Westinghouse WST3011ZE 3 User's Manual
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1. the vegetables in the bottom of the Liner first Then add the meat and other ingredients If the Liner is hot DO NOT add cold food and vice versa The Ceramic Liner cannot stand the shock of sudden temperature changes 2 Plug into a 120V AC outlet 3 Turn Control Knob to the desired cooking setting HIGH or LOW After cooking is complete WARM setting can be used CAUTION COOKING BASE WILL GET VERY WARM DURING COOKING THIS IS WHERE THE HEATING ELEMENT IS LOCATED IF NECESSARY TO HANDLE USE POT HOLDERS OR OVEN MITTS 4 Cook according to recipe instructions 5 When cooking time is complete turn Control Knob to OFF position and unplug from outlet or turn to WARM for a short time When food is ready to be served turn Control Knob to OFF and unplug from outlet 6 Using oven mitts carefully remove the Glass Lid by grasping the Lid Knob and lifting the Lid slightly away from you This will allow the steam to escape before removing the Lid 7 Allow a few seconds for all steam to escape Then using oven mitts remove the Ceramic Liner from the Cooking Base 8 Even when switched OFF and unplugged the Slow Cooker remains hot for some time after using set aside and allow unit to cool before cleaning or storing 9 Allow to cool completely before cleaning see CARE AND CLEANING NOTE If you are moving the Slow Cooker grasp the unit by the Cooking Base Handles use pot holders or oven mitts HINTS FOR SLOW COOKING2. 1 Meats will not brown during the cooking process If you desire browning heat a small amount of oil in a skillet and brown meats prior to putting into Ceramic Liner Whole herbs and spices flavor 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 turn the Control Knob to HIGH After about 30 45 minutes the amount of liquid should be less Most recipes that call for uncooked meat and vegetables require about 6 8 hours on LOW temperature High fat meats can result in dishes with less flavor Pre cooking or browning will help reduce the amount of fat and help to preserve the color The higher the fat content the less liquid needed If cooking meat with a high fat content use thick onion slices under it so that the meat will not sit and cook in the fat If necessary use a slice of bread a spoon or a straining spoon to skim off excess fat from top of foods before serving Foods cut into uniform pieces will cook faster and more evenly than foods left whole such as roast or poultry CONVERTING STANDARD RECIPES TO SLOW COOKIN
3. 3 QUART SLOW COOKER MODEL WST3011ZE W Westinghouse IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should always be followed including the following 1 Read all instructions 2 Do nottouch hot surfaces Use handles or knobs 3 To protect against electrical shock do not immerse cord plugs or appliance in water or other liguid 4 Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children 5 Unplug from outlet when not in use and before clean ing 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 malfundions or has been damaged in any manner Contact Consumer Service for examination repair or adjustment 7 The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer may cause injuries 8 Do not use outdoors 9 Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter or touch hot surfaces 10 Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner or in a heated oven 11 Extreme caution must be used when moving an appli ance containing hot oil or other hot liquids 12 To disconnect turn control knob to off then remove plug from wall outlet 13 Do not use appliance for other than intended use 14 Avoid sudden temperature changes such as adding refrigerated foods into a heated pot SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS For Household Use Only ADDI
