Rival Slow Cooker manual Lid

SAUTÉING

1.Place the VersaWare™ Pro slow cooker stoneware onto one of the large burners on the stovetop.

IMPORTANT: When using the stoneware on an electric stovetop (coil or ceramic), the heat diffuser (included) must be used. Place the heat diffuser onto one of the large burners and position the stoneware on top of the heat diffuser.

2.Coat the inside of the stoneware with oil or butter and place food into the stoneware. DO NOT heat empty stoneware on the stovetop. Always ensure there is liquid or food inside the stoneware when heating.

3.Set the stove temperature to Low before increasing to Medium. Turn down heat as necessary to avoid overcooking. DO NOT use your stoneware on the High setting on stovetop burners.

4.Stir food in the stoneware often, when cooking on the stovetop.

DO NOT use metal utensils, because they will scratch the stoneware.

Stoneware

Heat Diffuser

SLOW COOKING

1.Insert VersaWare™ Pro slow cooker stoneware into the heating base, place your food into the stoneware, and plug in the unit. Turn the temperature dial to the desired setting. Your VersaWare™ Pro slow cooker has three temperature settings. LOW is recommended for slow “all-day” cooking. One hour on HIGH equals about 1½ to 2 hours on LOW. WARM is ONLY for keeping already cooked food at the perfect serving temperature until you are ready to eat. DO NOT cook on the WARM setting. Always cook with the lid on when using your stoneware in the slow cooker heating base.

2.Turn the timer dial to the desired cooking time. The time displays in the panel and starts to count down. The cooking time options range from 30 minutes up to 20 hours, in 30 minute intervals. When the cooking time has completed, the slow cooker automatically shifts to the WARM setting.

NOTE: We do not recommend using the WARM setting for more than 4 hours.

NOTE: If you do not set the timer, the slow cooker will run at the temperature setting you chose until you turn it off.

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3.When cooking is done, turn the temperature dial to OFF and unplug the unit from the outlet. Allow the slow cooker to cool before cleaning it.

ROASTING/BROILING

The VersaWare™ Pro slow cooker stoneware can also be used as a traditional roasting pan in your oven.

USAGE NOTES

•If there is a power outage, the food may be unsafe to eat. If you are unaware of how long the power was out, we suggest you discard the food.

•Always cook with the lid on for the recommended time. Do not remove the lid during the first two hours of cooking.

•The removable VersaWare™ Pro slow cooker stoneware is ovenproof and microwave safe. Refer to chart below.

•Always use pot holders or oven mitts when handling the stoneware and when moving the slow cooking base. The handles will become hot when in use.

•ALWAYS use a trivet or hot pad underneath the heated stoneware, when placing on tables or countertops.

•Removable stoneware and lid are safe for use on stovetops*, in conventional and microwave ovens, as well as in the refrigerator. NEVER freeze water or water- based foods in the stoneware.

•Due to the unique manufacturing process of the VersaWare™ Pro slow cooker stoneware, you may see variations in the glazed surface. This is normal and does not affect performance.

•Unplug when cooking is done and before cleaning.

•Do not reheat foods in your slow cooker. Use oven, stovetop, or microwave to reheat.

*The heat diffuser must be used when cooking on electric stovetops (coil or ceramic).

Part	Dishwasher	Oven Safe	Microwave	Stove Top	Broiler
	Safe		Safe	Safe	Safe
Lid	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Stoneware	Yes	Yes	Yes	** Yes	Yes

**Place the stoneware on one of the large burners on Low or Medium settings only. Always use the heat diffuser when cooking on an electric stove.

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