Hamilton Beach 840071200 User's Manual
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1. cord rated 10 amperes or greater Care must be taken to arrange extension cord so that it will not drape over a countertop or tabletop where it can be tripped over or pulled on by children Know Your Slow Cooker Parts and Features 1 Cover 2 Crock 3 Base Handles 4 Base 5 Control Knob If You ve NEVER Used 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 a Slow Cooker You ll soon be convinced that a slow cooker is a necessity There are also many slow cooker recipe books avail able in the library or book store If you have any questions call our toll free customer service number We ll be glad to help If You ve Used a Slow Cooker Before You are probably ready to develop new recipes for use in your slow cooker If the recipe was originally cooked in a saucepan on the stovetop or slow roasted in the oven adapting the recipe should be easy Our slow cooker heats from the sides The Base slowly raises the temperature of the Crock Whether cooked on Low or High the final temperature of the food is the same about 200 F The only difference is the amount of time the cooking process takes Read the section on Adapting Recipes for more information How to Use Your Slow Cooker 1 Before first use wash Cove2. HAMILTON BEACH PROCTOR SILEX INC PROCTOR SILEX CANADA ING 263 Yadkin Road Picton Ontario KOK 2T0 Southern Pines NC 28387 840071200 3 00 8
3. Hamilton Beach Cool Touch Slow Cooker a a Lt a a ee TL ae A ANN end A I AAFAA a itt bps Lo APTTTIIIL omman ssi POOT AE a A MU Logg LIM UE VILLLLLLLLL LLL fp E aaae aM ld ERELL ELLELF a he Slow Cooker Safety Know Your Slow Cooker How to Use Your Slow Cooker Cleaning Your Slow Cooker Customer Service In USA 1 800 851 8900 In Canada 1 800 267 2826 840071200 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 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 malfunctions or is dropped or damaged in any manner Call our toll free customer service number for information on examination repair or adjustment 7 The use of accessory attachments not recommended by Hamilton Beach Proctor Silex Inc may cause fire electric shock or injury 8 Do not use outdoors Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter or touch ho
4. e Base of the slow cooker are warm but will not burn you if casually touched The Crock Cover and interior metal surface of the Base are hot The sides of the Base of the slow cooker get warm because the heating elements are located here Use the handles on the Base if necessary Use hot mitts to remove the Crock or let the Crock cool before removing it from the Base When removing the Cover tilt so that the opening faces away from you to avoid being burned by steam Crock and Glass Cover Precautions and Information e Please handle the Crock and Cover carefully to ensure long life e Avoid sudden extreme temperature changes For example do not place a hot Cover or Crock into cold water or onto a wet surface e Avoid hitting the Crock and Cover against the faucet or other hard surfaces e Do not use Crock or Cover if chipped cracked or severely scratched e Do not use abrasive cleansers or metal scouring pads e The bottom of the Crock is very rough and can damage the countertop Always place Crock on a mat or trivet to protect countertop Use caution e The Crock and the Cover can become very hot Use caution Do not place directly on any unprotected surface or countertop e The Crock is microwave safe dishwasher safe and oven proof but never heat the Crock when empty Never place the Crock on a burner or stove top e Do not place the Cover in a microwave oven conventional oven or on the stov
5. e top 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 Cord Storage 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 The base of the slow cooker is recessed to provide cord storage After the unit is cool remove the lid and crock Turn the base upside down and wind cord as shown The Lid Latch secures the cover while moving transporting or storing the slow cooker To use the Lid Latch place the white band under the tab at the front edge of slow cooker base Stretch the band to the other side of the slow cooker and secure it in the same way Once the band is attached it can also be crossed over the knob to further secure the lid To order the Lid Latch call our toll free customer service numbers In the USA 1 800 851 8900 and in Canada 1 800 267 2826 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 m
6. r and Crock in hot soapy water Rinse and dry Do not immerse the Base Cool Touch in water or other liquid 2 Prepare recipe according to instructions Place food in Crock The base handles and control and lid knobs of the slow cooker base are cool to the touch Other areas and CNS such as the base of the slow cooker 3 Plug cord into outlet Select temper are warm but will not burn you if ature setting Most slow cooker casually touched The crock cover recipes give a choice of cooking on and interior metal surface of the Low or High Generally 1 hour on base are hot High is equal to 2 hours on Low 4 When finished turn to Off and unplug Base Carefully remove hot food from Crock 5 Let Crock and Cover cool before washing Control Knob and Temperature Settings The Control Knob on the slow cooker Keep Warm offers Low and High temperature settings for cooking The Keep Warm setting is for holding the prepared recipe at a perfect serving temperature The Keep Warm setting should only be used after a recipe has been thoroughly cooked Food should not be cooked or reheated on the Keep Warm setting If the food has been cooked and then refrigerated it must be reheated on Low or High then switched to Keep Warm CAUTION The Keep Warm setting should only be used after completely cooking the recipe according to the instructions The food must be hot enough to prevent bacterial growth before using the Keep Warm se
