RO200 Accu-RoastTM 20 Quart Programmable Roaster Oven Owner's Guide READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: 1. Read all instructions before using. 2. Do not touch hot surfaces. use handles or knobs. 3. To protect against electric shock, do not immerse unit, cord or plugs in water or other liquid. 4. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used near children. This appliance is not to be used by children. 5. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning the appliance. 6. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance malfunctions, or has been damaged in any manner. Return appliance to Rival® (see warranty) for examination, repair, or adjustment. 7. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by Rival® may cause injuries. 8. Do not use outdoors. 9. Do not let cord hang over the edge of table or counter, or touch hot surfaces. 10. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven. 11. Extreme caution must be used when moving fryer containing hot oil. 12. Always attach plug to appliance first, then plug cord in the wall outlet. To disconnect, turn control to "OFF," then remove plug from wall outlet. 13. Do not use appliance for other than intended use. 14. Be sure handles are properly assembled to basket and locked in place. -2- SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This appliance is for HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY. No user-serviceable parts inside. Power Unit never needs lubrication. Do not attempt to service this product. A short power supply cord is provided to reduce the risk resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord. WARNING: Do not use an extension cord. POLARIZED PLUG This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). As a safety feature, this plug will 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. -3- KNOW YOUR ROASTER OVEN Lid With View Window Removable roasting rack Removable Roasting Pan Roaster Oven Body Digital Control PREPARING YOUR ROASTER OVEN FOR USE 1. Remove all packaging materials. 2. Wash the COOKING PAN, ROASTING RACK and LID in hot, soapy water using a sponge or wash cloth. Rinse thoroughly. 3. The outside of the ROASTER OVEN BODY may be cleaned with a soft cloth and warm soapy water. Wipe dry. Do not use abrasive cleaners. Do not immerse the ROASTER OVEN BODY in water. NOTE: Due to manufacturing process, some smoke and odor may be noticed during the first use. This should disappear after the first heating of the roaster oven. -4- HOW TO USE YOUR ROASTER OVEN 1. Place the COOKING PAN into the ROASTER OVEN BODY. 2. Plug cord into 120 volt AC outlet. The POWER LIGHT will flash. 3. Turn the roaster on by pressing the "POWER ON/OFF" button. The POWER LIGHT will be on. 4. Press the "UP" or "DOWN" arrow buttons to set the desired temperature. Preheat for 20 minutes. 5. Place ROASTING RACK into the COOKING PAN, put food on the RACK, and place LID on the roaster oven. NOTE: Some foods or recipes do not require the ROASTING RACK to be used. 6. To set the timer, press "MODE" button. The TIMER LIGHT will be on and the DISPLAY will change, from showing temperature to time. Press the "UP" or "DOWN" arrow buttons to select the desired cooking time. The TIMER may be set from 15 minutes up to 8 hours, in 15 minute increments. Follow Guide for approximate cooking times. NOTE: Pressing the MODE BUTTON after setting the timer will show the selected temperature in the DISPLAY, at which point the temperature can be changed by using the "UP" and "DOWN" arrow buttons. After 4 seconds, the DISPLAY will revert back to show the remaining cooking time. While the TIMER is set, the cooking time can be increased or decreased simply by pressing the "UP" or "DOWN" buttons. The TIMER will increase or decrease in 15 minute increments. 7. The roaster will shut off automatically at the end of the set time. NOTE: If the timer is not set, the automatic safety shut off feature will shut the unit off after approximately one hour. -5- HOW TO CLEAN YOUR OVEN ROASTER NOTE: Do not immerse the ROASTER OVEN BODY in water or other liquid. Do not put COOKING PAN in dishwasher. 