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Congratulations on the purchase of your new NESCO Convection Oven! Please spend a few minutes reviewing this booklet. By doing so, you will learn how to get the most satisfaction out of your NESCO Convection Oven. Enjoy your cooking with our compliments. IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: 1. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS. 2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles and knobs. 3.
INTRODUCTION SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Please take a few minutes to read this Guide. You will find out how to better use the 12-Qt. Convection Oven and find a selection of healthful and fun recipes – all carefully tried and tested for your enjoyment. This Appliance Is For Household Use. A short cord is provided to reduce the hazard resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.
GET TO KNOW YOUR ROASTER OVEN FAN/MOTOR. Attaches easily to cover for exclusive convection cooking performance. To operate the FAN/MOTOR you must plug into the receptacle, located to the back of the Roaster Oven (See Fig. 1). The fan can be stopped or started at any time during cooking by turning the motor “I” on or “0” off using switch on top of housing. Note: The Plug and Receptacle are exclusive to the NESCO 12Qt.Convection Oven and will not work in 120 V a.c. wall outlets.
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BEFORE USING FOR THE FIRST TIME 1. Unpack your NESCO Roaster Oven completely. Remove the Cookwell, all packing materials and information labels. Place the Roaster Oven in a well-ventilated area and on a heat resistant surface. Plug the cord into a 120-volt AC outlet, set the temperature to its maximum setting. Operate the Roaster Oven empty (without the Cookwell and Cover) for about 60 minutes, or until any odor or smoke disappears.
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CARE AND CLEANING 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. TO OPERATE YOUR ROASTER OVEN After the NESCO Roaster Oven has cooled, remove the Fan, then the Fan/Motor from the Cover. Wash Cover, Fan, Rack and Cookwell in warm sudsy water or dishwasher. CAUTION: DO NOT PLACE COVER IN DISHWASHER. Note: Motor cannot be removed from Cover while fan is in position. PORCELAIN ENAMEL COOKWELL has a strong and durable finish and provides easy cleaning along with years of use. It will not stain and stays attractive, even when used often.
HELPFUL HINTS • ROASTER OVEN SHOULD ALWAYS BE PREHEATED FOR 20 MINUTES. ROAST • • • • • BAKE For additional browning: Use the Convection Fan to attain better browning or combine browning sauce with margarine or oil to brush over meat. Sprinkle herbs or dry soup mix over the meat before roasting. Remove natural juices with a baster during the last half of roasting. The natural meat juices form moisture during roasting, which may collect on the inside of the Cover.
CONVECTION ROAST MEAT CHART Preheat 12-Qt. Convection Oven to roasting temperature. Minutes per pound are ONLY A GUIDE. Use a meat thermometer for more accurate roasting. Set meat on Rack to roast. Meat Weight In Pounds Temp. Setting Preheat/Roast Roast Time In Minutes/Lb.
CONVECTION ROASTING Convection Roast Turkey Stuffed Cornish Hens 4 (22 to 24 oz. ea.) Cornish Hens 2 Tbsp. Lemon juice 2 tsp. Parsley, chopped Fruit and Bread Stuffing: 6 Cups Dried Bread Crumbs 3 Green Onions, thinly sliced 1 Large Pear, cored, chopped 2 tsp. Poultry seasoning 1 (10-13 lb.) Fresh or Frozen (thawed) Turkey Preheat Convection Oven at 425°F for 20 minutes. Clean and Rinse turkey; pat dry. Truss bird so that the wings and legs do not touch the sides of the Cookwell.
CONVECTION ROASTING Beef Tenderloin 1 (3-1/2 to 4 lb.) Beef tenderloin 1 Tbsp. Minced onion 1/2 tsp. Ground mustard Marinated Pork Roast 1 (4 to 6 lb.) Pork, rolled shoulder 2 Tbsp. Vegetable oil 1 Clove Garlic, minced 3 Tbsp. Butter or margarine 1 tsp. Ground black pepper Preheat Convection Oven at 400°F for 20 minutes. Combine ingredients, except meat, in small bowl; whisk to blend. Brush over meat. Place meat on Rack and place in preheated Cookwell. Cover; turn on Fan using switch on top of Motor.
