User Manual

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Care and Cleaning
Wash the multi-cooker in the dishwasher or in hot, soapy water, rinse, and dry. Do not immerse the heat control or magnetic cord
assembly in water or let them come in contact with any liquid.
NOTICE: If you choose to wash the multi-cooker in the dishwasher, the basket and the bottom of the multi-cooker will likely discolor
due to the caustic nature of the dishwashing detergent.
When washing by hand, clean the nonstick base with a non-metal cleaning pad, such as Scotch-Brite* Multi-Purpose Scrub Sponge or
Scotch-Brite* Dobie* Cleaning Pad. Firm pressure can be applied, if necessary. Do not use steel wool or abrasive kitchen cleaners.
Soaking the multi-cooker to loosen food residue is not necessary. If, however, soaking the multi-cooker is desired, do not soak for more
thantwohours.Soakingformorethantwohoursmaydamagethenonsticknish.
Intime,thenonsticknishmaydarkenovertheheatingelement.Toremovethisdiscoloration,useacommercialcleanerdesignedfor
cleaning surfaces, such as dip-it* destainer. These cleaners are available at most grocery and hardware stores. For best results, follow
the manufacturer’s instructions, being careful that any cleaning solution coming in contact with the exterior of the appliance is wiped
off. After treating the appliance with a commercial cleaner, it is recommended that the cooking surface be wiped lightly with vegetable
oil before using.
Periodically check the screws on the two handles and four legs for looseness. Retighten, if necessary, with a Phillips type screwdriver.
NOTICE: Continuing to tighten, once secure, can result in stripping of screws or cracking of handles and legs.
Any maintenance required for this product, other than normal household care and cleaning, should be performed by the Presto Factory
Service Department (see page 10).
Glass Cover Care and Use Instructions
CAUTION! Your glass cover may break for no apparent reason if you fail to follow these instructions. Broken glass can cause personal
injury or property damage.
Never use cover when frying food or heating oil. Do not use cover if it is chipped or cracked. Handle cover carefully and avoid rough
handling.
Do not handle hot cover with wet towel or place hot cover on a cold or wet surface. Sudden, extreme changes in temperature may cause
glass to break. Allow cover to cool before washing.
This cover is dishwasher safe. Keep the cover clean. Do not use steel wool cleaning pads or abrasive 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.
Simmer
The multi-cooker makes preparing your favorite soups and stews so easy. In your multi-cooker, foods will simmer at some point between
the “WARM” setting and 200°. Heat the multi-cooker at 250° until the food boils. Then place cover on multi-cooker and reduce the heat
to the simmer level by turning the heat control down until the pilot light goes out.
Beef Stock
1½ tablespoons vegetable oil
2 pounds beef soup meat
8 cups water
1 cup sliced onion
1 cup celery, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 cup carrot, cut into 1-inch pieces
 ½ tablespoonparsleyakes
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon salt
 ⅛ teaspoonpepper
Preheat multi-cooker at 375°. Add oil and brown meat. Add remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Turn heat control down until pilot
light goes out. Cover and simmer 2 to 3 hours. Strain stock.
6 to 8 servings
Delicious Soup From Beef Stock
Vegetable Soup: Add 2 cups cooked, diced vegetables of your choice. Salt and pepper to taste and heat through.
Beef Tomato Soup: Add 2 cups tomato juice, ¾ cup rice, ½ cup chopped onion, and 1 teaspoon salt. Cover and simmer 30 minutes or
until rice is done.
*Scotch-BriteandDobieareregisteredtrademarksof3MCompany;dip-itisaregisteredtrademarkofEconomicsLaboratory,Inc.Prestoisnotafliatedwiththesecompanies.