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1.
All stoneware is breakable. Handle with care.
2.
ALWAYS USE POTHOLDERS OR OVEN MITTS WHEN HANDLING HOT
INSERTS.
3.
DO NOT
place hot inserts on counter. Use protective trivet.
4.
NEVER place HOT glass lid in sink or on cold or wet surfaces.
5.
DO NOT
strike utensils against rim to dislodge food.
6.
DO NOT
use any insert to pop corn, carmelize sugar, or make candy.
7.
DO NOT
use abrasive cleaners, scouring pads, or any object that will
scratch the inserts or accessories.
8.
DO NOT
use or repair any item that is chipped, cracked, or broken.
9.
Bottom of product may be rough. To avoid scratching surfaces, place on
placemat, tablecloth, or trivet.
10.
Never subject the stoneware insert to sudden changes in temperature.
NEVER
place it where it can come in contact with direct heat (e.g., on top
of a range or under a broiler).
11.
Always place foods into the inserts at room temperature. Place inserts in
base once filled and before turning on slow cooker.
12.
Ingredients for a particular dish may be prepared in advance and stored in
the ceramic insert in the refrigerator until ready to cook.
13.
DO NOT
preheat base before adding either insert.
NEVER
heat the insert
when it is empty.
14.
Unplug unit and allow it to cool after use. Do not pour cold water into a
hot insert.
15.
Use only wooden, nylon, or plastic utensils. Metal utensils can scratch or
leave marks.
16.
DO NOT
allow ceramic insert to soak/stand in water for an extended
period of time. Applied heat after soaking may cause damage to the glaze.
GLASS COVER:
To prevent cracking or breaking of the glass cover, which may cause personal injury,
cover should be treated with special care.
CAUTIONS:
Glass cover may shatter if it is exposed to direct heat or subjected to
severe temperature changes. Chips, cracks or deep scratches may also weaken
the cover.
•
KEEP COVER AWAY FROM
broiler, microwave oven, hot stovetop burners, oven
heat vents. If cover has been utilized in any of these locations, do not use it again,
even if there are no signs of damage. Order a replacement cover immediately.
•
IF COVER BECOMES CHIPPED, CRACKED OR SCRATCHED,
DO NOT USE IT.
Discard it and order a replacement.
•
ALWAYS LET COVER COOL
on a dry, heat-resistant surface before handling. Do
not place it on cold or wet surfaces, as this may cause it to crack or shatter.
•
ALWAYS USE POTHOLDERS OR OVEN MITTS
when removing the hot cover. To
avoid burns from escaping steam, always tilt cover away from hands and face.
HELPFUL HINTS IN SLOW COOKING
•
The cover of the slow cooker does not form a tight fit on the cooking pot but
should be centered on the pot for best results.
Do not remove the cover
unnecessarily –
this will result in a major heat loss.