Instruction Manual
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When  using  electrical  appliances,  basic  safety  precautions  should  always  be 
followed, including the following:
Read all instructions before use.•
Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.•
To protect against electric  shock  do  not  immerse  cord, plugs, or control panel •
assembly in water or other liquid.
Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.•
Unplug  from  wall  outlet  when  not  in  use  and  before  cleaning.  Allow  to  cool •
before putting on or taking o parts, and before cleaning the appliance.
Do  not  operate  any  appliance  with  a  damaged  cord  or  plug,  or  after  the •
appliance  malfunctions  or  has been dropped or  damaged  in  any  manner.  Call 
our toll-free customer assistance number for information on examination, repair, 
or adjustment.
Do not cook on broken stoneware  crock – If stoneware  crock should break, •
cleaning solutions and spillovers may penetrate the broken stoneware crock and 
create a risk of electric shock.
Clean stoneware crock with caution  – If a wet sponge or  cloth is used  to wipe •
spills on a hot cooking area, be careful to avoid steam burn, some cleaners can 
produce noxious fumes if applied to a hot surface.
The  use  of  accessory  attachments  not  recommended  by  the  appliance •
manufacturer may result in re, electric shock or injuries to persons.
Do not use outdoors or in a damp area.•
Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot surfaces.•
Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.•
To disconnect the appliance, turn all controls to “o”, then remove plug from the •
electrical outlet.
Do not use this appliance for anything other than its intended use.•
Do not operate the appliance unattended.•
Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containing hot oil or •
other hot liquids. Do not move during operation.
The supplied stoneware crocks are only suitable for use with the base unit.•
Always leave the glass lid on the stoneware crock when cooking.•
Do  not place  the hot  stoneware crock  on a  non heat-resistant surface. The •
surface may be damaged.
Surfaces  on  unit  may  be  hot  during  and  immediately  after  use.  Be  careful  to •
avoid touching hot surfaces.
Never use appliance without the stoneware crocks inserted.•
Avoid  sudden  temperature  changes,  such  as adding  refrigerated  foods  into  a •
heated pot.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
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