User Manual Cuisinart PSC-350CPP 3.5 Quart Programmable Slow Cooker

• Owner's manual - (English)

Table of contents

• FEATURES AND BENEFITS
• ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
• OPERATION
• Cooking Guidelines
• Cleaning and Maintenance
• IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

Owner's Guide Programmable Slow Cooker

FEATURES AND BENEFITS

1. Glass Lid
   See-through glass lid keeps ingredients moist.
2. Ceramic Pot
   3½-quart oval ceramic pot. Stick resistant and dishwasher safe for easy cleaning.
3. Stainless Steel Housing
4. Side Handles
   Cool-touch handles.
5. Low, High, Simmer and Warm Buttons
   Press to set your desired cooking mode.
6. Timer Control Buttons
   Press to set your cook time, up to 24 hours.
7. LCD Display with Setting Indicators
   
   See other models: FP-12DCN FRC-1000 CTK-EOS1BK DCC-2650 CTK-EOS2BK
   Blue LCD display shows the remaining cook time, as well as the current cooking setting.
8. On/Off Button
   Press to turn the unit on and off.
9. BPA-Free (not shown)
   All parts that come in contact with food are BPA-Free.

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

To use your Cuisinart® Slow Cooker:

1. Carefully unpack the Slow Cooker.
2. Wash the ceramic pot and glass lid in warm, soapy water. Rinse well and dry thoroughly.
3. Wipe all interior and exterior surfaces of the Slow Cooker base with a soft, damp cloth.
4. Place ceramic pot in the base of the unit.
5. Place the lid on top of the ceramic pot.
6. Plug in power cord. Your slow cooker is now ready for use.

OPERATION

Your Cuisinart® Slow Cooker cooks food automatically once you set the time and the desired cooking mode. When time expires, the unit automatically switches to the Warm setting.

Cooking WITH the Timer:

1. Place the unit on a clean, dry counter.
2. Remove glass lid.
3. Fill ceramic pot with ingredients.
4. Replace lid.
5. Plug in unit. There will be no power to the slow cooker until it is turned on.
6. To turn unit on, press On/Off button. The On/Off red indicator light and colon (:) on the LCD display will flash.
7. Set the desired cooking time by pushing the + or - button. The timer ranges from 00:00 to 24:00 hours.
   Press the + button to increase time in 30-minute increments or press the - button to decrease time in 30-minute increments.
   Press and hold + or - to scroll automatically in 30-minute steps.
   Press + and - simultaneously to reset to 00:00.
   After setting time, timer display and On/Off indicator will still flash.
8. Set the desired cooking mode by pressing the High, Low or Simmer button. Refer to the chart of cooking table guidelines on page 6 for more information.
   Once you select your cooking mode the LCD will stop flashing and unit will begin cooking.
   To switch cooking modes simply press another mode button.
9. Once cooking time has expired, the unit will automatically switch to the Warm setting. The indicator next to Warm will light and remain on Warm for 8 hours. When the Warm time expires, the unit will beep for 5 seconds and turn off automatically.
10. To turn the unit off manually, press the On/Off button.
11. When cooking is complete lift ceramic pot carefully, using potholders.

NOTE: The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recommends that when cooking anything containing meat in a slow cooker, the meat should reach 140°F within 2 hours. This ensures that the meat will reach food-safe temperatures in the proper amount of time.

Cooking Guidelines

Three cooking modes, Simmer, Low and High, give you the opportunity to prepare a wider variety of dishes. You will usually want to use the Simmer or Low setting for recipes that cook longer. If you’re starting a dish later in the day, select the High setting to ensure that your food is cooked, warm, and ready when you’d like to eat.

Cooking WITHOUT the Timer

If no timer is set in conjunction with any cooking setting, the selected cooking setting of High, Low or Simmer will default to 24-hour cooking time.

1. Place the unit on a clean, dry counter.
2. Remove glass lid.
3. Fill ceramic pot with ingredients.
4. Replace lid.
5. Plug in unit. There will be no power to the slow cooker until it is turned on.
6. To turn unit on, press On/Off button. The On/Off indicator red light and colon (:) on the LCD display will flash.
7. Set the desired cooking mode by pressing the High, Low or Simmer button. Refer to the chart of cooking table guidelines on page 6 for more information.
8. When the desired cooking mode is selected, indicator next to Low, High or Simmer will light to denote the unit is the selected cooking mode, and the LCD will read On.
   NOTE: The cooking mode can be overridden by pressing any other mode buttons.
9. Once the 24-hour default cooking time has expired, the unit will beep for 5 seconds then turn off automatically.
10. To turn the unit off manually, press the On/Off button.
11. When cooking is complete lift ceramic pot carefully, using potholders.

Cleaning and Maintenance

Unplug your Cuisinart® Slow Cooker and allow it to cool before cleaning. Never immerse the unit in water or other liquid. To clean the housing and control panel, simply wipe with a clean damp cloth and dry before storing.

Wash ceramic pot and lid with warm soapy water and rinse thoroughly, or clean in the upper rack of the dishwasher. Dry all parts after use. If food sticks to the surface, fill pot with warm soapy water and allow to soak before cleaning.

Note: If scouring is necessary, use a nonabrasive cleanser or liquid detergent with a nylon pad or brush.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed:

1. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
2. Do not touch hot surfaces; use handles or knobs.
3. To protect against risk of electrical shock, do not immerse the slow cooker housing in water or any other liquid. If housing falls into liquid, unplug the cord from outlet immediately. DO NOT reach into the liquid.
4. To avoid possible accidental injury, close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.
5. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts.
6. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance has malfunctioned or has been dropped or damaged in any way or is not operating properly. Return the appliance to the nearest Customer Service (see Warranty for details) for examination, repair or mechanical or electrical adjustment.
7. The use of attachments not recommended by Cuisinart may cause fire, electrical shock, or risk of injury.
8. Do not use outdoors or anywhere the cord or unit housing might come into contact with water while in use.
9. Do not use the slow cooker for anything other than its intended use.
10. To avoid the possibility of the slow cooker being accidentally pulled off work area, which could result in damage to the slow cooker or personal injury, do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter.
11. To avoid damage to cord and possible fire or electrocution hazard, do not let cord contact hot surfaces, including a stove.
12. Extreme caution must be used when moving a slow cooker containing hot oil or other hot liquids.
13. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.
14. Do not operate slow cooker in water or under running water.
15. Avoid sudden temperature changes, such as adding refrigerated foods to a heated pot.
16. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, COOK ONLY IN THE CERAMIC POT PROVIDED OR IN CERAMIC CONTAINERS PLACED ON THE COOKING RACK IN THE PROVIDED CERAMIC POT. DO NOT USE METAL CONTAINERS.
17. CAUTION: A heated ceramic pot may damage countertops or tables. When removing the hot ceramic pot from the slow cooker, DO NOT place it directly on any unprotected surface. Always set the hot pot on a trivet or a rack.
18. To disconnect, press the On/Off button, and then remove the plug from the wall outlet.