OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Using Your Programmable Slow Cooker
1. Prepare your recipe according to directions.
2. Place prepared food into the removable ceramic pot and cover using the glass lid
provided.
3. Plug the unit into an electrical outlet and set the time and desired temperature
setting. It is not necessary to stir the ingredients during the cooking process.
4. Cooking times may differ by the amount of ingredients, room temperature and
many other factors. Adjust the cooking time in reference to the actual result.
5. Repeatedly removing the glass lid will decrease the temperature in the ceramic
pot and lengthen the cooking times.
6. Certain dishes may not cook if the room temperature is below 41
o
F or 5
o
C.
7.
When finished, press the “On/Off” button and unplug the unit. You can serve the
meal in the ceramic pot.
8. When removing the glass lid, tilt away from you so that the opening faces away
from you to avoid being burned by the steam.
Note: The glass lid and ceramic
pot will be hot.
Use a cloth or pot holder to hold them. Exercise caution to avoid
burns.
9. The sides of the metal housing of the slow cooker get very warm. Use oven mitts
or pot holders to remove the ceramic pot.
10. Let ceramic pot and glass lid cool completely before washing.
Guide to Slow Cooking
Always allow sufficient time for the food to cook. It is almost impossible to overcook in
the slow cooker, particularly when using the Low or Warm setting. Most recipes can
be cooked on any one of the temperature settings, however the cooking times will
vary accordingly. Each recipe will give specific instructions, indicating the appropriate
temperature setting accompanied by the suggested cooking times to use.
Adapting cooking times
Your favorite traditional recipes can be adapted easily by reducing the amount of
liquid by half and increasing the cooking time considerably. See the guide that follows
for suggested cooking times and settings when adjusting your favorite recipes.
Traditional Recipe Time:
Slow Cooker Recipe Time:
15-30 minutes
4-6 hours on LOW heat setting
60 minutes
6-8 hours on LOW heat setting
1-3 hours
8-12 hours on LOW heat setting
NOTE! These times are approximate. Times can vary depending on ingredients
and quantities in recipes.
All food should be cooked with the glass lid in place. Each time the lid is lifted, both
the heat and moisture will be lost. Cooking times should thus be extended by
approximately 30 minutes.
Liquid amounts
When food is cooking in your slow cooker, very little moisture boils away. To
compensate this, it is advisable to half the liquid content of traditional recipes.
However, if after cooking
,
the liquid content is excessive
,
remove the lid and operate
the slow cooker on the High heat setting for 30-45 minutes or until the liquid reduces
by the desirable amount.
Stirring the food
Little or no stirring is required when using the Low or Warm setting. When using the
High setting stirring ensures even flavor distribution.
Basic Cooking Time Guide
Heat Setting
Low
Medium
High
3-4 Lb. Chicken
6-8 Hours
4.5-6Hours
3-4 Hours
3-4 Lb. Pot Roast
6-8 Hours
5-6.5Hours
4-5 Hours
3Qt. Beef Stew
8-10 Hours
6-7.5Hours
4-5 Hours
3Qt. Vegetable Soup
6-8 Hours
6-6.5Hours
4-5 Hours
3Qt. Chili
8-10 Hours
5.5-7Hours
3-4 Hours
*The cooking times given above should be used
ONLY
as a guide. It is recommended
that a thermometer be used to check the temperature to ensure the food is
completely cooked.
