Using Your Slow Cooker, Guide to Slow Cooking

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR LITTLE COOKER

Using Your Slow Cooker

Before using your Little Cooker, remove any labels, stickers or tags that may be attached to the appliance.

When turned on for the first time, your new slow cooker may emit an odor for up to 10 minutes. This is due to the initial heating of the materials used in

making the slow cooker. The odor is 3 safe and should not reoccur after initial heating.

Technical Specifications

Voltage:	120V., 60Hz.
Power:	35 Watts
Capacity:	13 U.S. Fl. Oz.

1.Metal Housing

2.Non-Removable Ceramic Pot

3.Lid

•Prepare recipe according to instructions.

•Place prepared food into the removable ceramic pot and cover with the glass cover.

•Plug the unit into an electrical outlet and switch to desired temperature setting (Low, High or Keep Warm) position. It is not necessary to stir the ingredients, leave the cooking to the slow cooker.

•Cooking time differs by the amount of ingredients, room temperature and many other factors. Adjust the cooking time in reference to the actual result.

•Repeatedly removing the glass cover will decrease the temperature in the ceramic pot.

•Certain dishes may not cook if the room temperature is below 50C or 410F.

•Carefully lift the glass cover away from you. Remember there is steam trapped

under the glass cover.

* Note: The glass cover and the ceramic pot are hot. Use a cloth or pot holder to hold them. Exercise caution to avoid burns.

•When finished, turn to "Off" position and unplug the unit. You can serve the meal in the removable ceramic pot.

•Let ceramic pot and glass cover cool completely before washing.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Removing Cover and Ceramic Pot

This appliance is for HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY and may be plugged into any 120V AC polarized electrical outlet. Do not use any other type of outlet.

Using Your Little Cooker for the First Time

Prior to first use, clean the appliance thoroughly.

1.Wash the lid in hot, soapy water and wipe with a damp cloth the inside of the ceramic container. DO NOT IMMERSE unit in water or any other liquid. Do NOT place little cooker in dishwasher.

2.Plug the power cord into a 120 volt AC outlet.

3.Always cook with the lid in place. Remember that frequent lifting of the lid will delay the cooking time.

4.Unplug the slow cooker when the cooking process is complete. Allow to cool completely before cleaning.

The ceramic pot cannot withstand the shock of sudden temperature changes.

5.Do not use slow cooker to boil water.

CAUTION: Be careful when adding additional liquids to ceramic pot - Never add cold liquids as this might cause the ceramic pot to crack. Always warm the liquids before adding.

Care & Maintenance

CAUTION: Make sure that the unit is unplugged from the power source before cleaning.

•Always allow unit to cool before cleaning.

•Wash lid with hot, soapy water. You could also place it in the top rack of the dishwasher.

•Wash ceramic pot with a damp cloth. DO NOT IMMERSE unit in water or any other liquid.

•Never use abrasive cleansers or metal scouring pads to clean the ceramic pot or lid.

•To soften stubborn, cooked on foods, fill the ceramic pot with warm, soapy water and allow to soak. Remove by lightly scrubbing with a nylon kitchen brush.

•Clean the metal housing only with a damp cloth. When storing your little cooker, loosely coil the power cord, do not wrap the cord around the unit.

Note: The glass cover and the ceramic pot are hot. Use a cloth or pot holder to hold them.

•When removing the cover, tilt so that the opening faces away from you to avoid being burned by the steam.

•The sides of the metal housing of the slow cooker get very warm. Use oven mitts or pot holders to remove the ceramic pot.

•The removable ceramic pot can be used for serving the meal at the table.

Guide to Slow Cooking

Always allow sufficient time for the food to cook. It is almost impossible to overcook food in the slow cooker, particularly when using the low or keep warm settings. Most of the recipes contained within this book can be cooked on any one of the temperature settings, however the cooking times will vary accordingly. Each recipe in this book will give specific instructions indicating the appropriate temperature setting as well as the suggested cooking times to use.

Adapting Cooking Times

Your favorite traditional recipes can be adapted easily by halving the amount of liquid and increasing the cooking time considerably. See the guide below for suggested cooking times and settings when adjusting your favorite recipes.

Traditional Recipe Time	Slow Cooker Recipe Time

15-30 minutes	4-6 hours on LOW

60 minutes	6-8 hours on LOW

1-3 hours	8-12 hours on LOW

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