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PREPARING FOR USE
Before you use your Crock-Pot
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slow cooker, remove all packaging components and wash the lid and stoneware with warm
soapy water and dry thoroughly. Never immerse the heating base, power cord or plug in water or any other liquid.
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 heat sensitive surface. We recommend placing a hot pad or 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 top cooking 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 setting on table or countertop.
During initial use of this appliance, some slight smoke or odour may be detected. This is normal with many heating
appliances and will not recur after a few uses.
USING YOUR SLOW COOKER
1. Place the stoneware into the heating base, add your ingredients into the stoneware and cover with the lid.
2. Plug in your slow cooker and turn the setting selector to the High or Low cooking temperature.
Note: The Warm setting is ONLY for keeping food that has already been cooked warm. DO NOT cook on the Warm
setting. We do not recommend using the Warm setting for more than 4 hours.
3. When cooking has finished, unplug your slow cooker and allow it to cool before cleaning.
USAGE NOTES
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If desired, you can manually switch to the WARM setting when your recipe has finished cooking.
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To avoid over or under-cooking, always fill the stoneware ½ to ¾ full and conform to the recommended cooking times.
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Do not overfill the stoneware. To prevent spillover, do not fill the stoneware higher than ¾ full.
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Always cook with the lid on for the recommended time. Do not remove the lid during the first two hours of cooking to
allow the heat to build up efficiently.
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Always wear oven gloves when handling the lid or stoneware.
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Unplug when cooking has finished and before cleaning.
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The removable stoneware is ovenproof and microwave safe. DO NOT use the removable stoneware on a gas or
electric hob or under a grill. The lid is NOT ovenproof or microwave safe.
GUIDE TO ADAPTING RECIPES
This guide is designed to help you adapt your own and other recipes for your slow cooker. Many of the normal preparatory
steps are unnecessary when using your slow cooker. In most cases all ingredients can go into your slow cooker at once
and cook all day. General:
• Allow sufficient cooking time.
• Always cook with the lid on.
• For best results and to prevent food from drying or burning, always ensure an adequate amount of liquid is used in the
recipe.
RECIPE TIME
COOK ON LOW
COOK ON HIGH
15 - 30 minutes
4 - 6 hours
1½ - 2 hours
30 - 45 minutes
6 - 10 hours
3 - 4 hours
50 minutes - 3 hours
8 - 10 hours
4 - 6 hours
