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CAUTION:
To prevent damage to cover, property damage, or personal injury, do not use glass cover on range top unit as it
could shatter due to sudden temperature change. If casserole should be covered during baking in oven, use aluminum foil in
conventional ovens and plastic wrap in a microwave.
ALWAYS USE OVEN MITTS WHEN USING COVER IN ANY OVEN.
Using Roasting Rack
(if included)
Your slow cooker may include a small wire roasting rack for use in roasting meat and poultry. If a rack was not included with
your particular model, you may order one. See Warranty section for details.
To use rack, simply place into bottom of slow cooker pot and place roast, chicken or ham onto rack. Add a small amount of
liquid to pot before cooking. If you wish, the meat can be browned in cooking pot on top of range before roasting. After
browning, place rack beneath meat for roasting. See recipe instructions. The rack can also be used for steaming fresh
vegetables such as broccoli and corn-on-the-cob. Add 1 cup of water to cooking pot to steam vegetables. Cook on top of
range over medium to medium-low heat or on heating base at Setting #5(High) to desired doneness.
Using Electric Base With Other Utensils
The slow cooker base may be used as a warming and cooking unit for heatproof utensils other than the slow cooker pot, such as
a rectangular heatproof casserole dish.
DO NOT use plastic cooking or serving dishes on the base
. To ensure safe use make
certain dish rests securely on base before using it to cook or warm.
CARE AND CLEANING
Cleaning Slow Cooker Pot
Wash slow cooker pot in hot soapy water using a nylon scouring pad as recommended for non-stick finishes. To remove food
or heat stains from outside finish of pot, also use a non-abrasive cleanser such as Bon Ami®.
Do not use abrasive scouring
pads or cleansers on slow cooker pot as damage can occur.
After washing pot, rinse with hot water and dry.
Cleaning Cover
Wash slow cooker cover in hot soapy water using a dishcloth or sponge. Rinse and dry. Be careful not to drop cover or hit it
sharply with cooking utensils.
CAUTION:
Do not use abrasive scouring pads or cleansers on glass or plastic cover as scratching can occur. Scratching can
weaken glass and cause breakage when used.
Cleaning Rack
(if included)
Wash roasting rack in hot soapy water using a dishcloth or sponge. Rinse and dry. Do not use abrasive scouring pads or
cleansers on rack as damage to chrome plating can occur.
Dishwasher Cleaning
The slow cooker pot, glass cover and rack (if included) can be washed in an automatic dishwasher. To prevent scratching,
place pieces into dishwasher rack so they do not touch one another or other objects being cleaned. The non-stick surface must
be reconditioned with cooking oil after it is cleaned in a dishwasher to restore the non-stick properties.
DO NOT WASH PLASTIC COVER IN DISHWASHER AS IT MAY WARP AND NOT FIT COOKING POT
PROPERLY.
Cleaning Electric Slow Cooker Base
Always unplug cord from electric outlet and allow base to cool before cleaning. Wipe base with a damp cloth and dry with a
soft cloth.
CAUTION:
To prevent personal injury or electric shock, do not immerse slow cooker base, its cord or plugs in water or other
liquid.
Special Care For Non-Stick Finish on Slow Cooker Pot
1.A spotted white film may form on non-stick finish. This is a buildup of minerals from water and is not a defect in the finish.
To remove, soak a soft cloth in lemon juice or vinegar and rub on finish. Wash non-stick finish thoroughly, rinse and dry.
Recondition non-stick finish with cooking oil before using.