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1. F Visit us on the web at www GoPresto com Options multi cooker steamer e So versatile you ll use it every day e Steams stews boils deep fries and more e Easy to clean Nonstick surface inside and out INSTRUCTIONS oe 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 Be sure that handles and legs are assembled and fastened properly before using this appliance see page 2 Do not touch hot surfaces Use handles or knobs To protect against electrical shock or burns do not immerse heat control or magnetic cord assembly in water or other liquid Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children Be sure handle is properly attached to basket and locked in place See detailed assembly instructions on page 2 Do not let children handle or put electrical cords or plugs in their mouths ON DN FW WN Always attach heat control and magnetic cord assembly to appliance first then plug cord into the wall outlet To disconnect heat control and magnetic cord turn control to OFF remove plug from wall outlet and cord assembly from heat control Allow appliance to cool then remove heat control2. ing up to oil level line which is located on inside of unit Never use more than eight 8 ounce cups of cooking oil Set the heat control at 400 and preheat for 20 minutes Leave heat control at 400 for frying During preheat time prepare food for deep frying making sure to remove excess moisture by patting food dry While steam fry basket is sitting on countertop fill basket up to full with food Once oil has preheated slowly lower basket into oil Fry food until golden brown Lift basket and using drain hook hook basket onto multi cooker rim to drain Empty basket on absorbent paper Allow oil to cool completely before handling the unit If you plan to reuse the oil strain it to remove any food particles Store strained oil in a tightly sealed container in a cool dark place Frying Timetable Food Frying Time Chicken raw breaded 13 to 18 minutes Fish raw battered or breaded 3 to 4 minutes Fish frozen 7 to 8 minutes French fries frozen 11 to 12 minutes French fries raw see recipe below 10 to 12 minutes Onion rings frozen 2 to 3 minutes Onion rings raw battered 1 to 2 minutes Shrimp raw breaded or battered 3 to 5 minutes Helpful Hints e Do not overfill the basket Too much food lowers the oil temperature causing food to absorb too much oil e Use only a good reliable brand of vegetable shortening or cooking oil for deep frying Deep frying foods in butter margarine olive oil or animal fat is not recommended
3. Care and Cleaning Wash appliance in dishwasher or in warm sudsy water rinse and dry Do not immerse heat control or magnetic cord assembly in water or let them come in contact with any liquid Note When washing in the dishwasher the aluminum bottom of the multi cooker will discolor After each use 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 In time the nonstick finish 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 a cooking oil before using Periodically check the screws on the two handles and four legs for looseness Retighten if necessary with a Phillips type screwdriver CAUTION Overtightening 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 Serv
4. and cover with 4 cups of water Set heat control at 250 and bring to a boil boil for 1 to 2 minutes Turn off heat control cover and let stand for at least 1 hour Drain off soaking water and remove beans Dry multi cooker Preheat multi cooker at 375 Pour oil in multi cooker brown chicken Add onion carrot garlic and jalapefio pepper Saut 1 to 2 minutes Stir in beans chicken stock brown sugar vinegar chili powder oregano and allspice Bring to a boil Turn heat control down until pilot light goes out Cover and simmer until beans are tender about 1 hour 4 servings New England Boiled Dinner 1 pounds ham cut into 4 carrots serving pieces 2 head cabbage cut into wedges 3 cups water 2 rutabaga sliced 4 potatoes halved 1 teaspoon salt 6 small onions teaspoon pepper Place ham and water 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 1 hour or until meat is nearly tender Add remaining ingredients cover and simmer until vegetables are done Add water if necessary 6 to 8 servings Braise To create a personalized roast choose and combine the following ingredients Pick foods having compatible flavors Figure 2 to 4 serv ings per pound of roast Start with 1 2 to 3 pounds of beef pork or poultry Chuck Roast Pot Roast Round Roast Fore Shank Rib Roast Standing Rump Roast Blade Roast Boneless Rump Roast Prehe
