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SPECIAL TIPS ON USING STONEWARE COOKING POT:
Like any ceramic, the stoneware
cooking pot cannot withstand severe and sudden changes in temperature. Keep these points in mind when using the
stoneware cooking pot to prevent damage:
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Do not preheat stoneware pot in heating base and then add cold food. Always place foods into room
temperature pot, then place into heating base before turning on.
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If adding frozen foods to stoneware pot for slow cooking, add 1 cup of warm water or liquid to help equalize
the temperature.
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Stoneware cooking pot can be filled with food the night before and refrigerated. When ready to cook, place
cooking pot into heating base and cook at LO or HI setting. Do not preheat heating base before adding
cooking pot.
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Use hot pads or oven mitts if stoneware pot is removed from heating base after cooking. Set pot on hot pad
or trivet. Do not set hot pot directly on countertop or other surface.
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Do not use stoneware pot on top of glass or electric rangetop burner or under a broiler.
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Do not put stoneware pot in freezer.
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Stoneware cooking pot (without glass over) can be used in a microwave oven. Do not put glass cover in
microwave oven, as damage will occur. Do not use cooking pot in conventional oven, as damage will occur.
Use hot pads or oven mitts if cooking pot is used in microwave oven.
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After use, allow stoneware pot to cool before cleaning.
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Do not put cold water into hot stoneware cooking pot.
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See cleaning section for proper care of stoneware cooking pot.
SPECIAL SAFEGUARDS FOR GLASS COVER -
Failure to follow these instructions may cause
immediate or later breakage of glass cover, which can result in personal injury or property damage. Carefully read
and follow the safeguards as follows:
CAUTION:
Glass cover can shatter from direct heat.
CAUTION:
glass cover can shatter if cooled suddenly. Avoid severe temperature change.
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DO NOT place cover under broiler, in microwave oven, under a microwave-browning element or in a
toaster oven.
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DO NOT set glass cover on hot burner or on oven heat vent.
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DO NOT use cover if it has been used in the above manners even if it does not look damaged. See Warranty
section in this pamphlet on how to obtain a replacement cover.
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DO NOT set hot glass cover on cold or wet surface; let cover cool before placing in water.
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ALWAYS handle hot cover with dry oven mitts; do not use wet cloths.
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ALWAYS set hot glass cover on dry, heat-protective surface for gradual cooling.
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DO NOT use cover if chipped, cracked or scratched. Discard immediately. See Warranty section in this
booklet on how to obtain a replacement cover.
CAUTION:
Chips, cracks or deep scratches weaken the glass cover. Weakened glass can shatter during use.
