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Tools Required: Phillips screwdriver
Parts Included: 4 Legs, 2 Handles
This versatile appliance braises, steams, boils, deep fries and more. It is also great for making soups, stews, and desserts. Before using the appliance for the first time, become familiar with its various parts (Fig. D), read the instructions carefully, and wash it according to the Care and Cleaning instructions.
NOTICE: This appliance 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. Using this appliance for purposes different from those specified in the instruction manual may cause damage to the appliance and will void the warranty.
NOTICE: Avoid using no stick cooking sprays as they may cause the cooking surface to become tacky. In addition, use heat-resistant nylon, silicone, wooden, or rubber utensils to turn, stir, or remove food when not using the steam/fry basket. Do not use metal utensils as they may scratch the nonstick surface.
Cooking Methods
Your Kitchen Kettle® deep fryer/multi-cooker/steamer is truly versatile as you can prepare soups and stews, steam vegetables and seafood, and even deep fry in it. Because this appliance does so many things, this book first provides a general overview of how to use, clean, and care for it and then specific sections on the various cooking methods available to you.
If the appliance was used for deep frying, refer to the section "Handling Oil after Frying" before cleaning.
After each use, remove the heat control and wash the appliance by hand. Use warm, soapy water and rinse and dry thoroughly. Clean the nonstick base with a nylon mesh scouring pad, such as Scotch-Brite* Non-Scratch Scrub Sponge, or a damp cloth. Firm pressure can be applied, if necessary.
Do not wash the appliance in the dishwasher.
NOTICE: Repeated washings in a dishwasher will cause the nonstick properties of the ceramic coating to slowly diminish. In addition, the bottom of the appliance will likely discolor due to the caustic nature of the dishwasher detergent and a gray residue may form which may transfer onto towels and/or hands.
Soaking the appliance to loosen food residue is not necessary. If, however, soaking the appliance is desired, do not soak for more than 2 hours. Soaking for more than 2 hours may damage the nonstick finish.
Do not use steel wool or abrasive kitchen cleaners. Do not immerse Control Master® heat control or magnetic cord in water or let either come in contact with any liquid.
In time, the ceramic coating may darken over the heating element due to a buildup of grease residue. To minimize or remove this discoloration, sprinkle baking soda over the discolored area. Add enough water to make a paste. Allow paste to sit for several minutes and then scour with a nylon mesh scouring pad, such as Scotch-Brite* Non-Scratch Scrub Sponge, or a damp cloth. Wash and dry thoroughly. Repeat the procedure, if necessary.
Periodically check the screws on the two handles and four legs for looseness. Retighten, if necessary, with a Phillips screwdriver.
NOTICE: Continuing to tighten, once secure, 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.
*Scotch-Brite is a registered trademark of 3M Company. Presto is not affiliated with this company.
Your glass cover may break for no apparent reason if you fail to follow these instructions. Broken glass can cause personal injury or property damage.
Handle the cover carefully. Do not scrape or gouge the glass with hard or sharp utensils. Do not handle a hot cover with a wet towel or place it on a cold or wet surface. Sudden, extreme changes in temperature may cause the glass to break. Do not use the cover if it is chipped or cracked. Avoid rough handling in use and storage.
Keep the cover clean. Allow the cover to cool before washing. This cover is dishwasher safe. Do not use steel wool cleaning pads or abrasive powders which can scratch or weaken the glass. Nonabrasive pads or powders may be used if necessary.
This appliance makes preparing your favorite soups and stews so easy. In your multi-cooker, foods will simmer at some point between WARM and 200°. Heat the multi-cooker at 250° until the food boils. Then place cover on the multi-cooker and reduce the heat to the simmer level by turning the heat control down until indicator light turns off.
Beef Stock
1½ tablespoons vegetable oil
2 pounds beef soup meat
8 cups water
1 cup sliced onion
1 cup celery, cut into1-inch pieces
1 cup carrot, cut into 1-inch pieces
½ tablespoon parsley flakes
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon black pepper
Preheat multi-cooker at 375°. Add oil and brown meat. Add water, onion, celery, carrot, parsley, bay leaf, salt, and pepper; bring to a boil. Turn heat control down until indicator light turns off. Cover and simmer 2 to 3 hours. Strain stock.
6 to 8 servings
Delicious Soup From Beef Stock
Vegetable Soup: Add 2 cups cooked, diced vegetables of your choice. Salt and pepper to taste and heat through.
Beef Tomato Soup: Add 2 cups tomato juice, ¾ cup rice, ½ cup chopped onion, and 1 teaspoon salt. Cover and simmer 30 minutes or until rice is done.
