BEFORE FIRST USE
Before using for the first time, the stoneware bean pot should be washed with warm soapy water and dried.
During the first few uses, you may notice a slight smoking or odor from the heating base. This is normal with many heating appliances and will not occur again.
USING YOUR BEAN POT SLOW COOKER
1Set up base on flat, firm countertop surface away from the edge and away from wall or rear of counter.
2Unwind power cord and plug into nearby outlet.
3Place the bean pot on the base, centered over the aluminum heating area.
4Add ingredients to bean pot and cover with lid. If desired, insert thermometer through lid into food.
5Turn on the unit by turning the control knob clockwise from off to on. The knob will rotate approx. 4/5 of a full turn from OFF to HI.
6The RED power indicator light will light up when the heating plate is heating. The heating base has a thermostat inside, which will cycle on/off frequently on LO, occasionally on MED, and periodically on HI.
7Allow food to cook. Use full HI to reach desired temperature, then change MED or LO. Use thermometer for best results.
8To lift lid to stir food always use pot holder or oven mitt.
9When cooking is complete turn control knob counter clockwise to off, and unplug.
10Serve slow cooked food in bean pot by carrying bean pot with potholders or oven mitts to the table.
KNOB SETTINGS
The knob setting is approximate. With food starting at 80F, turning the knob fully clockwise to HI will cause the food temperature to rise to about 145F in one hour, then to about 180F at 2 hours, and will stabilize at 190- 195F at 3 hours.
Choosing a setting lower than HI will slow the temperature rise and reduce the stabilized temperature. Appproximate stabilized temperatures are:
KNOB SETTING TEMPERATURE RANGE
LO | |
MED | |
HI | 180- 195F |
If food in the stoneware pot has reached 190F and the knob is then reduced to LO, after two hours the food temperature will drop to approx. 140F, and will continue to drop slowly over the next three hours to about 125F.
THE CONTROL KNOB WILL GET HOT ON "HI". Use a mitt or potholder if the heating base has been operating on HI. Do not move the heating base during operation.
SOME RECIPES TO TRY
Chicken Chili Healthy Style
..1 cup chicken, cooked and cubed
.1 large onion, chopped
.1/3 cup frozen corn
.1 16 oz can chili beans undrained
.1 14 1/2 oz can chopped tomatoes
.2 oz chilies, chopped
.1 T chili powder
.3 oz Tomato paste
1 cup chicken broth
1Place all ingredients in Bean Pot, stir well.
2Cover and cook on medium heat for 3 hours
3Serve with low fat grated cheese on brown rice.
Zesty Beef & Bean Serve
..3/4 lb. lean ground bean
.1/2 half cup of celery, diced
.1/2 cup of carrots, diced
.1 1/2 T cilantro paste
.3/4 T garlic powder
.3/4 T dried parsley flakes
.3/4 T dried oregano
.3/4 T cumin powder
.1 t salt
.3/4 cup onions minced
.1 15 oz can of Pinto Beans, drained and rinsed
.1 14 1/2 oz can of diced tomatoes
.1 cup of Beef Broth or Vegetable broth Brown rice and 6 oz shredded cheese
1Brown beef in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add celery and carrots for five minutes and place in the Bean Pot.
2Add remaining ingredients but not the cheese. Combine and stir until mixed well.
3Cover and cook on low temperature for three hours.
4Serve over brown rice and sprinkle with shredded cheese.
