Crock-Pot Classic 2-3.5 Quart Slow Cooker User Manual
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1. is always filled a minimum of full and a maximum of full and conform to recommended cook times Visit the Crock Pot slow cooker website at www crockpot com for additional hints tips and recipes or call 1 800 323 9519 8 SPINACH AND ARTICHOKE DIP Serves 8 10 16 ounces mozzarella cheese shredded 1 red pepper seeded and finely 8 ounces Parmesan cheese grated chopped 8 ounces mayonnaise 3 small cloves garlic minced 8 ounces artichoke hearts drained and chopped Pita bread sliced into triangles for 8 ounces chopped spinach serving 1 Place all ingredients except pita bread in Crock Pot slow cooker and mix thoroughly Cover and cook on High for 1 hour or until cheese is melted 2 Mix again turn to Warm and serve with pita bread BABY BACK RIBS Serves 2 1 rack baby back ribs cut into 3 4 pieces 1 medium onion chopped 1 cup barbecue sauce 1 Place ribs in Crock Pot slow cooker Top with onion and barbecue sauce 2 Cover and cook on Low for 7 8 hours or on High for 4 5 hours or until meat is tender os 2 3 5 QT Non Removable Stoneware 08EM1 125581 5 15 08 12 51 ep Page 11 BEEF STEW Serves 3 4 2 pounds beef chuck stew meat 1 clove garlic minced cut into 1 inch cubes 1 bay leaf 1 4 cup flour 2 potatoes cut into 1 inch pieces Kosher salt and pepper 1 onion chopped 1 cups beef broth 1 stalk celery sliced 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1 Mix flour salt and pepper together2. 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 into 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 If the plug fits loosely into the AC outlet or if the AC outlet feels warm do not use that outlet IMPORTANT NOTE Some countertop and table surfaces are not designed to withstand the prolonged heat generated by certain appliances Do not set the heated unit on a finished wood table We recommend placing a hot pad or trivet under your slow cooker to prevent possible damage to the surface NOTE During initial use of this appliance some slight smoke and or odor may be detected This is normal with many heating appliances and will not recur after a few uses 2 3 5 QT Non Removable Stoneware 08EM1 125581 5 15 08 12 51 i Page 5 CROCK POT SLOW COOKER COMPONENTS PREPARING YOUR CROCK POT SLOW COOKER FOR USE Fig 1 Lid Lifting Removable Hanis Lid Stoneware Temperature Heating Base Setting Before you use your slow cooker remove all packaging components and wash the lid and stoneware with warm soapy water and dry thoroughly HOW TO USE YOUR SLOW COOKER 1 2 Add your ingredients to the stoneware and cover with the lid See Fig 1 Plug in your Crock Pot slow cooker and select the temperature setting Refer to your recipe for
3. specific cook time NOTE Some models feature a WARM setting WARM is ONLY for keeping already cooked food warm DO NOT cook on the WARM setting We do not recommend using the WARM setting for more than 4 hours When cooking is done unplug your slow cooker and allow it to cool before cleaning HOW TO USE YOUR SLOW COOKER CONT USAGE NOTES If you suspect that the power has gone out 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 cook times select the mid range time For example for a recipe calling for a cooking time of 7 to 9 hours on LOW cook for 8 hours To avoid over or under cooking always fill the stoneware 1 2 to full and conform to recommended cook times Do not overfill stoneware To prevent spillover do not fill stoneware higher than full Always cook with the lid on for the recommended time Do not remove the lid during the first two hours of cooking e Always wear oven mitts when handling the lid or unit Unplug when cooking is done and before cleaning Dishwasher Microwave Stovetop Part Safe Oven Safe Safe Safe Lid Yes No No No HOW TO CLEAN YOUR SLOW COOKER ALWAYS unplug your slow cooker and allow it to cool before cleaning After emptying fill with warm soapy water to loosen food remains Do not use abrasive cleaners A cloth sponge or rubber spatula will usua
4. your slow cooker as they might in your oven or on your stovetop When cooking recipes with vegetables and meat place vegetables in slow cooker before meat Vegetables usually cook slower than meat in the slow cooker Place vegetables near the sides or bottom of the stoneware to facilitate cooking HERBS AND SPICES e Fresh herbs add flavor and color but should be added at the end of the cooking cycle as the flavor will dissipate over long cook times 6 HINTS AND TIPS CONT e Ground and or dried herbs and spices work well in slow cooking and may be added at the beginning The flavor power of all herbs and spices can vary greatly depending on their particular strength and shelf life Use herbs sparingly taste at end of cook cycle and adjust seasonings just before serving MILK e Milk cream and sour cream break down during extended cooking When possible add during the last 15 to 30 minutes of cooking e Condensed soups may be substituted for milk and can cook for extended times SOUPS e Some soup recipes call for large amounts of water Add other soup ingredients to the slow cooker first then add water only to cover If thinner soup is desired add more liquid at serving time MEATS e Trim fat rinse well and pat meat dry with paper towels e Browning meat in a separate skillet or broiler allows fat to be drained off before slow cooking and also adds greater depth of flavor e Meat should be positioned so that it re
