Cool Touch Slow Cooker Slow Cooker Safety........................ 2 Know Your Slow Cooker .............. 3 How to Use Your Slow Cooker...... 4 Cleaning Your Slow Cooker .......... 7 Customer Service ..........................
Slow Cooker Safety IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: 1. Read all instructions. 2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs. 3. To protect against electrical shock do not immerse cord, plug, or base in water or other liquid. 4. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children. 5. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning.
Know Your Slow Cooker Parts and Features 1. Cover 2. Crock 3. Base Handles 4. Base 5. Control Knob If You’ve NEVER Used a Slow Cooker Cooking in a slow cooker is easy but different from conventional methods. Take a few minutes and read “How to Use” and “Tips for Slow Cooking.” Then try some of the recipes in the recipe book included with your slow cooker. You’ll soon be convinced that a slow cooker is a necessity. There are also many slow cooker recipe books available in the library or book store.
How to Use Your Slow Cooker 1. Before first use, wash Cover and Crock in hot, soapy water. Rinse and dry. Do not immerse the Base in water or other liquid. 2. Prepare recipe according to instructions. Place food in Crock and cover. 3. Plug cord into outlet. Select temperature setting. Most slow cooker recipes give a choice of cooking on Low or High. Generally, 1 hour on High is equal to 2 hours on Low. 4. When finished, turn to Off and unplug Base. Carefully remove hot food from Crock. 5.
Basic Cooking Chart/Hours Required HEAT SETTING LOW HIGH 4 lb. Whole Chicken 6 to 8 hours 3 to 4 hours 3-4 lb. Beef Roast 8 to 10 hours 4 to 5 hours 3-4 lb. Boneless, Smoked Ham 6 to 8 hours 3 to 4 hours Tips for Slow Cooking The slow cooker should be at least half-filled for best results. The Cover of the slow cooker does not form a tight fit on the Crock but should be centered on the Crock for best results. Do not remove the Cover unnecessarily—this results in major heat loss.
Slow cookers have very little evaporation. If making your favorite soup, stew, or sauce, reduce the liquid or water called for in the original recipe. If too thick, liquids can be added later. If cooking a vegetable-type casserole, there will need to be liquid in the recipe to prevent scorching on the sides of the Crock. Handling the Slow Cooker The Handles and Control Knob on the Base of the slow cooker are cool to the touch.
Cleaning Your Slow Cooker 1. Turn the Control Knob to Off. Unplug cord from outlet. 2. Remove Crock and Cover from Base and let cool. 3. Wash the Crock and the Cover in hot, soapy water. Rinse and dry. The Crock and the Cover may also be washed in the dishwasher. 4. Wipe the Base with a damp cloth. Do not use abrasive cleansers. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do not immerse the Base in water or other liquid. Cord Storage The base of the slow cooker is recessed to provide cord storage.
Customer Service If you have a question about your slow cooker call our toll-free customer service number. Before calling, please note the model, type, and series numbers and fill in that information below. These numbers can be found on the bottom of your slow cooker. This information will help us answer your question much more quickly. MODEL: ______________ TYPE: _______________ SERIES: _________________ TWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Hamilton Beach/Proctor-Silex, Inc.