Traditional Beef Stew
1½ tablespoons vegetable oil
2 pounds beef stew meat
4 cups beef stock or broth
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
1 small onion, diced
3 carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 cup sliced mushrooms
1 cup peas
1 cup sliced celery
Preheat multi-cooker at 375°. Add oil and brown meat. Add stock, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil. Turn heat control down until indicator light turns off. Cover and simmer 1 to 2 hours. Add onions, carrots, mushrooms, peas, and celery. Cover and simmer 30 minutes or until vegetables are tender. If desired, thicken with a paste made of cornstarch and water.
6 to 8 servings
Southwest Stew
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 green bell pepper, cut into ¾-inch pieces
1 red bell pepper, cut into ¾-inch pieces
1 jalapeño pepper, chopped
1 cup coarsely chopped purple onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (14- to 15-ounce) can pinto beans
1 (14- to 15-ounce) can stewed tomatoes
1 cup whole kernel corn
1 cup salsa, desired level of spiciness
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
½ teaspoon salt
Fresh cilantro (optional)
Preheat multi-cooker at 375°. Add oil; brown chicken. Add peppers, onion, and garlic; cook 2 to 3 minutes. Add beans, tomatoes, corn, salsa, chili powder, cumin, and salt. Bring to a boil. Turn heat control down until indicator light turns off. Cover and simmer 20 to 25 minutes. Garnish with cilantro, if desired.
6 servings
Minestrone
3 cups beef stock or broth
1½ cups tomato juice
4 ounces beef soup meat
4 ounces sausage
2 cups shredded cabbage
¾ cup chopped onion
¾ cup sliced carrot
¾ cup green beans
½ cup sliced celery
1 (14- to 15-ounce) can diced tomatoes
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
1 (14- to 15-ounce) can cannelloni or navy beans, drained
1 ounce spaghetti, broken in half
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Add beef stock, tomato juice, soup meat, sausage, cabbage, onion, carrots, green beans, celery, tomatoes, garlic, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper to multi-cooker. Set heat control at 250° and bring to a boil. Turn heat control down until indicator light turns off. Cover and cook 30 minutes. Add beans and spaghetti; cook until spaghetti is tender, about 20 minutes. Top with Parmesan cheese.
8 to 10 servings
Chicken and White Bean Chili
1 cup dry great northern beans
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into ¾-inch pieces
½ cup chopped onion
½ cup sliced carrot
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 jalapeño pepper, seeded, minced
4 cups chicken stock or broth
1½ teaspoons packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
¼ teaspoon ground allspice
Clean and rinse beans. Soak them overnight in 4 cups of water or use the quick-soak method. To soak beans using quick method, place beans in multi-cooker and cover with 4 cups of water. Set heat control at 250° and bring to a boil. Boil 1 to 2 minutes and then turn off heat control. Cover and let stand at least 1 hour. Drain off soaking water and remove beans. Dry multi-cooker.
Preheat multi-cooker at 375°. Add oil and brown chicken. Add onion, carrot, garlic, and jalapeño; sauté 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in beans, chicken stock, brown sugar, vinegar, chili powder, oregano, and allspice. Bring to a boil.
Turn heat control down until indicator light turns off. Cover and simmer until beans are tender, about 1 hour.
4 servings
Corn, Pepper, and Potato Chowder
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
½ cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped red pepper
1 can chopped green chilies
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon cumin
2 cups chicken stock or broth
2 cups peeled, cubed red potatoes
2 cups frozen whole kernel corn, thawed
1 cup low-fat milk
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
Preheat multi-cooker at 350°. Add oil; sauté onion, pepper, and chilies 2 minutes or until tender. Stir in flour and cumin; cook 1 minute. Add stock and potatoes; bring to a boil. Turn heat control down until indicator light turns off. Cover and simmer 10 minutes or until potatoes are tender and liquid is thickened. Add corn, milk, salt, and pepper; cook 5 minutes or until heated through.
6 servings
Spiced Pot Roast
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground ginger
⅛ teaspoon black pepper
1 (2- to 3-pound) beef pot or chuck roast
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
½ cup packed brown sugar
1 cup red wine
1 cup water
2 small onions, sliced
1 clove garlic, minced
4 bay leaves
Combine nutmeg, cinnamon, salt, ginger, and pepper; rub into all surfaces of the meat. Preheat multi-cooker at 375°. Add oil and brown meat. Dissolve brown sugar in wine and water and pour into multi-cooker. Add onions, garlic, and bay leaves. Bring liquid to a boil. Turn heat control down until indicator light turns off. Cover; simmer 1 to 3 hours or until tender.
