Page 2 - IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS; Read all instructions; SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS; THIS PRODUCT IS FOR HOUSEHOlD USE ONly.; Important Cord and plug InformatIon; DO NOT USE WITH AN
2 This is a Listed appliance. The following important safeguards are recommended by most portable appliance manufacturers. IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS To reduce the risk of personal injury or property damage, when using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the...
Page 3 - How to Install legs and Handles
3 How to Install legs and Handles Tools Required: Phillips type screwdriver Parts Included: 4 Legs 2 Handles to Install legs 1. Place multi-cooker upside down on table or counter.2. Using the screwdriver, remove the screws from each of the four mounting projections on the bottom of the unit. These s...
Page 4 - Before First Use
4 to attach Basket Handle 1. Slide lock bar up on handle (Fig. B) and place one of the handle bars into one of the tabs on bracket. Then squeeze the handle bars together, and fit the other handle bar into the opposite tab on bracket. 2. After attaching handle to basket, slide the lock bar down (Fig....
Page 5 - How To Use
How To Use Before initial use, and after each subsequent use, wash appliance in dishwasher or in warm sudsy water, rinse, and dry. Do not immerse heat control or magnetic cord assembly in water or let them come in contact with any liquid. Prior to first use, “season” the multi-cooker’s cooking surfa...
Page 6 - Specific Uses; Care and Cleaning; Do not immerse
6 Note: When using the multi-cooker for the first time, a slight odor or light smoking may occur as manufacturing residue evaporates. This is normal during initial use. 6. When cooking is complete, turn heat control to OFF. Remove plug from wall outlet and then remove magnetic coupler end from heat ...
Page 7 - Glass Cover Care and Use Instructions; instructions. Broken glass can cause personal or property damage.; Simmer; Beef Stock; Delicious Soup From Beef Stock
7 Any maintenance required for this product, other than normal household care and cleaning, should be performed by the Presto Factory Service Department, see page 16.For answers to any questions regarding the operation of your Presto appliance or if you need parts for your appliance, see the Servi...
Page 8 - Brunswick Stew
8 minestrone 3 cups beef broth 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 1 ⁄ 2 cups tomato juice 1 teaspoon dried basil 1 ⁄ 4 pound beef soup meat 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1 ⁄ 4 pound sausage 1 ⁄ 2 teaspoon salt 2 cups shredded cabbage 1 ⁄ 4 teaspoon black pepper ¾ cup chopped onions 1 14-15 ounce can cannelloni ¾ ...
Page 9 - Southwest Stew; Chicken and White Bean Chili
9 Southwest Stew 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 16-ounce can pinto beans 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast 1 14 1 ⁄ 2 -ounce can stewed halves, cut into 1-inch pieces tomatoes 1 green bell pepper, cut into 3 ⁄ 4 -inch 1 cup whole kernel corn pieces 1 cup salsa, desired level of 1 red bell pepper, c...
Page 10 - new England Boiled dinner; Braise; Start with 1
10 new England Boiled dinner 1 1 ⁄ 2 pounds ham, cut into 4 carrots serving pieces 1 ⁄ 2 head cabbage, cut into wedges 3 cups water 1 ⁄ 2 rutabaga, sliced 4 potatoes, halved 1 teaspoon salt 6 small onions 1 ⁄ 8 teaspoon pepper Place ham and water in multi-cooker. Set heat control at 250˚ and bring t...
Page 11 - Steam; Vegetable
11 Steam Fresh Vegetables: Place 2 cups water in the multi-cooker. Set heat control at 250˚. Remove handle from steam/fry basket. Place vegetables in basket and using tongs attach basket to rim of the multi-cooker with steaming hook. Cover and steam as indicated in the table below. Steam- ing time b...
Page 12 - Boil; pasta; TyPE; Blanch; VEGETABlE
12 Boil pasta Following package directions, place water and salt into multi-cooker. Set heat control at 250°. Bring water to a rolling boil. Add pasta gradually so that the boiling is not disturbed. Continue to boil uncovered until pasta is tender. Drain. (The steam/fry basket may be used for draini...
Page 13 - Deep Fry; Hot oil can cause severe burns!
13 VEGETABlE BlANCHING TIME Greens 2 minutes Peas, green 1 1 ⁄ 2 minutes Turnips, diced 2 minutes Deep Fry CAUTION: l Do not let cord hang or drape over edge of counter or table within reach of children. l Remove cover for all deep frying. Never use any cover while oil is heating or while deep fryin...
Page 14 - Frying Timetable; Food; Helpful Hints; Recipes; raw french fries; Fill the basket 1⁄2 rather
14 Frying Timetable Food Frying Time Chicken, raw, breaded 13 to 18 minutes Fish, raw, battered or breaded 3 to 4 minutes Fish, frozen 7 to 8 minutes French fries, frozen 11 to 12 minutes French fries, raw (see recipe below) 10 to 12 minutes Onion rings, frozen 2 to 3 minutes Onion rings, raw, batte...
Page 16 - Consumer Service Information; Consumer Service Department
Consumer Service Information If you have any questions regarding the operation of your Presto appliance or need parts for your appliance, contact us by any of these methods: • Call 1-800-877-0441 weekdays 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM (Central Time) • Email us at our website www.GoPresto.com • Write: NATIONA...
