Nesco SC-65 User manual

User Manual
6.5 Qt. Slow Cooker (models SC-65)

“NESCO®” is a registered trademark of The Metal Ware Corporation.
The Metal Ware Corporation
1700 Monroe St., P.O. Box 237
Two Rivers, WI 54241-0237
Phone: [phone]
Table of Contents
Important Safeguards .....................................................................................1
Parts................................................................................................................2
Operation........................................................................................................3
Care and Cleaning ..........................................................................................3
One Year Limited Warranty............................................................................4
Recipe favorites..............................................................................................5
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6.5 Qt. Slow Cooker
Rated 320 Watts 120 Volts, 60 Hz

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
- This product is designed for household use only -
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be
followed, including the following:
1. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.
3. Always plug appliance cord into wall outlet, then adjust temperature control
to the desired temperature. To disconnect, turn control to off, then remove
plug from wall outlet.
4. To protect against electrical shock and personal injury, do not immerse this
appliance, including cord and plug, in water or other liquid.
5. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near
children.
6. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool
completely before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning.
7. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the
appliance malfunctions or has been damaged in any manner. To avoid
hazard, return appliance to NESCO®Factory Service Department for
examination, repair or adjustment.
8. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the manufacturer
may cause injuries.
9. Do not use outdoors.
10. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, touch hot surfaces and
never pull on cord.
11. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electrical burner or in a heated oven.
12. Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containing hot oil
or hot liquids.
13. Do not use appliance for other than its intended use, as described in this manual.
14. Always place the appliance on a non-ammable, non-burnable, heat
resistant surface when cooking. DO NOT place it on carpet, furniture, or
other combustible materials. Operate oven in a well-ventilated area away
from walls.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Polarized Plug: This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than
the other). To reduce risk of electric shock, plug is intended to t into polarized
outlet only one way. If the plug does not t fully into the outlet, reverse the
plug. If it still does not t, contact a qualied electrician. Do not try to modify
the plug in any way.
Short Cord Instructions: A short power supply cord is provided to reduce the risk
resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord. Extension
cords may be used if care is exercised in their use. If an extension cord is used, the
marked electrical rating of the cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating
of the appliance. The longer cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the
tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over unintentionally.

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Parts
Features of your Slow Cooker
Quality Glass Lid - ts neatly onto the ceramic cook pot to retain heat and moisture for
best results. Clear lid allows you to see food without having to lift lid, preventing heat
and moisture from escaping.
Ceramic Cook Pot - Durable Ceramic pot can be removed for convenience in serving,
storage and cleaning. Dishwasher safe.
Indicator Light - when lit the base is turned on and heating.
Control Knob - adjust the temperature settings from OFF - LOW - HIGH - AUTO.
Cool Touch Handles and Lid Knob - allows you to lift lid during cooking and to carry
base to table for serving.
6.5 L capacity - perfect for large households , parties and dorm rooms.
Control Knob and Cooking settings
• The Control Knob offers two temperature settings LOW and HIGH for cooking.
• The AUTO setting keeps prepared at a perfect temperature for serving.
• Use the AUTO setting for serving foods only. Do not reheat foods using the
AUTO setting.
Glass Lid
Ceramic
Cook Pot
Base
Handles
Indicator
Light
Control Knob

