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BEFORE USING FOR THE FIRST TIME
Carefully unpack the slow cooker. Wash cooking pot and glass lid in warm, soapy water. Rinse well and dry thoroughly.
Wipe interior and exterior surfaces of the base with a soft, moist cloth to remove dust particles collected during packing
and handling. NEVER IMMERSE THE BASE, ITS CORD OR PLUG IN WATER OR ANY OTHER LIQUID; IT WILL CAUSE
BURNS TO HANDS AND LIMBS. Slow cooker should be operated before initial use. After cleaning unit, place cooking
pot inside the base. Pour 4 cups of water into the cooking pot and cover with lid. Plug slow cooker into electrical wall
outlet and turn to HIGH setting. Allow to operate approximately 30 minutes. After 30 minutes, switch OFF and unplug.
Allow unit to cool. Remove cooking pot, and discard water. Rinse the cooking pot, dry thoroughly, and replace it in the base.
STONEWARE POT CARE
Like any ceramic, the stoneware pot may crack or break if not properly handled.
To prevent damage, handle with care!
WARNING: Failure to follow these instructions can cause breakage resulting in injury or property damage.
• ALWAYS USE POTHOLDERS OR OVEN MITTS WHEN HANDLING HOT STONEWARE, AS IT WILL CAUSE BURNS
TO HANDS AND LIMBS.
• DO NOT place hot stoneware pot on counter top, as it wil stain or burn the countertop. Use a protective trivet.
• DO NOT place stoneware pot on any range top burner, under a broiler, microwave browning element, or in a
toaster oven; as it will crack the stoneware pot.
• DO NOT strike utensils against rim of stoneware pot to dislodge food, as it will scratch the stoneware.
• DO NOT use stoneware pot to pop corn, caramelize sugar, or make candy.
• DO NOT use abrasive cleaners, scouring pads, or any object that will scratch the cookware or accessories.
• DO NOT use or repair any pot or lid that is chipped, cracked, or broken.
• DO NOT use stoneware pot for reheating foods or for general food storage.
• Always place foods into the stoneware pot at room temperature; then place pot into the base unit before turning
unit ON. NEVER heat the stoneware pot when it is empty, as it will crack the pot.
GLASSWARE CARE
WARNING: 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.
• IF COVER BECOMES CHIPPED, CRACKED OR SCRATCHED, DO NOT USE IT. Discard it.
• 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.
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