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OPERATION
The slow cooker is designed with three ceramic cooking inserts that can be operated
together or independently. It can be used for various cooking purposes:
•
cooking food at low temperatures for an extended time;
•
using the the
hi (15) temperature setting for simulated slow cooking on a stove.
Example: a pot roast that would need 6 hours of slow cooking might be ready to
serve after 4 hours of high temperature cooking.
•
to keep food warm.
Before first use
•
Unpack the slow cooker and remove all packaging material. Carefully unpack the
ceramic pot
(8).
•
Clean all parts of the slow cooker thoroughly before using for the first time
(
Cleaning and maintenance
).
NOTE: Use the slow cooker in a well-ventilated area.
CAUTION:
•
Do not use ceramic pots
(8) for other applications.
•
Do not operate the appliance with other pots.
Assembly
•
Place the slow cooker on a flat, even, and heat-resistant countertop surface.
•
Be sure to leave at least 5 inches of space around the appliance for proper
ventilation (
ill
. a ).
•
Put the ceramic pots
(8) into the base unit (2) (
ill
. b ).
Operating instructions
•
Prepare a recipe suitable for slow cooking, traditional cooking, or for cooked food
that needs to be kept warm (
Recipes
).
•
Place the prepared food in the ceramic pot
(8) (
ill
. c ) and cover with the glass lid
(9)
(
ill
. d ) (
Tips & Tricks
).
•
Do not fill the ceramic pot
(8) to the brim (
ill
. m ).
•
Connect the power cord
(7) to a wall outlet (
ill
. e ). The power indicator (5) illuminates.
•
Turn the temperature control dial
(6) clockwise from the off (13) position to the
desired setting (
lo (14), hi (15), or warm (16)) (
ill
. f ).
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