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HINTS AND TIPS
• It is recommended to only use nylon, heat-proof plastic or wooden cooking
utensils. Metal utensils may become hot and damage the non-stick surface.
Always remove utensils from the appliance. Do not leave them in the appliance
during use.
• When using the
HIGH
setting, stir foods occasionally to reduce sticking to the
sides of the pot.
• Foods will be brought to a simmer at all cooking settings.
• Smaller food normally requires less cooking time than larger food.
• If the cooking pots are fi lled less than half full, suggested cooking times should
be reduced.
• During slow cooking, liquids do not boil away. Begin with a small amount of
liquid and add more during the cooking process when needed. If there is too
much liquid at the end of the cooking process, set the cooking program to
HIGH
.
Cook on this setting to reduce the amount of liquid.
• Slow cookers cook food at much lower temperatures than conventional cooking
methods. Always ensure that cooking times are adjusted for raw and chilled
foods such as meat and poultry to ensure they are cooked until hot throughout.
• Some vegetables require a longer cooking time. Place vegetables like potatoes,
carrots or beets on the bottom of the pot. Cover with liquid.
• You may fi ll the cooking pots with food the night before cooking and refrigerate.
When ready, place cooking pots into the heating base and cook. The gradual
warming will not harm the cooking pots. Do not preheat the appliance.
• Milk, sour cream and natural cheese break down during long hours of cooking.
Add these ingredients just before serving or substitute with undiluted
condensed creamed canned soups or evaporated milk. Processed cheese tends
to give better results than naturally aged cheese.
• Rice and pasta may be added uncooked during the last hour of cooking time. If
added uncooked, make sure there are at least two cups of liquid in the cooking
pots. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
• Insert a meat thermometer into roast, hams or whole chickens to ensure they
are cooked to recommended temperature. Fresh or thawed fi sh and seafood
fall apart during long hours of cooking. Add these ingredients an hour before
serving.
• It is recommended to clean all accessories used after each use.
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