Rotisserie Instructions & RECipes 5500 Series Best Rotisserie Set It and Forget It!® Cook Like a Gourmet “Dollar for dollar, the finest kitchen appliance ever made.” Time is precious. Just set the timer and we’ll do the rest, leaving you more time for family.
Table of Contents Important Safeguards / Cleaning & Care...................................................................3-5 Rotisserie Model Specs................................................................................................ 6 Unpacking Rotisserie................................................................................................... 6 Parts Included..............................................................................................................
5500 Series Rotisserie IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS These items: Heat Shield, Non-stick Grate Cover and Drip Tray must always be in place when using your Rotisserie. When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be taken, including the following: 1. V ery Important: Read all instructions and watch instructional DVD before using the machine. 2. To protect against electrical hazards, do not immerse cord, plug or appliance itself in water or other liquids. 3. Do not touch hot surfaces.
Showtime ® Rotisserie after using Rotisserie as these parts become (and remain) very hot. Also use maximum care when removing Drip Tray or disposing of hot grease or other hot liquids. 16. When using the Rotisserie Baskets, be sure no small bones or other food can fall between or extend beyond the wires and catch on the Non-stick Grate Cover or Heating Element or anything else during rotation. It is important to check while cooking. If the food moves around inside the Basket, stop the machine.
Showtime ® Rotisserie Important: “Set It and Forget It” ® only after all instructional materials (written and DVD) have been carefully followed. Make sure food safely rotates without touching the Heating Element. Please Don’t Take “Set It and Forget It”® Literally Always use caution and check on your Rotisserie from time to time. It is highly unlikely, but if you should see or smell heavy smoke it’s because the food is rubbing against the hot Heating Element.
Showtime ® Rotisserie ROTISSERIE MODEL SPECS 5500 Series • Dimensions: 17.75” W x 13.75” H x 15..25” D • 15 lb Cooking Capacity NOTE: The model number is located on the back of your Showtime® Rotisserie. Unpacking Rotisserie A. Fold flaps back, carefully turn box over and lift up. B. Tip on one face of styrofoam block and carefully remove Rotisserie. C. Carefully pull styrofoam blocks off the Rotisserie. Note: All included components are located in the basket inside the Rotisserie.
Showtime ® Rotisserie PARTS INCLUDED Non-stick Grate Cover Glass Door Rotisserie Non-stick Drip Tray Non-stick Spit Rod Assembly Non-stick Rotisserie Basket Oven Gloves (Gear Wheel and Spit Rods) Carving Platform (Also used to load the Spit Rod Assembly) Rotisserie DVD Food Ties Heat Shield (Refer to page 8 before using) Instructions & Recipes How to Assemble Door is shipped in place.
Showtime ® Rotisserie Instructions Heat Shield Very Important: Always put the Heat Shield, Non-Stick Drip Tray and Grate Cover in place before operating. Never operate without Heat Shield in place behind the Heating Element. Insert it from the top. Discoloration over time is normal. From time to time you can remove it and use steel wool to remove and clean any grease buildup. It is also dishwasher safe. Non-stick Drip Tray and Non-stick Grate Cover must always be in place when using the rotisserie.
Showtime ® Rotisserie CAUTION: Keep at least 8” clearance all around from walls, cabinets and other objects when using the rotisserie to prevent heat damage. Don’t put charcoal briquettes, hickory chips or anything else in the machine that is not authorized by Ronco Holdings, Inc. Do not use under cabinets. ROTISSERIE IS HOT! Always use CAUTION with Hot Food and Metal Parts. The Food, Basket and the Spit Assembly get HOT! Always wear protective gloves when removing the Basket.
Showtime ® Rotisserie Always use Caution with Hot Food and Metal Parts. The Food, Basket and the Spit Assembly get HOT! Always wear protective gloves when removing the Basket. If you feel the Oven Gloves are not insulated enough to adequately protect you from the hot surfaces you are handling, set whatever you are holding down immediately and wait until the food and the metal parts cool down. You may want to use a thicker oven glove or mitt.
Showtime ® Rotisserie How to tie a chicken using 2 ties Using two ties, shorten them both and put one over the wings and one over the legs. It’s very easy. You can also use several Food Ties to secure any bird. If you run out of Food Ties you can use butcher’s twine until you can order more Food Ties. How to Tie Turkey Tie your turkey right: make it tight! When preparing a Turkey, the wings and legs must be tied down securely to prevent them from touching the heating element.
ST5000 Series Rotisserie Placing Poultry on the Spit Rod Assembly There are two ways to load the Spit Rods. Keep hands clear of pointed rods as they exit from the meat. Piercing Poultry with Rods Hold the tied poultry or meat down securely with one hand while firmly pushing the Spit Rods into the bird, through the meaty portion of the breast area. The Spit Rods are sharp so always be careful not to puncture your hand.
