CARE AND USE FOR INSULATED CARRYING BAG (IF INCLUDED)
Tips For Safe Use:
•Food must be prepared in slow cooker to retain safe serving temperature during transportation. To help retain this temperature, cover cooking pot with plastic lid and slow cooker cover, place slow cooker in carrying bag and zip closed as quickly as possible.
•Food must always be properly prepared and thoroughly cooked before placing slow cooker in insulated carrying bag.
•Food should not be kept in insulated carrying bag for more than 2 hours to avoid food spoilage. This time will be reduced if bag is kept in a cold area.
•Always use plastic lid when transporting slow cooker in carrying bag.
•DO NOT USE PLASTIC LID FOR COOKING. Plastic lid is designed for use during transporting and/or storage in refrigerator or freezer ONLY.
•Plastic lid does not completely seal cooking pot. Do not overfill cooking pot as spillage may occur.
•When removing plastic lid from heated foods, use care as condensation may form on underside of lid.
•Insulated carrying bag must be completely zipped and carried level to help reduce leaking or spilling.
•Do not put carrying bag or plastic transport cover in any oven.
•Do not plug appliance into an electrical outlet while the slow cooker is still in the carrying bag or has the plastic transport cover on.
To Use:
1.Unzip insulated carrying bag and open cover. Position interior straps one to the front and one to the back.
2.Remove cord from slow cooker heating base, fold and place in carrying bag behind back strap. Don’t forget to include the cord.
3.Remove cooking pot, set on
4.Place heating base in carrying bag, covered cooking pot on base and slow cooker glass cover on top of plastic lid.
5.While securing slow cooker cover, carefully lift back strap over covered slow cooker, being sure to go over top knob of cover if featured on your slow cooker. Bring front strap up, insert clip in notch of back strap, securing slow cooker in carrying bag.
6.Close cover and zip bag closed. Bring exterior handles around bag and secure with Velcro strap.
7.Upon arrival at destination, remove slow cooker from insulated carrying bag. Remove plastic lid and replace with the glass slow cooker cover. Plug into electrical outlet and heat at Keep Warm (#2) for serving.
To Clean:
1.Wash plastic lid in hot soapy water, rinse and dry. Lid can also be cleaned in dishwasher, top rack only.
2.Wash insulated carrying bag with mild soap and a damp cloth. Wipe clean and dry completely before storing.
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