READY indicator

READY indicator will displays in LCD once cooker is preheated to selected-­BROWN/SAUTE temperature.

6 TIMER display

Will show remaining time in cooking modes, or elapsed time in KEEP WARM mode

7 COOKING MODE selector buttons

Press desired button for cooking mode.

8 TIMER buttons

Press UP or DOWN to change cooking time.

9 Pro

g

gram TIMER/START button

Press this button to START the SLOW COOK mode once all settings have been
made. In BROWN/SAUTE mode, press START once READY displays in the control
panel to start the TIMER

10 POWER button

Press to turn your cooker ON or OFF. Always unplug your unit when finished cooking.

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