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11. Unplug from electrical outlet. Allow to cool completely before cleaning, see CLEANING
INSTRUCTIONS.
NOTE: If you are moving the Slow Cooker, grasp the unit by the base unit handles; use pot holders
or oven mitts. (See Figure 3.)
12. Even when turned OFF and unplugged, the Slow Cooker remains hot for some time after using;
set aside and allow unit to cool before cleaning or storing.
*Please take note of the following chart for cooking purposes
Hints For Slow Cooking
• Less tender, cheaper cuts of meat are better candidates for slow cooking than more expensive
varieties.
• Meats will not brown during the cooking process. Browning fatty meats will reduce the amount of
fat and help to preserve color while adding richer avor. Heat a small amount of oil in a skillet and
brown meats prior to putting into the stoneware pot.
• Whole herbs and spices avor better in slow cooking than crushed or ground.
• When cooking in a Slow Cooker, remember that liquids do not boil away like they do in conventional
cooking. Reduce the amount of liquid in any recipe that is not designed for a Slow Cooker.
The exceptions to this rule would be rice and soups. Remember, liquids can always be added
at a later time if necessary. If a recipe results in too much liquid at the end of the cooking time,
remove the cover and re-program the Slow Cooker to continue to cook HIGH for 45 minutes.
Check every 15 minutes. After about 30-45 minutes the amount of liquid will be reduced.
• Most recipes that call for uncooked meat and vegetables require about 6-8 hours on
LOW temperature.
• Foods cut into uniform pieces will cook faster and more evenly than foods left whole such as
roast or poultry.
• Vegetables such as carrots, potatoes, turnips and beets require longer cooking time than many
meats. Be sure to place them on the bottom of the Slow Cooker and cover them with liquid.
• Add fresh dairy products (milk, sour cream or yogurt) prior to serving. Evaporated milk or
condensed creamed soups may be added at the start of cooking.
• Rice, noodles and pasta are not recommended for long cooking periods. Cook them separately and
then add to the Slow Cooker during the last 30 minutes.
Setting Max. Temp. Time to reach max.
LOW 98º C / 208º F 8.5 hours
HIGH 100º C / 212º F 5 hours
WARM 63º C / 145º F 6.5 hours
POWER
MODE
Figure 3
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