MANUFACTURER’S TIPS
Slow cookers cook at temperatures just around boiling. The programmable slow
cooker can operate at the low setting all day or night if required. When cooking
on a high setting, it is very much like a covered pot on the stove top. Foods will
ook on high in about half the time required for low cooking. Additional liquid may
be required as foods do boil on high. To turn off the slow cooker, press the power
button. Always unplug device from the electrical outlet when not in use.
BEFORE FIRST USE
1) Unpack the appliance carefully, remove all packaging materials and retain for
future use.
Warning! Packaging materials are not toys. Children should not play with the
packaging materials, as they pose a risk of swallowing and suffocation!
2) Check for the presence of all parts and for transport damage. In case of
damages or incomplete delivery, please contact your dealer.
3) Clean the ceramic pot and glass lid using hot soapy water with a sponge or
dish cloth. Rinse thoroughly and dry.
Warning! Do not immerse the slow cooker base in water.
4) It is necessary to operate the slow cooker before first use. Pour 4 cups of water
into the pot and place it inside the base unit and cover with the glass lid.
5) Plug into a 120V AC outlet. Press the power button. The screen will illuminate
and the numbers will blink until programmed.
6) Press the mode slector button to select the high program. Press the + button
until 0:30 appears on the time display. The slow cooker will start to heat.
7) After 30 minutes the cooker will automatically shut off. Unplug the slow cooker
and allow the unit to cool.
8) Wearing oven mitts, lift the stoneware pot by the handles carefully and remove
it from the base unit, and pour out the water from the stoneware pot.
9) Rinse stoneware pot, dry thoroughly and reuturn to inside the base unit.
Please note: The first 15 minutes of use may result in minimal smoke and smell.
This is normal and harmless and comes from the protective substance applied to
the heating elements during manufacturing.
APPLIANCE CARE
Like any ceramic, the stoneware pot may crack or break if not properly handled.
To prevent damage, handle with care.
Warning: Failure to follow these instructions can cause breakage resulting in
injury or property damage.
• Always use pot holders or oven mitts when handling hot stoneware
• Do not place hot stoneware pots on countertop. Use a trivet.
• Do not place stoneware pot on any range, top burner, under a broiler, micro-
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wave, browning element or in a toaster oven.
• Do not strike utensils against the rim of stoneware pot to remove food.
• Do not use stoneware pot to
make
popcorn, caramelize sugar or make candy.
• Do not use abrasive cleaners, scouring pads or any object that will scratch the
cookware accessories.
• Do not use any stoneware pot or lid that is chipped, cracked or broken. Do not
attempt to repair it on your own. Contact the manufacturer for help.
• Do not use stoneware pot for reheating foods or for food storage.
• Always place foods into the stoneware pot at room temperature; then place
stoneware pot into the base unit and then turn it on. Do not heat the stoneware
pot while it’s empty.
FOOD OPERATION
1) Place the base on a dry, level, heat-resistant surface away from the edge of the
surface. Do not use on the floor.
2) Place food into the ceramic pot, and place the pot on the base.
3) Cover with the glass lid. If you need to pre-cook or brown foods prior to slow
cooking, this should be done in a pan. Do not try to brown or pre-cook food in the
slow cooker.
4) Plug cord into a 120V AC outlet. Press the power button; the screen will
illuminate and the numbers will start to blink until the unit is programmed.
5) Press the mode button until the desired low, high, or warm program is selected.
Then cook according to the recipe.
6) Press the + or - buttons to select the cooking time. The slow cooker can be
programmed in half hour increments. After 5 seconds, the slow cooker will begin
to heat.
Note:
• Press the + or - buttons to adjust target cook time at any time while the slow
cooker is cooking.
• If the low or high mode is selected without entering a cooking time, the slow
cooker will heat by default for a time of 8 hours in low setting and 4 hours on
high.
• Press the power button at any time to turn off the slow cooker.
7)
The time on the display will begin to count down in minutes until 0:00 is shown.
When cooking time is complete, the cooker will automatically shut off.
Caution: The base unit will get very warm during cooking. Use potholders or oven
mitts while handling or moving the unit.
8)
Using oven mitts, remove the glass lid by the knob. Then remove the stone-
ware pot from the base unit. Serve contents.
9)
Press the power button to turn off the slow cooker.
10)
Unplug from the electrical outlet. Allow to cool completely before cleaning.
Note:
• Even when the slow cooker is turned off and unplugged, the slow cooker
remains hot for some time after using. Set aside and allow to cool before cleaning
or storing.
