Operating Your 7 Qt. Slow Cooker
As you place foods into your 7 qt. slow cooker, keep food qual- ity and safety in mind. Here are a few important tips:
Tips for Loading Your 7 Qt. Slow Cooker:
•Thaw any frozen ingredients, such as poultry and meats.
•Keep perishable foods refrigerated before placing them in a slow cooker.
•Cut large pieces of meat (such as roasts) or poultry into pieces to ensure thorough cooking.
•The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) recommends filling slow cookers between ½ and 2/3 full.
•Meats cook faster than vegetables in slow cookers. So
if cooking both, place the vegetables in first, then layer the meat on top and add cooking liquid.
•To make clean up easier, spray the inside of the remov- able crock with a little nonstick cooking spray.
Setting The Controls
Step 1: Choose the heat setting. Turn the control knob to the desired heat setting. The indicator light turns on next to the setting you choose. Most slow cooker recipes provide cooking times for either “Low” or “High” settings, so use these as your guide. Keep in mind, the slow cooker does not begin operat- ing until the timer is set. Consider the following general tips for selecting a heat setting.
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