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HOW TO USE YOUR CROCK-POT
®
SLOW COOKER
1. Place food in stoneware according to recipe
2. Plug in Slow Cooker. Put on a heat resistant surface.
3. There are three temperature settings. LOW is recommended for slow "all-day"
cooking. 1 hour on HIGH equals about 2 hours on LOW. WARM is for keeping food
warm only. DO NOT cook on WARM setting. Push the “High, Low, Warm” key pad
to set the desired temperature.
4. Push the "Time" arrows to scroll through the timed cooking options. The time can
be set in increments of 30 minutes up to 20 hours. Select the time based on the
length of time indicated in the recipe.
5. Frozen food such as vegetables and shrimp may be used as part of a recipe.
However, do not cook frozen meats (such as roasts or chickens) unless you first add
at least 1 cup of warm liquid. The liquid will act as a "cushion" to prevent sudden
changes in temperature. Cook recipes containing frozen meats an additional 4
hours on LOW, or 2 hours on HIGH.
6. When the cooking time is completed, the slow cooker will automatically shift to the
"Warm" setting and the "Keep Warm" light will come on. NOTE: We do not
recommend using the "Warm" setting for more than 4 hours.
7. To turn the slow cooker off, push the OFF button. Unplug the unit from the wall
outlet.
8. Always cook with the lid on.
9. Follow the recommended cooking times.
10. Do not use slow cooker stoneware for the storage of food.
11. Do not reheat foods in your slow cooker.
12. Do not set heated unit filled with food on a finished wood table.
13. Unplug when cooking is done and before cleaning
14. Removable stoneware is ovenproof and microwave safe. Do not use stoneware on gas
or electric burners or under a broiler. The lid is
NOT
ovenproof or microwave safe.
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed,
including the following:
1. Read all instructions before using.
2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.
The lid handle may get hot while cooking, use of an oven mitt while handling is
advised.
3. To protect against electrical shock, do not immerse cord, plug, or cooking unit in
water or other liquid.
CAUTION:
Never submerge the heating unit in water or
other liquid.
4. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.
5. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before putting
on or taking off parts.
6. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, or after the appliance
malfunctions or has been damaged in any manner. Return appliance to Rival
®
(see warranty) for examination, repair, or adjustment.
7. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by Rival
®
may cause fire,
electrical shock or injury.
8. Do not use outdoors.
9. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch heated surfaces.
10. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.
11. Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containing hot oil or
other hot liquids. Always use hot pads when moving your heated Crock-Pot
®
slow cooker.
12. Do not use appliance for other than intended use.
13. To disconnect, press the OFF button, then remove plug from wall outlet.
14. Avoid sudden temperature changes, such as adding refrigerated foods into a
heated pot.
This appliance is for
HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.
No user-serviceable parts inside. Do not attempt
to service this product. Do not immerse base in water or other liquid. A short power-supply cord
is provided to reduce the hazards resulting from entanglement or tripping over a longer cord.
AN EXTENSION CORD MAY BE USED WITH CARE; HOWEVER, THE MARKED ELECTRICAL
RATING SHOULD BE AT LEAST AS GREAT AS THE ELECTRICAL RATING OF THE CROCK-POT
®
SLOW COOKER.
The extension cord should not be allowed to drape over the counter or
tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over.
NOTE:
During initial use of this appliance, some slight smoke and/or odor may be detected.
This is normal with many heating appliances and will not recur after a few uses.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
POLARIZED PLUG
This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other).
To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is intended to fit into a
polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully into the
outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified
electrician. Do not attempt to modify the plug in any way. If the plug
fits loosely into the AC outlet or if the AC outlet feels warm do not use that outlet.
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