How To Use – English
USING THE 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. Avoid sudden temperature changes, such as adding refrigerated foods into a heated 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 chipped or cracked, do not use it. Discard it and get a replacement. Damaged items may break without warning.
HOW TO USE
Using a Slow Cooker is easy but different from conventional cooking. Follow the |
recommended guidelines in this book. Times listed in each | |
recipe are approximate and should serve only as guidelines. | |
1. | Follow the recipe by filling the Bowl with food and | |
| ingredients. Place the Bowl into the Base, cover it with the | |
| Lid, and plug the unit in. | |
2. | Turn the Control Dial to Auto or High and note the time the | |
| Cooker started (A). | A |
3. | Be sure to turn the Control Dial to Off after cooking. |
CLEANING & STORAGE:
1.Unplug the unit and allow it to cool before cleaning.
2.Wash the Stoneware Bowl and Lid in warm, soapy water. Rinse and dry. If food sticks to the surface, fill the Bowl with warm, soapy water and let it soak for a while before cleaning. If scouring is necessary, use a nylon pad or brush with liquid detergent or non-abrasive cleanser. Both the Bowl and Lid are also dishwasher-safe.
3.Wipe the Base with a soft, damp cloth or sponge. NEVER IMMERSE THE BASE IN WATER.
4.Be sure all parts are clean, cool, and dry before storing. Store the unit in a clean, dry place. Use the cord wrap at the bottom of the Base to store the cord.
TIPS
1.For best results, always use the Cooker at least 1/2 full. But don’t over-fill more than 3/4 (12 cups total), or about 2-inches from the top rim.
2.Never store foods in the Stoneware Bowl in the refrigerator overnight. It will take too long to heat the Bowl up before the food starts cooking.
3.When cooking on Hi, remove the Lid occasionally and stir ingredients for more even cooking. Use Hi for shorter cooking times, and when you plan to be at home.
4.Use the Auto setting for longer cooking times (7 – 8 hours), and when you won’t be home. On this setting, the Slow Cooker starts out at a high temperature and then automatically reduces to a lower temperature after about 2 hours.
5.Longer cooking times may evaporate some of the liquid and may make some foods taste dry (like a pot roast allowed to cook more than 8 hours). Check and stir so food doesn’t stick/burn onto the bottom of the Bowl.
6.Soups are great in a Slow Cooker—they can simmer, blend flavors, and tenderize dried beans and meats. You may have to add liquid (broth, milk, water) to thin soup or stew prior to serving.
7.To keep foods warm after cooking, turn the Control Dial to the Keeps Warm setting. To avoid drying out foods, do not keep foods on this setting for more than 2 hours. Do not reheat food in the slow cooker.
8.The Lid on the Stoneware Bowl does not have a tight fit. You may see some spattering and condensation on the Lid.
Recipes & Tips
The recipes included here have been designed to work in this 4-quart (3.8L) slow cooker. Use them as a reference to adapt your own favorite soup, stew, and chili recipes. When adapting recipes, be sure to add enough liquid to keep foods moist.
1.You can cook roasts and hams up to 4 pounds (1,816 g) in this Slow Cooker. Foods cut into smaller pieces will cook faster than whole roasts.
2.Do NOT cook whole poultry in this Cooker.
3.Use tough cuts of meat for slow cooking; they’re less expensive, need longer cooking time, and have more moisture than tender cuts.
4.Skim off fat before serving sauces. To thicken sauce, transfer it to a saucepan and heat on a range top. Mix 1 - 2 tablespoons (15-30 ml) of all-purpose flour with a little water, then add it to the sauce. Stir until the sauce thickens.
RECIPES
Split Pea Soup
1 pound dried split peas
1-1/2 cups (340g) chopped ham
1 medium onion, chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped
1/4 cup (57g) chopped parsley
1 teaspoon chervil or rosemary
1 teaspoon summer savory
9 cups (2.2 L) chicken broth
2 cups milk
1.Combine split peas, ham, onion, celery, parsley, seasonings, and chicken broth in Stoneware Bowl. Stir to thoroughly mix. Position Stoneware Bowl in Slow Cooker Base.
2.Cover and turn to Hi or Auto Setting.
3.Cook for 5 hours on Hi, or 8 to 9 hours on Auto.
