How to Use Your Slow Cooker
1.Before first use, wash cover and crock in hot, soapy water. Rinse and dry. Do not immerse base in water.
2.Prepare recipe according to instructions. Place food in crock and cover.
3.Plug cord into outlet. Select temperature setting.
4.When finished, turn to Off and unplug base. Remove food from crock.
5.Let crock and cover cool slightly before washing.
Removing Cover and Crock
When removing the cover, tilt so that the opening faces away from you to avoid being burned by steam.
The sides of the base of the slow cooker get very warm because the heating ele- ments are located here. Use the handles on the base if necessary. Use oven mitts to remove the crock.
Tips for Slow Cooking
The cover of the slow cooker does not form a tight fit on the crock but should be centered on the crock for best results.
Do not remove the cover unnecessarily— this results in major heat loss. Do not cook without cover in place.
Stirring is not necessary when slow cooking. However, if cooking on High, you may want to stir occasionally.
Slow cooking retains most of the moisture in foods. If a recipe results in too much liquid at the end of the cooking time, remove the cover, turn the Control Knob to High, and reduce the liquid by simmering. This will take 30 to 45 minutes.
The slow cooker should be at least
If cooking soups or stews, leave a
Many recipes call for cooking all day. If your morning schedule doesn’t allow time to prepare a recipe, do it the night before. Place all ingredients in the crock, cover, and refrigerate overnight. In the morning, simply place crock
in the slow cooker and select the temperature setting.
Meat and poultry require at least 7 to 8 hours on Low. Do not use frozen, uncooked meat in the slow cooker. Thaw any meat or poultry before slow cooking.
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