Hamilton Beach 840152602 manual Party Crock Cookset Tips, Care and Cleaning, wWARNING Shock Hazard

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Party Crock™ Cookset Tips

•The cast iron 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 cast iron dish, cover and place in the refrigerator overnight. When you’re ready to cook, simply place the cast iron 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 cast iron dish.

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

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

Care and Cleaning

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

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

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

3.Cast iron dish and lid should be hand washed with soapy water shortly after use.

4.Thoroughly dry dish and lid immedi- ately after washing. Do not let dish or lid stand with moisture on rims.

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

•Do not place in dishwasher.

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

•The cast iron dish may be reheated in the oven but NOT in the microwave.

•Do not use abrasive cleansers or metal scouring pads.

•Use wooden, silicon or plastic utensils. Metal tools can scratch the enamel surface.

•The enamel surface is hard but can chip if banged or dropped.

•The handle and screw may become loose over time. Check periodically and tighten as needed.

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

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