Owner's Manual

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Operating Instructions
OPERATING PASTA COOKER
Always make sure all parts are cleaned thoroughly before use. Detergent can be used to break down cooking
residue and make sure adequate cleaning. For cleaning instructions, refer to Cleaning Instructions section of this
manual.
NOTE: Always preheat and bring water to a boil before adding food product.
Once pasta cooker has been correctly positioned in the work space, it is ready for use.
1. Make sure that unit is “Off”. The temperature dial must be positioned “Off” and power rocker switch must
be in “Off” position ( o = Off and | = On).
2. Plug unit in. Unit now how has electric current owing to it.
3. Check to make sure drain tap on front of unit is in the closed and locked position. (The handle must be
turned, locked and hanging to the left of drain.)
4. Fill pot with water until it reaches level indicator line. Make sure to ll water above “Min” line, but not above
“Max” line. (Approximately 2.1 gallons/8 liters.)
• Do not operate this unit without water.
• Use only water (no oil, shortening, etc) in this unit.
• Do NOT raise the heating element while the unit is in use.
5. Turn power switch to “ON” position ( | ). The timer display will illuminate, unit will beep
and switch will illuminate indicating there is power.
6. Turn/adjust thermostat dial “ON” by setting it to the desired temperature. The heat indicator light,
located in the upper right of the control head, will illuminate indicating that unit is heating.
7. Allow the water to reach the set temperature. Whenever the water is being heated, heat indicator light
will be illuminated. When the water has reached the required temperature, the red light will switch off.
As the water temperature uctuates, the thermostat will operate to maintain the set temperature.
Note: Temperature for cooking pasta and other particular food types will vary. Cook according to individual
requirements.
8. Once the water has reached the desired temperature, add pasta/food product and basket(s) to the water.
• Be cautious of boiling water. Boiling water will scald skin and cause severe burns.
• DO NOT overload the pasta cooker with water or food product. Water will
splatter causing serious injuries and burns.
• Use caution when adding pasta into the baskets. The water is extremely hot!
• Always use extreme caution when lowering, lifting, and draining baskets.
• Do NOT attempt to remove inner pot. Water can be released through the
drain valve only after the water and the unit have cooled completely.
TIMER OPERATION:
Digital timer has four programmable times to make sure products are cooked consistently. Each program time is
adjustable from 1 second to 15 minutes.
Introduction of buttons.
1. START/STOP - Start and stop time/countdown
2. 1, 2, 3 & 4 - Program buttons, for time setup selection
3. s adjust time upward
4. t adjust time downward