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USDA COOKING GUIDELINES
NOTE:
The United States Department of Agriculture recommends that meat and poultry be cooked to the following
internal temperatures to be sure any harmful bacteria has been killed. Ground turkey and chicken should be
cooked to an internal temperature of 165˚F/74˚ C and ground beef, veal, lamb and pork be cooked to an internal
temperature 160˚F/71˚ C. Whole chicken and turkey should be cooked to an internal temperature of 180˚F/82˚ C;
170˚F/77˚ C for the breast. Goose and duck should be cooked to an internal temperature of 180˚F/82˚ C. Fresh beef,
veal and lamb, etc., should be cooked to an internal temperature of at least 145˚F/63˚ C. Fresh pork should be
cooked to an internal temperature of at least 160˚F/71˚ C. When re-heating meat and poultry products, they
should also be cooked to an internal temperature of 165˚F/74˚ C.
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
CARE & CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION:
Do not immerse the cord, plug or base in water or any other liquid.
CAUTION:
To avoid accidental burns, cool all parts thoroughly before cleaning.
When cooking is complete, unplug cord from wall outlet. Allow the base, hot pot and any accessories
to cool.
CAUTION:
The hot pot base is NOT immersible.
The hot pot, grill plate and tempered glass lid are dishwasher safe or can be hand washed in warm,
sudsy water. Clean thoroughly using a sponge or soft cloth. Rinse in hot water. Dry completely.
For stubborn food particles, loosen with a plastic cleaning pad. Avoid hard scouring of the nonstick finish
as this may cause surface scratches. Do not use steel wool, scouring pads or abrasive cleaners
on any part of the hot pot accessories or base.
For best results and to preserve the nonstick coating, use nylon, plastic, wooden or rubber utensils.
WARNING:
NEVER cut food in the hot pot or on the grill plate’s cooking surface.
STORING INSTRUCTIONS
Unplug unit and allow to cool. Never store the hot pot while it is hot or still plugged in.
Clean the hot pot, grill plate and tempered glass lid thoroughly before storing.
Store the clean hot pot and accessories in its box or in a clean, dry place.
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