Crock-Pot Classic, Owner'S Manual

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CROCK-POT

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SLOW COOKER COMPONENTS

Stoneware

Heating Base

Fig. 1

Temperature
Settings

Lid Lifting Handle
(Select Models Only)

Removable Lid

HOW TO USE YOUR SLOW COOKER

1. Place the stoneware into the heating base, add your ingredients to

the stoneware, and cover with the lid .

2. Plug in your Crock-Pot

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slow cooker and select the temperature

setting from the three setting options.  Low is recommended for

slow "all-day" cooking.  One hour on High is equivalent to

approximately 1½ to 2 hours on Low.  Refer to your specific

recipe for more precise cook times. Warm is ONLY for keeping

already cooked food at the perfect serving temperature until you

are ready to eat.  DO NOT cook on the Warm setting.  

NOTE: We do not recommend using the Warm setting for more

than 4 hours. 

3. When cooking is done, unplug your slow cooker and allow it to

cool before cleaning.

USAGE NOTES:

• If you suspect that the power has gone out during the day, the food may

be unsafe to eat.  If you are unaware of how long the power was out, we

suggest you discard the food inside. 

• For recipes that require a range of times, select the time closest to the

setting on your slow cooker. For instance, to cook a recipe calling for a

cooking time of 7 to 9 hours on Low, set your slow cooker to 8 hours.

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PREPARING YOUR CROCK-POT

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SLOW COOKER FOR USE

Before you use your slow cooker, remove all packaging components and

wash the lid and stoneware with warm soapy water and dry thoroughly.
Assembly
1. Place stoneware into the heating base. 
2. Lower the lid horizontally down onto the stoneware. 

FOR CROCK-POT

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SLOW COOKERS WITH HINGED LID

• Be sure to align the lid hinge so that it slides down onto the mating

heating base hinge. (See Fig. 2 and 3)

• When raising and lowering the lid, use the lid lifting handle.

Caution: When disassembling, ALWAYS remove the lid first, and then

remove the stoneware.

• To remove lid, use both hands to gently lift up and remove. (See Fig. 4)

Fig. 2

Fig. 3

Fig. 4

Lid Hinge
(Select Models Only)

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