4. G 1 Vegetables such as carrots potatoes turnips and beets require longer cooking times than most meats Place them on the bottom of the Ceramic Liner and cover them with liquid If adding fresh milk or yogurt it should be done during the last 2 hours Evaporated milk may be added at the start of cooking If pos sible substitute condensed soups for fresh milk or yogurt Rice and pasta are not recommended for long cooking periods Cook them separately and then add to the Slow Cooker during the last 30 minutes or follow Slow Cooker recipe directions USER MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS This appliance requires little maintenance It contains no user service able parts Dot not try to repair it yourself Any servicing requiring disas sembly other than cleaning must be performed by a qualified appliance repair technician CARE AND CLEANING CAUTION NEVER IMMERSE COOKING BASE UNIT OR CORD IN WATER OR OTHER LIQUID 1 Avoid sudden extreme temperature changes For example do not place a hot glass lid or Ceramic Liner into cold water or onto a wet surface 2 Do not use the Ceramic Liner to store food in the refrigerator and then reheat in the Cooking Base 3 Avoid hitting the Ceramic Liner and glass lid against the faucet or other hard surfaces 4 Do not use Ceramic Liner or glass lid if chipped cracked or severely scratched 5 Always unplug and allow to cool completely before cleaning 6 Wash Ceramic Liner and g
5. TIONAL IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS CAUTION HOT SURFACES This appliance generates heat and escaping steam during use Proper precautions must be taken to prevent the risk of burns fires or other injury to persons or damage to property 1 9 A person who has not read and understood all operating and safety instructions is not qualified to operate this appliance All users of this appli ance must read and understand this Owner s Manual before operating or cleaning this appliance If this appliance falls or accidentally becomes immersed in water unplug it from the wall outlet immediately Do not reach into the water When using this appliance provide adequate air space above and on all sides for air circulation Do not operate this appliance while it is touching or near curtains wall coverings clothing dishtowels or other flammable materials Do not leave this appliance unattended during use If this appliance begins to malfunction during use immediately unplug the cord Do not use or attempt to repair a malfunctioning appliance The cord to this appliance should only be plugged into a 120V AC electri cal wall outlet Do not use this appliance in an unstable position Never use the Ceramic Liner on a gas or electric cooktop or on an open flame Lift off Lid carefully to avoid scalding and allow water to drip into Ceramic Liner CAUTION To prevent damage or shock hazard do not cook in Base Unit Co
6. al or consequential damages losses or expenses Made in China 2003 P N 61294 All Rights Reserved Printed in China
7. anted to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one 1 year from the original purchase date This product warranty covers only the original consumer purchaser of the product Warranty Coverage This warranty is void if the product has been damaged by accident in shipment unreasonable use misuse neglect improper service com mercial use repairs by unauthorized personnel normal wear and tear improper assembly installation or maintenance abuse or other causes not arising out of defects in materials or workmanship This warranty is effective only if the product is purchased and operated in the USA or Canada and does not extend to any units which have been used in violation of written instructions furnished with the product or to units which have been altered or modified or to damage to products or parts thereof which have had the serial number removed altered defaced or rendered illegible Implied Warranties ANY WARRANTIES IMPLIED WHICH THE PURCHASER MAY HAVE ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO ONE 1 YEAR FROM THE DATE OF PUR CHASE Some states and provinces do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitation may not apply to you Warranty Performance During the above one year warranty period a product with a defect will be either repaired or replaced with a comparable model when the product is returned to Zellers The repaired or replacement product will be in war ranty for the ba
