Introduction
Now you are ready to discover more ways to make meals that are both healthful and delicious. And you are now ready to experience first-hand the convenience and versatility of this compact portable electric cooking appliance.
Take a few minutes to read through this Guide. You’ll find out how to better use the Roaster Oven. And you’ll find a selection of healthful and fun recipes – all carefully tried and tested for your enjoyment.
The NESCO Roaster Ovens have a long tradition in family home cooking, beginning the the 1930s. Yet, very few cooking appliances can demonstrate that they are as up-to-date and useful today as they were in the past. NESCO Roaster Ovens have truly kept pace with cooking styles, preferences, occasions and family sizes.
In a short time, you will see the many ways to use your
18-Qt. Roaster Oven. Its portability makes it a movable 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. Whenever 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 and good tasting foods are yours because of NESCO’s special CIRCLE OF HEAT® construction. You will taste the difference the very first time you use the Roaster Oven.
So, start cooking with NESCO. Explore all the ways to get the most out of this special home cooking appliance.
Get To Know Your 18-Qt. NESCO Roaster Oven
COVER. Heavy gauge high-profile aluminum Cover is designed to control heat and moisture efficiently. Two vent- holes are provided to allow just the right amount of moisture to escape during cooking. Hinged cover can be positioned into the slot on the back edge of the Cookwell for convenient hands-free placement while stirring or serving. During the cooking process, steam will accumulate inside the cookwell. Always stand to the side when removing the lid.
RACK. A chrome-plated steel or non-stick Rack provides cooking flexibility. The Rack fits into the Cookwell and has convenient lift-out handles.
COOKWELL. The porcelain enamel or non-stick Cookwell has a full 18-Qt. capacity. It is removable for easy cleanup in the dishwasher or sink, or for food storage in the refrigerator.
HEATWELL and BODY. The sides of the 18-Qt. Roaster Oven contain the exclusive CIRCLE OF HEAT® element for even, moist cooking, plus the added advantages of thick insulation and a full-range automatic oven temperature control. NEVER PLACE FOOD OR WATER DIRECTLY
IN THE HEATWELL.
AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL. Regulates cooking temperature to maintain the dial setting in the Roaster interior.
SIGNAL LIGHT. The glow of the light indicates the Roaster is heating. When the desired temperature is reached, signal light goes out. It goes off and on during cooking indicating that the temperature is automatically maintained.
TEMPERATURE GUIDE. The conveniently placed guide gives recommended temperatures for commonly roasted foods.
