4
Specific Uses
Your Presto
Big Kettle
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
PAGES
SPECIFIC USES
PAGES
Blanching 8
Boiling (Pasta and Rice)
7
Braising 6
Deep Frying
8
Simmering (Soups and Stews)
5
Steaming (Vegetables and Fish)
7
Care and Cleaning
Wash the appliance in the 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.
NOTICE:
If you choose to wash the multi-cooker in the dishwasher, the basket and the bottom of the multi-cooker will likely discolor
due to the caustic nature of the dishwashing detergent.
When washing by hand, 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 vegetable
oil before using.
Periodically check the screws on the two handles and four legs for looseness. Retighten, if necessary, with a Phillips type screwdriver.
NOTICE
:
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
Service Department, see page 10.
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 10.
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
injury 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 and Dobie are registered trademarks of 3M Company; dip-it is a registered trademark of Economics Laboratory, Inc.
Presto is not affiliated with these companies.
