18 Qt Roaster, Porcelain Cookwell - Red Body Even, Energy Efficient CookingSince 1932 the Nesco brand name has been synonymous with Roaster Ovens. With a Nesco Roaster Oven you can roast, bake, cook, steam, slow cook and serve. Other than broiling, the Nesco Roaster Oven can do anything a normal oven can do but better and with less energy usage and less heat generated in the kitchen. The Roaster Oven is portable so you can make great tasting meals wherever you go. The exclusive "Circle of Heat" heating element wraps around for moist, even cooking. The automatic temperature control maintains even cooking temperatures from 200 degrees to 450 degrees. Removable steel rack has easy lift out handles for safe, easy insertion and removal of hot foods. This is the Nesco Roaster that everyone remembers. The one that grandma had at home to cook the turkey at Thanksgiving. It"s also one of the most versatile cooking appliances available. For many it"s the primary kitchen oven. For others, a second oven for the family room, porch, or cabin. It"s portable so you can take it along for family outings. This roaster is ideal for large meals and entertaining in the home. Roast a whole turkey � up to 22 pounds. Adjustable Full Range Temperature ControlFeatures: Stay cool handlesPorcelain-coated surface resists scratches, corrosion, stains and chipsRemovable cookwell for easy cleanupHolds up to a 22 lb turkeyChrome-plated cooking/baking rackIdeal for large meals and entertaining in the home Detailed Highlights: 1425 Watts of Power: Can do everything a traditional oven does, except broil. Adjustable Full Range Temperature Control to 450 degrees: Roasts, bakes, steams, slow cooks, and warms. Automatic temperature control maintains even cooking temperatures. Removable Cookwell: Porcelain cookwell that is dishwasher safe for easy clean-up. Easy to Clean Removable CookwellRemovable Steel Rack: Designed for better baking and fat-free roasting. Rack includes handles for safe, easy insertion and removal of hot foods. Non-Porous Surface: Resists scratching and won"t corrode, stain or chip. Preparation and Volume Cooking: Delivers long-lasting, commercial-level performance. Indicator Light: Turns off when the roaster reaches the desired temperature. Foods Are Cooked From the Side, Not the BottomStandard Recipes Can Be Converted to Slow Cooking: For each 30 minutes of regular cooking time, slow cook for 1-1/2 hours at 200 degrees to 250 degrees F. Circle of Heat: Patented Circle of Heat heating element cooks from the side for moist, evening cooking. This Roaster Fits: 6 cup muffin pan, 9X9 square cake pan, two 9 X 5 loaf pans, a 10 cup angle food pan, a 6 or 12 cup bundt pan, a 9-inch pie pan, a 1-2 Qt casserole dish or a 9X13 baking pan. Perfect For: Chicken, roasts, lasagna, rice, vegetable, soup, chili and stew. Watts/Volts/Hz: 1425/120/60 Ideal for Large MealsHow to Cure Roaster Before Using the Roaster Unpack your NESCO Roaster Oven completely REMOVING ALL PACKAGING MATERIAL AND INFORMATION LABELS. Remove Lid (cover), Rack, and Cookwell, (from heatwell) wash them and set aside. Place Roaster Oven (Heatwell only) in a well-ventilated area. Make sure temperature knob is set at the lowest possible setting/off. Plug in Heatwell cord to a 120 volt AC outlet. Turn temperature knob to maximum setting and cure Roaster Oven empty for 60 minutes (or longer) until any odor or wisps of smoke disappear. Some smoke and odor are a normal part of "curing" the element and will not reoccur in cooking use. When curing is completed, turn temperature control to lowest setting/off, unplug unit from outlet and allow cooling. After your unit has cooled, put Cookwell, Lid, and Rack back in and it is ready to use. Do not cook food without Cookwell in place.