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HOW TO USE YOUR SLOW COOKER
1. Set the Crock-Pot
®
slow cooker on a flat, dry, heat-resistant surface.
2. Before each use, wipe the inside of the stoneware cooking pot
B
with cooking oil or butter to make cleaning easier.
3. Place the stoneware cooking pot into the heating base
C
.
Add your ingredients into the stoneware and cover with the
lid
A
. Always cook with the lid on.
4. Plug in your slow cooker and select the cooking temperature by turning the temperature control
D
to the required
setting. There are 3 temperature settings:
• Low is recommended for slow ‘all-day’ cooking.
• High provides faster cooking. 1 hour on High equals about 2 hours on Low.
• Warm is recommended for keeping already cooked food at the perfect serving temperature until you are ready to
eat. DO NOT cook on this setting.
5. Follow recommended cooking times.
6. When cooking has finished, turn the temperature control to Warm until the food is required. NOTE: We do not
recommend using the Warm setting for more than 4 hours.
7. Turn the slow cooker off by turning the temperature control to
Off.
8. Unplug from wall outlet when cooking is done.
9. DO NOT reheat foods in the heating base unit.
10. ALWAYS use a trivet or hot pad underneath the heated stoneware cooking pot when placing on a table or countertops.
11. The stoneware cooking pot is ovenproof and microwave safe. DO NOT use the stoneware cooking pot on a gas or
electric hob or under a grill. The lid is NOT ovenproof or microwave safe.
12. ALWAYS use an insulated cloth when moving the heating base unit. The handles will become hot when in use.
CLEANING
ALWAYS unplug your slow cooker from the electrical outlet and allow it to cool before cleaning.
CAUTION: Never immerse the heating base in water or any other liquid.
Heating base unit
Clean with a soft cloth which has been dampened with warm soapy water and wrung out. Dry with a clean dry cloth. DO
NOT use abrasive cleaners.
Caring for the removable stoneware cooking pot
The removable stoneware cooking pot and the lid go safely into the dishwasher or may be washed in hot soapy water. Do
not use abrasive cleaning compounds – a cloth, sponge or plastic spatula will usually remove any stubborn residue. After
washing it is recommended to thoroughly dry the stoneware cooking pot inside and outside. To remove water spots and
other stains, use a non-abrasive cleaner or vinegar.
COOKING HINTS AND TIPS
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Trim fats and wipe meats well to remove residue. (If meats contain fats, brown in a separate pan and drain well before
adding to the stoneware cooking pot). Season with salt and pepper.
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Place the meat in the stoneware cooking pot on top of vegetables.
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For 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 stoneware cooking pot. In a slow
cooker, meats generally cook faster than most vegetables.
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Because there is no direct heat at the bottom, always fill the stoneware cooking pot 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.