8. d 2 medium onion chopped 2 pound baby carrots sliced 1 cup chopped celery 1 16 ounce package frozen mixed vegetables 2 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons fresh minced thyme 1 teaspoon fresh minced oregano 4 teaspoon pepper 1 15 ounce can tomatoes garlic style 3 cups beef broth Combine ingredients in Slow Cooker Cover and cook on HIGH for 4 5 hours Yield 5 7 servings CHICKEN RICE AND VEGETABLE SOUP 1 10 ounce can chicken chunks 2 10 ounce cans condensed cream of chicken soup 3 cups water 1 16 ounce package frozen mixed vegetables 2 chicken bouillon cubes cup uncooked rice Combine all ingredients except rice in Slow Cooker Cover and cook on HIGH for 2 3 hours Stir in rice and cook on HIGH an additional hour or until hot stirring twice Yield 6 servings 11 RECIPES CHILI 1 pound lean ground beef 1 medium onion chopped 1 15 ounce can Hunt s Ready Tomato Sauce special chunky style 15 ounce can tomatoes garlic style 1 15 ounce can chili beans 1 teaspoon chili powder 2 tablespoons dill pickle juice Saut ground beef and onion drain Combine with other ingredients in Slow Cooker Cover and cook on LOW for 5 6 hours Yield 8 10 servings SPAGHETTI SAUCE 1 pound Italian sausage or lean ground beef 1 small onion chopped 1 small green pepper chopped 1 teaspoon fresh chopped garlic 2 15 ounce cans tomato sauce 1 10 ounce can tomato puree 2 6 ounce cans tomato paste a c
9. ds Velveeta cheese cut into slices Thaw frozen foods Place ingredients in Slow Cooker in order listed Cover and cook on LOW for 4 5 hours Yield 8 10 servings MAPLE BAKED BEANS 5 14 ounce cans pork n beans VY cup chopped onion 3 cup maple syrup 2 teaspoons ground mustard 6 slices of bacon cooked and crumbled Combine ingredients in Slow Cooker Cover and cook on LOW for 6 8 hours Yield 15 servings 17 RECIPES GREEN BEANS AND HAM 2 pounds fresh green beans cut into 1 pieces 2 cups cubed ham 2 cups cubed potatoes 1 cup chopped onions 2 teaspoons salt 74 teaspoon pepper Combine ingredients and add enough water to barely cover beans Cover and cook on LOW for 8 10 hours Yield 8 10 servings ACORN SQUASH 2 3 pound acorn squash teaspoon salt 74 cup water Wash squash cut in half and remove seeds Sprinkle salt on both cut sides Stack with cut sides up in Slow Cooker and add water Cover and cook on HIGH 3 4 hours Yield 4 servings DESSERTS BAKED APPLES 6 large baking apples Rome or York 2 tablespoons lemon juice 2 tablespoons butter melted 3 tablespoons brown sugar Y teaspoon nutmeg 1 teaspoon cinnamon Peel core and cut apples in halves Place in Slow Cooker Drizzle with lemon juice and butter Sprinkle with sugar and spices Cover and cook on LOW for 4 5 hours Yield 6 8 servings 18 NOTES LIMITED ONE YEAR PRODUCT WARRANTY Warranty This product is warr
10. easpoon pepper 74 teaspoon cayenne pepper Y teaspoon thyme 1 cup uncooked rice Combine all ingredients in Slow Cooker except rice Cover and cook on HIGH for 2 3 hours Stir in rice Cover and cook on HIGH for an addi tional hour stirring twice Yield 8 10 servings SPARE RIBS 3 pounds pork loin country style ribs cup ketchup Y cup vinegar 43 cup brown sugar 74 cup honey 3 tablespoons soy sauce teaspoon ground mustard teaspoon salt 4 teaspoon garlic powder teaspoon pepper Bake spare ribs in 500 F oven for 30 minutes turning halfway through cooking Drain grease and place spare ribs in Slow Cooker Mix all other ingredients to make a sauce Pour sauce over spare ribs Cover and cook on LOW for 8 10 hours Yield 4 6 servings 14 RECIPES EVERYDAY CHICKEN 1 3 pound chicken cut up teaspoon paprika Y teaspoon salt 4 teaspoon pepper 1 10 ounce can condensed cream of celery soup Y cup white wine or chicken broth Sprinkle chicken with paprika salt and pepper Combine soup and wine or broth Place half of chicken in Slow Cooker and pour half of soup mixture over chicken Repeat layers Cover and cook on LOW for 8 10 hours Yield 4 6 servings BAKED HAM 1 3 pound boneless ham 4 cup currant jelly tablespoon vinegar 4 teaspoon ground mustard teaspoon ground cinnamon 10 whole cloves Place ham in Slow Cooker Cover and cook on LOW for 5 6 hours Melt currant jelly vinegar m