6 to 8 servings
Braise your favorite piece of meat or poultry. Choose from and combine these foods, but make sure they have compatible flavors. Figure 2 to 4 servings per pound of meat or poultry.
Start with 1½ to 3 pounds of beef, pork, or poultry:
Blade Roast
Boston Butt
Brisket
Chuck Roast
English Cut
Flank Steak
Fore Shank
Pot Roast
Rib Roast
Round Roast
Rump Roast (boneless)
Rump Roast (standing)
Sirloin Roast
Turkey Breast
Whole Chicken
Preheat multi-cooker at 375°. Brown meat in vegetable oil
Add up to a total of 2 cups of any of these liquids:
Beer
Broth
Carbonated Beverage
Coffee
Fruit Juice
Red Wine
Tomato Juice
Water
Add a pinch or two of spices of your choice:
Basil
Bay Leaf
Black Pepper
Celery
Dill
Dry Soup Mix
Garlic
Marjoram
Mustard
Onion
Oregano
Rosemary
Sage
Salt
Thyme
Bring liquid to a boil and then turn heat control down until indicator light turns off. Cover and simmer 1 to 3 hours or until tender. Add additional liquid as necessary.
Place 1 or 2 cups of water, wine, or herb-flavored broth into multi-cooker. Set heat control at 250°. Remove handle from basket. Place one layer of fish fillets in basket and, using tongs, attach basket to multi-cooker rim with steaming hook. Cover and steam 5 to 10 minutes or until the fish flakes easily when tested with a fork.
Place 2 cups water in multi-cooker. Set heat control at 250°. Remove handle from basket. Place vegetables in basket and, using tongs, attach basket to multi-cooker rim with steaming hook. Cover and steam as indicated below. Steaming time begins once water starts to boil. Add additional water as necessary.
Type of Vegetable | Steaming Time |
Asparagus, thin spears | 3–4 minutes |
Asparagus, thin spears | 4–5 minutes |
Beans, whole | 7–8 minutes |
Beans, 1-inch pieces | 7–8 minutes |
Beets, 2½- to 3-inch diameter | 35–40 minutes |
Broccoli, spears | 5–7 minutes |
Broccoli, florets | 5–7 minutes |
Brussels Sprouts, 1- to 1½-inch diameter | 9–11 minutes |
Cabbage, 2-inch wedges | 15–20 minutes |
Carrots, whole | 18–22 minutes |
Carrots, ¼-inch slices | 6–7 minutes |
Carrots, baby-cut | 11–14 minutes |
Cauliflower, whole head | 18–20 minutes |
Cauliflower, florets | 7–9 minutes |
Corn-on-the-Cob | 10–15 minutes |
Kale, cut into strips | 6–7 minutes |
Parsnips, ¼-inch slices | 6–7 minutes |
Potatoes (white), small (1 to 2 ounces each), whole | 13–15 minutes |
Potatoes (white), medium, quartered | 13–15 minutes |
Potatoes (sweet), 1-inch slices | 17–19 minutes |
Rutabaga, ¾- to 1-inch slices | 20–22 minutes |
Spinach, whole leaves | 3–4 minutes |
Squash (yellow, crookneck, zucchini), ¼-inch slices | 5–7 minutes |
Turnips, ¾- to 1-inch slices | 10–12 minutes |
Following package directions, place water and salt into multi-cooker. Set heat control at 250°. Bring water to a rolling boil. Add pasta gradually so that the boiling is not disturbed. Continue to boil uncovered until pasta is tender. Drain. Basket may be used for draining cooked pasta.
Place 2 cups rice, 1 teaspoon salt (optional), and amount of water specified below in multi-cooker. Set heat control at 250°. Cover and bring to a vigorous boil, stirring once. Turn heat control down until indicator light turns off and simmer for the amount of time specified in table. Turn heat control to OFF and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff with fork.
Type of Rice | Liquid | Boiling Time |
White, long-grain | 4 cups | 15–18 minutes |
White, medium-grain | 3½ cups | 15–18 minutes |
White, short-grain | 3½ cups | 18–23 minutes |
Brown | 4 cups | 45–50 minutes |
When using the appliance for deep frying, you will need to attach the handle to the basket. Prior to each use, make sure the lock bar on the basket handle is in the down (locked) position as shown in Fig. C.
Important Safety Information
Burn Hazards
Helpful Hints
After frying foods, allow the oil to cool. To strain oil for reuse, place a funnel into the original oil container or other airtight container and line the funnel with a filter or a double thickness of cheesecloth. Slowly pour the oil into funnel. Store the oil in a cool, dark area.
