Nesco ES-08, Instruction Manual

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6.  Place food directly onto cooking surface or rack and cook to desired 

doneness.

7.  When finished cooking, turn controller to OFF and remove plug from 

power outlet. IMPORTANT: To avoid burn injury, wait until the appliance 

has cooled before removing the temperature control.

NOTE: If heating oil, always leave the lid off. If oil smokes, immediately turn 

skillet “OFF” and allow to cool.

CARE AND CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS

1.  Turn temperature control to OFF and unplug cord from power outlet.

2.  Always allow appliance to cool completely before cleaning and 

removing temperature controller.

3.  Remove the temperature control from unit and wipe clean with a dry 

towel. NEVER IMMERSE TEMPERATURE CONTROL IN WATER OR ANY 

OTHER LIQUID.

4.  Allow base to cool completely before cleaning. Absorb any excess water 

or grease from base with a paper towel.

5.  Do not immerse the skillet in water or any other liquid or place in 

dishwasher.  The skillet should be wiped with soapy water and dried with 

a soft cloth. The lid can be washed in soapy water or is dishwasher safe. 

NOTE: Do not use steel wool, abrasive cleaners, or metal scouring 

pads for cleaning this appliance.

6. Do not use metal utensils they may scratch the non-stick surface.

COOKING TIPS

•  Before using the skillet for the first time, lightly brush cooking surface 

with vegetable oil. Heat, uncovered, to 300°F. Turn “OFF” and allow time 

to cool completely. Wipe away excess oil.

•  This skillet is not designed for deep frying.

•  To pan-fry, do not use more than 4 cups of oil. Select a vegetable oil or 

peanut oil for frying.

•  Butter and olive oil should only be used to sauté foods on a lower 

temperature setting.

•  Do not attempt to cool the heated cooking surface by pouring cold water 

into the skillet. The sudden temperature change may cause the cooking 

surface to warp.

•  Do not immerse the temperature-control probe, cord or plug in water or 

any other liquid.

•  Make sure that the temperature control inlet, located on the side of the 

skillet, is completely dry prior to use.

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