Crock-Pot 201023, Instruction Manual

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The removable cooking bowl is ovenproof. The cooking bowl is suitable for use on a gas, electric or induction hob.

Refer to the chart below.

PART

DISHWASHER SAFE

OVEN SAFE

MICROWAVE SAFE

HOB SAFE

Lid 

Yes

No

No

Yes

Cooking bowl

No*

Yes

No

Yes

*

We recommend that you wash the removable cooking bowl by hand only, with a non-abrasive cleaning product and cloth,

to preserve the DuraCeramic

™

 coating.

COOKING HINTS AND TIPS

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Trim fats and wipe meats well to remove residue. Brown in the cooking bowl and drain well. Season with salt and

pepper. Place the meat in the cooking bowl on top of vegetables.

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For pot roasts and stews, pour liquid over the meat. Use no more liquid than specified in the recipe. More juices are

retained in meat and vegetables during slow cooking than in conventional cooking.

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Most vegetables should be thinly sliced or placed near the sides or bottom of the cooking bowl. In a slow cooker,

meats generally cook faster than most vegetables.

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Use whole leaf herbs and spices for the best and fullest flavour from the slow cooking method. If ground herbs and

spices are used, they should be stirred in during the last hour of cooking.

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Because there is no direct heat at the bottom, always fill the cooking bowl at least half full, to conform with

recommended times. Small quantities can be prepared, but cooking times may be affected.

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A specific liquid called for in a recipe may be varied if an equal quantity is substituted. For example, substituting a can

of soup for a can of tomatoes or 1 cup of beef or chicken stock for 1 cup of wine.

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Beans must be softened completely before combining with sugar and/or acidic foods (Note: Sugar and acid have a

hardening effect on beans and will prevent softening).

GUIDE TO ADAPTING RECIPES

This guide is designed to help you adapt your own and other recipes for your slow cooker. Many of the normal preparatory 

steps are unnecessary when using your slow cooker. In most cases all ingredients can go into your slow cooker at once 

and cook all day. General:
•  Allow sufficient cooking time.
•  Always cook with the lid on.
•  For best results and to prevent food from drying or burning, always ensure an adequate amount of liquid is used in the

recipe.

RECIPE TIME

COOK ON LOW (

)

COOK ON HIGH (

)

15 - 30 minutes

4 - 6 hours

1½ - 2 hours

30 - 45 minutes

6 - 10 hours

3 - 4 hours

50 minutes - 3 hours

8 - 10 hours

4 - 6 hours

PASTA AND RICE:

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For best results, use long grain rice unless the recipe states otherwise. If the rice is not cooked completely after the

suggested time, add an extra 1 to 1½ cups of liquid per cup of cooked rice and continue cooking for 20 to 30 minutes.

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For best pasta results, add the pasta to the slow cooker during the last 30 to 60 minutes of cook time.

BEANS:

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Dried beans, especially red kidney beans, should be boiled before adding to a recipe.

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Fully cooked canned beans may be used as a substitute for dried beans.