Curbside Bliss

[sarahperdue]

I found this Nesco Roaster in someone's curbside trash. All it needs is the Nesco medallion for the lid handle.

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=63982&id=1505161584&l=348f8b7c5c

 

[maytagbear]

Impressive find!

Wow.

Are you going to use it?

Lawrence/Maytagbear

 

[mixfinder]

Hot Tub

I would guess hot tubs aren't very popular in a southern summer. It is your right hand servant at every large gathering and great for patio cooking during the summer.

 

[turquoisedude]

Wow!

With the manuals and original cord, too! Great find - congratulations!!!

 

[rp2813]

Very Unusual

I've never seen one of these things so complete. This was a great find!

The Salvation Army near me has a Proctor roaster of similar vintage. Apparently it's also a broiler, as there are coils in the (hinged) lid and an extra set of prongs sticking out of it to connect the cord there. Very strange looking.

 

[westingman123]

You can be sure...

I have the Westinghouse version, you'll love it if you cook for crowds. It's also great for a meal. Let me know if you need some recipes. Makes great pudding!

 

[tlee618]

Great find, you will love the Nesco. They make a great second oven.

 

[kevin313]

Roasters Rule!

What a terrific treasure you pulled out of that trash! It's a real beauty - and Nesco was/is one of the best roasters made (Westinghouse was the other excellent roaster). Nesco used "Circle of Heat" - as did most others, but Nesco coined the name. There are no elements on the bottom, only elements around the walls of the roaster. Yes, it roasts a turkey, but so much more. I bake in mine - if you are making a 9x13 cake the pan will fit perfectly inside. Also great for making big quantities of speghetti sauce, soups, baked beans. What's more, there are no moving parts, so they last practically forever. Enjoy your wonderful find and I tell us about all the wonderful things you make in it!

 

[bellalaundry]

Love it,

the thermostat styling is great. Have fun using it. I'm a sucker for vintage kitchen electrics.

Guy

 

[sarahperdue]

Roaster--lid latch and coils

Anyone have advice on adjusting the lid latch? It won't stay closed. I think I pulled it slightly out of alignment while trying to open it before I noticed "the button."

Also, Kevin, I was surprised to see that the manual states that this model has coils on the bottom and sides.

I was planning to try a cake yesterday, but was foiled by a lack of time and the lid problem. It does turn on and heat though.

 

[kevin313]

baking in your Nesco

You lid should be removable from the back hinge. If you have the instruction manual it should tell you how to do it. The lids did remove so that they could be washed. You probably just pulled it off it's hinge when you were figuring out how to remove it.

Did your come with a rack? If so, make sure you use it when you bake. DO NOT put the cake pan directly on the bottom and your cake should bake beautifully.

The first time around, you may want to monitor the cake. If you normally bake it for 40 minutes, as an example, you may want to check it at 30. Sometimes the thermostats are off a little bit, and because the baking space is smaller than a regular oven, it can run hot. You can also put an oven thermometer inside (on top of the baking rack) as a monitor. If you have a glass panel on your lid, that's another way to keep an eye on the cake.

BTW, the word "Nesco" stands for National Enameling and Stamping Company.

Enjoy your roaster oven!

 

[duet83]

Excellent find. The ultimate in recycling.
Great Job! I love finding treasures.