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BEFORE USING FOR THE FIRST TIME
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, ITS CORD OR PLUG IN WATER OR ANY OTHER LIQUID, IT WILL CAUSE BURNS TO HANDS AND LIMBS.
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. The power indicator light will
illuminate, indicating that the unit is on. Allow to operate for approximately 30 minutes.
5. After 30 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 POT CARE
Like any ceramic, the stoneware pot may crack or break if not properly handled.
To prevent damage, handle with care!
WARNING:
Failure to follow these instructions can cause breakage resulting in injury or property damage.
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ALWAYS USE POTHOLDERS OR OVEN MITTS WHEN HANDLING HOT STONEWARE, AS IT WILL CAUSE BURNS TO HANDS AND LIMBS.
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DO NOT place hot stoneware pot on counter top, as it wil stain or burn the countertop. Use a protective trivet.
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DO NOT place stoneware pot on any range top burner, under a broiler, microwave browning element, or in a toaster oven; as it will
crack the stoneware pot.
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DO NOT strike utensils against rim of stoneware pot to dislodge food, as it will scratch the stoneware.
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DO NOT use stoneware pot to pop corn, caramelize sugar, or make candy.
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DO NOT use abrasive cleaners, scouring pads, or any object that will scratch the cookware
or accessories.
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DO NOT use or repair any pot or lid that is chipped, cracked, or broken.
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DO NOT use stoneware pot for reheating foods or for general food storage.
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Always place foods into the stoneware pot at room temperature; then place pot into the base unit before turning unit ON.
NEVER heat the stoneware pot when it is empty, as it will crack the pot.
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