4
DO NOT OPERATE APPLIANCE IF THE LINE CORD SHOWS ANY DAMAGE, OR IF
APPLIANCE WORKS INTERMITTENTLY OR STOPS WORKING ENTIRELY.
IMPORTANT
During the first few minutes of initial use, you may notice smoke and/or a slight odor. This is
normal and should quickly disappear. It will not recur after appliance has been used a few
more times.
BEFORE USING
Solid surface countertops can be easily scratched, cracked, scorched, or damaged, especially
when exposed to heat. To prevent damage, the following precautions should be observed
when using this product:
•
Always use a trivet under heat generating sources such as Slow Cookers, Toaster
Ovens, Skillets, etc.
•
Do not place hot pans, pots, ceramic or stoneware inserts, etc. directly on the countertop
surface.
•
Slow Cooker stoneware inserts have a rough bottom. To avoid scratching surfaces,
always place the stoneware insert on a heat resistant placemat or trivet.
1. Carefully unpack the slow cooker.
2. Wash cooking pot and glass lid in warm, soapy water. Rinse well and dry thoroughly.
3. Wipe interior and exterior surfaces of the base with a soft, moist cloth to remove dust
particles collected during packing and handling. NEVER IMMERSE THE BASE, CORD
OR PLUG IN WATER OR ANY OTHER LIQUID.
4. Slow cooker should be operated before initial use. After cleaning unit, place cooking pot
inside the base. Pour 2 cups of water into the cooking pot and cover with lid. Plug slow
cooker into electrical wall outlet and turn to HIGH setting. Allow to operate approximately
20 minutes.
5. After 20 minutes, switch OFF and unplug. Allow unit to cool. Remove cooking pot, and
discard water. Rinse the cooking pot, dry thoroughly and replace it in the base
STONEWARE INSERT
Like any ceramic, the stoneware cooking pot may crack or break if not properly handled.
Failure to follow these instructions can cause breakage resulting in injury or property damage.
•
All stoneware is breakable. Handle with care.
•
ALWAYS USE POTHOLDERS WHEN HANDLING HOT COOKWARE.
•
DO NOT
place hot cookware on counter. Use protective trivet.
•
DO NOT
place stoneware base on any range top burner, under a broiler, microwave
browning element, or in a toaster oven.
•
DO NOT
strike utensils against rim to dislodge food.
•
DO NOT
use stoneware cookware to pop corn, caramelize sugar, or make candy.
•
DO NOT
use abrasive cleaners, scouring pads, or any object that will scratch the
cookware or accessories.
•
DO NOT
use or repair any item that is chipped, cracked, or broken.
•
Bottom of product may be rough. To avoid scratching surfaces, place on placemat,
tablecloth, or trivet.
•
DO NOT
use cooking pot for reheating foods or for general food storage.
•
Always place foods into the cooking pot when it is at room temperature; then place pot
into base before turning it on.
•
Ingredients for a particular dish may be prepared in advance and stored in cooking pot
in the refrigerator until ready to cook.
DO NOT
preheat base before adding pot.
NEVER
heat the cooking pot when it is empty.
USE:
The stoneware insert can be used in conventional, convection and microwave ovens,
in the refrigerator and in the dishwasher. It should be used in these applications without the
Summary of Contents for TM-318BS
Page 1: ......