5. 2 3 5 QT Non Removable Stoneware 08EM1 125581 5 15 08 12 51 SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS 1 Do NOT attempt to repair or adjust any electrical or mechanical functions on this unit Doing so will void the Warranty 2 If you need to exchange the unit please return it in its original carton with a sales receipt to the store where you purchased it If you are returning the unit more than 30 days after the date of purchase please see the enclosed Warranty 3 If you have any questions or comments regardin this unit s operation or believe any repair is necessary please call our Consumer Service Department at 1 800 323 9519 or visit our website at www crockpot com 1 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Sunbeam Products Inc doing business as Jarden Consumer Solutions or if in Canada Sunbeam Corporation Canada Limited doing business as Jarden Consumer Solutions collectively JCS warrants that for a period of one year from the date of purchase this product will be free from defects in material and workmanship JCS at its option will repair or replace this product or any component of the product found to be defective during the warranty period Replacement will be made with a new or remanufactured product or component If the product is no longer available replacement may be made with a similar product of equal or greater value This is your exclusive warranty Do NOT attempt to repair or adjust any electrical or mechanical functions on this product Doing so
6. N THIS PRODUCT TO ANY OF THESE ADDRESSES OR TO THE PLACE OF PURCHASE To register your product please visit us online at www crockpot com 2008 Sunbeam Products Inc doing business as Jarden Consumer Solutions All rights reserved Distributed by Sunbeam Products Inc doing business as Jarden Consumer Solutions Boca Raton Florida 33431 Website www crockpot com 125581 08 Printed in China 2 3 5 QT Non Removable Stoneware 08EM1 9100050002613 Page 1 CROCK POT THE ORIGINAL SLOW COOKER Classic For use with 2 3 5 quart manual slow cookers with non removable stoneware Owner s Guide Read and Keep These Instructions www crockpot com 2 3 5 QT Non Removable Stoneware 08EM1 125581 5 15 08 12 51 i Page 3 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should always be followed including the following 1 READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING 2 Do not touch hot surfaces Use handles or knobs 3 To protect against electrical shock do not immerse cord plug or heating base in water or other liquid 4 Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning Use oven mitts or allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance malfunctions or has been damaged in any manner Return appliance to the manufacturer see
7. and coat meat 2 Place meat in Crock Pot slow cooker and add remaining ingredients 3 Cover and cook on Low for 10 to 12 hours or on High for 5 to 6 hours Stir thoroughly before serving POT ROAST Serves 2 3 1 2 pound beef chuck pot roast 1 onion sliced Y4 cup flour 2 celery stalks sliced Kosher salt and pepper Y2 cup mushrooms sliced 1 2 carrots sliced Yo cup water beef broth or wine 1 potato quartered 1 Coat roast with cup flour salt and pepper Sear roast in a skillet on stovetop optional 2 Place all vegetables in Crock Pot slow cooker except mushrooms Add roast and spread mushrooms on top Pour in liquid 3 Cover and cook on Low for 10 12 hours or on High for 6 8 hours or until tender CHICKEN CACCIATORE Serves 3 4 1 onion thinly sliced Yo cup dry white wine or broth 1 2 pounds chicken breasts or thighs 1 tablespoon capers Skinned 10 pitted Kalamata olives coarsely chopped 1 2 cups chopped fresh or Y bunch flat leaf parsley or basil canned plum tomatoes stemmed and coarsely chopped Kosher salt and pepper Cooked pasta 2 cloves garlic minced 1 Place sliced onion in Crock Pot slow cooker and cover with chicken 2 In a bowl stir together tomatoes salt pepper garlic and white wine Pour over chicken 3 Cover and cook on Low for 5 6 hours or on High for 3 4 hours or until chicken is tender 4 Stir in capers olives and fresh herbs just before serving 5 Serve over cooked p