11. lance of the one year warranty period and an additional one month period No charge will be made for such repair or replacement within the warranty period Important Notice If any parts are missing or defective return this product to the place of purchase Any questions or comments can be directed to the Consumer Relations Department Please write to or call Consumer Relations Dept P O Box 6916 Columbia MO 65205 6916 1 800 233 9054 Limitation of Remedies No representative or person is authorized to assume for us any other liability in connection with the sale of our products There shall be no claims for defects or failure of performance or product failure under any theory of tort contract or commercial law including but not limited to negligence gross neg ligence strict liability breach of warranty and breach of contract Repair replace ment or refund shall be the sole remedy of the purchaser under this warranty Some states and provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or conse quential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you Legal Rights This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state province WESTINGHOUSE and YOU CAN BE SURE IF IT S WESTINGHOUSE are trademarks of WESTINGHOUSE ELECTRIC CORPORATION and used under license by Salton Inc In no event shall Salton be liable for any incident
12. lass lid in warm soapy water If food sticks to the Ceramic Liner fill with warm soapy water and allow to soak before cleaning with plastic scouring pad 7 Rinse and dry thoroughly 8 Wipe interior and exterior of the cooking base with a soft slightly damp cloth or sponge Never use abrasive cleasners or souring pads to clean the cooking base as they may damage the surfaces 9 Allow to dry thoroughly before storing Never wrap the cord tightly around the appliance keep it loosely coiled RECIPES DRINKS AND APPETIZERS HOLIDAY PUNCH 1 16 ounce bottle cranberry juice cocktail 1 cup water 4 cup sugar 2 cinnamon sticks 5 whole cloves 1 quart 757 milliliter bottle Burgundy wine 1 lemon thinly sliced Combine ingredients in Slow Cooker Cover and heat on LOW for 1 2 hours Remove cinnamon sticks and cloves before serving Turn Slow Cooker to WARM and serve Yield 6 8 mugs or 10 12 punch cup servings BUFFALO WINGS 4 pounds chicken wings 3 tablespoons olive oil 3 tablespoons fresh minced garlic 1 large onion chopped 2 jalapeno peppers chopped 2 cups vinegar based barbecue sauce Y teaspoon crushed red pepper Rinse chicken wings in cold water and pat dry Place all ingredients in Slow Cooker Cover and cook on LOW for 6 7 hours Yield 6 8 servings 10 RECIPES SOUPS STEWS AND SAUCES HEARTY VEGETABLE BEEF SOUP 7 pound lean stewing beef cut into 1 inch cubes 7 pound small new potatoes dice
13. low to heat for approxi mately 20 minutes You will notice a slight odor this is normal and should guickly disappear 5 Turn Control Knob to OFF position and allow to cool for 15 minutes 6 Carefully remove the Ceramic Liner from the cooking base and pour water from the Ceramic Liner 7 Rinse Ceramic Liner dry thoroughly and place back inside the Cooking Base INTRODUCTION TO SLOW COOKING Slow cooking occurs at temperatures just around boiling The Slow Cooker can operate at LOW all day or night if required When cooking on a HIGH setting it is very much like a covered pot on the stove top Foods will cook on HIGH in about half the time required for LOW cooking Additional liquid may be required as foods do boil on HIGH To turn the Slow Cooker OFF turn the Control Dial to the OFF position Always unplug from electrical outlet when not in use NOTE Lid must not be removed while cooking on LOW setting WARM To use the WARM setting prepare the recipe according to instructions When cooking is complete food can be kept on the WARM setting for short periods of time OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 1 Prepare recipe according to instructions Place food in Ceramic Liner and cover with the Glass Lid Do not fill the Ceramic Liner to the brim with food Always cook with the Lid on and the Liner in posi tion Remember that frequent lifting of the Lid during cooking delays cooking time When cooking a meat and vegetable combination place