CONVECTION ROASTING Orange Glazed Chicken 1 (4 to 6 lb.) Chicken, whole 1 Tbsp. Lemon juice 1 tsp. Poultry seasoning Fish Steaks 1 Cup Orange marmalade 1 Tbsp. Parsley or Cilantro, chopped Preheat Convection Oven at 400°F for 20 minutes. Rinse chicken and pat dry. Combine ingredients in small saucepan; Stir. Warm over low heat until marmalade is melted. Brush over chicken. Place meat on Rack and place in preheated Cookwell. Cover; turn on Fan using switch on top of Motor. Roast 12 to 15 minutes per lb.
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CONVECTION BAKING CHART Preheat 12-Qt. Roaster Oven to roasting temperature for at least 20 minutes. Bake times are ONLY A GUIDE. Place bake pan on Rack. Two loaf pans will fit on Rack. Type of Food Bar Cookies Bread, Quick Bread, Yeast Cake, Angel food Cake, Bundt Cake, Bundt Cake, Package Cake, Pound Cake, Scratch Cupcakes Muffins Pie, Fruit Pie, Pastry Pizza (9 inch) Apples, baked Baked potatoes Sweet potatoes Winter Squash, Quartered Temperature setting Size of Bake pan 9 x 9 inch 9 x 9 in.
CONVECTION BAKING Almond Spice Cake 1/2 Cup Sugar 1/2 Cup Brown sugar 1/2 Cup Butter or margarine 2 Large eggs 1 tsp. Almond extract 1/2 Cup Mashed potatoes 1/2 Cup Plain low fat Yogurt 1/4 Cup Milk 1-1/4 Cup Flour, all purpose 1 tsp. Baking powder 1-1/2 tsp. Pumpkin pie spice 1/2 tsp. Baking soda 1/2 Cup Almond, chopped Preheat Convection Oven to 375°F for 20 minutes Combine sugars and butter in a medium bowl; beat until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and almond extract. Beat in potatoes, yogurt and milk.
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CONVECTION BAKING Banana Bran Muffins 2 Cups Bran cereal 1 Cup Boiling water 2 tsp. Lemon juice 1/2 Cup Butter or margarine 1/2 Cup Whole wheat flour Pumpkin pie spice 1 Cup Wheat germ 2 Cups Milk 2 Large eggs 3/4 Cup Honey 1 Tbsp. Baking soda 1 Banana coarsely chopped Preheat Convection Oven to 400°F for 20 minutes Combine cereal, wheat germ and water in large bowl; let stand for 10 minutes. Add milk, lemon juice, eggs, butter and honey to cereal mixture; stir to mix.
CONVECTION BAKING Rye Casserole Bread 1-1/2 Cups Milk 2 Pkg. Active dry yeast 2 Large eggs 1 Tbsp. Salt 2-1/4 Cups Flour, all purpose Layer rice, beef, beans and onions in casserole dish. Sprinkle on seasoning and cheese. Pour tomato juice evenly over casserole. Place casserole on Rack and place in preheated Cookwell. Cover; turn on Fan using switch on top of Motor. Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until hot and bubbling. Arrange toppings and remaining cheese on serving plates.
TRADITIONAL ROASTER OVEN SECTION Reminder: You may enjoy your NESCO® 12-Qt. Convection Roaster Oven as a Traditional Roaster Oven by simply removing the Fan and Fan/Motor. The following pages will give you many suggestions and recipes to Roast, Bake, Slow Cook, Cook and Steam your way to healthful meals for years to come. 15 NESCO® 12-Qt.
TRADITIONAL ROASTING MEAT CHART Preheat 12-Qt. Roaster Oven to roasting temperature. Minutes per pound are ONLY A GUIDE. Use a meat thermometer for more accurate roasting. Set meat on Rack to roast. Meat Weight In Pounds Temp. Setting Preheat/Roast Roast Time In Minutes/Lb.
TRADITIONAL ROAST Pot Roast Dinner 1 (4 to 6 lb.) Pot Roast 1 Cup Barbeque sauce 8 Medium Onions 12 Whole Red potatoes, peeled Roast Pork 7 Medium Carrots 1 Leek, cleaned, chunked 3-4 Turnips, peeled, chunked Preheat Roaster Oven at 350°F for 20 minutes. Place meat into preheated Cookwell. Spoon half the BBQ sauce over meat; arrange vegetables around meat. Cover; roast 10 minutes. Turn meat over; spoon remaining sauce over meat. Cover; roast 10 – 15 minutes or until meat begins to brown.
