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1. Prepare your food according to the directions in your recipe.
2. Place food to be cooked into the removable stoneware crock and cover with the glass lid. Place the crock into the
slow cooker housing.
3. Plug in your slow cooker and set the cooking time and temperature as indicated in the “Programming Your Slow
Cooker” section on page 5. Your slow cooker has three temperature settings. MIN is recommended for slow “all-day”
cooking. 1 hour on MAX is equivalent to about 2 to 2 1⁄2 hours on MIN. Warm is recommended for keeping already
cooked food at serving temperature until you are ready to serve.
Do not cook on the WARM setting.
4. When cooking is complete and you are ready to serve, press the Select button until all indicator lights are off and
then unplug the unit.
5. The slow cooker’s metal housing will be very warm. Always use oven mitts to lift out the removable crock. When
removing the glass lid, tilt it so that the opening faces away from you to avoid being burnt by steam.
6. You can now serve your meal directly from the removable crock.
7. Allow the removable crock and glass lid to cool completely before washing.
Always allow sufficient time for foods to cook. It is almost impossible to overcook in the Slow Cooker, particularly when
using the MIN setting. Most recipes can be cooked on MIN or MAX; however, the cooking times will vary accordingly.
• There is no need to stir ingredients during cooking.
• Cooking times may differ according to the number of ingredients, room temperature and many other factors.
You may need to adjust your cooking time accordingly.
• Certain dishes may not cook properly if the room temperature is below 41°F (5°C).
• No peeking! Removing the glass lid during cooking will allow heat to escape, and will lengthen the cooking time.
One hour on MAX is approximately equal to 2 - 2 ½ hours on MIN.
Most recipes can be adapted easily for the slow cooker by reducing the amount of liquid by half, and increasing the
cooking time considerably.
See the following guide for suggested cooking times and settings for your favourite recipes:
These cooking times are approximate. Cooking times can vary depending on recipe ingredients and quantities. All food
should be cooked with the glass lid in place. Removing the cover allows moisture and heat to escape, and can add 30
minutes to the cooking time.
The glass lid and removable crock will be hot. Always use oven mitts to avoid burns.
NOTE
NOTE
NOTE
WARNING
USING YOUR SLOW COOKER
GUIDE TO SLOW COOKING
TRADITIONAL RECIPE TIME
SLOW COOKER RECIPE TIME
60 minutes
6 - 8 hours on MIN
15 - 30 minutes
4 - 6 hours on MIN
1 - 3 hours
8 - 12 hour son MIN
LIQUID AMOUNTS
When food is cooking in your slow cooker, very little moisture boils away. To compensate for this, it is advisable to
reduce the liquid content of traditional recipes by half. However, if there is still too much liquid remaining after cooking,
remove the lid and operate the slow cooker on MAX for 30 - 45 minutes, or until the excess liquid boils away.
STIRRING THE FOOD
Little or no stirring is required when using the MIN setting. When using the MAX setting, stirring occasionally will ensure
a more even flavor distribution.