5. for 5 minutes Fluff with fork TYPE LIQUID COOKING TIME White long grain 4 cups 15 18 minutes White medium grain 3 cups 15 18 minutes White short grain 3 4 cups 18 23 minutes Brown 4 cups 45 50 minutes Blanch Vegetables are blanched before freezing to stop enzyme action and to retain fresh flavor and appearance Wash vegetables thoroughly and sort according to size or cut into uniform pieces Place 4 quarts of water in the multi cooker set heat control at 250 and bring to a rolling boil Place vegetables in the steam fry basket and lower into boiling water Cover and boil for time specified After heating immediately plunge vegetables in ice water to cool quickly and thoroughly When cool remove from water drain pack seal and freeze For successive batches return water to a full boil VEGETABLE BLANCHING TIME VEGETABLE BLANCHING TIME Asparagus Cauliflower Florets 1 inch across 3 minutes Thin Stalks 2 minutes Corn Thick Stalks 4 minutes On Cob 7 11 minutes Beans Kernel 4 minutes Green or wax 3 minutes Greens 2 minutes Lima 2 4 minutes Peas green 1 minutes Broccoli Florets 1 4 inches across 3 minutes Turnips diced 2 minutes Brussels Sprouts 3 5 minutes Carrots Small 5 minutes Diced sliced or lengthwise strips 2 minutes Deep Fry CAUTION e Do not let cord hang or drape over edge of counter or table within reach of children e Remove cover for all deep frying Never use any cover while oil is heating
6. for at least 10 minutes but not more than 2 hours Just before serving fry potatoes at 400 for 7 to 8 minutes or until golden brown Crispy Coating 2 cup milk Flour 1 egg Salt and Pepper In a small bowl whisk milk and egg In a medium bowl combine flour and seasonings Dip food into milk egg mixture then coat in seasoned flour Fry food according to timetable above Apple Pie Fritters 1 cup all purpose flour 1 tablespoon butter melted 2 tablespoons sugar tablespoon ground cinnamon 1 2 teaspoons baking powder 4 tablespoons sugar 4 teaspoon salt 4 5 apples peeled cored sliced 74 cup milk minus 1 tablespoon Y inch thick 1 tablespoon brandy 2 teaspoons ground nutmeg 1 egg yolk 2 egg whites In medium bowl mix flour sugar baking powder and salt In a second bowl whisk milk brandy egg yolk and melted butter Gradually stir into dry ingredients until smooth Set aside Mix cinnamon and sugar Sprinkle over both sides of apple slices saving remainder to dust over finished fritters Sprinkle slices lightly with nutmeg In clean bowl beat egg whites until stiff but not dry Fold into reserved batter Dip several apple slices into batter to coat evenly letting excess drip off Carefully place 1 to 2 slices at a time into preheated oil Deep fry for 3 to 4 minutes turning once Drain on paper towels Sprinkle both sides with reserved cinnamon and sugar mixture Best served warm Quesadilla Crispers 4 pound fre
7. vegetables are tender 6 to 8 servings Southwest Stew 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 cloves garlic minced 4 boneless skinless chicken breast 1 16 ounce can pinto beans halves cut into 1 inch pieces 1 14 ounce can stewed tomatoes 1 green bell pepper cut into 34 inch 1 cup whole kernel corn pieces 1 cup salsa desired level of spiciness 1 red bell pepper cut into 4 inch 1 tablespoon chili powder pieces 2 teaspoons ground cumin 1 jalapefio pepper chopped 2 teaspoon salt 1 cup coarsely chopped purple onion fresh cilantro optional Preheat multi cooker at 375 Add oil and brown chicken Add peppers onion and garlic cook for 2 to 3 minutes Add beans tomatoes corn salsa chili powder cumin and salt Bring to a boil Turn heat control down until pilot light goes out Cover and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes Garnish with cilantro 6 servings Chicken and White Bean Chili 1 cup dry great northern beans 1 jalapefio pepper seeded minced 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 4 cups chicken stock or broth 1 pound boneless skinless chicken 1 teaspoons packed brown sugar breasts cut into 34 inch pieces 1 teaspoon white wine vinegar 2 cup chopped onion 2 teaspoons chili powder 2 cup sliced carrot 1 teaspoon dried oregano 2 cloves garlic minced Y teaspoon ground allspice Clean and rinse beans Soak beans overnight in 4 cups of water or by using the quick soak method To soak beans using quick method place beans in multi cooker
8. at multi cooker at 375 Brown roast in Vegetable Oil Margarine Add 2 cups Water Tomato Juice Beer Broth Add a pinch or two of Salt Celery Pepper Thyme Garlic Rosemary Onion Oregano Coffee Red Wine Marjoram Bay Leaf Mustard Flank Steak Brisket Boston Butt Whole Chicken Sirloin Roast Turkey Breast English Cut Vegetable Shortening Fruit Juice Sage Basil Dry Soup Mix Carbonated Beverage Turn heat control down until pilot light goes out Cover and simmer 1 to 3 hours or until tender Steam Fresh Vegetables Place 2 cups water in the multi cooker Set heat control at 250 Remove handle from steam fry basket Place vegetables in basket and using tongs attach basket to rim of the multi cooker with steaming hook Cover and steam as indicated in the table below Steaming time begins once water starts to boil Add additional water as necessary Vegetable Asparagus Thin spears Thick spears Beans Whole 1 inch pieces Beets 2 to 3 inch diameter Broccoli Spears Florets Brussels Sprouts 1 to 1 2 inch diameter Cabbage 2 inch wedge Carrots Whole 14 inch slices Baby cut Fish Steaming Time 3 4 4 5 7 8 7 8 35 40 5 7 5 7 9 11 15 20 18 22 6 7 11 14 minutes minutes minutes minutes minutes minutes minutes minutes minutes minutes minutes minutes Vegetable Cauliflower Whole head Florets Corn on the cob Kale cut into strips Parsnips 4 inch slic
