READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: A risk of fire and electrical shock exists in all electrical appliances and may cause personal injury or death. Please follow all safety instructions. 18 Quart Roaster Oven Use and Care Guide and Recipe Book Model RST18 • • • • • EXTRA-TALL DOMED LID FOR SELF BASTING, MOISTER COOKING REMOVABLE, IMMERSIBLE, PORCELAIN ENAMEL LINER EVEN-HEAT TECHNOLOGY FOR CONSISTENT COOKING REMOVABLE ROASTING RACK WITH HANDLES ROASTS A 20 LB.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury to persons, including the following: • Read all instructions before using appliance. • Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs. • Always plug appliance cord into the wall outlet, then adjust temperature control to the desired temperature. To disconnect, turn control to minimum position, then remove plug from wall outlet.
POLARIZED PLUG: This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). As a safety feature to reduce the risk of electrical shock, this plug is intended to fit in a polarized outlet only 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. ELECTRIC POWER: If the electric circuit is overloaded with other appliances, your appliance may not operate properly.
3. Turn the control knob to the Steam setting. The indicator light will come on to let you know the unit is heating. Allow to heat for two to three hours or until any odor or smoke disappears. This process is necessary as a part of the initial seasoning of the heating element. CAUTION: THE ROASTER WILL BECOME HOT WITH USE. CAUTION: BASE, LINER, HANDLES AND LID WILL GET VERY WARM DURING USE. IF NECESSARY TO HANDLE, USE POT HOLDERS OR OVEN MITTS. 4.
ROAST CHART 1. Place rack into liner and place liner into base. If cooking less tender cuts of beef and pork, add the amount of hot water indicated in the chart; otherwise do not add water. The water will help to tenderize less tender cuts of meat. 2. Cover and preheat roaster oven on the steam setting. Insert oven-safe meat thermometer into the thickest part of the meat, not touching bone or fat. 3. Season meat before or after cooking and place fat side up, on the rack in the liner.
WEIGHT WATER ADDED BEFORE PREHEAT APPROXIMATE COOKING TIME Sirloin Tip Roast 10 lbs 4 cups 41⁄2-51⁄2 hours Eye of Round Roast 4 lbs 11⁄2-2 hours Bone-in Ham 6 lbs 11⁄4-13⁄4 hours Bone-in Ham 21 lbs 4-41⁄2 hours Fresh Picnic Ham 9 lbs 4 cups 31⁄2-41⁄2 hours Cured ham 15 lbs per pkg.
STEAM CHART 1. Trim and clean all vegetables. 2 Place liner into base. Place rack into liner. 3. Add 4 cups of hot water to liner then cover. 4. Preheat roaster oven on the steam setting. 5. Place food on the rack in the liner then cover. 6. Steam according to chart or until done. Steam times may vary. Note: Cooking times represent a full load of food.
HINTS FOR COOK • Meats will not brown during the cooking process. If you desire browning, heat a small amount of oil in a skillet and brown meats prior to starting the cooking process. • Whole herbs and spices flavor better than crushed or ground. • Foods cut into uniform pieces will cook faster and more evenly than foods left whole such as roast or poultry.
RECIPES BRISKET 1 4 1 2 2 14 pound whole untrimmed brisket envelopes dry onion soup mix 6 pound 4 ounce can tomatoes, diced or crushed green peppers, chopped tablespoons fresh minced garlic Preheat roaster oven for 20 minutes on Steam. Spray liner with non-stick cooking spray. Place brisket in liner. Combine remaining ingredients and pour over brisket. Cover and turn control knob to 300°F. Cook for 10 to 12 hours or until tender, basting occasionally.
CHILI 5 4 5 1 ⁄4 1 1 1 6 11⁄2 1 pounds ground beef cups chopped onions green peppers, chopped cup fresh minced garlic 6 pound 7 ounce can tomato sauce 6 pound 4 ounce can tomatoes, diced or crushed 7 pound can spicy chili beans tablespoons chili powder tablespoons salt cup dill pickle juice Preheat roaster oven for 20 minutes on Steam. Spray liner with non-stick cooking spray. Add ground beef, onions, peppers and garlic to liner. Cover and cook for 30 to 45 minutes or until meat is cooked thoroughly.
SLOPPY JOES 10 4 4 11⁄2 3 2 2 2 1 ⁄2 1 ⁄2 6 1 ⁄4 4 pounds ground beef cups chopped onions cups chopped celery tablespoons salt 15 ounce cans tomato sauce 50 ounce bottles ketchup tablespoons chili powder tablespoons dry mustard tablespoon paprika tablespoon garlic powder tablespoons brown sugar cup vinegar ounces dry minute tapioca Preheat roaster oven for 20 minutes on Steam. Spray liner with non-stick spray. Add ground beef, onions and celery to liner.
SERVICE INFORMATION Please refer to warranty statement to determine if in-warranty service applies. This appliance must be serviced by a Toastmaster authorized service center. Unauthorized service will void warranty. Consult your phone directory under “Appliances-Household-Small-Service and Repair,” or call 1-800-947-3744 in the U.S. and Canada, 52-5-397-2848 in Mexico.
LIMITED ONE-YEAR GUARANTEE Toastmaster Inc. warrants this product, to original purchaser, for one year from purchase date to be free of defects in material and workmanship. This warranty is the only written or express warranty given by Toastmaster Inc. This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may have other rights which vary from state to state.