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Operating Instructions
1. Before using wash the Lid and Cooking Pot in warm soapy water. Rinse and Dry
thoroughly. Never immerse Base in water or any liquid.
2. Place slow cooker base on at level surface.
3. Prepare food and place into cooking pot and place pot into base. Place lid on ceramic
cook pot. Set desired temperature.
NOTE: Never place very cold or frozen foods into the cooking pot if preheated or if
the cooking pot is frozen.
4. Plug cord into 120 Volt outlet.
5. Set desired cooking setting (Low, High or Auto). The indicator light will be on
showing the power is on and unit is heating.
6. After the desired cooking mode is set the unit will continue to operate until manually
turned off.
Care and Cleaning Instructions
1. Always turn OFF the power switch then unplug unit before cleaning.
2. Allow all parts to cool before cleaning.
3. The Base should be cleaned using a damp cloth, wiping inside and outside
thoroughly. Never immerse Base in water or any liquid.
4. The Cook pot and glass Lid should be washed in hot, soapy water, rinsed and dried.
The cook pot is dishwasher-safe the lid is not.
5. Allow the cooking pot to cool prior to cleaning. Thermal shock (placing HOT bowl
on cold surface or lling with cold water) can result in cracking of the pot. To remove
tough residue, ll cook pot with soapy water and heat on AUTO setting for 15 minutes.
6. DO NOT use metal scouring pads, abrasive cleaners or harsh chemicals to clean your
slow cooker,. as these could damage the nishes.
Slow Cooking Tips
• Fill the cook pot at least half but no more than two-thirds full for the most efcient cooking.
• Do not lift the lid during the cooking time unless it is specically stated to do so in the
recipe. Each time the lid is lifted, heat escapes from the slow cooker and 20 minutes
will need to be added to the cooking time to make up for the heat loss.
• When checking for doneness, the best manner in which to ensure that the food has
been cooked properly is to check it with a thermometer. To be considered thoroughly
cooked, the food should reach 160°F.
• Do not cook frozen meat in the slow cooker because it will take too long for its internal
temperature to reach 140°F. The meat could be in the danger zone between 40°F and
140°F for too long and this would allow bacteria more of a chance to grow, possibly
causing the meat to be unsafe to eat.
• Brown ground meats before putting them in the cook pot. This ensures that the meats
are properly cooked. Browning ahead of time also allows you to drain the grease,
resulting in a healthier meal.

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ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
This appliance is warranted for one year from date of original purchase against defects
in material and workmanship. This warranty does not cover transportation damage,
misuse, accident or similar incident. This warranty gives you specic legal rights and
you may have other rights, which vary from state to state. This product is intended for
household use only, not for commercial use. Warranty does not cover commercial use.
Your new NESCO®appliance comes equipped with numerous safety features. Any
attempt to interfere with the operation of these safety features makes this warranty null
and void. In the event we receive an appliance for service that has been tampered with,
we reserve the right to restore it to its original state and charge for the repair.
For service in warranty - Defective products may be returned, postage prepaid, with
a description of the defect to: The Metal Ware Corporation, 1700 Monroe Street, Two
Rivers, Wisconsin 54241, for no-charge repair or replacement at our option.
Must include proof of purchase or copy of original bill of sale when returning
product for warranty service.
Please call Customer Satisfaction at 1-800-288-4545 to obtain a Return Authorization
before shipping.
• For service in warranty, follow instructions set forth in warranty. When ordering new
parts, make sure that you always mention the model number of the product.
• Call us on our toll free number, 1-800-288-4545 and tell us about your problem.
• If we instruct you to send all or part of your appliance to us for repair or replacement,
our Customer Satisfaction representative will provide a Return Authorization number
(this number noties our receiving department to expedite your repair). Pack your
unit carefully in a sturdy carton with sufcient padding to prevent damage because
any damage caused in shipping is not covered by the warranty.
• Print your name, address and Return Authorization number on the carton.
• Write a letter explaining the problem. Include the following: your name, address and
telephone number and a copy of the original bill of sale.
• Attach the sealed envelope containing the letter inside the carton. Insure the package
for the value of the NESCO®appliance and ship prepaid to:
Attn: Factory Service Dept.
The Metal Ware Corporation
1700 Monroe Street
Two Rivers, WI 54241

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Baby Back Ribs
2 - 3 lbs. Baby Back Ribs, cut apart
1 medium Onion, chopped
1 Bay leaf
Hot water to cover meat
1/2 to 3/4 cup Barbecue sauce
Set control to HIGH. Lightly wipe cook pot with cooking oil.
Add meat, onion, bay leaf and hot water. Cook 6 to 7 hrs. or until meat is tender.
Remove meat from cook pot. Carefully lift out cook pot; slowly pour out and discard hot
water. Clean cook pot and return meat to cook pot. Brush sauce even over meat and cook
additional 15 - 30 minutes or until sauce has set.
Serves 4
Beef Stew
4 large Carrots, cut into large chunks 1 Green Pepper, coarsely chopped
1 cup Celery, coarsely chopped 3 cups Potato, cut into large chunks
1 large Onion, quartered 1-1/2 tsp. Salt
1 Tbsp. Worchestershire® Sauce 3 cups hot Water
2 Beef Bullion cubes 2 2 lbs. Beef Stew meat, cut into 1” cubes
1/3 cup Tapioca 1 cup Sherry
Set control to HIGH, Lightly wipe cook pot with cooking oil.
Add all ingredients to cook pot and stir until well blended. As soon as bubbles appear
around sides, reduce heat to LOW setting and cook 8-10 hours.
Serves 6
Cajun Red Beans and Rice
1 lb. dry Red Kidney beans 4 cups Water
1 tsp. Cayenne Pepper 3/8 tsp. Garlic powder
1/2 tsp. Onion powder 1/4 tsp. Marjoram
1/2 tsp. Paprika 4 tsp. Chili powder
1/4 tsp. Oregano 1/4 tsp. Salt
1/2 tsp. Pepper 1-1/2 tsp. Cajun seasoning
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1 stalk Celery, chopped 1/2 Green Pepper, chopped
1 lb. German or Polish sausage, cut into small pieces
Set control to HIGH, Lightly wipe cook pot with cooking oil.
Combine all top ingredients; stir until well blended. Cook for 8 hours, stir occasionally.
Add Celery, Green Pepper and Sausage. Cook an additional 1-1/2 hrs. Serve over Rice.
Serves 8

