• Trim fats and wipe meats well to remove residue. (If meats contain fats,
brown in a separate skillet or broiler and drain well before adding to
cooker.) Season with salt and pepper. Place meat in cooker on top of
vegetables.
• For roasts and stews, pour liquid over meat. Use no more liquid than
specified in the recipe. More juices in meats and vegetables are retained in
slow cooking than in conventional cooking.
• Most vegetables should be thinly sliced or placed near the sides or bottom
of the stoneware. Meats generally cook faster than most vegetables in a
slow cooker.
• Use whole leaf herbs and spices for best and truest flavor for all-day
cooking. If ground herbs and spices are used, they should be stirred in
during the last hour.
• Because there is no direct heat at the bottom, always fill the stoneware at
least half full to conform to recommended times. Small quantities may be
prepared, but cooking time will be affected.
• A specific liquid called for in a recipe may be varied if an equal quantity is
substituted. (Such as substituting a 10
3
/
4
ounce can of soup plus 4 ounces of
water for a 14
1
⁄
2
ounce can of tomatoes OR
1
⁄
2
cup beef or chicken broth for
1
⁄
2
cup of wine.)
• Beans must be softened completely before combining with sugar and/or
acid foods (NOTE: Sugar and acid have a hardening effect on beans and
will prevent softening). Dried beans, especially red kidney beans, should
be boiled before adding to a recipe. Cover the beans with 3 times their
volume of unsalted water and bring to a boil. Boil 10 minutes, reduce
heat, cover and allow to simmer 1
1
⁄
2
hours or until beans are tender.
Soaking in water, if desired, should be completed before boiling. Discard
water after soaking or boiling.
HINTS
HOW TO CLEAN YOUR RECIPE SMART-POT
™
Unplug unit. CAUTION: Never submerge BASE /HEATING UNIT in water or
other liquid.
•
GLASS:
the lid may be washed in the dishwasher.
REMOVABLE STONEWARE
• The removable stoneware goes safely into the dishwasher, or may be
washed in hot soapy water. Do not use abrasive cleaning compounds – a
cloth, sponge or rubber spatula will usually remove the residue. To
remove water spots and other stains, use a non-abrasive cleaner (such as
Bon-Ami
®
Polishing Cleanser) or vinegar.
• The outside of the base may be cleaned with a soft cloth and warm soapy
water. Wipe dry. Do not use abrasive cleaners.
CARE OF STONEWARE
As with any fine ceramic, the stoneware bowl will not withstand the shock of
sudden temperature changes.
• If the stoneware has been preheated or is hot to the touch, do not put in
cold foods. Do not preheat Recipe Smart-Pot
™
before using unless
specified in the recipe. The stoneware should be at room temperature
before adding hot foods.
• To wash your stoneware right after cooking, use hot water. Do not pour in
cold water if the stoneware is hot.
HOW TO PROGRAM YOUR RECIPE SMART-POT
™
(CONT.)
of no buttons being pressed. You can adjust
time remaining by pressing UP/DOWN keys.
KEEP WARM
Your slow cooker will automatically switch
to the Keep Warm setting after the cook
cycle is complete. Food is kept at a perfect
serving temperature for up to four hours.
At the end of this time, three beeps will
sound and the power is cut off. To terminate
Keep Warm setting earlier Press OFF at any time.
* Once cooking has begun, if it is necessary to make a change to the heat setting,
press COOK/TIME key pad and enter corrected information. Time can be adjusted
during a cooking cycle by pressing the UP/DOWN keys. If a power outage is
experienced it will be necessary to reprogram. Press COOK/TIME key and reenter
information. The go button must be pressed to start any cooking cycle.
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