BUFFET SERVER
CLEANING & MAINTENANCE
How to Use the Buffet Server Warning: Do not use the buffet pans
for cooking or baking. These are only intended to keep food warm.
1.Wash the buffet pans and pan holder with warm, soapy water.
2.Place the ceramic pot inside the base and fill the ceramic pot with 2 cups of warm water. Make sure the water does not touch the bottom of the buffet pans.
Note: NEVER add water directly in the Base. ALWAYS use the ceramic pot whenever cooking or warming in slow cooker with buffet server.
3.Place the buffet pan holder on top of the ceramic pot. Make sure the holder is secure and level.
4.Add the EMPTY buffet pans, making sure they are secure.
5.Place glass lid on unit and plug cord into 120 volt outlet. Preheat on high for 30 minutes or until water is very hot.
Note: Using hot (not boiling) water in ceramic pot will decrease preheating time.
Caution: NEVER add cold water to a hot ceramic pot. Sudden temperature changes can cause damage or injury.
6.Uncover and carefully add hot, cooked food into buffet pans.
Caution: Always open the cover away from you. Escaping steam can cause burns.
Caution: Never carry the buffet pans and holder when they are filled with hot food.
7.Cover and press the “setting” button to select “warm” setting. Press the Start – Stop button.
8.Stir occasionally and keep food covered to maintain temperature.
9.Periodically check and if necessary - carefully add more hot water by removing one of buffet pans to add water.
Caution: Use oven mitts to remove buffet pan. Escaping steam will be hot and can cause burns.
Hint: Try using a wooden spoon to help lift one end of the Buffet Pan for easier removal.
Warning: Buffet pans and holder are hot. Handle Carefully. Never carry the buffet pan and holder assembly when they are filled with hot food. You could be injured.
For Best Results Using Buffet Pans
Internal temperature of
foods should be kept at 150°F or above.
•The buffet pans must be in place when using the buffet server.
•Use buffet pans only to keep cooked foods warm. Do not use to cook in.
•Buffet pans and holder ARE NOT to be used in a conventional oven, on a stove top or in a microwave oven.
•When filling buffet pans with foods that may stick, spray the inside of pans with a
•If food is too dry, add broth or juice to help keep food moist while warming.
•Plastic storage lids can be used to store food that was prepared in advance, or to store leftovers.
Important: Do not place plastic storage lids in oven or use with the buffet server.
How to Clean your Buffet Server
Caution: Buffet server is very hot. Handle carefully.
•ALWAYS allow the buffet server to completely cool before cleaning.
•Buffet pans, plastic lids and holder may be cleaned with hot, soapy water or dishwasher. Rinse and dry thoroughly.
Caution: ALWAYS allow water and slow cooker to cool before cleaning.
ALWAYS allow water to cool before attempting to remove water from ceramic pot.
Never use abrasive cleansers or metal scouring pads to clean the ceramic pot, buffet servers 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.
•If attempting to remove buffet pans before allowing water and unit to cool, use oven mitts to remove pans. Escaping steam will be hot and can cause burns.
•Buffet pans and holder are hot. Handle Carefully.
•Never carry the buffet pan and holder assembly when they are full of hot food. You could be injured.
Caution: Make sure unit is unplugged from wall outlet. Allow unit to cool before cleaning.
Caution: Do NOT immerse the metal housing of the slow cooker in water or liquid.
1.Press the start – stop button to turn “Off”.
2.Unplug the unit from wall outlet and allow to cool.
3.Allow unit to cool completely before cleaning.
4.Wash the ceramic pot, glass lid, buffet pans and/or buffet pan holder and plastic storage lids in warm, soapy water or dishwasher. Rinse thoroughly in hot water, then towel dry. To remove burned - on food or drippings from the ceramic pot, allow the ceramic pot to soak. Then scrub with a nylon scouring pad. Rinse in warm water, then dry.
5.Never use abrasive cleansers or metal scouring pads to clean the ceramic pot or glass lid.
6.Wipe the inside and outside of the slow cooker with a damp cloth.
7.Only clean the metal housing with a damp cloth. DO NOT immerse in water.
8.When storing your slow cooker, loosely coil the power cord, don’t wrap the cord around the unit.
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