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Chicken and Rice
1 - 10 ounce can Cream of Chicken soup
2 - 10 ounce cans Cream of Mushroom soup
2 cups Minute® rice 1/2 cup Water
1/2 tsp. Salt 1/2 cup Milk
1 stick Margarine, cut into pats 1 tsp. Greek seasoning
6 Chicken breasts, boneless
Set control to HIGH.. Lightly wipe cook pot with cooking oil.
Add rice, soup, milk water and salt and stir to mix.
Top with Chicken breasts. Sprinkle
Greek seasoning over chicken. Melt margarine over top of chicken. Cook 2 hours or until
meat is cooked to 180°F. Remove lid and stir rice. Cook uncovered, additional 20 minutes.
Serves 6
Chili Con Queso
1 lb. Pork sausage (or substitute Ground Turkey to reduce calories and fat content)
1 large Onion, chopped 1 lb. fresh Mushrooms, cleaned and chopped
1 Jalapeno pepper, nely chopped (optional)
Brown meat, mushrooms and pepper in skillet. Drain off any excess grease.
Then add:
1 8 ounce can Picante® sauce 1/2 jar thick and chunky salsa
1 - 10 ounce can Cream of Mushroom soup 2 lbs. Velveeta® cheese, cut into cubes
Set control to HIGH. Cover, stirring occasionally until the cheese melts into mixture.
Serves 10 to 12
Cola Beef Roast
3 - 4 lbs. Beef roast 1 - 12 ounce can Cola
1 - 10 ounce can Cream of Mushroom 8 large Carrots, cut into large chunks
6 Celery stalks, cut into 2 in. lengths 6 - 8 Potatoes, quartered
Set control to HIGH, Lightly wipe cook pot with cooking oil.
Place meat in cook pot, add cola and soup. Cover and cook 7 - 9 hours. Then add carrots,
celery and potatoes and cook another 3 hours or until 160°F on meat thermometer.
Serves 6
Harley Dip
1 lb. Pork sausage or ground turkey 1 large Onion, chopped
1 lb. fresh Mushrooms, chopped 1 Jalapeno pepper, nely chopped
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1 can chopped Tomato and Chile peppers 1/2 jar thick and chunky salsa
1 - 10 ounce can Cream of Mushroom soup 2 lbs. Velveeta® cheese, cut into 1 in. cubes
Brown meat, onion, mushrooms and pepper in skillet. Drain off any excess grease. Add
ingredients. Set control to HIGH. Cover, stirring occasionally until the cheese melts into
mixture.
Serves 10 to 20

