Before First USE

1.Carefully unpack the Slow Cooker.

2.Wash the interior of the Stoneware Bowl and the Glass Lid in warm, soapy water. Rinse well and dry thoroughly. You may notice small “pits” or “dings” in the stoneware surface. These are not defects but a natural part of the stoneware process and are normal.

3.Wipe the interior and exterior surfaces of the Base with a soft, moist cloth to remove dust particles that may have collected during packing and handling. NEVER IMMERSE THE BASE, STONEWARE BOWL,

CORD, OR PLUG IN WATER OR ANY OTHER LIQUID.

USING STONEWARE BOWL & LID

IMPORTANT: All glass and glass ceramic materials are BREAKABLE. Always handle the Stoneware Bowl and Lid carefully. Avoid hitting them against a faucet or other hard surface. Accidental breakage from impact is not covered by the warranty. For maximum benefit from the Stoneware Bowl and Lid, follow these tips:

•To avoid damage to the interior of the Stoneware Bowl, always use utensils made of plastic, rubber, or wood. DO NOT use metal utensils, as they may leave grey marks or may scratch the cookware.

•Do not touch the sides of the Slow Cooker Base while food is cooking. Always use potholders or oven mitts when removing the Lid or the Stoneware Bowl from the Base after cooking. To avoid burns from escaping steam, tilt the Lid away from your hands and face when removing it.

•Do not set the Stoneware Bowl directly on a countertop or table; use a trivet or hot pad.

•Do not pour cold water into a hot Stoneware Bowl.

•NEVER heat the Stoneware Bowl when it is empty.

•Keep the Lid away from a broiler, microwave browning element, toaster oven coils, hot stovetop burners, oven heat vents or any other direct heat source. DO NOT PLACE A HOT LID on cold or wet surfaces, as this may cause it to crack or shatter.

•If the Lid becomes cracked, do not use it. Discard it and get a replacement. Damaged items may break without warning.