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Care and Cleaning
Shock Hazard.
Do not immerse electric cooking base
in water or any other cooking liquid.
1.
Turn the control knob to Off.
Unplug cord from outlet.
2.
Remove cast iron dish and cover
from electric cooking base and let
cool on a trivet or heat-resistant
surface.
3.
Cast iron dish and lid should be
hand washed with soapy water
shortly after use.
4.
Thoroughly dry dish and lid immedi-
ately after washing. Do not let dish
or lid stand with moisture on rims.
5.
To clean the electric cooking base
and warming stand, wipe with a
damp cloth. Do not use abrasive
cleansers.
• Do not place in dishwasher.
• Do not use cast iron dish or cover if
chipped, cracked or severely
scratched.
• The cast iron dish may be reheated in
the oven but NOT in the microwave.
• Do not use abrasive cleansers or
metal scouring pads.
• Use wooden, silicon or plastic utensils.
Metal tools can scratch the enamel
surface.
• The enamel surface is hard but can
chip if banged or dropped.
• The handle and screw may become
loose over time. Check periodically
and tighten as needed.
• The cast iron dish and cover can
become very hot. Use caution. Do not
place directly on any unprotected
surface or countertop.
Party Crock
™
Cookset Tips
• The cast iron dish should be at least
half-filled for best results. If less than
half-filled, check for doneness 30
minutes to one hour earlier than
called for in the recipe.
• Removing the cover when cooking
results in major heat loss and the cook-
ing time may need to be extended.
• If your schedule doesn’t allow time to
prepare a recipe, do it the night
before. Place all ingredients in the
cast iron dish, cover and place in the
refrigerator overnight. When you’re
ready to cook, simply place the cast
iron dish on the electric cooking base.
• Pasta, seafood, milk, cream, or sour
cream should only be added 2 hours
before serving. Evaporated milk or
condensed soups are perfect for the
cookset.
• When cooking cheese, high-sugar
content or chocolate-based recipes,
use the MEDIUM heat setting and stir
frequently to prevent burning.
• If cooking a vegetable-type casserole,
be sure there is liquid in the recipe to
prevent scorching on the sides of the
cast iron dish.
• Defrost frozen foods, meats or poultry
before cooking in Party Crock to
ensure food reaches a proper tem-
perature quickly. Visit the web site
foodsafety.gov
for food safety
guidelines.
• If cooking larger cuts of meat or
poultry, brown or sear before cooking
in the Party Crock.
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