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Hearty Bean Stew
1 lb. dry Navy beans 8 - 9 cups Water, divided
2 meaty Ham bones (about 1 - 1/2 lbs.) 1 large Onion, chopped
2 cloves Garlic, minced 2 Carrots, chopped
2 Celery stalks, chopped 1 tsp. Salt
8 whole Peppercorns 1 Bay leaf
1 Tbsp. Sherry 2 - 3 drops Hot Pepper Sauce
Rinse and sort beans. Combine beans and 7 cups water. Soak for 8 hours. Add beans and
water to cook pot. Set control to HIGH, cover and cook 6 - 9 hours.
Remove ham bones and allow to cool slightly. Remove meat from bones and return meat
to soup. Remove 1/3 of beans to blender and puree, then return to soup. Add 1 - 2 cups
water as needed fro desired consistency. Cover and continue to cook at HIGH for 30
minutes or until hot.
Serves 8 to 10
Hot Fruit Compote
1 - 12 ounce pkg. dried Pitted Prunes 1 - 6 ounce pkg. dried Apricots
1 - 20 ounce can Pineapple chunks 1 - 16 ounce can Mandarin Oranges
1 - 21 ounce can Cherry Pie lling 3/4 cup White wine or cooking Sherry
Set control to HIGH, Lightly wipe cook pot with cooking oil.
Add all ingredients to blender and mix to a relish. Spoon into cook pot, cover and cook
for 3 hours. The relish will thicken as it stands.
Serve as a breakfast fruit, condiment for meat or dessert warmed over ice cream.
Lazy Lasagna
1-1/2 lbs. ground beef, lean 1/2 cup Onions, chopped
1/2 cup Green Pepper, chopped 1 tsp. Basil
1 tsp. Oregano 1 tsp. Rosemary
Salt and Pepper to taste 1 - 48 ounce jar Spaghetti sauce
2 cups Water 1 lb. Mozzarella cheese, grated
1 cup Parmesan cheese 1 lb. container Ricotta cheese
12 Lasagna noodles, uncooked
Brown meat, onions and green peppers in skillet. Drain off any excess grease. Add
spaghetti sauce, seasonings and water. Simmer then pour into separate bowl.
Remove cook pot from base. Put 1/2 cup sauce in bottom of cook pot. Layer three
lasagna noodles, more sauce and cheese. Repeat layering, reserving enough cheese to top
lasagna during last 30 minutes of cooking.
Set control to HIGH and insert cook pot. Cover and cook 2 - 3 hours.
Serves 8

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Spaghetti Pie
1 lb. ground beef, lean 1 small Onion, chopped
1 tsp. Chili powder 1 tsp. Italian Herb seasoning
1 - 7 ounce pkg. Spaghetti noodles, cooked 2 Eggs
1/3 cup Parmesan cheese, grated 2 Tbsp. Margarine
2 cups Mozzarella cheese, shredded 1 - 24 ounce jar Spaghetti sauce
Brown meat, onions, chili powder and seasonings in skillet. Drain off any excess grease
and spoon into bowl. Set aside.
Combine spaghetti, eggs and Parmesan cheese. Set control to HIGH. Place margarine in
cook pot until melted and spread evenly. Spoon spaghetti mixture into cook pot and pat
with back of spoon over bottom and 1 in. on the sides.
Sprinkle half of Mozzarella cheese over spaghetti crust. Combine meat and spaghetti
sauce; pour evenly over the crust. Sprinkle on remaining cheese. Cover and cook 1-1/2 to
2 hours or until center is set.
Serves 4
Stuffed Zucchini
2 - 10 in. Zucchini (large enough to stuff) 2 lbs. Ground beef, browned and drained
2 cups Rice, cooked 1 large Onion, chopped
1 clove Garlic, minced 1 tsp. Tarragon
1 Tbsp. Parsley, chopped 1/2 cup Tomato paste
1/2 tsp. Salt 1 tsp. Lemon Pepper
2 Eggs 2 Tbsp. Butter
1/2 cup Bread crumbs
Wash Zucchini and cut in half; remove seeds. Mix beef, rice, onion, herbs, tomato paste
and eggs. Divide mixture evenly and spoon into Zucchini halves. Melt butter and stir
together with bread crumbs, sprinkle on stufng. Additional tomato sauce may be added
during baking for a moist stufng.
Set in cook pot, cover and cook for 2 - 3 hours
Serves 6
Sweet and Sour Chicken Pieces
1-1/2 to 3 lbs. Chicken pieces 1/2 cup Orange Marmalade
1/4 cup Brown sugar 2 Tbsp. Cider Vinegar
1-1/2 tsp. Teriyaki sauce 1/4 tsp. Lemon Pepper
1/4 tsp. ground Ginger
Rinse chicken and pat dry. Combine all other ingredients in small bowl; stir. Brush on
chicken pieces. Set pieces in cook pot. Set control to HIGH; Cover and cook 2 - 3 hours
or until meat reaches 180°F on meat thermometer.
Halfway through cook time, baste juices and pan drippings over chicken; remove
remaining juices from cook pot with baster. This will aid in browning the meat.
Serves 8

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