COOKING CHART
Use the following chart for cooking purposes.
Keep warm function:
• Food can be kept warm in the slow cooker for up to 20 hours. However, after 4
hours food contents may start to become dry, or the flavor may be altered.
• Food cooked in other appliances can be transferred to the slow cooker to keep
warm.
• Slow cooking is a great way to prepare a nutritious hot meal with minimum
preparation time.
• Less tender and cheaper cuts of meat are more ideal for slow cooking than
more expensive cuts.
• Slow cooking retains moisture. If you wish to reduce moisture in the cooker,
remove the lid after cooking and turn the control to high, and simmer for 30-45
minutes.
• The lid is not a sealed fit. Do not remove unnecessarily as the built up heat will
escape. Each time you remove the lid, add an additional 10 minutes to the cook-
ing time.
• When cooking soups, leave 5 cm of space between the top of the pot and the
food surface to allow space to simmer.
• Most meat and vegetable recipes require 8-10 hours on low, 4-6 hours on high
and 5-7 hours on medium.
• Some ingredients are not suitable for slow cooking. Pasta, seafood, milk, and
cream should be added towards the end of the cooking time. Many things can
affect how quickly a recipe will
c
ook: water and fat content, i
i
ntial temperature of
the food and the size of the food.
• Food cut into small pieces will cook faster. Use trial and error to fully optimize
the potential of your slow cooker.
• Meat will not brown during the cooking process. Browning fatty meats will
reduce the amount of fat and help preserve color while adding rich flavor. Heat a
small amount of oil in a skillet and brown meats prior to putting into the stone-
ware pot.
• Whole herbs and spices flavor better in
t he
slow cooker than crushed or
ground.
• When cooking in a slow cooker, liquids don’t boil as much as they do in conven-
tional cooking. Reduce the amount of liquid in any recipe not designed for a slow
cooker. Exceptions to this rule include rice and soups. Liquids can always be
added later if necessary. If there is too much liquid, program the cooker to high
for 45 minutes. Check every 15 minutes and after about 30-45 minutes the liquid
should be reduced.
• Vegetables such as carrots, potatoes, and turnips will require longer cooking
time than meats. Be sure to place them on the bottom of the slow cooker and
cover them in liquid.
Tips for Slow Cooking
• Trim excess fat frm meat before cooking, since slow cooking does not allow fat
to evaporate.
• Never leave uncooked food at room temperature in the slow cooker.
• Do not use the slow cooker to reheat food.
• Insert a meat thermometer into joints of roasts, hams, or whole chickens to
ensure they are cooked to the desired temperature.
• Do not put the ceramic pot or glass lid in an oven, freezer, and microwave, or on
a gas/electrical hob.
• Do not subject the ceramic pot to sudden changes in temperature. Adding cold
water to a very hot pot could cause it to crack.
• Do not allow the pot to stand in water for a long time.
• There is an area on the base of the pot that has to remain unglazed for manufac-
turing purposes. This area is porous, therefore do not allow it to sit in water for
long periods of time.
• Do not turn on the slow cooker while the ceramic pot is empty or not on the
base.
Slow Cooker Cooking Chart
Setting
Low
High
Warm
98˚C / 208˚F
100˚C / 212˚F
63˚C / 145˚F
8.5 hours
5 hours
6.5 hours
Max Temperature
Time to Reach Max Temperature
Always make sure the slow cooker is turned off before cleaning.
• The ceramic insert can be cleaned in a dishwasher, or by hand. To remove any
foods that have been cooked onto the bottom of the pot, simply soak overnight in
soapy water and rinse the next day.
• Do not place hot or warm ceramic insert into cold water or it may result in
cracking.
• The exterior should be wiped with a damp cloth and then dried. Do not use
abrasive cleaners to clean any part of the slow cooker, as it will damage the
surfaces.
• Do not use the stoneware pot to store food in refrigerator, and then reheat in
the base unit. The cold may crack the pot.
• Do not use the stoneware pot or lid if it is cracked or chipped.
Warning: Never submerge the base unit or cord into water or other liquid, as this
may damage the slow cooker.
• Be sure all parts are clean and dry before storing.
• Store in a clean, dry place. Never store slow cooker while it is still hot or wet.
• To store, place pot inside the base unit and the lid over the pot. To protect the
lid, it may be wrapped with a cloth and placed upside down over the pot.
• Keep the cord loosely coiled. Never wrap cord tightly around the appliance.