9. because of lower smoking temperatures e Foods that are battered rather than breaded may stick to the basket therefore you may wish to fry these types of foods without using the basket The number of times the oil can be reused will depend on the food that is fried For example the oil will need to be replaced more often if fish or food coated with bread or cracker crumbs is fried frequently e It is time to replace the oil if any of the following occur The oil is dark in color has an unpleasant odor smokes when it is heated or foams excessively during frying e Fry foods of uniform size and thickness as they will fry more evenly and at the same speed Recipes Raw French Fries Double Fry Method Cut medium potatoes peeled if desired into to inch thick strips Place into large bowl and cover with hot tap water Soak potato strips for 15 minutes or until ready to fry Rinse drain and pat dry with paper towels Because raw fries contain a high percentage of moisture extreme care must be used when deep frying Thoroughly dry raw fries before deep frying Fill the basket 1 2 rather than 3 4 full Lower the filled basket slowly into the oil If the oil starts to boil up too quickly lift the basket out of the oil for a couple of seconds then lower it again Repeat as necessary until the basket is completely lowered into the fryer Fry for 3 to 4 minutes until fries are cooked through but not browned Drain let stand to cool
10. e this appliance has a polarized plug one blade is wider than the other This plug will only fit in a polarized outlet one way If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet reverse the plug If it still does not fit contact a qualified electrician Do not attempt to defeat this safety feature How to Install Legs and Handles Tools Required Phillips type screwdriver Parts Included 4 Legs 2 Handles To Install Legs 1 Place multi cooker upside down on table or counter 2 Using the screwdriver remove the screws from each of the four mounting projections on the bottom of the unit These screws are for attaching the legs to the multi cooker base 3 Position one of the legs with the rubber insert facing up over one of the mounting projections Fig A Align the hole in the leg with the hole in the mounting Fig A projection and fasten securely with screw Leg should not rock or move if twisted Caution Overtightening can result in stripping of screws or cracking of legs T i control receptacle 4 Repeat step 3 for other three legs 5 Turn multi cooker right side up on table or counter When properly assembled the multi cooker should sit level with no leg rock To Attach Handles to Base 1 With multi cooker upside down on table or counter remove the screws from the tabs on each side of the multi cooker base These screws are for attaching the handles to the base Hint When removing the screw under the heat control r
11. eceptacle hold the screwdriver at a slight angle or use a short screwdriver or a screwdriver with a long shank 2 Slide one of the handles with the screw hole facing up onto the tab so the screw hole on the tab aligns with the screw hole on the handle Fig A Fasten with screw and tighten fully Handle should not wobble or move when grasped Caution Overtightening can result in stripping of screws or cracking of handles 3 Repeat step 2 for other handle 4 When properly installed the handles should appear level with the table or counter Fig C To Attach Basket Handle Ekbar 1 Slide lock bar up on handle Fig B and place one of the handle bars into one of the tabs on bracket Then squeeze the handle bars together and fit the other handle bar into the opposite tab on bracket 2 After attaching handle to basket slide the lock bar down Fig C to insure against accidental detachment of handle from basket Before First Use Become familiar with the various parts of the multi cooker Fig D and read the instructions carefully Tempered This versatile electric multi cooker braises glass ovr _ blanches boils deep fries stews steams makes soups and desserts Caution This product is not intended to melt wax gels plastics or other materials for mak ing candles or for other hobbyist activities or in any commercial or business application Nonstick E_E surface inside and out Basket snaps onto