7. t surfaces including stove 10 Do not place on or near hot gas or electric burner or in a heated oven 11 Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containing hot oil or other hot liquids 12 To disconnect slow cooker turn control knob to Off remove plug from outlet 13 Caution To reduce the risk of electric shock cook only in removable crock 14 Avoid sudden temperature changes such as adding refrigerated foods into a heated crock 15 Do not use appliance for other than intended use SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Consumer Safety Information This product is intended for household use only This appliance is equipped with a polarized plug This type of plug has one blade wider than the other The plug will fit into an elec trical outlet only one way This is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet try reversing the plug If the plug should still fail to fit contact an electrician to replace the obsolete outlet Do not attempt to defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug N To avoid an electrical circuit overload do not use a high wattage appliance on the same circuit with the slow cooker This appliance has a short cord to reduce the hazards of becoming entangled or tripping over a longer cord An extension cord may be used if electrical rating of extension cord is equal to or greater than the rating of the slow cooker Use only an extension
8. tting Do not use the Keep Warm setting to reheat any food that has been refrigerated or frozen Basic Cooking Chart Hours Required HEAT SETTING 4 Ib Whole Chicken 3 4 lb Beef Roast LOW 3 4 Ib Boneless Smoked Ham 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 Do not cook without Cover in place Stirring is not necessary when slow cooking However if cooking on High you may want to stir occasionally Slow cooking retains most of the moisture in foods If a recipe results in too much liquid at the end of the cooking time remove the Cover turn the Control Knob to High and reduce the liquid by simmering This will take 30 to 45 minutes Adapting Recipes Some ingredients are not suited for extended cooking in the slow cooker Pasta seafood milk cream or sour cream should be added 2 hours before serving Evaporated milk or condensed soups are perfect for the slow cooker Many things can affect how quickly a recipe will cook The water and fat content of a food the temperature of the food and the size of the food will all affect the cooking time Food cut into pieces will cook faster than whole roasts or poultry Tips for Slow Cooking If cooking soups or stews leave a 2 inch space be
9. tween the top of the Crock and the food so that the recipe can come to a simmer Many recipes call for cooking all day If your morning schedule doesn t allow time to prepare a recipe do it the night before Place all ingredients in the Crock cover and refrigerate overnight In the morning simply place Crock in the slow cooker and select the temperature setting Meat and poultry require at least 6 to 8 hours on Low Do not use frozen meat or poultry in the slow cooker Thaw any meat or poultry before slow cooking Most meat and vegetable combinations require at least 6 to 7 hours on Low The higher the fat content of the meat the less liquid is needed If cooking meat with a high fat content place thick onion slices underneath so the meat will not sit and cook in the fat Some recipes call for browning the meat before slow cooking This is only to remove excess fat or for color it is not necessary for successful cooking Slow cookers have very little evapora tion 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 CP ho fe Re So EK AA The Handles and Control Knob on the Base of the slow cooker are cool to the touch Other areas such as th
10. uch more quickly MODEL TYPE SERIES TWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Hamilton Beach Proctor Silex Inc warrants this appliance to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of two 2 years from the date of original purchase except as noted There is no warranty with respect to the following which may be supplied with this appliance glass parts glass containers cutter strainer blades and or agitators This warranty extends only to the original consumer purchaser and does not cover damage from abuse neglect use for commercial purposes or any other use not found in the printed directions HAMILTON BEACH PROCTOR SILEX INC EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL RESPONSIBILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR INCIDENTAL LOSSES CAUSED BY USE OF THIS APPLIANCE Some states or provinces do not allow this exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential losses so the foregoing disclaimer may not apply to you If you have a claim under this warranty DO NOT RETURN THE APPLIANCE TO THE STORE Please call our CUSTOMER SERVICE NUMBER For faster service please have model series and type numbers ready for operator to assist you CUSTOMER SERVICE NUMBERS In the U S 1 800 851 8900 In Canada 1 800 267 2826 Web site address www hamiltonbeach com KEEP THESE NUMBERS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other legal rights which vary from state to state or province to province
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