8. asta Note Cooking chicken on the bone versus boneless will increase cook time about 30 minutes to 1 hour LEMON HERB ROASTED CHICKEN Serves 2 1 2 3 pound roasting chicken Yo teaspoon Kosher salt Yo cup onion chopped 1 tablespoon fresh parsley 1 tablespoon butter 14 teaspoon dried thyme Juice of one lemon Y4 teaspoon paprika 1 Place the onion in the cavity of the chicken and rub the skin with butter Place chicken in Crock Pot slow cooker 2 Squeeze lemon juice over chicken and sprinkle with remaining seasonings Cover and cook on Low 8 10 hours or on High 4 5 hours 11 6 2 3 5 QT Non Removable Stoneware 08EM1 125581 5 15 08 12 51 ep Page 13 BBQ PULLED PORK Serves 2 4 1 2 pound pork loin trimmed of fat 1 cup barbecue sauce 1 medium onion chopped 2 4 hamburger buns or hard rolls 1 Place pork loin in Crock Pot slow cooker Top with onion and barbecue sauce 2 Cover and cook on Low for 7 8 hours or on High for 4 5 hours or until meat is tender 3 Remove pork from Crock Pot slow cooker and shred with a fork Add back into Crock Pot slow cooker and coat with sauce 4 Serve pulled pork on hamburger buns or hard rolls CHILI Serves 2 4 1 onion chopped 1 cup diced tomatoes fresh or canned 2 teaspoons garlic minced 1 jalapefio chopped 1 green pepper chopped 1 teaspoon cumin 1 1 pounds ground beef Ya teaspoon cayenne pepper cooked and drained Ya cup beef broth 1 14 ounce can red black or whit
9. e beans rinsed and drained 1 Add all ingredients to Crock Pot slow cooker 2 Cover and cook on Low for 8 hours or on High for 4 hours SAUSAGE AND MEATBALLS Serves 2 4 2 4 sausages hot and or sweet sliced 2 cloves garlic peeled and chopped 2 4 meatballs uncooked 2 sprigs fresh basil torn 1 14 ounce can crushed tomatoes Grated cheese 1 14 ounce can plum tomatoes Cooked pasta 1 Brown sausage and meatballs in a skillet on stovetop optional 2 Add all ingredients to Crock Pot slow cooker except pasta and grated cheese 3 Cover and cook on Low for 7 8 hours or on High for 4 hours 4 Serve with cooked pasta and grated cheese EASY HEALTHY FISH FILLET Serves 2 4 Kosher salt and pepper 1 2 pounds white fish cod sea bass tilapia or catfish skinned Fresh herbs flat leaf parsley basil tarragon Savory or a combination of all 1 2 lemons thinly sliced Prepared salsa or olive tapenade to garnish 1 Salt and pepper both sides of the fish and place in Crock Pot slow cooker Cover top of fish with herbs and lemon slices and tuck some under fish 2 Cover and cook on High for approximately 30 40 minutes or until no longer translucent Cook times vary depending on thickness of fish 3 Remove lemon slices and top with salsa or tapenade 13
10. lly remove any residue To remove water spots or other stains use a non abrasive cleaner or vinegar 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 The outside of the heating base may be cleaned with a soft cloth and warm soapy water Wipe dry Do not use abrasive cleaners CAUTION Never immerse the heating base in water or other liquid 5 2 3 5 QT Non Removable Stoneware 08EM1 125581 5 15 08 12 51 ep Page 7 PASTA AND RICE For best rice results use long grain converted rice or a specialty rice as the recipe suggests If the rice is not cooked completely after the suggested time add an extra 1 to 1 cups of liquid per cup of cooked rice and continue cooking for 20 to 30 minutes For best pasta results first partially cook the pasta in a pot of boiling water until just tender Add the pasta to the Crock Pot slow cooker during the last 30 minutes of cook time BEANS e Beans must be softened completely before combining with sugar and or acidic foods Sugar and acid have a hardening effect on beans and will prevent softening Dried beans especially red kidney beans should be boiled before adding to a recipe e Fully cooked canned beans may be used as a substitute for dried beans VEGETABLES e Many vegetables benefit from slow cooking and are able to develop their full flavor They tend not to overcook in
11. special consequential or similar damages or loss of profits or for any breach of contract fundamental or otherwise or for any claim brought against purchaser by any other party Some provinces states or jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitations or exclusion may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights that vary from province to province state to state or jurisdiction to jurisdiction How to Obtain Warranty Service In the U S A If you have any questions regarding this warranty or would like to obtain warranty service please call 1 800 323 9519 and a convenient service center address will be provided to you In Canada If you have any questions regarding this warranty or would like to obtain warranty service please call 1 800 323 9519 and a convenient service center address will be provided to you In the U S A this warranty is offered by Sunbeam Products Inc doing business Jarden Consumer Solutions located in Boca Raton Florida 33431 In Canada this warranty is offered by Sunbeam Corporation Canada Limited doing business as Jarden Consumer Solutions located at 20 B Hereford Street Brampton Ontario L6Y 0M1 If you have any other problem or claim in connection with this product please write our Consumer Service Department PLEASE DO NOT RETUR
