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OPERATION
WARNING: This appliance generates heat and steam during use.
Proper precautions must be taken to prevent the risk of burns, fires,
or other injury to persons or damage to property.
CAUTION: The surfaces of the slow cooker and pots will get hot.
Do not touch while in use (ill.
r
). Allow the appliance to cool for
at least 30 minutes before handling.
Notes on the stoneware crocks
Only fill food into the stoneware crocks
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(8), when it is at room temperature.
Stoneware is a sensitive material and does not respond well to steep temperature
changes.
Rapid temperature variations may result in damages to the stoneware crocks
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(8).
DO NOT
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put the pot in the refrigerator to store food. Reheating a cold pot may
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damage your appliance (ill.
o
).
place hot food in the pot when it is cold or cold food when the pot is hot.
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put the pot under cold water if it is still hot.
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hit the pot against hard surfaces or water faucets.
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use the pot if it is chipped, cracked or otherwise damaged.
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put the pot or lid into a microwave oven (ill.
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p
).
TIPS & TRICKS
During slow cooking, liquids do not boil away. Begin with a small amount of
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liquid and add more during the cooking process when needed. If there is too
much liquid at the end of the cooking process, set the slow cooker to HIGH (14).
Cook on this setting to reduce liquid.
For better flavor do not crush or ground herbs and spices.
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If cooking on
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LOW (13) setting, some recipes may require 9 hours.
Meats with a high fat percentage can influence the flavor of the dish. Browning
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or precooking can reduce the fat.
Cut large foods into smaller pieces to decrease cooking time.
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Some vegetables require a longer cooking time. Place vegetables like potatoes,
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carrots or beets on the bottom of the stoneware crock. Cover with liquid.
Add pre-cooked rice or pasta only at the end of the cooking process.
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CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
Proper maintenance will ensure years of service from your appliance. Clean the
appliance after every use. This appliance contains no user serviceable parts and
requires little maintenance. Leave servicing or repairs to a qualified personnel.
Always turn the temp control
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(5) fully counterclockwise to the OFF (12) position.
Then unplug the appliance and let the base unit (2), stoneware crock (8) and
glass lid (10) cool completely before cleaning.
PARTS
HOW TO CLEAN
Stoneware crock (8)
Glass lid (10)
Hand wash the stoneware crock
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(8) and glass lid (10) with
warm and soapy water or clean them in the dishwasher (ill.
).
Should food stick to the surface of the stoneware crock
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(8), fill the pot with warm soapy water and let soak before
cleaning. Use a sponge or rubber scraper to remove sticky
food remains (ill.
).
Do not use hard utensils, scouring or abrasive cleaners.
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They might damage the surface of the stoneware crock (8)
or scratch the surface of the glass lid (10).
Base unit (2)
Housing (3)
Use a soft damp cloth to wipe the inside and outer parts of
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the base unit (2) and housing (3) (ill.
).
CAUTION: Do not immerse the housing (3), base unit (2) or power cord (7) in water
or other liquids (ill.
).
RECIPES
NOTE: The recipes have been calculated to fit one stoneware crock insert. If you
require to cook a larger amount of food, you may double or triple the recipe, and
use more than one crock at a time for any of these recipes.
Chili Dip
15
ounce canned chili (no beans)
1
pound processed cheese spread, cubed
12
ounce jar chunky salsa
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