Nesco 18-Qt. ROASTER OVEN manual How To Use And Care For Your 18-Qt. Nesco Roaster Oven, Cleansers

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How To Use And Care For

Your 18-Qt. NESCO Roaster Oven

BEFORE USING FOR THE FIRST TIME

1.Unpack your NESCO Roaster Oven completely. Remove the Cookwell and remove all packing materials and information labels. Place the Roaster Oven in a well-ventilated area on a heat resistant surface. Set the temperature control dial to its minimum setting. Plug the cord into a 120 volt AC outlet, set the control dial to its maximum setting 450°F. Operate the Roaster Oven empty (without the Cookwell and Cover) for about 60 minutes, or until any odor or smoke disappears. Some smoke and odor is a normal part of “curing” the heating element, and will not occur while cooking. When curing is completed, turn the temperature control to its lowest setting, unplug the unit, and allow it to cool.

2.Wash the Cover, Cookwell and Rack in warm, sudsy water. Rinse and dry. See “Care and Cleaning” section for complete cleaning instructions.

To Operate Your Roaster Oven

1.Place the Cookwell into the Heatwell. Always use the

Cookwell for food. NEVER PLACE FOOD OR WATER DIRECTLY IN THE HEATWELL.

2.Preheating is recommended. To preheat, place the Cookwell into the Heatwell and cover. Be sure the temperature control is turned to the lowest setting, and plug the cord into the 120 volt AC outlet. Set the temperature control to desired temperature. Preheat 20 minutes or until red signal light goes off. 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 meats, 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 Off. 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 lowest setting and unplug the cord from the 120 volt AC outlet. Allow the Roaster Oven to cool, and clean as recommended .

NOTE: COOKWELL, BODY, COVER AND ACCUMULATED STEAM WILL BE HOT. USE CAUTION, AND HOT PADS, TO LIFT COVER OR REMOVE COOKWELL FROM HEATWELL.

Care And Cleaning

1.	After the NESCO Roaster Oven has cooled, remove Cover,
	Rack (if used) and Cookwell. Wash Rack and Cookwell
	in warm sudsy water or place in the dishwasher.
	CAUTION: Do not put Cover in the dishwasher.
2.	PORCELAIN ENAMEL COOKWELL has a strong finish and
	provides easy cleaning and years of use. It will not stain and
	stays attractive, even when used often. However, it will chip if
	subjected to sharp blows or is mistreated. Water spots or
	mineral deposits (characterized by a white film on surface)
	may be removed with household vinegar or non-abrasive
	cleansers.
3.	NON-STICK COOKWELL is made of durable carbon steel. In
	order to maintain the non-stick surface, the use of rubber,
	plastic or wooden utensils is recommended. Avoid cutting
	food in the Cookwell. Use of a non-stick spray on the interior
	surface is optional. Avoid storing items in the Cookwell which
	may scratch the surface. When roasting or baking at high
	temperatures, you may notice an irregular band of
	discoloration around the sidewalls of the Cookwell. This
	discoloration is characteristic of the super tough non-stick
	coating used on the interior of the Cookwell and in no way
	affects the performance or durability of the finish. With
	continued use, the discoloration will become less noticeable.
4.	Cooked-on food may be removed by using a non-abrasive
	cleaning pad and a non-abrasive cleanser, such as Soft
	Scrub® or Bon Ami®. Do not use abrasive cleansers or steel
	wool as the finish may scratch. HINT: To easily remove
	baked-on food residue, place Cookwell in Heatwell; then fill
	Cookwell with hot water. Cover and heat at 350°F for 30
	minutes. Turn off and allow to cool completely. Wash
	Cookwell as directed above.

The Roaster Oven Cookwell is easily removed after cooking for clean up.

Just wash it in warm sudsy water or place in the dishwasher.

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5. NEVER IMMERSE THE ROASTER OVEN IN WATER.

To clean, wipe outside of Roaster Oven with a damp cloth

and dry. Do not use abrasive cleansers on exterior surface.