12. sts in the stoneware without touching the lid For smaller or larger cuts of meat alter the amount of vegetables or potatoes so that the stoneware is always 2 to full The size of the meat and the recommended cook times are just estimates and can vary depending upon the specific cut type and bone structure Lean meats such as chicken or pork tenderloin tend to cook faster than meats with more connective tissue and fat such as beef chuck or pork shoulder Cooking meat on the bone versus boneless will increase required cook times 7 6 2 3 5 QT Non Removable Stoneware 08EM1 125581 5 15 08 12 51 ep Page 9 HINTS AND TIPS CONT e Cut meat into smaller pieces when cooking with precooked foods such as beans or fruit or light vegetables such as mushrooms diced onion eggplant or finely minced vegetables This enables all food to cook at the same rate e When cooking frozen meats at least 1 cup of warm liquid must first be added The liquid will act as a cushion to prevent sudden temperature changes An additional 4 hours on LOW or 2 hours on HIGH is typically required For larger cuts of frozen meat it may take much longer to defrost and tenderize FISH e Fish cooks quickly and should be added at the end of the cooking cycle during last fifteen minutes to hour of cooking LIQUID e For best results and to prevent food from drying or burning always ensure an adequate amount of liquid is used in the recipe e Ensure the stoneware
13. warranty for examination repair or adjustment Do not use outdoors Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter or touch heated surfaces Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner or in a heated oven 10 Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containing hot oil or other hot liquids Always use oven mitts when moving your heated slow cooker 11 Do not use appliance for other than intended use 12 Avoid sudden temperature changes such as adding refrigerated foods or cold liquids into a heated pot 13 To disconnect press switch OFF then remove plug from wall outlet 14 The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the manufacturer may cause injuries 15 Keep 6 inches clear from the wall and 6 inches clear on all sides no WN oO OOM SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This appliance is for HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY There are no user serviceable parts inside Do not attempt to service this product A short power supply cord is provided to reduce the hazards resulting from entanglement or tripping over a longer cord AN EXTENSION CORD MAY BE USED WITH CARE HOWEVER THE MARKED ELECTRICAL RATING SHOULD BE AT LEAST AS GREAT AS THE ELECTRICAL RATING OF THE SLOW COOKER The extension cord should not be allowed to drape over the counter or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over unintentionally POLARIZED PLUG This appliance has a polarized plug one blade is wider than the
14. will void this warranty This warranty is valid for the original retail purchaser from the date of initial retail purchase and is not transferable Keep the original sales receipt Proof of purchase is required to obtain warranty performance JCS dealers service centers or retail stores selling JCS products do not have the right to alter modify or any way change the terms and conditions of this warranty This warranty does not cover normal wear of parts or damage resulting from any of the following negligent use or misuse of the product use on improper voltage or current use contrary to the operating instructions disassembly repair or alteration by anyone other than JCS or an authorized JCS service center Further the warranty does not cover Acts of God such as fire flood hurricanes and tornadoes What are the limits on JCS s Liability JCS shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential damages caused by the breach of any express implied or statutory warranty or condition Except to the extent prohibited by applicable law any implied warranty or condition of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose is limited in duration to the duration of the above warranty JCS disclaims all other warranties conditions or representations express implied statutory or otherwise JCS shall not be liable for any damages of any kind resulting from the purchase use or misuse of or inability to use the product including incidental
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