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Cleaning and Care
• Before cleaning your slow cooker, always
ensure that the temperature control dial
is in the OFF position and the unit is
unplugged from the mains outlet.
• Ensure that unit is always unplugged from
the power outlet when not in use.
• Always allow the unit to cool before
cleaning.
• Remove the cooking pot and glass lid
and wash in hot, soapy water, using a
mild household detergent. Rinse and dry
thoroughly. To soften stubborn, cooked on
foods, fill the cooking pot with warm, soapy
water and allow it to soak, then remove
food residue by lightly scrubbing it with a
nylon kitchen brush.
• The cooking pot and glass lid can also be
washed in the dishwasher; however care
should be taken not to chip or crack the
cooking pot or lid.
• The glass lid should be washed in the top
rack of the dishwasher.
IMPORTANT!
The removable cooking pot will
not withstand the shock of sudden temperature
changes. Use hot water to wash your cooking
pot after cooking. NEVER use cold water if the
cooking pots are still hot.
• The Heating Base may be cleaned with a
soft cloth and warm soapy water. Wipe dry.
Do not use harsh or abrasive cleaners.
CAUTION!
Never submerge the slow cooker’s
heating base in water or other liquid.
IMPORTANT!
After cleaning, allow the
appliance to dry fully before using again.
Do not use the appliance if damp. Ensure the
appliance is completely clean and dry before
storing.
Maintaining the Ceramic Cooking Pot
1. The ceramic cooking pot will not withstand
the shock of sudden temperature changes.
2. The cooking pot should be at room
temperature before adding hot foods.
3. Do not preheat the Slow Cooker before use
unless specified in the recipe.
4. If the cooking pot has been preheated or is
hot to the touch, do not put in cold foods.
5. To wash your cooking pot right after
cooking, use hot water.
Storage
To store your appliance:
1. Unplug the power cord from the power
outlet and clean as above.
2. Allow the appliance to dry fully.
3. Store on a flat, dry level surface out of
reach of children.
Part
Dishwasher
Safe
Oven Safe
Microwave
Safe
Stovetop Safe
Glass Lids
Yes
No
No
No
Ceramic Cooking Pot Yes
Yes, but not
under the broiler. Yes
No
