12. Slow cooked food can be served directly from the Programmable Slow Cooker,
if desired.
NOTE:
When serving from the Programmable Slow Cooker, always place a trivet
or protective padding under the slow cooker body before placing it on a table
or countertop.
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CAUTION:
If serving directly from the aluminum pot, ALWAYS wear protective
oven mitts to remove the aluminum pot from the slow cooker body as the
aluminum pot and aluminum pot handles will be very hot. Handle with care.
HINTS FOR SLOW COOKING
• Less tender, cheaper cuts of meat are better candidates for slow cooking than
more expensive varieties.
• Always brown fatty meats to reduce the amount of fat and to help preserve
color while adding rich flavor. Remove the aluminum pot from the slow cooker
body and place directly onto the stovetop. Heat a small amount of oil in the
aluminum pot and brown meats over high heat. Use a slice of bread, a spoon,
or a straining spoon to skim off excess fat prior to slow cooking.
• Whole herbs and spices flavor better in slow cooking than crushed or ground.
• When cooking in a Slow Cooker, remember that liquids do not boil away like
they do in conventional cooking. Reduce the amount of liquid in any recipe
that is not designed for a Slow Cooker. The exceptions to this rule would be rice
and soups. Remember, liquids can always be added at a later time if necessary.
• If a recipe results in too much liquid at the end of the cooking time, remove the
aluminum pot from the slow cooker body. Skim any excess fat and boil the
sauce on the stovetop until it thickens and the desired consistency is achieved.
• Foods cut into uniform pieces will cook faster and more evenly than foods left
whole such as roast or poultry.
• Always use a meat thermometer to determine if meats have been cooked to
proper temperature.
• Root vegetables such as carrots, potatoes, turnips and beets require longer
cooking time than many meats. Place them on the bottom of the Slow Cooker
and cover with liquid. Check to see they are fork- tender when meat temperature
is reached. Remove meat and continue cooking vegetables if necessary.
• Add fresh dairy products (milk, sour cream or yogurt) prior to serving. Evaporated
milk or condensed creamed soups may be added at the start of cooking.
• Rice, noodles and pasta are not recommended for long cooking periods. Cook
and serve separately or add to the Slow Cooker during the final 30 minutes of
cooking.
USER MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
This appliance requires little maintenance. It contains no user serviceable parts. Do
not try to repair it yourself. Any servicing requiring disassembly other than cleaning,
must be performed by a qualified appliance repair technician.
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