Hamilton Beach 840149601 manual Party Crock Cookset Tips

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Party Crock™ Cookset Tips

•The stoneware dish should be at least half-filled for best results. If less than half-filled, check for doneness 30 minutes to one hour earlier than called for in the recipe.

•Removing the cover when cooking results in major heat loss and the cook- ing time may need to be extended.

•If your schedule doesn’t allow time to prepare a recipe, do it the night before. Place all ingredients in the stoneware dish, cover and place in the refrigerator overnight. When you’re ready to cook, simply place the stoneware dish on the electric cooking base.

•Pasta, seafood, milk, cream, or sour cream should only be added 2 hours before serving. Evaporated milk or condensed soups are perfect for the cookset.

•When cooking cheese, high-sugar content or chocolate-based recipes, use the MEDIUM heat setting and stir frequently to prevent burning.

•If cooking a vegetable-type casserole, be sure there is liquid in the recipe to prevent scorching on the sides of the stoneware dish.

•Defrost frozen foods, meats or poultry before cooking in the Party Crock to ensure the food reaches a proper temperature quickly. Visit the web site foodsafety.gov for food safety guide- lines.

•If cooking larger cuts of meat or poultry, brown or sear before cooking in the Party Crock.

Care and Cleaning

wWARNING Shock Hazard.

Do not immerse electric cooking base in water or any other liquid.

1.Turn the control knob to Off. Unplug cord from outlet.

2.Remove stoneware dish and cover from electric cooking base and let cool on a trivet or heat-resistant surface.

3.Wash the stoneware dish and cover in hot, soapy water. Rinse and dry. The dish and cover may also be placed in a dishwasher.

4.To clean the electric cooking base and warming stand, wipe with a damp cloth. Do not use abrasive cleansers.

•Avoid sudden, extreme temperature changes. For example, do not place a hot stoneware cover or dish into cold water or onto a wet surface.

•Avoid hitting stoneware dish and cover against the faucet or other hard surfaces.

•Do not use stoneware dish or cover if chipped, cracked or severely scratched.

•Do not use abrasive cleansers or metal scouring pads.

•The stoneware dish and cover can become very hot. Use caution. Do not place directly on any unprotected surface or countertop.

•The stoneware dish and cover are microwave safe and oven proof, but never heat the stoneware when empty. Never place the stoneware on a burner or stovetop.

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