Presto Options - Cooking Methods; Care and Cleaning

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5. When cooking is complete, turn the heat control to OFF. Remove the plug from the
wall outlet and then remove the magnetic plug end from the heat control. Allow to
cool completely before removing the heat control from the multi-cooker, and before
cleaning.
Cooking Methods
Your Options
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multi-cooker/steamer is truly versatile; with it, you can prepare soups and
stews, steam vegetables and seafood, and even deep fry. Because this multi-cooker does
so many things, this book first provides a general overview of how to use, clean, and
care for it, and then specific sections on the various cooking methods available to you.
Detailed instructions and recipes can be found on the pages indicated below:
Cooking Method Page Cooking Method Page
Boil (pasta and rice) 11 Simmer (soups and stews) 7
Braise 9 Steam (vegetables and fish) 10
Deep Fry 12
Care and Cleaning
If the appliance was used for deep frying, refer to the section “Handling Oil after Frying”
on page 13 before cleaning.
After each use, remove the heat control and wash the appliance by hand. Use warm,
soapy water and rinse and dry thoroughly. Clean the nonstick base with a nylon mesh
scouring pad, such as Scotch-Brite* Non-Scratch Scrub Sponge, or a damp cloth. Firm
pressure can be applied, if necessary.
Do not wash the appliance in the dishwasher.
NOTICE: Repeated washings in a dishwasher will cause the nonstick properties of the
ceramic coating to slowly diminish. In addition, the bottom of the appliance will likely
discolor due to the caustic nature of the dishwasher detergent and a gray residue may
form which may transfer onto towels and/or skin.
Soaking the appliance to loosen food residue is not necessary. If, however, soaking the
appliance is desired, do not soak for more than 2 hours. Soaking for more than 2 hours
may damage the ceramic coating.
Do not use steel wool or abrasive kitchen cleaners. Do not immerse the Control Master
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heat control or magnetic cord in water or let either come in contact with any liquid.
In time, the ceramic coating may darken over the heating element due to a buildup of
grease residue. To minimize or remove this discoloration, sprinkle baking soda over
the discolored area. Add enough water to make a paste. Allow paste to sit for several
minutes and then scour with a nylon mesh scouring pad or a damp cloth. Wash and dry
thoroughly. Repeat the procedure, if necessary.
Periodically check the screws on the handles and legs for looseness. Retighten, if
necessary, with a Phillips screwdriver.
* Scotch-Brite is a registered trademark of 3M Company. Presto is not affiliated with 3M Company.