12. es Potatoes white Small 1 to 2 ounces each whole or Medium quartered Potatoes sweet 1 inch slices Rutabaga 3 4 to 1 inch slices Spinach whole leaves Squash yellow crookneck zucchini 14 inch slices Turnips 3 4 to 1 inch slices Steaming Time 18 20 7 9 10 15 6 7 6 7 13 15 17 19 20 22 3 4 5 7 10 12 minutes minutes minutes minutes minutes minutes minutes minutes minutes minutes minutes Place 1 or 2 cups of water wine or herb flavored broth into multi cooker Set heat control at 250 Remove handle from steam fry basket Place one layer of fish fillets in basket and using tongs attach basket to multi cooker rim with steaming hook Cover and steam 5 to 10 minutes or until the fish flakes easily when tested with a fork Boil Pasta Following package directions place water and salt into multi cooker Set heat control at 250 Bring water to a rolling boil Add pasta gradually so that the boiling is not disturbed Continue to boil uncovered until pasta is tender Drain The steam fry basket may be used for draining cooked pasta Fluffy Rice Place 2 cups rice 1 teaspoon salt optional and specified amount of water see table below in multi cooker Set heat control at 250 Cover and bring to a vigorous boil stirring once Turn heat control down until pilot light goes out and simmer for the amount of time specified in the table Turn heat control OFF and let stand covered
13. etti cook until spaghetti is tender about 20 minutes Top individual servings with cheese 8 to 10 servings Traditional Beef Stew 1 _ tablespoons cooking oil 1 small onion diced 2 pounds beef stew meat carrots cut into 1 inch pieces 4 cups beef stock or broth cup sliced mushrooms 2 teaspoon salt cup peas 4 teaspoon pepper cup sliced celery Preheat multi cooker at 375 Add oil and brown meat Add broth salt and pepper Bring to a boil Turn heat control down until pilot light goes out Cover and simmer 1 to 2 hours Add remaining ingredients Cover and simmer 30 minutes or until vegetables are tender If desired thicken with a paste made of cornstarch and water ee WW 6 to 8 servings Brunswick Stew 2 tablespoons cooking oil 1 small bay leaf 2 pounds chicken cut up 1 cup cubed cooked ham 4 cups water 2 potatoes diced 2 onion chopped 2 tomatoes peeled and quartered 1 teaspoon salt 1 10 ounce package frozen lima beans 2 teaspoon basil 1 10 ounce package frozen whole 4 teaspoon pepper kernel corn Preheat multi cooker at 375 Add oil and brown chicken Add water onion and seasonings Bring to a boil Turn heat control down until pilot light goes out Cover and simmer 45 minutes or until chicken is tender Remove chicken set aside until cool enough to handle Remove and discard skin and bones Cut chicken into bite size pieces Return to multi cooker Add ham and vegetables Cover and simmer 30 minutes or until
14. fore use to assure metal items have not become attached clicking sound while the multi cooker is preheating This is normal and a sign of fast heatup You may also notice this sound as the unit cools down When using the multi cooker for the first time a slight odor or light smoking may occur as manufacturing residue evaporates This is normal during initial use When washing in the dishwasher the aluminum bottom of the multi cooker will discolor 3 6 When cooking is complete turn heat control to OFF Remove plug from wall outlet and then remove magnetic coupler end from heat control Allow appliance to cool and detach heat control from multi cooker before cleaning Specific Uses Your Options multi cooker steamer is truly versatile as you can prepare soups and stews steam vegetables and seafood deep fry and even prepare fruits and vegetables for freezing known as blanching Because this pot does so many things this book provides a general overview of how to use clean and care for the appliance and then specific sections which provide more detailed instructions along with many delicious recipes Detailed instructions and recipes for the various methods of cooking that you can perform with your multi cooker can be found on the pages indicated below Specific Uses Page Specific Uses Page Simmering Soups and Stews 5 Boiling Pasta and Rice 8 Braising 7 Blanching 8 Steaming Vegetables and Fish 7 Deep Frying 8
15. from unit 9 Unplug from outlet and remove heat control from appliance when not in use and before cleaning Allow appliance to cool before putting on or taking off parts and before cleaning 10 Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or in the event the appliance malfunctions or has been damaged in any manner Return the appliance to the Presto Factory Service Department for examination repair or adjustment 11 The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer may cause injuries 12 Do not use outdoors 13 Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter or touch hot surfaces 14 Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner or in a heated oven 15 It is recommended that this appliance not be moved when it contains hot oil or other hot liquid If it must be moved when it contains hot oil or other hot liquid use extreme caution 16 Do not use appliance for other than intended use SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS THIS PRODUCT IS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY 1 IMPORTANT CORD AND PLUG INFORMATION A short power supply cord or cord set is provided to reduce the risk resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord DO NOT USE WITH AN EXTENSION CORD Do not allow the cord to run underneath or around the unit The magnetic cord may not detach easily if the cord is positioned in this fashion Connect the power supply cord to a polarized outlet only As a safety featur
