Instruction Manual

8
9
OPERATION
The slow cooker is designed with three stoneware crock inserts that can be operated
together or independently. It can be used for various cooking purposes:
cooking food at low temperatures for an extended time;•
using the • HIGH (14) temperature setting for simulated slow cooking on a stove.
Example:• a pot roast that would need 6 hours of slow cooking might be ready to
serve after 4 hours of high temperature cooking.
to keep food warm. • NOTE: Do not leave the slow cooker unattended while
warming up food.
Before rst use
Unpack the slow cooker and remove all packaging material. Carefully unpack the •
stoneware crocks (8).
Clean all parts of the slow cooker thoroughly before using for the rst time •
( Cleaning and maintenance).
NOTE: Use the slow cooker in a well-ventilated area.
NOTES:
The provided lid locks • (16) are intended to hold the glass lids (10) securely in
place for carrying.
When using the lid lock • (16), mount it to the glass lid (10) properly as shown by
the illustration below.
OPERATION
CAUTION:
Do not use stoneware crocks • (8) for other applications.
Do not operate the appliance with other pots not approved by the •
manufacturer.
Assembly
Place the slow cooker on a at, even, and heat-resistant countertop surface.•
Be sure to leave at least 5 inches (12cm) of space around the appliance for proper •
ventilation (ill.
a
).
Insert the lid holder • (1) into the slow cooker (ill.
b
).
Put the stoneware crocks • (8) into the base unit (2) (ill.
c
).
Operating instructions
Prepare a recipe suitable for slow cooking, traditional cooking, or for cooked •
food that needs to be kept warm ( Recipes).
Place the prepared food in the chosen stoneware crock • (8) (ill.
d
) and cover
with the tempered glass lid (10) (ill.
e
) ( Tips & Tricks).
Do not ll the stoneware crock • (8) to the brim (ill.
m
).
Connect the power cord • (7) to a suitable electrical outlet (ill.
f
). The power
indicator (6) illuminates.
Turn the temp control • (5) clockwise from the OFF (12) position to the desired
setting (LOW (13), HIGH (14), or WARM (15)).
After the cooking or warming process is nished, turn the temp control • (5) to the
OFF (12) position.
Lift the glass lid • (10) and put it on the lid holder (1), then serve the food (ill.
g
).
CAUTION: When lifting the glass lid (10) hot steam may cause
serious injuries. Always lift the glass lid (10) in a way that the steam
is diverted away from you. Let the condensed hot water drip into
the pot (ill.
h
).
CAUTION: Do not ll liquids or food directly into the base unit (2) (ill.
n
).
Remove the stoneware crock • (8) from the base unit (2) by grasping the
stoneware crock handles (9) with mittens or gloves (ill.
i
).
When not in use, unplug the power cord • (7) from the electrical outlet to make
sure that the slow cooker is completely o. The power indicator (6) goes o.
Slow Cooker_104559_IM_US_V4_121203.indd 9 12/3/12 3:49:04 PM