Showtime ® Rotisserie After the food is held securely on the Spit Rods, put the other Gear Wheel in place. The Spit Assembly can now be placed in the Rest Area just inside the Door. Then move on to A or B. Rest Area You can rest your loaded Spit Rods and easily adjust your food and add Kabob Rods, etc. Small Chickens or Game Hens Side-by-Side You can also rotate two small chickens or game hens side-by-side. Place Spit Assembly in vertical position with platform underneath.
Showtime ® Rotisserie Loading the Spit Rod Assembly Important: Food must be centered. Put the Spit Rods through center of the food so it will be balanced and the food does not touch the Heating Element as it rotates. This is important for large foods like turkeys, standing rib roasts, 2 chickens side-by-side or any large piece of meat that goes directly onto the Spit Rods. Small foods and pieces go in a Basket.
Showtime ® Rotisserie Dial Timer 5500 Series Timer Automatically shuts off after the allotted time and a bell sounds. Use the Timer to turn on and off all functions. Always turn to OFF (if the unit is still running) before removing food. Red Light Heat Indicator – Timer must be ON for the heat to be on. 3-Position Switch ROAST: Normal rotation with heat. Use this setting to rotisserie food. This function will be automatically selected first. NO HEAT ROAST SEAR NO HEAT: Rotation without heat.
Showtime ® Rotisserie Carving Platform After your roast, leg of lamb, or ham is done, you can place the Carving Platform under the Gear Wheel to hold the Spit rod assembly in a vertical position while you carve the meat. And, if you want the roast browned further, you can put the roast back in the Rotisserie - even after you’ve carved some off. Al ways I nnovat i ng Call for product availability 1-855-85-RONCO Visit us online at www.Ronco.
ST5000 Series Rotisserie Estimated Time and Temperature Chart The times and temperatures given in this booklet are only a guide for your reference and are based on foods at room temperature (not cold foods). Times can vary due to differences in meat shape, size, and the amount of fat and bone. Also times can vary depending on the electricity in your home – and it can even vary when plugged into different electrical outlets.
Showtime ® Rotisserie AVAILABLE ACCESSORIES Liquid Flavor Injector (Optional Accessory) For poultry meat and seafood, just add your favorite liquid, or one of Ron’s marinades, for the best flavor you’ve ever had. Mix with water, juice, wine, soy sauce, vinegar, olive oil, etc. Be creative, use the flavored marinating liquids of your choice. Plunger Locking Tip 1) Remove the Locking Tip hidden inside the Plunger. 2) Load Plunger into Cylinder.
Showtime ® Rotisserie Solid Flavor Injector (Optional Accessory) This expanding tip injector can be loaded with pieces of garlic or diced onions, herbs, spices, diced peppers, fruit pieces or diced ham for flavoring. For pastries try inserting chocolate chips, sprinkles, nuts and other seasonings. Plunger Expanding Tip Cylinder 1) Load the Expanding Tip with garlic, fresh or dried herbs, nuts or other solid food items. 2) Insert the filled Expanding Tip inside the Locking Ring.
Showtime ® Rotisserie Kabob Rods (Optional Accessory) Set the Spit Rod Assembly in the Rest Area (just inside the machine). Load the Kabobs with food then insert them into the holes on the gear wheels. Start with sharp end on the left side, then load and snap the Kabob with the Auto Turn Mechanism (spring ends) on the right so they will rotate. Turn the Spit Rod Assembly until all the Kabobs are loaded in place. Slide the whole assembly back to the next notch the cooking position.
Showtime ® Rotisserie Giant Lobster & Vegetable Non-stick Basket (Optional Accessory) The Giant Lobster and Vegetable Basket is designed to handle extra thick foods like turkey breasts, super thick T-bone steaks, lobsters and an assortment of vegetables. Carving Knife (Optional Accessory) This is the all-purpose knife that can do just about anything you ask of it. Slice, chop, dice and stay sharp with the lifetime edge. The tip is used for picking up and serving small pieces of meat.
Showtime ® Rotisserie Round BBQ Rib Basket (Optional Accessory) 1. P lace baby back or spare ribs in boiling water for 15 minutes. Drain ribs and let them cool. This step makes the ribs more pliable and tender and reduces fat. When cooled, cover both sides of the ribs with BBQ Seasoning. 2. P osition hooks over the middle of the last rib bones. Attach a C Hook at one end of the slab and attach a Stair Hook at the other end. 3. Thread the Spit Rod Assembly through eyelets on both ends of the Rib Basket.
Showtime ® Rotisserie CAUTIONS Never use any aerosol sprays of any kind inside the unit. Never cook foods larger than recommended in the booklet for your Rotisserie. Grease Flicker? Foods with high fat content can produce a small flicker of flame as fat spatters off the Heating Element. This is normal. However, if you see smoke or fire, turn off and unplug the machine and let it cool off. DO NOT OPEN THE DOOR until it has cooled down. NEVER PUT WATER IN THE ROTISSERIE - Water and fat or oil don’t mix.
