Bella Cucina BLA13722 Introduction to Programmable Slow Cooking, Before­Using for the First Time

Introduction to Programmable Slow Cooking

At last! A Slow Cooker pretty enough to cook and serve in…with a convenient place to keep the mixing/serving spoon! This Programmable Slow Cooker can operate at LOW all day or night, up to 20 hours... with an easy-to- read digital count-down timer to turn the appliance OFF automatically. No more over-cooked slow cooked meals! The front and back locked lid seals tight for spill-proof travel.

NOTE: When slow cooking on 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.

Before­Using for the First Time

1.Carefully unpack your Programmable Slow Cooker. Remove all packaging and materials from the stoneware pot, lid, and mixing spoon.

2.It is necessary to operate the Programmable Slow Cooker once before placing food in the stoneware pot.

3.Open the locking lid. Press front lid lock button, then use the lid handle to open the Slow Cooker lid.

4.Pour 4 cups of water into the stoneware pot.

5.Close the glass lid. An audible click can be heard as the lid locks into position.

6.Plug into a 120V AC outlet. The screen will begin to flash until the unit is programmed.

7.Press the MODE selector button until the HIGH program indicator illuminates on the screen. Press the TIME program + button until “0:30” appears on the time display.The Slow Cooker will begin to heat in 2 seconds.

NOTE: You may notice a slight odor; this is normal and should quickly disappear.

8.When the cooking time expires (00:00), the warm setting will flash for 5 seconds and then will activate the keep warm mode for 4 hours.

NOTE: Press the STOP button at any time to turn the Programmable Slow Cooker OFF.

9.Unplug the Slow Cooker and allow the unit to cool.

10.Press front lid lock button, then use the lid handle to open the hinged Slow Cooker lid. Wearing oven mitts, grasp the pot handles carefully to lift and remove the stoneware pot from the base unit; empty the water from the stoneware pot.

11.Wash the stoneware pot and mixing spoon in mild dish washing soap. Use a lightly soaped sponge to clean the glass lid. Rinse and dry all parts thoroughly. Replace stoneware pot inside the base unit. Set mixing spoon onto the spoon rest behind the lid.

Stoneware­Pot Care

Like any ceramic, the stoneware pot may crack or break if not properly handled.

To prevent damage, handle with care!

WARNING: Failure to follow these instructions can cause breakage resulting in injury or property damage.

•ALWAYS USE POTHOLDERS OR OVEN MITTS WHEN HANDLING HOT STONEWARE.

•DO NOT place hot stoneware pots on counter top. Use a protective trivet.

•DO NOT place stoneware pot on any range top burner, under a broiler, microwave browning element, in a heated oven or in a toaster oven.

•DO NOT strike utensils against rim of stoneware pot to dislodge food.

•DO NOT use stoneware pot to pop corn, caramelize sugar, or make candy.

•DO NOT use abrasive cleaners, scouring pads, or any object that will scratch the cookware or accessories.

•DO NOT use or repair any pot or lid that is chipped, cracked, or broken.

•DO NOT use stoneware pot for reheating foods or for general food storage.

•Always place foods into the stoneware pot at room temperature; then place pot into the base unit before turning unit ON.

•NEVER heat the stoneware pot when it is empty.

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