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EXTREME TEMPERATURE CONTROL STONEWARE
Extreme Temperature Control (ETC) is a special stoneware formulation that can withstand extreme temperature
changes, giving you the most versatile and convenient cooking appliance. ETC stoneware is safe to use on stovetops*, in
conventional and microwave** ovens as well as the refrigerator and freezer. Unlike most ceramic and glass stoneware, you
can take the ETC stoneware directly from your stovetop or oven to your refrigerator or freezer and vice versa.
This versatility allows you to prepare foods, slow cook, store leftovers and reheat them all using the same stoneware dish,
saving cleaning time. The elegant design allows you to serve straight from your slow cooker.
*The heat diffuser
F
must be used when cooking on an electric or a gas stovetop.
**Refer to your microwave manual for operation with stoneware.
ETC STONEWARE CARE
WARNING: TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO YOUR ETC STONEWARE, YOU MUST FOLLOW THE SAFEGUARDS BELOW.
• ALWAYS use the enclosed HEAT DIFFUSER when cooking on ELECTRIC or GAS STOVETOPS or breakage may
result.
• DO NOT use on HIGH HEAT on stovetop.
• DO NOT heat empty stoneware on stovetop burners. Always ensure there is liquid or food inside the stoneware.
• ALWAYS begin stovetop cooking on low heat before increasing to medium or medium low heat.
• ALWAYS coat bottom of stoneware with a minimum of
30ml
of oil when sautéing or browning on stove tops.
• ALWAYS stir food often when cooking on stovetop.
• NEVER freeze water or water based foods in the stoneware. It may result in cracking of stoneware.
• DO NOT use metal utensils with the stoneware to protect against scratches.
IMPORTANT NOTES
: Some countertop and table surfaces are not designed to withstand the prolonged heat generated
by certain appliances. Do not set the heated unit on a surface that may be damaged by heat. We recommend placing an
insulated pad or suitably sized trivet under your slow cooker to prevent possible damage to the surface.
Please use caution when placing your stoneware on a ceramic or smooth glass cook top stove, countertop, table, or other
surface. Due to the nature of the stoneware, the rough bottom surface may scratch some surfaces if caution is not used.
Always place protective padding under stoneware before placing it on a table or countertop.
PARTS
(FIG 1)
A
Lid
D
Temperature control
B
Stoneware cooking pot
E
Wire stand (not detachable)
C
Heating base unit
F
Heat diffuser
HOW TO USE YOUR SLOW COOKER
1. There are three temperature settings. LOW is recommended for slow “all-day” cooking. 1 hour on HIGH equals
about 2 to 2½ hours on LOW. WARM (
) is recommended for keeping already cooked food at the perfect serving
temperature until you are ready to eat. DO NOT cook on this setting.
NOTE: The WARM setting does not turn off
automatically – this must be done manually.
2. Before each use coat the inside of the stoneware cooking pot
B
with oil or butter to make cleaning easier.
3. Always cook with the lid
A
on when using your stoneware cooking pot in the slow cooker heating base unit
C
.
4. Follow recommended cooking times.
5. When using the stoneware cooking pot on an electric or gas stovetop, the heat diffuser
F
must be used. When using
the diffuser, the cross supports should be facing up.
NOTE: The stoneware cooking pot and heat diffuser are not
suitable for use on an induction hob
.
6. Unplug from wall outlet when cooking is done.
