® SlowCook’nMore - ™ electric multi cooker ● Crockery liner for slow cooking. ● Roasts, steams, boils, stews, or deep fries with crockery liner removed. ● Includes basket for steaming and deep frying. Visit us on the web at www.GoPresto.com INSTRUCTIONS ©2005 by National Presto Industries, Inc.
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 following: 1. Read all instructions. 2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs. 3.
This versatile electric cooker roasts, braises, blanches, boils, deep fries, stews, steams, makes casseroles, soups, and desserts. It also has a removable crockery liner for slow cooking. Caution: This product is not intended to melt wax, gels, plastics, or other materials for making candles or for other hobbyist activities or in any commercial or business application. Crockery liner Fig. A Basket/handle Tempered glass cover Basket snaps onto multi-cooker rim for draining and steaming.
1. Prepare food for cooking according to recipe (see pages 6 to 19). 2. Place multi-cooker on a dry, level, heat resistant surface. 3. Insert the probe end of the heat control into the multi-cooker so the two electrical pins on the appliance are fully inserted into the heat control. Then attach the magnetic cord assembly to the heat control by aligning the magnetic coupler end with the two electrical pins located on the back Control Master® heat control Fig. D of the heat control (Fig. D).
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.
SLOW COOKING RECIPES Beef Soup Stock 2 to 3 1 ⁄2 1 ⁄2 1 1 pounds beef soup meat cup chopped onions cup sliced carrots small bay leaf teapoon salt, or to taste 1 3 ⁄4 1 2 peppercorns cup chopped celery with leaves tablespoon chopped parsley quarts water Combine all ingredients in the multi-cooker with crockery liner in place. Set heat control at 250° to 300°. Cover and cook for 6 to 8 hours. Strain through several thicknesses of cheesecloth. When stock is cold, remove layer of fat.
Chicken and White Bean Chili 1 cup dried great northern beans 3 cups water ****** 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 3⁄ 4-inch pieces 1 ⁄ 2 cup chopped onion 1 ⁄ 2 cup sliced carrot 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 ⁄ 2 to 1 jalapeño chile, seeded, deveined, minced 2 1 1 ⁄4 4 11⁄ 2 1 teaspoons chili powder teaspoon dried oregano teaspoon ground allspice cups chicken stock or broth teaspoons packed brown sugar teaspoon white wine vinegar ****** salt and pepper, to taste Place beans and water in m
Easy Beef Stroganoff 1 package onion soup mix 1 cup water ****** 1 tablespoon flour 1 cup sour cream 2 pounds beef round or sirloin steak, cut into 1 ⁄ 2-inch strips salt as desired 1 ⁄ 4 teaspoon black pepper 1 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced Place all ingredients except flour and sour cream in the multi-cooker with crockery liner in place. Set heat control at 250° to 300°. Cover and cook for 4 to 6 hours. Combine flour and sour cream; stir into beef mixture during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
Corned Beef Dinner 1 2 to 3 3 1 tablespoon garlic powder pound flat cut corned beef brisket carrots, cut into 3⁄ 4-inch slices large onion, cut into eighths 2 bay leaves 1 cup water ****** 1 ⁄ 2 head small cabbage, cut into wedges Rub garlic powder on all surfaces of corned beef. Add carrot slices to multi-cooker with crockery liner in place. Place corned beef, onion, and bay leaves on top of carrots. Add water. Set heat control at 250° to 300°. Cover and cook for 4 to 5 hours.
Chicken and Wild Rice 4 1 1 ⁄2 1 1 1 1 ⁄4 cups cooked chicken, chopped cup wild rice, rinsed cup chopped celery cup chopped carrots cup sliced mushrooms cup chopped onion cup pimento ⁄2 ⁄2 1 ⁄2 1 ⁄2 2 1 1 1 teaspoon marjoram teaspoon thyme teaspoon salt, or to taste teaspoon pepper cups chicken broth cup blanched, slivered almonds, divided Combine first 12 ingredients plus 1⁄ 2 cup of almonds in the multi-cooker with crockery liner in place. Mix well. Top with reserved almonds.
Bread Pudding 3 - 31⁄ 2 tablespoons margarine, softened 10 slices French bread, 1⁄ 2-inch thick, cubed ground nutmeg 2 ⁄ 3 cup brown sugar 1 teaspoon cinnamon 4 4 1 1 ⁄3 1 ⁄3 cups hot reduced fat milk eggs, slightly beaten teaspoon vanilla cup raisins cup chopped pecans Spread margarine on one side of bread slices. Sprinkle lightly with nutmeg. Spread remaining margarine on the inside of crockery liner. Combine remaining ingredients in crockery liner. Set heat control at 250° to 300°.
