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BEFORE USING YOUR SLOW COOKER
Before using the slow cooker for the first time remove all labels and tags from the product.
Wash the ceramic pot and glass lid in hot soapy water with a sponge or a dish cloth, rinse
thoroughly and dry.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT IMMERSE THE SLOW COOKER BASE IN WATER.
PLEASE NOTE: The initial 15 minutes of use may result in minimal smell and smoke. This
is normal and harmless and comes from the protective substance applied to the heating
elements during manufacturing.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
COOKING:
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Place the base on a dry, level, heat resistant surface, away from the edge of the table
surface. Do not use on the floor.
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Place food and other ingredients into the ceramic pot, and place the pot into the base.
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Cover with the glass lid. If you need to pre-cook or brown foods prior to slow cooking,
this must be done in a pan. Do not try to brown or pre-cook food in the slow cooker.
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Set the control knob to the OFF position before plugging the unit into the main socket.
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Set the temperature to LOW or HIGH settings and cook according to the recipe.
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Do not exceed cooking for over 8 hours.
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Once food is finished cooking, you can switch off the slow cooker or set it to Keep
Warm to keep food warm up to 4 hours.
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To turn off, set the knob to OFF and unplug the slow cooker after cooking is complete
and remove the ceramic pot using heat resistant gloves or mitts.
CAUTION: BE CAREFUL NOT TO TOUCH THE BASE UNIT AFTER COOKING AS IT WILL
REMAIN HOT.
KEEP WARM FUNCTION:
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Food can be kept warm in the slow cooker for up to 4 hours. Past 4 hours and food
contents may start to become dry or the flavor may alter.
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Food cooked in other appliances can be transferred to the slow cooker to keep warm
as well.