The number of times the oil can be reused will depend on the type of oil used and the food that is fried in it. For example, the oil will need to be replaced more often if fish or food coated with bread or cracker crumbs is fried frequently.
Replace the oil if it is dark in color, has an unpleasant odor, smokes when heated, or foams excessively during frying.
Type of Food | Frying Time |
Chicken nuggets, frozen | 3–5 minutes |
Chicken, raw, breaded | 13–18 minutes |
Fish, raw, battered* or breaded | 3–4 minutes |
Fish, frozen | 7–8 minutes |
French fries, frozen | 11–12 minutes |
French fries, homemade (see recipe below) | 10–12 minutes |
Onion rings, frozen, battered* or breaded | 2–3 minutes |
Onion rings, raw, battered* | 1½–2½ minutes |
Shrimp, raw, battered* or breaded | 3–5 minutes |
*Battered foods may stick to the basket; therefore, it is suggested you place battered foods directly into the oil using a heat-resistant scoop or tongs.
Homemade French Fries (Double Fry Method)
Peel medium potatoes, if desired, and cut into ¼- to ½-inch thick strips. Place into large bowl and cover with hot tap water. Soak potato strips 15 minutes or until ready to fry. Rinse, drain, and pat dry with paper towels.
Because uncooked potatoes contain a high percentage of moisture, extreme care must be used when deep frying. Thoroughly dry potato strips before deep frying. Fill basket only ½ full. Slowly lower filled basket into oil. Do not use cover.
If the oil starts to boil up too quickly, lift basket out of oil for a couple of seconds, then lower it again. Repeat as necessary until basket is completely lowered into deep fryer.
Fry 3 to 4 minutes, until fries are cooked through but not browned. Drain; let stand to cool for at least 10 minutes, but not more than 2 hours. Just before serving, fry potatoes at 400° for 7 to 8 minutes or until golden brown.
Crispy Coating
½ cup milk
1 egg
All-purpose flour
Salt and pepper
Whisk milk and egg together in a small bowl. Mix flour and seasonings together in a medium bowl. Dip food into milk-egg mixture, and then coat it in seasoned flour. Fry according to timetable above.
Quesadilla Crispers
4 ounces fresh sausage (chorizo, Italian, etc.)
1 cup refried beans
¼ cup finely chopped onion
¼ cup diced canned green chilies, drained
4 ounces jalapeño jack cheese, shredded (1 cup)
8 (7-inch) flour tortillas
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons cold water
Cook sausage in a small skillet until done, breaking it up as it cooks. Mix cooked sausage, beans, onion, chilies, and cheese together. Makes about 1½ cups.
Cut tortillas into quarters. Place about 1 teaspoon of bean mixture in center. Brush edges with mixture of flour and water. Fold tortilla in half and press to seal; keep covered as you work. Continue until all are made. Makes 32.
Let stand 5 minutes before frying to allow edges to stick together. Fry 3 or 4 at a time for 2 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
To reduce the risk of personal injury or property damage, when using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following:
THIS APPLIANCE IS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.
This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is intended to fit into a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not attempt to modify the plug in any way.
A short detachable power supply cord 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 appliance. The magnetic cord may not detach easily if the cord is positioned in this fashion.
Connect the power supply cord to a 120VAC electrical outlet only.
If you have any questions regarding the operation of your Presto® appliance or need parts for your appliance, contact us by any of these methods:
Inquiries will be answered promptly by telephone, email, or letter. When emailing or writing, please include a phone number and a time when you can be reached during weekdays if possible. When contacting the Consumer Service Department, please indicate the model and series numbers of the appliance. These numbers are can be found on the bottom of the plug guard.
The Presto Factory Service Department is equipped to service Presto® appliances and supply genuine Presto® replacement parts. Genuine Presto® replacement parts are manufactured to the same exacting quality standards as Presto® appliances and are engineered specifically to function properly with its appliances. Presto can only guarantee the quality and performance of genuine Presto® replacement parts. "Look-alikes" might not be of the same quality or function in the same manner. To ensure that you are buying genuine Presto® replacement parts, look for the Presto® trademark.
Canton Sales and Storage Company
Presto Factory Service Department
555 Matthews Drive
Canton, MS 39046-3251
Product Registration
Please go online and register this product within ten days of purchase. Proper registration will serve as proof of purchase in the event your original receipt becomes misplaced or lost. Registration will not affect warranty coverage, but it may expedite the processing of warranty claims. The additional information requested will help us develop new products that best meet your needs and desires.
To register your product, visit www.GoPresto.com/registration or simply scan this QR code. If you do not have computer access, call the Consumer Service Department at 1-800-877-0441 for assistance with registration.
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