1. Press the POWER ON/OFF button to turn the roaster oven off. The POWER LIGHT and DISPLAY will be off. 2. Unplug the roaster oven from outlet and allow unit to cool. 3. Allow the roaster oven to cool completely before cleaning. 4. Wash the COOKING PAN, LID the ROASTING RACK in hot soapy water ­ using a sponge or cloth. Rinse thoroughly in hot water, then towel dry. 5. Wipe the inside and outside of the ROASTER OVEN BODY with a damp cloth.IMPORTANT POINTS COOKING TIME AND TEMPERATURE DETERMINING MEAT DONENESS It is recommended that you use a meat thermometer to determine doneness when cooking meat and poultry. Insert the thermometer into the center of the thickest portion of the meat. Cook until temperature for desired doneness is reached. MEAT BEEF PORK LAMB SMOKED HAM Cook before eating Fully cooked POULTRY Roasting Chicken Turkey RARE 140° F * 140° F * MEDIUM 160° F 160° F 160° F WELL DONE 170° F 170° F 170° F 160° F 140° F 180° F 180° F * *Rare pork, ham or poultry is not recommended. -6- ROASTING MEATS AND POULTRY Tender cuts of meat are best suited for roasting. The time guide below is for use with tender cuts such as from the sirloin area. Less tender cuts of meat should be slow cooked in liquid. Times indicated below are approximate and should be used as a guideline only. MEAT BEEF ROASTS Standing Rib Sirloin Tip Tenderloin Pot Roast Corned Beef LAMB Leg Shoulder, boneless PORK Loin Roast Rolled Shoulder Chops Country-Style Ribs SMOKED HAM Bone-in, shankless Boneless Fully cooked VEAL Loin Shoulder POULTRY Chicken, whole Chicken, whole Chicken, pieces Turkey, prebasted Turkey, prebasted Turkey, fresh WEIGHT (LBS.) 4­6 3­5 3 1/2 ­ 4 4­6 3 1/2 ­ 4 5­8 3­4 3­5 4­6 4­5 8 ­ 10 TEMP. 325° F 350° F 450° F 300° F 300° F 350° F 350° F 350° F 350° F 325° F 450° F ...then decrease temp. to 250° F 325° F 325° F 325° F 325° F 325° F 350° F 350° F 350° F 375° F 375° F 350° F -7- MIN./LB. 20 to 25 20 to 25 8 to 12 30 to 40 15 to 20 25 25 25 to 30 35 to 40 15 to 20 to brown and... 15 to 20 20 to 25 15 to 20 13 to 28 30 to 35 30 to 35 15 to 17 18 to 20 8 to 10 12 to 17 13 to 18 15 to 20 10 ­ 15 8 ­ 12 5 ­ 10 4­6 3­5 3 1/2 ­ 5 6­8 6­8 10 ­ 14 14 ­ 22 10 ­ 14 IMPORTANT POINTS · Always use the COOKING PAN in the roaster oven when cooking. NOTE: Never place food or liquid directly into the ROASTER OVEN BODY. · Avoid the steam vents when removing or lifting the LID. · Significant amounts of heat escape whenever the LID is removed; therefore the cooking time must be extended. Avoid frequent removal of the LID for checking cooking progress or stirring. · To use the LID REST feature, hold the LID upright by the HANDLE and place the edge of the LID under the metal tabs just above either side HANDLE. · The roaster oven roasts and bakes at approximately the same temperatures and in the same time as a standard oven. · Convenience foods can be baked in the roaster oven. Place container on ROASTING RACK. Follow package directions. · Meats roasted in your Roaster Oven will be moist and tender. For additional browning, brush oil or butter over the meat before cooking. · To create a darker roasted, crispier skin poultry, do not add liquids (with the exception of the basting butter or oil) until there are only 30 minutes left of cooking. SLOW COOKING Slow cooking is best for less tender cuts of meat. Heat is gradual with slow cooking. It is not necessary to stir when slow cooking. Avoid removing the cover during slow cooking. Heat escapes when COVER is removed and may increase the cooking time. When using a standard recipe, slow cook 11/2 hours for every 30 minutes. Slow cook using the 250° F setting. -8- BAKING* · Baking pans should always be placed on the ROASTING RACK. Do not place pans on bottom of COOKING PAN. · Metal pans are recommended for use in the roaster as they provide better heat transfer and browning. FOOD MUFFINS QUICK BREAD YEAST BREAD YEAST ROLLS COOKIES BROWNIES CUPCAKES SHEET CAKE POUND CAKE BUNDT CAKE CHEESECAKE FRUIT PIE CUSTARD PIE PASTRY SHELL PIZZA (9-inch) BAKED POTATOES SWEET POTATOES SCALLOPED POTATOES WINTER SQUASH BAKED APPLES TEMP. SETTING 425° F 375° F 400° F 400° F 350° F 350° F 350° F 350° F 350° F 350° F 325° F 425° F 350° F 425° F 425° F 350° to 400° F 350° to 400° F 