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Timed Cooking Mode

After pressing the Time UP button, the display will show cooking times in one- hour increments from 1:00 to 12:00. 12

hours is the maximum amount of time

that can be programmed and the maxi-

mum amount of operating time.

NEXT STEP: Let the unit operate on the selected Heat Setting for the selected amount of time. When pro-

grammed cook time has elapsed, the control will automatically switch to the Keep Warm setting for the remainder of the 12-hour maximum operating time. See “Keep Warm Mode” for more information.

NOTES:

The amount of cooking time can be changed at any time during the cooking cycle. Press the Time UP or Time DOWN button to change cooking time.

12 hours is the maximum amount of operating time. If the cooking time you selected was 8 hours, then the Keep Warm mode will operate for the remaining 4 hours. After a total of twelve hours, the slow cooker will shut off automatically.

Keep Warm Mode

After the programmed cook time has elapsed (see “Timed Cooking Mode”), the control will automatically switch to the Keep Warm heat setting. The slow cooker will remain on Keep Warm until the maximum operating time of 12 hours has elapsed. At this time, the control will shut off.

NOTE: The slow cooker can be turned off at any time by pressing the OFF button.

NEXT STEP: The unit will maintain the Keep Warm temperature for the remainder of the time available, then shut off automatically.

OFF Mode

After the 12-hour maximum operating time has elapsed (cooking and/or Keep Warm) the slow cooker will shut off.

NEXT STEP: See the “Care and Cleaning” section for information about cleaning the slow cooker.

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Hamilton Beach 840105900 quick start Timed Cooking Mode, Keep Warm Mode, OFF Mode

840105900 specifications

The Hamilton Beach 840105900 is a versatile and efficient kitchen appliance designed to simplify your cooking experience. This innovative product is primarily marketed as a conical burr coffee grinder, allowing coffee enthusiasts to achieve a perfect grind for their brewing needs. One of the standout features of this coffee grinder is its ability to provide a wide range of grind settings. Users can select from 18 different grind sizes, accommodating everything from fine espresso to coarse French press. This level of customization allows for optimal extraction and flavor enhancement based on the brewing method employed.

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