Presto Electric multi-cooker manual SLOW COOK Kettle with crockery liner, Helpful Hints

Any maintenance required for this product, other than normal household care and cleaning, should be performed by the Presto Factory Service Department or a Presto Authorized Service Station, see page 20.

For answers to any questions regarding the operation of your Presto→ appliance or if you need parts for your appliance, see the Service Information on page 20.

Glass Cover Care and Use Instructions

Never use cover when frying or heating oil.

Do not use cover if it is chipped or cracked. Handle cover carefully and avoid impact. Do not handle cover with wet towel or place hot cover on a cold or wet surface.

Allow cover to cool before washing. This cover is dishwasher safe. Keep the cover clean. Do not use cleaning pads or harsh powders which can scratch or weaken the glass. Nonabrasive pads or powders may be used if necessary. Do not scrape or gouge glass with hard or sharp utensils.

CAUTION: Failure to follow these instructions could cause immediate breakage or breakage at a later date for no apparent reason, which may result in personal injury or property damage.

SLOW COOK Kettle with crockery liner

This SlowCook’nMore™ electric multi-cooker adds the convenience of slow cooking to the versatile benefits of the SlowCook’nMore™ through the use of a special removable crockery liner. Read the information below for instructions on use, care, and maintenance of your SlowCook’nMore™ crockery liner.

1.When slow cooking only, place multi-cooker on a dry, level, heat resistant surface. If you are unsure if the surface is heat resistant, place a heat resistant counter protector, such as aluminum foil under appliance.

2.Place the crockery liner in your 6-Qt. SlowCook’nMore™ (the crockery liner has a 4-Qt. capacity). The crockery liner should never be placed in a preheated multi-cooker. Always heat crockery liner and the multi-cooker at the same time.

3.Frozen foods should always be thawed before placing them in the crockery liner. Do not put cold or frozen food in a preheated crockery liner. (Sudden changes in temperature may crack the crockery liner.)

4.Many of your favorite recipes can be converted for slow cooking in the SlowCook’nMore™ electric multi-cooker. Basically, slow cooking is “one-step” cooking. Simply add all ingredients to the multi-cooker (with the crockery liner in place) at the same time. Cook 6 to 8 hours with the heat control set at 250° to 300°. Do not add as much water as some recipes call for, because liquids do not boil away as in conventional cooking. Milk, sour cream, or creams should be added during the last hour of cooking.

5.Always cook food for at least the minimum amount of time specified in your slow cooker recipe. Meat should always be checked to ensure doneness; use an accurate meat thermometer.

6.Lifting the glass lid (releasing steam) will cause a loss of a significant amount of heat, prolonging the cooking time.

7.Do not heat the crockery liner on a stove burner.

8.The crockery liner should be allowed to cool completely before cleaning. Wash in dishwasher or in warm, sudsy water, rinse, and dry.

Helpful Hints

Here are some helpful hints for successful slow-cooking:

1.Allow plenty of time for cooking. Slow-cooking is so gentle that an extra hour or so will generally not overcook food.

2.It is not necessary to brown meat except to remove excess fat. Brown and drain hamburger, bacon, etc., before placing in the multi-cooker with crockery liner.

3.Some crisp vegetables like carrots, celery, turnips, and beets take longer to cook than meat; therefore, slice or chop vegetables when adding to meat dishes.

4.Fish, seafood, rice, pasta, and dairy products cook quickly. They should be added toward the end of cooking time.

5.If a crisp topping is desired, add crumbs, bacon bits, or grated cheese just before serving.

6.Variances in household electric current, altitude, volume of food, and temperature of foods being prepared all affect cooking time.

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