350° F 400° F 350° F BAKING TIME (MIN) 15 to 20 65 to 75 40 to 45 18 to 20 11 to 13 25 to 30 25 to 30 40 to 45 50 to 60 50 to 60 50 to 60 45 to 50 50 to 60 10 to 13 20 to 25 50 to 60 55 to 65 75 to 90 45 to 60 35 to 45 * Always preheat roaster prior to baking -9- RECIPES LEMON GARLIC ROAST CHICKEN 4 to 5-lb. chicken 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon salt 1 1 2 tablespoons lemon juice /2 teaspoon ground black pepper /4 cup butter, softened Rinse chicken in cold water. Combine remaining ingredients and rub over skin and between skin and meat of chicken. Place ROASTING RACK in COOKING PAN. Place chicken on ROASTING RACK and cover. Bake at 350° F for 11/2 hours or until chicken is done. BAKED POTATOES 8 to 12 baking potatoes Wash potatoes and pierce with a fork. Place rack in the pan. Stack potatoes on ROASTING RACK, making sure that they don't touch the sides of COOKING pan. Cover and bake at 400° F. for 1 to 11/2 hours. 8-lbs. beef stew meat 2 cups dry bread crumbs 2 teaspoons salt 1 /2 teaspoon pepper 4 large onions, cut into eighths 4 pounds baby carrots 7 stalks celery BEEF STEW 15 potatoes, peeled and cubed 2 tablespoons basil 1 cup quick-cooking tapioca 8 cans (4 ounces) sliced mushrooms, undrained 15 cans (10 1/2-oz. each) condensed tomato soup 8 cups beef broth Toss stew meat with bread crumbs, salt and pepper. Place beef in pan and add remaining ingredients; stir well. Cover and roast at 250° F for 4 to 5 hours or until meat and vegetables are tender. -10- RECIPES CHILI 3 pounds dry pinto beans, soaked and drained 5 cloves garlic, minced 1 can (28-oz.) diced tomatoes 2 jalapeno peppers, finely chopped 10 pounds ground chuck, browned and drained 3 tablespoons cumin 3 12 cups water /4 cup chili powder 2 onions, chopped 3 cups tomato juice 2 green peppers, chopped 3 cans (10 1/2-oz. each) tomatoes and chilies Preheat roaster to 350° F. Combine first 8 ingredients in roaster. Cover, cook for 21/2 hours. Add remaining ingredients. Cover and cook an additional 30 minutes to 1 hour. 5 pounds ground beef 11/2 teaspoons salt 1 cup Italian seasoned fine, dry bread crumbs 1/2 teaspoon pepper 5 eggs MEATBALLS Preheat roaster oven with pan in place to 425° F. Combine all ingredients. Form into 1-inch balls. Place meatballs in pan. Cover; Bake 30 to 45 minutes or until done. Stir occasionally to brown on all sides. Makes approximately 75 meatballs. Spaghetti Sauce 1 can (48-oz.) tomato juice 4 cans (28-oz.) diced tomatoes 2 cans (12-oz.) tomato paste 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 6 cups water 5 cloves garlic, minced /3 cup basil leaves /4 cup oregano leaves 11/2 tablespoons parsley 1 tablespoon thyme 1 tablespoon salt 1 teaspoon pepper 1 1 Turn roaster to 350° F. Add all ingredients. Stir well to combine. Cover, cook 3 to 4 hours until thick, adding meatballs (see recipe above) during last 1 to 11/2 hours. Stir occasionally. PEPPER CRUSTED BRAISED SHORT RIBS 6 - 9 pounds beef short ribs 1 /4 cup freshly cracked black pepper 2 teaspoons salt 15 cloves garlic, minced 5 (14 1/2-oz.) cans beef broth 1 cup red wine, optional Preheat oven to 450° F. Rub ribs on all sides with pepper and garlic. Sprinkle with salt. Turning to brown on all sides. Pour broth into roaster oven. Cover, reduce heat to 300° F. and cook until tender, 2 to 2 1/2 hours. -11- RECIPES PORK ROAST 4 - 5 lb. pork loin roast 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon salt /2 teaspoon pepper /2 cup Italian dressing 1 /4 cup Worcestershire sauce 1 1 Preheat roaster to 350° F. Place roast on rack. Press minced garlic into surface of the roast. Place rack in roaster. Combine dressing and Worcestershire sauce. Brush roast with marinade. Cover; cook for 2 to 2 1/2 hours or until done. 2 (2 1/2 to 3-lb.) beef tip or rump roast 2 - 3 tablespoons cracked black peppercorns 4 cloves garlic, minced 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar SPICY BEEF ROAST /4 cup soy sauce 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 11/2 teaspoons dry mustard 1 /2 teaspoon salt 1 Preheat to 350° F. Make several slits in top of roasts. Place roasts on Rack. Set Rack in roaster. Combine vinegar, soy sauce, Worcestershire ...