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HOW TO USE YOUR CROCK-POT
®
SLOW COOKER (CONT.) USING YOUR DURACERAMIC
TM
COOKING POT ON THE STOVE
HOW TO CLEAN YOUR SLOW COOKER
7. When the cooking time has completed, the Crock-Pot
®
slow
cooker automatically shifts to the WARM setting and the
WARM light illuminates.
NOTE: We do not recommend using the WARM setting for
more than 4 hours.
8. To turn the Crock-Pot
®
slow cooker off, press the OFF button
and unplug the unit from the outlet.
USAGE NOTES:
• If there is a power outage, the display and lights blink when
the power is restored. All slow cooker settings have been
cleared and must be reset. As a result, the food may be unsafe
to eat. If you are unaware of how long the power was out, we
suggest you discard the food inside.
• For recipes that require a range of times, select the time in the
middle of the range. For instance, to cook a recipe calling for a
cooking time of 7 to 9 hours on LOW, set your Crock-Pot
®
slow
cooker to 8 hours.
• If desired, you can manually switch to WARM when your recipe
is done cooking.
• To avoid over or undercooking, always fill the cooking pot ½
to ¾ full and conform to the recommended cook times (unless
guided otherwise in our slow cooker recipes).
• Do not overfill cooking pot. To prevent spillover, do not fill
stoneware higher than ¾ full.
• Always cook with the lid on for the recommended time. Do
not remove the lid during the first two hours of cooking to
allowthe heat to build up efficiently.
• Always wear oven mitts when handling the lid or cooking pot.
• Unplug when cooking is done and before cleaning.
• The lid is not recommended to be used on the stovetop. Please
use the lid when cooking with the slow cooker only.
1. Prior to using your DuraCeramic™ Cooking Pot for the first
time, make sure to clean and condition it (see section titled
“Preparing Your Crock- Pot
®
Slow Cooker for First Use”).
2. Lightly coat the bottom of the pot with butter or cooking
oil. Use less butter or oil if your meat has a high fat content.
This will help to avoid dry burning the ceramic coating, and
will also help to give your meat a crispy coating and prevent
sticking to the pot.
3. Place cooking pot onto your stovetop and pre-heat the cooking
pot to desired temperature before adding meat.
4. Add meat, seasoning, and other desired ingredients to the
cooking pot. Stir occasionally to make sure that meat is evenly
browned on all sides. Use only wooden, silicone, plastic or
nylon cooking utensils on the DuraCeramic™ coating, as metal
utensils can cause scratches.
5. After cooking is complete, drain any excess grease from the
cooking pot before placing the cooking pot back into the
heating base of the slow cooker to complete your recipe.
• ALWAYS turn your slow cooker off, unplug it from the electrical
outlet, and allow it to cool before cleaning.
• The lid can be washed in the dishwasher or with hot, soapy
water. Do not use abrasive cleaning compounds or scouring
pads. A cloth, sponge, or rubber spatula will usually remove
the residue. To remove water spots and other stains, use a non-
abrasive cleaner or vinegar.
• Wash the cooking pot with a soft sponge and hot, soapy water.
DO NOT use a steel wool pad or other abrasive cleansers,
which may damage the ceramic coating. Rinse and dry
them well. The cooking pot is also dishwasher safe, but it is
recommended to hand wash in order to best preserve the
ceramic coating.
• As with any fine ceramic, the stoneware and lid will not
withstand sudden temperature changes. Do not wash the
stoneware or lid with cold water when they are hot.
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