Showtime ® Rotisserie Helpful Hints Use a strip of aluminum foil on your counter top under the front door opening to collect any grease or moisture from a roast beef or a whole turkey during cooking. Burnt Edges on Food? You can put a small strip of aluminum foil on the top and bottom edges inside the Basket to prevent burnt edges as it cooks.
Showtime ® Rotisserie Meal Suggestions Here is a list of food that requires little prep to have a fantastic meal with your Showtime ® Rotisserie. Poultry: NOTE: The 5500 Series oven dimensions are: 1 or 2 Seasoned Chickens 12.05” W x 11.38” H x 9.40” D. Turkey - up to 15 lbs. 5500 Series basket dimensions are: Cornish Game Hens or Ducks 9.25” L x 9.50” W x 1.50” H. Wild Game - Venison, Goat , Fowl Spicy Chicken Wings (basket) Lemon Herb Chicken Breasts (basket) Beef: Prime Rib Roasts- up to 8 lbs.
Showtime ® Rotisserie Recipes Roast Chicken with Lemon Herb Rub One 3½ to 4 pound Whole Chicken Rind of 2 Lemons, minced 5 Garlic Cloves, minced 1 tablespoon Dried Thyme, finely crumbled 2 teaspoons Dried Rosemary, finely crumbled 2 teaspoons Dried Sage Leaves, finely crumbled Salt and freshly Ground Pepper In a small bowl combine lemon rind, garlic, and herbs to form a slightly moist paste. Wash the chicken and dry thoroughly, inside and out.
Showtime ® Rotisserie Jamaican Jerk Pork Tenderloin 2 Pork Tenderloins (About 1 ½ to 2 Pounds Total) 2 tablespoons Chopped Fresh Cilantro 1 tablespoon Finely Minced Fresh Ginger ¼ cup Dark Rum 2 tablespoons Fresh Lime Juice 2 tablespoons Olive Oil 2 tablespoons Light Brown Sugar 1 cup Soy Sauce ½ teaspoon Nutmeg ¼ teaspoon Cayenne ¼ teaspoon Ground Allspice ¼ teaspoon Ground Cinnamon ¼ teaspoon Salt Combine all ingredients except the pork in a flat baking dish.
Showtime ® Rotisserie Roasted Vegetable Skewers with Balsamic Basil Marinade 1 Red Bell Pepper, cut into 1 inch pieces 1 Yellow Summer Squash, cut into ¼ inch slices 1 Zucchini cut into ¼ inch slices 16 White Button Mushrooms, stems removed 8 Green Onions, cut into 1½ inch pieces Marinade: ½ cup Olive Oil 6 tablespoons Balsamic vinegar 2 tablespoons minced fresh Basil 2 cloves Garlic Prepare the vegetables and place them in a large bowl or food storage bag.
Showtime ® Rotisserie Mustard-Brown Sugar Glazed Pork Chops Three or Four 1 Inch thick Center Cut Pork chops ½ cup Brown Sugar ¼ cup Dijon Mustard Pinch each of Dried Thyme and Dried Sage Pat pork chops dry with a paper towel. Stir together mustard, thyme and sage. Coat pork chops well with the herb mustard. Press brown sugar into the herb mustard. Place the pork chops in the Rotisserie Basket for 30 to 35 minutes or until cooked through.
Showtime ® Rotisserie Two Original Style Roast Chickens Two 3½ to 4 pound whole chicken 2 teaspoons each of Salt and Paprika 1 teaspoon each of Onion Powder, Dried Thyme, White Pepper ½ teaspoon each of Cayenne Pepper, Black Pepper, Garlic Powder Salt and fresh Ground Pepper 2 Onions, quartered In a small bowl, mix together salt, paprika, onion powder, thyme, white pepper, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and garlic powder. Remove and discard giblets from chicken.
Showtime ® Rotisserie 3. Place the loaded Spit Rod Assembly in the Rest area just inside the Rotisserie. Then slide it on back to the cooking position (A or B). Pull the Glass Door up. 4. Set the 3-Way Function to ROAST. Set the Timer for 15 minutes per pound for a chicken. Example: 4 lbs. = 1 hour. Note: Use the total weight- which includes giblets that’s printed on your chicken package. If your package does not include giblets, etc.
ONE YEAR Limited Warranty Ronco Holdings, Inc., warrants to the owner of this product that it is free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year from date of purchase. Please visit http://www.ronco.com/warranty.html and fill out your Warranty Registration Form. The manufacturer’s obligation will be limited to repairing or replacing F.O.B. any part of the product which is defective.