16. ice Department see page 11 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 11 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 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 Scotch Brite is a trademark of 3M Dobie is a trademark of Pechney Plastic Packaging Inc dip it is a registered trademark of Ecolab Inc Simmer The Presto Options 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
17. multi cooker rim for draining and steaming Steaming hook Draining hook How To Use Cover Knob Basket handle Fig D Steam fry basket Magnetic cord assembly Control Master heat control Before initial use and after each subsequent use wash appliance in dishwasher or in warm sudsy water rinse and dry Do not immerse heat control or magnetic cord assembly in water or let them come in contact with any liquid Prior to first use season the multi cooker s cooking surface by rubbing lightly with cooking oil Remove excess oil with paper towel For best results use nylon plastic wooden or rubber utensils to turn stir or remove food when not using the steam fry basket The use of metal utensils is not recommended 1 Place multi cooker on a dry level heat resistant surface The cover should not be on the multi cooker CAUTION To avoid personal injury 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 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 of the heat control Fig E Due to the fact that the magnetic coupler end is polarized it can onl
18. or while deep frying in this unit e CAUTION OIL AND WATER DO NOT MIX The combination can be dangerous When the oil is heated any water droplets in the oil super heat becoming a volatile steam that can cause hot oil to spatter boil over or even erupt out of the multi cooker Hot oil can cause severe burns Accordingly before pouring oil into the multi cooker be sure that it is COMPLETELY dry Before placing food in multi cooker always remove ice crystals and excess moisture from food by patting dry with toweling e Use caution when deep frying doughs such as beignets donuts dumplings hushpuppies and fritters These foods may develop air bubbles during heating which may burst and cause burns Use a slotted spoon or tongs rather than a fork when turning food during frying and when removing food from oil e Use caution when deep frying flour tortillas Flour tortillas contain air bubbles During deep frying oil can become trapped within these bubbles If not properly drained the bubbles can burst and cause burns Therefore after deep frying tortillas carefully raise them out of the cooking oil but not out of the multi cooker and allow oil to drain from the tortilla for approximately 30 seconds e Always allow multi cooker to cool completely before moving removing oil or cleaning 8 How To Use Place multi cooker on a dry level stable heat resistant surface away from countertop edge Fill unit with cooking oil or shorten
19. ord this information Model Number Date Code Date Purchased Inquiries will be answered promptly by telephone email or letter When emailing or writing please include a phone number and a time when you can be reached during weekdays if possible Any maintenance required for this product other than normal household care and cleaning should be performed by our Factory Service Department Be sure to indicate date of purchase and a description of defect when sending an appliance for repair Send appliances for repair to CANTON SALES AND STORAGE COMPANY Presto Factory Service Department 555 Matthews Dr Canton MS 39046 0529 The Presto Factory Service Department is equipped to service all PRESTO appliances and supply genuine PRESTO parts Genuine PRESTO replacement parts are manufactured to the same exacting quality standards as PRESTO appliances and are engineered specifically to function properly with its appliances Presto can only guarantee the quality and performance of genuine PRESTO parts Look alikes might not be of the same quality or function in the same manner To ensure that you are buying genuine PRESTO replacement parts look for the PRESTO trademark PRESTO Limited Warranty This quality PRESTO appliance is designed and built to provide many years of satisfactory performance under normal household use Presto pledges to the original owner that should there be any defects in material or w
