Calphalon 1779208, User Manual

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions 

should always be followed including the following.  

  1

.

 Read all instructions in this guide before attempting to operate  

your appliance.

  2.

  This product is designed for household use only. Do not use 

appliance for other than its intended purpose. Do not use outdoors 

nor around water.

  3.

  Do not touch hot surfaces of slow cooker. Appliance surfaces are 

hot during and after use. To prevent burns or personal injury, use 

handles or knobs and use pot holders or oven mitts when in contact 

with the unit.

  4.

  To protect against electrical shock do not immerse cord, plug,  

or slow cooker base in water or other liquid.

  5.

  Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used  

by or near children. 

  6.

  Always use slow cooker on a dry, level surface. Do not place  

on sink drain board.

  7.

  Do not operate the unit on furniture with wood finishes.

  8.

  Allow air circulation around the slow cooker, keeping it away from 

window treatments, walls, towels or other combustible materials.

  9.

  Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch  

hot surfaces. 

10.

  Before unplugging the slow cooker from the electrical outlet, be  

sure to press the 

Start/Cancel

 button to turn off slow cooker.  

To disconnect, press 

Cancel

, then remove the plug from wall  

outlet. Unplug from electrical outlet and cool completely when  

not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before putting  

on or taking off parts.

11.

  Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or  

after any part of the appliance malfunctions or is damaged in  

any manner. Contact 

Calphalon Customer Service

 at  

1-800-809-7267

 for examination, repair, or adjustment. 

12.

  Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in  

a heated oven.

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13.

  The use of accessory attachments not recommended by Calphalon 

may cause injuries. Use only the removable ceramic crock provided 

inside the aluminum liner.

 14.

  Never plug in or turn on the slow cooker without the removable 

ceramic crock in place.

 15.

  Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance that 

contains hot liquids or foods. Do not move while cooking.

 16.

  Only place foods in the removable ceramic crock of slow cooker  

(not directly in the aluminum liner) to avoid risk of electric shock.

17.

  Do not place removable ceramic crock and glass cover in the 

microwave or on the stove top.

18.

  When hot, do not place removable ceramic crock on any surfaces 

that are not heat resistant.

19.

  Do not operate the slow cooker when the crock is empty. Make sure 

it is at least ½ to ¾ full before operating.

20.

  Do not refrigerate foods in the removable ceramic crock and  

then place directly in the slow cooker to begin cooking. Instead, 

refrigerate foods in separate storage containers.

 21.

  Do not reheat foods using your slow cooker.

22.

  The slow cooker is not designed to operate via a separate remote 

control system or external timer.

 23.

  Always operate the slow cooker with the provided glass cover in 

place for the recommended amount of time. Do not use any other 

type of cover on the slow cooker during cooking or storage.

 24.

  Prevent steam burns when removing the glass cover from a hot,  

slow cooker by angling the cover away from you when removing it.

 25.

  It is safe to use metal, nylon, wooden, and plastic utensils with your 

slow cooker. Use caution as utensils could get hot if left in the crock. 

Please use with caution.

26.  

Do not chop, cut, blend, or mix in the crock.

27.

  Keep the slow cooker clean by following the recommended 

Cleaning & Care

 instructions found on 

page 14

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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR  

FUTURE REFERENCE.