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Temperature Guide
Warm or Simmer
150 to 200°F
(65 to 95°C)
225 to 250°F
(105 to 120°C)
275 to 300°F
(135 to 150°C)
325 to 350°F
(165 to 175°C)
375°F
(190°C)
400 to 425°F
(205 to 220°C)
Slow Cooking Temperature Guide
150 to 160°F
5-7 hours
(65 to 70°C)
170 to 190°F
3-5 hours
(75 to 90°C)
200 to 220°F
2-3 hours
(95 to 105°C)
230 to 250°F
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-3 hours Bring liquids to boil. High-simmer:
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(110 to 120°C)
Most foods can be prepared at the listed settings. Use cooking times in chart as
a guide only. Times will vary. When cooking roasts, ham or poultry, use a meat
thermometer inserted in thickest part to ensure that recommended doneness is
reached.
Healthy Cooking Guide
Keep foods warm; simmer meats
and poultry.
Stew or braise meats; sauté vegetables;
cook sauces, fruits, casseroles,
fried rice, and snacks.
Prepare eggs, gravies,
candies, and puddings.
Brown meats, seafood and potatoes;
bake cakes, pancakes, and French toast;
grill sandwiches.
Sear meats and poultry;
stir-fry chicken.
Pan-broil meats and fish;
stir-fry meats; pop corn.
Simmer: Baked beans, 4 to 6 hour stews,
poultry-bone-in soups, cereals. Steam:
Hot dogs, fresh-vegetables, puddings
Simmer: Appetizer dips, hot beef,
barbecue, "Sloppy Joes," etc.
Fast Simmer: Spare ribs, lamb shanks,
winter squash, fruit punch, vegetable
juices, fish chowder, cheese sauce
Simmer: Frozen vegetables, potatoes,
corn-on-the-cob, stuffed peppers,
seafood, rice, dumplings
Corned beef, pot roasts and short ribs
Thicken: Gravies, soups and sauces
Prepare: Fresh applesauce, peach or
apple butter and hot chocolate.
Healthy Cooking Guide
1. To maintain the beauty and cooking efficiency of the 5 Qt. Oil Core
Cooker, it is important that it be cleaned thoroughly with warm, soapy
water after each use. Food films left on the cooking surface will cause
discoloration when the appliance is reheated.
2. Although durable, stainless steel is not indestructible. Pitting may
result if undissolved salt remains in your appliance. Salt should be
added just before serving foods or to boiling liquids. Liquids should
be stirred immediately to completely dissolve the salt. Do not allow
seasoned foods or high-acid foods to remain in your appliance for
long periods.
3. With the heat control removed, your appliance can be immersed in
water or placed in an automatic dishwasher to clean. IMPORTANT:
Allow appliance to cool before cleaning. Do not immerse hot
appliance in water. Always remove touch pad heat control before
putting appliance in water. Clean in warm, soapy water with a sponge,
dishcloth, nylon net, or plastic pad. Do not use a metal scouring pad,
knife, or harsh scouring powder on the polished stainless steel finish.
Rinse thoroughly with clear, warm water. Dry promptly to prevent
water spots. Wipe heat control with a damp cloth, then dry.
4. Persistent overheating may cause blue or brown heat tints inside
the appliance. Stains may also result from minerals in certain foods.
To remove both heat tints and stains, make a paste with water and
a non-abrasive stainless steel cleaner. Do not use a cleaner which
contains chlorine bleach. Apply paste with a cloth or sponge, and rub
lightly in a circular motion. Wash again, rinse, then dry promptly.
5. Remove minor scratches with a non-abrasive stainless steel cleaner,
following the instructions in No. 4 above. To prevent scratches, do
not cut, scrape, or chop food with sharp-edged kitchen tools in
your appliance.
6. To remove stuck on foods, fill with warm water and let soak for
30 minutes. Then clean with warm, soapy water as usual. A non-
abrasive stainless steel cleaner may also be used, following the
instructions in No. 4 above.
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Cleaning