20. orkmanship during the first year after purchase we will repair or replace it at our option Our pledge does not apply to damage caused by shipping To obtain service under the warranty return this PRESTO appliance shipping prepaid to the Presto Factory Service Department When returning a product please include a descrip tion of the defect and indicate the date the appliance was purchased We want you to obtain maximum enjoyment from using this PRESTO appliance and ask that you read and follow the instructions enclosed Failure to follow instructions damage caused by improper replacement parts abuse or misuse will void this pledge This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state This is Presto s personal pledge to you and is being made in place of all other express warranties NATIONAL PRESTO INDUSTRIES INC Eau Claire WI 54703 3703 Form 72 897A 11
21. sh sausage 4 pound jalapefio jack cheese chorizo Italian etc shredded 1 cup 1 cup refried beans 8 7 inch flour tortillas 4 cup finely chopped onion 1 tablespoon flour 4 cup diced canned green 2 tablespoons cold water chilies drained Cook sausage until done breaking it up as it cooks Combine sausage beans onion chilies and cheese Makes about 1 2 cups Cut tortillas into quarters Place about 1 teaspoon of bean mixture in center Brush edges with mixture of flour and water Fold in half and press to seal keep covered as you work Continue until all are made Makes 32 Let stand 5 minutes before frying to allow edges to stick together Deep fry 3 or 4 at a time for 2 minutes Drain on paper towels Alternate method Cut tortillas into 8 pieces Fry in hot oil Heat bean dip and serve with fried chips 10 Consumer Service Information If you have any questions regarding the operation of your Presto appliance or need parts for your appliance contact us by any of these methods e Call 1 800 877 0441 weekdays 8 00 AM to 4 30 PM Central Time e Email us at our website www GoPresto com e Write NATIONAL PRESTO INDUSTRIES INC Consumer Service Department 3925 North Hastings Way Eau Claire WI 54703 3703 When contacting the Consumer Service Department please indicate the model number and the date code for the multi cooker These numbers can be found on the bottom of the heat control receptacle Please rec
22. the pilot light goes out Beef Stock 1 tablespoons cooking oil 1 cup carrot cut into 1 inch pieces 2 pounds beef soup meat 2 tablespoon parsley flakes 8 cups water 1 bay leaf 1 cup sliced onion 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup celery cut into 1 inch pieces amp 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 cup rice cup chopped onion and 1 teaspoon salt Cover and simmer 30 minutes or until rice is done Minestrone 3 cups beef broth 2 garlic cloves minced 1 cups tomato juice 1 teaspoon dried basil 4 pound beef soup meat 1 teaspoon dried oregano 4 pound sausage 2 teaspoon salt 2 cups shredded cabbage 4 teaspoon black pepper 34 cup chopped onions 1 14 15 ounce can cannelloni 34 cup sliced carrots or navy beans drained 34 cup green beans 1 ounce spaghetti broke in half 2 cup sliced celery 4 cup grated cheese 1 14 15 ounce can diced tomatoes Place all ingredients except beans spaghetti and cheese in multi cooker Set heat control at 250 and bring to a boil Turn heat control down until pilot light goes out Cover and cook for 30 minutes Add beans and spagh
23. y be attached to the heat control one way When properly aligned the plug will magnetically attach itself to the heat control Attach the cord so that the printed patent information on the magnetic plug is facing up The daisy and cautionary language will be facing towards the counter If positioned upside down it will not attach Important The magnetic cord was designed to detach easily from the multi cooker As a result if it is bumped or touched during use it could possibly detach causing the unit to stop heating Avoid contact with cord during operation If contact occurs verify that the cord is still properly connected 3 Plug the multi cooker into a 120v AC electrical polarized outlet only 4 Using the index on page 4 determine the type of cooking method you will be following and turn to the referenced page 5 Preheat multi cooker as indicated in the cooking method and follow the cook ing instructions During cooking the pilot light will go on and off indicating temperature is being maintained Note Occasionally you may hear a pop or Control Master heat control Fig E Heat selector Pilot light Magnetic cord assembly Heat Electrical control pins Magnetic coupler end To assure the continued accuracy of the Control Master heat control avoid rough handling during use and storage Store the cord assembly in a clean dry location away from metal objects Always check the magnetic coupler end be
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