To Operate Roaster Oven; Automatic Temperature Control - Nesco Open Country Care/Use And Recipe Manual

Roaster Guide
Now you are ready to discover more ways to make meals that are both healthful
and delicious. And, you are ready to experience first-hand the convenience and
versatility of this compact portable electric cooking appliance.
OPEN COUNTRY Roaster Ovens have a long tradition in family home cooking. Yet,
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very few cooking appliances can demonstrate that they are as up-to-date and useful
today as they were in the past. OPEN COUNTRY
with cooking styles, preferences, occasions and family sizes.
In a short time, you will see the many ways to use your Roaster Oven. Its
portability makes it a moveable main cooking appliance at some times, and
a valued supplementary appliance at other times. Use it at home on your
countertop in your kitchen (no more kitchen heat!) or in a covered patio,
basement or garage or away from home in a cabin, RV or boat. Wherever
you use your Roaster Oven, you can prepare a wide range of favorite foods in
different ways - baked, slow-cooked, roasted, steamed or poached. And serve
your foods buffet style or at table-side, right in the Roaster Oven. Moist, good-
tasting foods are yours because of OPEN COUNTRY's exclusive "CIRCLE OF
HEAT" construction. You'll taste the difference the first time you use your Roaster
Oven. So, start cooking with OPEN COUNTRY
most out of this special home cooking appliance.
Get To Know Your Roaster Oven
COVER:
Heavy gauge high-profile aluminum Cover is designed to control heat
and moisture efficiently. Two vent-holes are provided for air circulation. Note:
When lifting the Cover, tilt it away to divert escaping steam.
RACK:
The removable chrome plated steel or non-stick coated Rack is designed
for better baking and fat-free roasting.
COOKWELL: The porcelain enamel or non-stick Cookwell has a full 18 quart
capacity. It is removable for easy clean up in the dishwasher or sink, or food
storage in the refrigerator.
HEATWELL and BODY:
The side of the Roaster Oven contains the exclusive
"CIRCLE OF HEAT" element for even, moist cooking, plus the added advantage
of thick insulation and a full range automatic oven temperature control. DO NOT
PLACE FOOD DIRECTLY IN THE HEATWELL, ONLY USE THE COOKWELL.

AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL:

maintain the dial setting in the Roaster Oven interior.
TEMPERATURE GUIDE: The conveniently-placed guide gives recommended
temperatures for slow cooking, roasting, baking, steaming and serving.
SIGNAL LIGHT:
The glow of the signal light indicates the Roaster Oven is
heating. When the desired temperature is reached, the signal light goes out.
It goes off and on during cooking, indicating that the temperature is being
maintained.
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How to Use and Care for your Roaster Oven
before using for the first time
1. Unpack your NESCO Roaster Oven completely and REMOVE ALL PACKAGING
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MATERIAL AND INFORMATION LABELS. Place the Roaster Oven in a WELL
VENTILATED AREA ON A HEAT RESISTANT SURFACE. Set the control dial to
its minimum setting. Plug the cord into a 120 volt AC outlet. Return control
to maximum setting (450ºF). Operate the Roaster Oven empty (without the
Cookwell or Cover) for approximately 60 minutes, or until any odor or smoking
disappears. Some smoke and odor are a normal part of "curing" the element and
will not reoccur in cooking use. When curing is completed, turn the temperature
control to its lowest setting, unplug the unit from the electrical outlet and allow to
cool.
2. Wash the Cover, Cookwell and Rack in warm sudsy water, then rinse and dry.
Refer to complete cleaning instructions on next page.
3. NON-STICK COOKWELL: When 'curing' your Roaster Oven with a non-stick
Cookwell, we recommend that it be operated WITHOUT COVER AND COOKWELL.
Do this in a covered outside area or other well-ventilated area. After curing and
cleaning, and before cooking in your non-stick Cookwell for the first time, lightly
coat the interior of the Cookwell with vegetable oil.
To Operate Your Roaster Oven
1. Place the Cookwell into the Heatwell. Always use the Cookwell for food.
NEVER PLACE FOOD DIRECTLY IN THE HEATWELL.
2. Preheating is recommended. To preheat, place the Cookwell into the
Heatwell and cover. Set the control dial to its minimum setting. Plug into a
120 volt AC outlet. Reset the temperature control to desired temperature.
Preheat 20 minutes. Carefully, using hot pads, add food to the Cookwell.
3. The Rack may be used for baking or fat-free roasting. Other foods, such as
soups and stews, are prepared without the Rack.
4. Replace the Cover. Always cook with the Cover in place.
5. If the Roaster Oven has not been preheated, turn the temperature control
to its lowest setting. Plug the cord into a 120 volt AC outlet. Set the
temperature control to the desired temperature. Fill the Cookwell with food
as desired.
6. Cook the food for the desired amount of time. When finished, turn the
temperature control to its lowest setting, unplug the cord from the 120
volt outlet. Allow the Roaster Oven to cool and clean as recommended
below.
COOKWELL, COVER AND ACCUMULATED STEAM WILL BE HOT. USE
CAUTION AND HOT PADS TO LIFT COVER OR REMOVE COOKWELL FROM
HEATWELL.
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