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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Using a slow cooker is easy but different from conventional cooking. To help you, this manual contains many helpful hints
for successful slow cooking. Many more slow cooker recipes books are available in libraries and bookstores. Keep these
materials handy whether preparing favorite recipes or trying something new. This slow cooker has three heat settings:
LOW, HIGH and WARM. Use the recommended guidelines offered in the recipe being used to determine cooking time
and heating position. Dishes can be prepared well in advance of mealtime and cooking time regulated so that food is
ready to serve at a convenient time. A general rule of thumb for most slow cooker meat-and-vegetable combos is:
COOKING TIME
RECOMMENDED TEMPERATURE SETTING
8-10 hours
LOW
4-6 hours
HIGH
SLOW COOKER COOKING CHART
Food
Weight
LOW/Timer
HIGH/Timer
Beef Roast
3 lbs
3:00 - 4:00
1:30
Beef Brisket
4-5 lbs
8:00
6:00
Turkey Breast
6-7 lbs
6:00 - 7:00
3:00 - 4:00
Whole Chicken
4-6 lbs
6:00
4:00
Chicken Pieces, bone-in
3-4 lbs
4:00 - 5:00
1:30
Fully Cooked Ham
7.5 lbs
4:00 - 5:00
3:00
Pork Tenderloin
2-3 lbs
2:00 - 3:00
1:30 - 2:00
Pork Roast
4-5 lbs
4:00 - 5:00
2:00 - 2:30
Pork Chops
2-3 lbs
5:00
2:00 - 3:00
1. Prepare recipe according to instructions.
2. Place food in cooking pot and cover.
3. Plug slow cooker into wall outlet and select LOW, HIGH, or WARM.
4. Cook according to recipe instructions.
5. Serving. Turn the slow cooker to WARM setting for a short period of time prior to serving or turn to the OFF position
to unplug the appliance.
6. Using pot holders, remove the cover.
CAUTION: When removing cover, grasp the designated area on the lid and lift to allow steam to escape before
setting cover aside. To avoid burns, always hold cover so that escaping steam flows away from hands and face.
7. Grasp cooking pot by the handles and remove it from the base.
8. Tableside serving. If serving directly from the cooking pot, always place a trivet or protective padding under
the pot before placing it on a table or countertop.
CAUTION: The pot will be hot and can cause burns.
USER MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
This appliance contains no user serviceable parts. Do not try to repair it yourself. Refer it to qualified service personnel
if servicing is needed. Always unplug unit and allow to cool before cleaning.
1. Always unplug unit and allow to cool before cleaning.
2. Always handle cooking pot carefully. Avoid hitting pot against faucet or other hard surfaces.
3. Do not touch sides of slow cooker base while food is cooking. Always use handles on the base.
Use potholders or oven mitts to lift the cooking pot.
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