SAUTÉING
1. Place the VersaWare® Pro slow cooker stoneware onto one of the large burners
on the stovetop.
IMPORTANT: When using the stoneware on an electric stovetop (coil or
ceramic), the heat diff user (included) must be used. Place the heat diff user onto
one of the large burners and position the stoneware on top of the heat diff user.
2. Coat the inside of the stoneware with oil or butter and place food into the
stoneware. DO NOT heat empty stoneware on the stovetop. Always ensure there
is liquid or food inside the stoneware when heating.
3. Set the stove temperature to Low before increasing to Medium. Turn down heat
as necessary to avoid overcooking. DO NOT use your stoneware on the High
setting on stovetop burners.
4. Stir food in the stoneware often, when cooking on the stovetop.
DO NOT use metal utensils, because they will scratch the stoneware.
SLOW COOKING
1. Insert VersaWare® Pro slow cooker stoneware into the heating base, place your
food into the stoneware, and plug in the unit. Turn the temperature dial to the
desired setting. Your VersaWare® Pro slow cooker has three temperature settings.
LOW is recommended for slow “all-day” cooking. One hour on HIGH equals
about 1½ to 2 hours on LOW. WARM is ONLY for keeping already cooked
food at the perfect serving temperature until you are ready to eat. DO NOT cook
on the WARM setting. Always cook with the lid on when using your stoneware
in the slow cooker heating base.
2. Turn the timer dial to the desired cooking time. Th
e time displays in the panel
and starts to count down. Th
e cooking time options range from 30 minutes up to
20 hours, in 30 minute intervals. When the cooking time has completed, the slow
cooker automatically shifts to the WARM setting.
NOTE: We do not recommend using the WARM setting for more than 4 hours.
NOTE: If you do not set the timer, the slow cooker will run at the temperature
setting you chose until you turn it off .
3. When cooking is done, turn the temperature dial to OFF and unplug the unit
from the outlet. Allow the slow cooker to cool before cleaning it.
ROASTING/BROILING
Th
e VersaWare® Pro slow cooker stoneware can also be used as a traditional roasting
pan in your oven.
USAGE NOTES
•
If there is a power outage, the food may be unsafe to eat. If you are unaware of
how long the power was out, we suggest you discard the food.
•
Always cook with the lid on for the recommended time. Do not remove the lid
during the fi rst two hours of cooking.
• Th
e removable VersaWare® Pro slow cooker stoneware is ovenproof and
microwave safe. Refer to chart below.
•
Always use pot holders or oven mitts when handling the stoneware and when
moving the slow cooking base. Th
e handles will become hot when in use.
•
ALWAYS use a trivet or hot pad underneath the heated stoneware, when placing
on tables or countertops.
•
Removable stoneware and lid are safe for use on stovetops*, in conventional and
microwave ovens, as well as in the refrigerator. NEVER freeze water or
water-based foods in the stoneware.
•
Due to the unique manufacturing process of the VersaWare® Pro slow cooker
stoneware, you may see variations in the glazed surface. Th
is is normal and does
not aff ect performance.
•
Unplug when cooking is done and before cleaning.
•
Do not reheat foods in your slow cooker. Use oven, stovetop, or microwave to
reheat.
•
Do not overfi ll stoneware. To prevent spillover, do not fi ll stoneware higher than
¾ full.
*Th
e heat diff user must be used when cooking on electric stovetops (coil or ceramic).
Part
Dishwasher
Safe
Oven Safe
Microwave
Safe
Stove Top
Safe
Broiler
Safe
Lid Yes Yes Yes
Yes
No
Stoneware Yes
Yes
Yes
**
Yes
Yes
** Place the stoneware on one of the large burners on Low or Medium settings only.
Always use the heat diff user when cooking on an electric stove.
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