GETTING STARTED
Step 1:
UNPACK
•
Carefully remove all the pieces of the slow cooker from the packaging and
place on counter near a suitable electrical outlet. (See
page 4
of the User
Guide for information regarding electrical requirements.)
•
Before the first use, wash the removable ceramic crock and glass cover in
warm, soapy water. Rinse and dry thoroughly.
•
Insert ceramic crock into slow cooker base.
•
Place slow cooker on a dry, level surface. Allow air circulation around the
slow cooker, keeping it away from window treatments, walls, towels, etc.
•
Plug power cord into 3-prong electrical outlet. The slow cooker will chime
once and the
Start/Cancel
button will blink. The slow cooker is ready
for operation.
Thank you for choosing a 7 Qt. Calphalon Digital Slow Cooker.
We know you are excited to begin using your slow cooker, and this Quick Start Guide
is designed to help you do just that. However, it is not a substitute for the User Guide.
Please read the User Guide carefully and keep it for future reference.
If you have additional questions or concerns, or wish to return product(s),
please contact Calphalon Customer Service at 1-800-809-7267. Please, do
not return this product to the store.
7 Qt. Digital Slow Cooker
QUICK START GUIDE
Model 1779208
Step 2:
BEGIN SLOW COOKING
•
Fill
Fill the ceramic crock between ½ and ¾ full with ingredients. Spread the ingredients
evenly across the bottom of the crock. Remember the following tips:
–
REFRIGERATE
perishable foods before placing them in a slow cooker.
–
THAW
any frozen ingredients before placing them in the slow cooker.
–
CUT
large pieces of meat or poultry into smaller pieces. Remove fat and skin.
–
BROWN
meats before adding them to the slow cooker for additional flavor.
–
LAYER
foods according to how quickly they cook. Layer vegetables first, then
meat, and pour any cooking liquids over top.
•
Select Cooking Mode
To modify the cooking mode, press the
Up
and
Down
arrows positioned next to
the cooking mode options. Select between
Auto
,
High
,
Low
and
Warm
.
When you select a cooking mode, a selection box will appear.
Consider the following general tips for selecting a heat setting.
Auto
– This automatically sets the slow cooker to operate on High
for two hours. Then, the slow cooker switches over to Low for the
remainder of the programmed cooking time. Note that Auto will be
displayed, even though the slow cooker is cycling through High and
Low cooking temperatures. At the end of the programmed cooking
cycle, the slow cooker will transition to Warm mode and keep the
food warm until serving.
High
– Use this setting when you need food cooked within a
few hours. One hour of cooking time on
High is equal to two
hours on Low.
Low
– Choose this setting when you want to place food in the
slow cooker in the morning and return home in the evening to
serve dinner. Many recipes cooked on the Low setting take
8–10 hours.
Warm
– Use this setting to keep cooked foods warm until serving.
DO NOT
use the Warm setting to reheat leftovers or to cook foods
(since the temperature is not hot enough to do so).
•
Set Timer
To set the timer, press the
Up
or
Down
arrows to increase or
decrease the cooking time in 30-minute increments.
•
Begin Cooking
Press the
Start/ Cancel button
. It will stop flashing and
remain illuminated.
Press
Start to Cook
will disappear
and
Time Remaining
will appear. The remaining time will
count down on the display. Do not lift the cover during cooking.
• To Change Cooking Mode or Time:
Press the corresponding
Up
or
Down
arrows to adjust accordingly.
The time can be changed by 30-minute increments.
• To Cancel a Cycle:
Simply press the
Start/Cancel
button.The default cooking
modes will reappear and the
Start/Cancel
button will flash.
•
Automatic Keep Warm
At the end of the designated cooking time the slow cooker
display will show
Cooking Complete
. The slow cooker
will switch to the Warm setting for up to 4 hours.
• Power Off & Serve
Turn the slow cooker off by pressing the
Start/Cancel
button (if the slow cooker
is still operating). Next, grasp the electrical plug and remove it from the outlet.
Use caution when removing the slow cooker cover. Be sure to use the cool touch handles
and pot holders or oven mitts whenever touching the base of the slow cooker. Carefully
tilt the cover
away
from you to avoid burns from escaping steam.
Removing the Crock
- Use pot holders or oven mitts to remove the crock from the slow
cooker. Never place the hot slow cooker or crock on a wooden table or other non-heat-
resistant surface. Remove any leftover food and refrigerate in storage containers.
SUGGESTED SETTINGS
The following chart is meant to serve as a general guide for choosing appropriate
times and temperatures. Experiment with your favorite foods and recipes to determine
ideal cooking cycles.
CAUTION!
Food
Suggested Cooking Cycle
HIGH LOW AUTO
Barbecue Ribs
4 hours
8 hours
6 hours
Cocktail Meatballs
(cooked), in sauce
1 hour
Pot Roast
4 – 5
hours
8 – 10
hours
6 – 8
hours
6 – 8
hours
Soup, Stew or Chili
4 – 5
hours
8 – 10
hours
Choose
ONE
of the settings below to determine your cook time.
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