"LB in StL" > wrote in message . com>...
> I purchased a 20 quart Rival electric roaster oven to cook my Thanksgiving
> turkey in this year. I have always cooked it in my regular oven, but this
> roaster oven was on sale and I thought it would be nice to have my stove
> oven free for other things. I have read the instruction book and I think I
> understand most everything about the roaster. However, one thing that is
> not addressed is exactly where it is safe to use the roaster. This roaster
> is metal and at times it will be heated to 400 degrees. Is it safe to just
> sit the roaster on a counter top? Does there need to be a certain amount of
> space around it for safety? For convenience sake, I would like for it to
> sit on the countertop basically right next to the wall, but I am wondering
> if it will get too hot and should be positioned more in the center of the
> counter. Thanks for any info.

I use several electric roasters to cook everything from chili to pot
roasts to turkey(s). Be sure to keel a little water in th under the
liner. You can put it on a counter - I frequently have two going side
by side. Just keep 'em away from plastic bags, butter and other melty
type things. And don't leave the kitchen for long periods! This year I
will have four roasters going (and two ovens) for about five turkeys
and a BIG pile of stuffing. The turkeys will be unstuffed.

Lynn from Fargo