Cleaning & Maintenance
CAUTION: Make sure that the unit is unplugged from the power source and the control button is on “Off” before cleaning.
•Always allow unit to cool before cleaning.
•Remove the ceramic pot and glass lid and wash in hot, soapy water using a mild household detergent. Rinse and dry thoroughly.
•Never use abrasive cleansers or metal scouring pads to clean the ceramic pot or glass 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.
•The ceramic pot and glass slid can be washed in the dishwasher. However care should be taken not to chip or crack the ceramic pot or glass lid.
•Never immerse the metal housing, cord or plug in water or any other liquid.
•Clean the metal housing only with a damp cloth. Do NOT immerse in water.
•When storing your slow cooker, loosely coil the power cord , don’t wrap the cord around the unit.
Cooking Recipes
Lasagna
1 ½ pounds lean ground beef
1 Tbsp. olive oil
1medium onion; finely chopped
2medium cloves garlic; minced
32ounces ricotta cheese; part skim
2large eggs
1tsp. basil leaves; dried
1tsp. oregano leaves; dried
1Tbsp. parsley flakes; dried
126 ounce jar spaghetti sauce; use your favorite!
115 ounce can tomato sauce
18 ounce pkg.
4cups mozzarella cheese; shredded
1cup parmesan cheese; grated
Brown meat in a large, heavy skillet over medium heat; drain. Wipe pan clean and add olive oil and onions. Brown gently for 3 minutes, add garlic and continue cooking for 2 additional minutes. Reduce heat to low and stir in spaghetti sauce and tomato sauce.
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, eggs, basil, oregano and parsley.
Spoon and spread 1 cup of meat sauce onto the bottom of your Bravetti 7 Qt. Slow cooker.
Break 4
Cover noodles and entire area with 1 ½ cups of ricotta cheese mixture. Spread ¾ cup meat sauce over cheese and then sprinkle 1 cup mozzarella over meat sauce. Repeat this process 2 more times.
For top layer, place the noodles as shown and top with the remaining meat sauce.
Cook on low 6 – 7 hours or on high 3 - 4 hours.
Preheat oven to 375. Remove crock from cooker base. Top with the remaining cup of mozzarella and the parmesan cheese. Cook uncovered for 15 minutes or until top is golden brown and bubbly. Remove from oven and allow to rest for 15 minutes before cutting and serving.
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