14. ok only in Ceramic Liner provided POLARIZED PLUG This appliance has a polarized plug one blade is wider than the other To reduce the risk of electric shock this plug is intended to fit into a polarized outlet only one way If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet reverse the plug If it still does not fit contact a qualified electrician Do not attempt to modify the plug in any way SHORT CORD INSTRUCTIONS A short power supply cord is provided to reduce the risk resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord Do not use an extension cord with this product ELECTRIC POWER If the electrical circuit is overloaded with other appliances your appli ance may not operate properly It should be operated on a separate electrical circuit from other appliances GETTING TO KNOW YOUR WESTINGHOUSE WST3011ZE 3 QUART SLOW COOKER PRODUCT MAY VARY SLIGHTLY FROM ILLUSTRATION Gl Lid Lid Knob Liner Liner Handle Handle Ceramic Liner P N 20866 Cooking Cooking Base Base Handle Handle OFF LOW HIGH WARM Control Knob BEFORE USING FOR THE FIRST TIME 1 Carefully unpack your Slow Cooker and clean see CARE AND CLEANING 2 It is necessary to operate the Slow Cooker one time before placing food in the Ceramic Liner Pour 2 cups of water into the Ceramic Liner and place it inside the Cooking Base Put Lid on 3 Plug into a 120V AC outlet 4 Turn Control Knob to HIGH position and al
15. up water teaspoon dried oregano teaspoon dried basil 4 teaspoon dried thyme 74 teaspoon pepper Saut sausage or beef onion green pepper and garlic Drain Add to Slow Cooker with remaining ingredients Cover and cook on LOW for 8 10 hours Yield 2 quarts 12 RECIPES ENTREES BEEF POT ROAST 1 3 pound rump or chuck roast 1 teaspoon salt Y4 teaspoon pepper 3 medium potatoes peeled and guartered 3 carrots cut into 2 inch pieces 1 medium onion halved Y cup water or beef broth Sprinkle roast with salt and pepper Place half of vegetables in bottom of Slow Cooker top with roast then add remaining vegetables and lig vid Cover and cook on LOW for 8 10 hours Yield 10 12 servings ROAST BEEF 1 3 pound chuck or round roast 1 10 ounce can condensed French onion soup Place roast in Slow Cooker and pour onion soup over roast Cover and cook on LOW for 8 9 hours Yield 10 12 servings CORNED BEEF 1 3 pound corned beef brisket 1 cup chopped onions 2 cloves garlic minced Cut corned beef to fit into Slow Cooker Add onions garlic and enough water to barely cover meat Cover and cook on LOW for 10 12 hours Yield 8 10 servings 13 RECIPES CAJUN DIRTY RICE 1 pound lean ground beef 5 cups beef broth 1 cups chopped green onions 1 medium onion chopped 2 cups chopped celery 1 medium green pepper chopped 2 cloves garlic minced Ya cup fresh minced parsley 1 teaspoon salt t
16. ustard and ground cinnamon in a sauce pan Remove ham Score ham and stud it with whole cloves Place ham back in Slow Cooker Pour sauce over ham Cover and cook on HIGH for 30 60 minutes Yield 10 12 servings 15 RECIPES SHRIMP AND HAM JAMBALAYA 1 cups chopped onions Ya cup chopped celery 1 cup chopped green pepper 2 tablespoons fresh minced garlic 1 teaspoon salt 1 15 ounce can tomatoes Italian style 1 8 ounce can tomato sauce Y teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 pound smoked ham cubed 2 pounds raw shrimp 1 cup uncooked rice Combine all ingredients except ham shrimp and rice in Slow Cooker Cover and cook on HIGH for 2 3 hours Stir in ham shrimp and rice Cover and cook on HIGH for an additional hour stirring twice Yield 10 12 servings CHICKEN AND RICE 4 chicken breast halves boneless skinless 1 cup chopped green onion 2 cups chopped celery 4 teaspoon salt 74 teaspoon pepper a cup soy sauce Y cup dry white wine 1 cups chicken broth 1 cup uncooked rice 1 cup water Combine all ingredients except rice in Slow Cooker Cover and cook on HIGH for 4 5 hours Stir in rice Cover and cook on HIGH for an addi tional hour stirring twice Yield 4 servings 16 RECIPES VEGETABLES THREE VEGETABLE CHEESE BAKE 1 16 ounce package frozen broccoli florets 1 16 ounce package frozen cauliflower 1 16 ounce package frozen Brussels sprouts 2 10 ounce cans condensed cream of mushroom soup 1 poun
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