TRADITIONAL ROAST Leg Of Lamb 1 (3 to 4 lb.) Leg of Lamb 1 Small Red pepper, finely chopped 1 Small Yellow pepper, chopped 1/2 tsp. Tarragon B-B-Q Ribs 6 to 8 Spare ribs 1 Large onion, chopped 2 Tbsp. Butter or margarine, melted 1 tsp. Rosemary 1/2 tsp. Basil Preheat Roaster Oven at 425°F for 20 minutes. Arrange meat on Rack and place in preheated Cookwell. Add onion, bay leaf and enough hot water to cover meat. Cover; roast 2 hours or until meat is tender.
TRADITIONAL ROAST Chicken Pieces Mushroom Sauce 4 to 6 lb. Chicken breasts, thighs, and wings Preheat Roaster Oven at 425°F for 20 minutes. Select from variations below. Brush over chicken pieces before roasting. Place bird on Rack and place in preheated Cookwell. Cover; reduce temperature to 375°F; roast 1 hour or until meat thermometer reaches 180°F.
TRADITIONAL BAKING CHART Preheat 12-Qt. Roaster Oven to roasting temperature for at least 20 minutes. Bake times are ONLY A GUIDE. Place bake pan on Rack.
TRADITIONAL BAKE Pumpkin Pie 1-1/2 Cups Pumpkin, canned 1/2 Cup Granulated sugar 1 Tbsp. Flour, all purpose 1 (9 inch) Pastry crust, unbaked Strawberry Shortcakes 1 Cup Evaporated milk 2 Eggs 1 Tbsp. Pumpkin pie spice Preheat 12 Qt. Roaster Oven at 400°F for 20 minutes. In large bowl, combine pumpkin, sugar, flour and spice; stir until well blended. Add milk and eggs; stir until smooth. Pat crust into 9 inch pie pan and flute edge. Pour filling into crust.
TRADITIONAL BAKE Chocolate Chip Cookie Bar 1/2 Cup Butter or margarine 1/2 Cup Brown sugar, packed 1/4 Cup Granulated sugar 1 Egg 1 (6 oz. pkg.) Semi-sweet chocolate chips Peanut Butter and Peanuts Cookies 2 Cups Flour, all purpose 1-1/2 Cup Brown sugar, packed 1 tsp, Vanilla extract 1/2 tsp. Baking soda 1 Cup dry roasted peanuts 1 Cup Flour, all purpose 1 tsp. Baking soda 1/4 tsp. Salt 1 tsp. Vanilla extract Preheat Roaster Oven at 375°F for 20 minutes. In large bowl, cream peanut butter and butter.
TRADITIONAL BAKE Zucchini Quick Bread 2 Cups Flour, all purpose 1 Cup Granulated sugar 1 Tbsp. Wheat germ 1 tsp. Baking powder 2 tsp. Cinnamon 1 tsp. Baking soda French Bread 2 Eggs 1/3 Cup Apple juice 1/4 Cup Vegetable oil 2 tsp. Vanilla extract 1-1/2 Cups Shredded zucchini 1/2 tsp. Ground nutmeg Preheat Roaster Oven at 325°F for 20 minutes. Combine dry ingredients, set aside. In large bowl, combine eggs, juice, oil and extract. Stir until well blended. Stir in dry ingredients alternately with zucchini.
TRADITIONAL COOK Chili 1/4 Cup Butter or margarine 5 lbs. Ground beef 2 Large onions, chopped 2 Cloves garlic, minced 1 (29 oz.) can Stewed Tomatoes 3 (11 oz. ea.) cans Tomato soup Cajun Red Beans and Rice 1 (8oz.) can Tomato sauce 3 (16 oz. ea.) cans Red kidney beans 1/4 Cup Chili powder 1 Tbsp. Italian herb seasoning 1 Tbsp. Brown sugar Lightly spray Cookwell with spray cooking oil. Preheat Roaster Oven at 425°F for 20 minutes. Add butter; stir to melt.
TRADITIONAL STEAM T Vegetable Steam Chart Fish and Seafood Chart Place Rack in Roaster Oven; add hot water to the amount given in chart. Cover; preheat to 400°F for 20 minutes. Steaming will bring out the fresh flavor, color, and texture of each vegetable. Times may vary due to freshness, size differences, and desired degree of doneness. The suggested times will give you crisp, tender vegetables. To steam: Place Rack in Roaster Oven. Add hot water to the amount given in the chart.
ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY This appliance is warranted for one year from date of original purchase against defects in material and workmanship. This warranty does not cover transportation damage, misuse, accidents or similar incidents. This warranty gives you special legal rights and you may have other rights that vary from state to state. Always call 1-800-288-4545 to obtain a return authorization number before returning defective product.
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