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Instructions for Food Prep
1. Cut root vegetables into small, even pieces, as they take longer to cook than
meat. They should be gently sautéed for 2–3 minutes before slow cooking.
Ensure root vegetables are always placed at the bottom of pot and all
ingredients are immersed in cooking liquid.
2. Trim all excess fat from meat before cooking, since slow cooking method does
not allow fat to evaporate.
3. If adapting an existing recipe from conventional cooking, you may need to cut
down on the amount of liquid used. Liquid will not evaporate from the Slow
Cooker to the same extent as with conventional cooking.
4. Never leave uncooked food at room temperature in the Slow Cooker.
5. Do not use the Slow Cooker to reheat food.
6. Uncooked red beans must be soaked and boiled for at least 10 minutes to
remove toxins before use in a Slow Cooker.
7. Authentic stoneware is fired at high temperatures; therefore the Removable
Stoneware Cooking Pot (2) may have minor surface blemishes and the Glass
Lid (1) may not fit tightly due to these imperfections. Low heat cooking does not
produce steam so there will be little heat loss. Due to normal wear and tear, the
ceramic finish of the Removable Stoneware Cooking Pot (2) may show some
surface crackle after some time.
8. Do not put Removable Stoneware Cooking Pot (2) or Glass Lid (1) in a freezer,
microwave or on/in a gas/electrical burner or oven.
9. Do not subject Removable Stoneware Cooking Pot (2) to sudden changes in
temperature. Adding cold water to a very hot pot could cause it to crack and
break.
10. There is an area on the base of the Removable Stoneware Cooking Pot (2) that
has to remain unglazed for manufacturing purposes. This unglazed area is po-
rous and will soak up water when immersed in it. This should be avoided. Do not
allow Removable Stoneware Cooking Pot (2) to stand in water for a long period
of time. You may however, leave water IN the Removable Stoneware Cooking
Pot (2) to soak and facilitate cleaning.
11. Do not switch the cooker on when Removable Stoneware Cooking Pot (2) is
empty or out of the base.
CAUTION:
1. Do NOT immerse in or expose appliance, Base (3), electrical cord or
plug to water or other liquid.
2. Do NOT place Glass Lid (1) in refrigerator or freezer as it could crack.
3. When removing Stoneware Cooking Pot (2) from refrigerator, do not use
immediately. Let it stand for some 40 minutes before using as it could
crack if not properly brought to room temperature.
4. NEVER place Ceramic Pot (2) on gas or electric stovetop as it could
crack.
5. Do NOT cook food until it is unfrozen.
Instructions for Food Prep (
cont’d
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This appliance contains no user serviceable parts. Do not try to repair it yourself.
Refer it to qualified service personnel if servicing is needed.
1. Always make sure Slow Cooker is unplugged and in “OFF” position before
displacing, storing or cleaning. Make sure the unit has cooled down completely
before cleansing.
2. Clean Removable Stoneware Cooking Pot (2) in warm soapy water. Rinse and
dry thoroughly. To remove any food that has been cooked onto the bottom of the
pot, simply soak overnight in soapy water and rinse the next day. Do not allow
Removable Stoneware Cooking Pot (2) to stand in water for a long period of time.
3. Base of Slow Cooker can be wiped with a damp cloth and dried with a clean dry
cloth. Do NOT use harsh abrasive cleaners or scouring pads to clean any part of
the Slow Cooker as this will damage the surface.
4. WARNING: Do NOT immerse Slow Cooker Base, electrical cord or plug in water
or other liquid. Danger of electrical shock or damage to the unit.
Cleaning & Care