Chicken Soup Stock 2 2 1 1 ⁄4 ⁄2 cup chopped celery ⁄2 cup diced carrots 1 cup diced onion pounds chicken quarts water teaspoon salt teaspoon pepper 1 1 Cut chicken into serving pieces. (wings, neck, and back make excellent soup).Place all ingredients into multicooker. Set heat control at 250° and bring to a boil. Turn heat control down until pilot light goes out. Cover and simmer 2 to 3 hours. Strain stock. 6-8 servings.
Shrimp Bisque 11⁄2 11⁄2 3 ⁄4 11⁄2 1 ⁄2 1 ⁄4 cups chopped celery cups diced potatoes cup chopped onion cups water teaspoon salt teaspoon pepper 3 3 3 ⁄4 3 1 cups milk tablespoons flour pound precooked shrimp tablespoons butter zucchini, sliced (optional) Place celery, potato, onion, water, salt, and pepper in multi-cooker. Set heat control at 250° and bring to a boil. Turn heat control down until pilot light goes out. Cover and simmer 15 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
ROAST Kettle Only To create a personalized roast, choose and combine the following ingredients. Pick foods having compatible flavors. Figure 2 to 4 servings per pound of roast. Start with 11⁄2 to 3 pounds of beef or pork... Chuck Roast Arm Roast Heel of Round Rib Roast Blade Roast Fore Shank Standing Rump Rolled Rump Roast Flank Steak Sirloin Tip Rib Eye Roast English Cut Brisket Shoulder Pot Roast Boston Butt Preheat multi-cooker at 375°. Brown roast in...
Add 1 cup any cooked or canned vegetable... Stir in 1⁄ 2 cup milk or water and 1 cup... Cream of celery soup Cream of chicken soup Cream of mushroom soup Cream of tomato soup Cream of shrimp soup Cheddar cheese soup Chicken gumbo soup Tomato sauce Spaghetti sauce Canned gravy Reconstituted dehydrated sauce or gravy mix Season with salt, pepper, and a pinch of...
Boston Beans with Pork 2 6 to 7 1 ⁄2 1 3 cups dried beans cups water pound salt pork, diced small onion, diced tablespoons brown sugar 1 3 1 ⁄2 2 teaspoon salt tablespoons molasses teaspoon dry mustard tablespoons ketchup water Place beans and water in multi-cooker. Set heat control at 375°. Cover and bring to a boil; boil 2 to 3 minutes. Turn control off; allow beans to stand 1 to 2 hours. Drain. Preheat multi-cooker at 375°. Brown salt pork. Add onion and sauté lightly. Remove excess fat.
BOIL Kettle Only Fresh Vegetables: Place 1 to 2 cups water in the multi-cooker. Set heat control at 250° and bring to a boil. Add prepared vegetables. Cover and return to a boil. Cook vegetables according to chart or until tender. Do not overcook. Add boiling water if necessary. Use enough water to almost cover strong flavored vegetables or those requiring long cooking times. Vegetable How to Prepare Asparagus Wash. Break stalks, snapping where tender part starts. Wash. Snip ends and remove strings.
Cranberry Sauce 2 cups sugar 2 cups water 1 pound cranberries Combine sugar and water in multi-cooker. Set heat control at 250°. When mixture boils, turn heat control down until pilot light goes out. Simmer 5 minutes. Add cranberries and simmer until all skins pop. Allow to cool before serving. 6-8 servings. STEAM Kettle Only Vegetables: Pour 2 cups water in multi-cooker. Set heat control at 250°. Remove handle from basket.
DEEP FRY Kettle Only CAUTION: To avoid personal injury: 1) Position multi-cooker well back from edge of counter or table. Do not let cord hang or drape over edge of counter or table within reach of children. 2) Do not add water or wet foods to cooking oil. Even small amounts of water will cause oil to spatter. Remove the cover for all deep frying. Never use any cover while oil is heating or while deep frying foods in this unit.
SERVICE INFORMATION If you have any questions regarding the operation of your Presto® appliance or need parts for your appliance, call our Consumer Service Department weekdays between 8:00 AM and 4:30 PM (Central Time) at 715-839-2209 or write: NATIONAL PRESTO INDUSTRIES, INC. Consumer Service Department 3925 N. Hastings Way, Eau Claire, WI 54703-3703 You may also email inquiries to contact@GoPresto.com. Inquiries will be answered promptly by telephone, letter, or email.
