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8-quart
multi-cooker/steamer
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INSTRUCTIONS
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:
1. Read all instructions.
2. To protect against electrical shock or burns, do not immerse heat control or magnetic cord assembly in water or other liquid.
3. Be sure that handles and legs are assembled and fastened properly before using this appliance (see page 2).
4. Be sure handle is properly attached to basket and locked in place. See detailed assembly instructions on page 2. Failure to securely
attach basket handle can result in release of basket during use which may result in severe burns.
5. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.
6. Do not let children handle or put electrical cords or plugs in their mouths.
7. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.
8. 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.
9. 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" and remove plug from wall outlet and cord assembly from heat control. Allow
appliance to cool, then remove heat control from unit.
10. 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.
11. 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 for examination, repair, or adjustment.
12. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer may cause injuries.
13. Do not use outdoors.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
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Table of Contents
Summary of Contents for Presto Big kettle
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Page 1: Important Safeguards
11. 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 for examination, repair, or adjustment. - Page 2 14. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter or touch hot surfaces. 15. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner or in a heated oven. 16. Do not use appliance for other than intended use. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS THIS PRODUCT IS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.
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Page 3: Before First Use
Fig. D Fig. E Cover handle Basket handle Control Master heat control Tempered Steam/fry Steaming/ glass cover basket draining hook Pilot light Heat selector Magnetic cord assembly Probe Heat control Electrical Magnetic pins coupler end Nonstick To assure the continued accuracy of the Control Master ... -
Page 4: Care And Cleaning
Periodically check the screws on the two handles and four legs for looseness. Retighten, if necessary, with a Phillips type screwdriver. NOTICE: 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, see page 10. - Page 5 Simmer The Presto Big Kettle multi-cooker makes preparing your favorite soups and stews so easy. In your multi-cooker, foods will simmer at some point between the “WARM” setting and 200°. Heat the multi-cooker at 250° until the food boils. Then place cover on multi-cooker and reduce the heat to the simmer level by turning the heat control down until the pilot light goes out.
- Page 6 Chicken and White Bean Chili cups dry great northern beans 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded, minced tablespoon vegetable oil 8 cups chicken stock or broth boneless, skinless chicken breasts, 1 tablespoon packed brown sugar cut into ¾-inch pieces 2 teaspoons white wine vinegar cup chopped onion 1½...
- Page 7 Add a pinch or two of spices of your choice... Salt Thyme Mustard Pepper Rosemary Dill Garlic Oregano Sage Onion Marjoram Basil Celery Bay Leaf Dry Soup Mix Bring liquid to a boil and then turn heat control down until pilot light goes out. Cover and simmer 1 to 3 hours or until tender. Add additional liquid as necessary.
- Page 8 Blanch When using the multi-cooker for blanching, you will need to attach the handle to the basket as instructed on page 2. Prior to each use, make sure the lock bar on the basket handle is in the down (locked) position, see page 2, Fig. C. Vegetables are blanched before freezing to stop enzyme action and to retain fresh flavor and appearance.
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Page 9: Helpful Hints
5. Once oil has preheated, slowly lower basket into oil. Fry food until golden brown. 6. Lift basket and, using drain hook, hook basket onto multi-cooker rim to drain. Empty basket on paper towels. 7. Allow oil to cool completely before handling the unit. If you plan to reuse the oil, strain it to remove any food particles. Store strained oil in a tightly sealed container in a cool, dark place. -
Page 10: Consumer Service Information
Presto can only guarantee the quality and performance of genuine PRESTO 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, ...