West Bend 84906, L5803A instruction manual Before Using for the First Time, For household use only

•Do not use glass cover if it is chipped or has deep scratches. Weakened glass can shatter during use. Discard immediately.

•Do not place glass cover with metal ring in the microwave oven.

•Glass is breakable. Care should be taken not to drop or impact the glass cover. If the cover breaks, it will do so in many pieces. Avoid or discard any foodstuffs exposed to broken cover.

•Be extremely cautious of steam when removing cover. Lift cover slowly, directing steam away from you.

•Set metal cooking pot and cover on hot pad, trivet or other heat protective surface. Do not set directly on the counter, table or other surface.

•Do not heat covered and empty cooking pot on top of range. If preheating of cooking pot is necessary, preheat without cover on.

•Do not allow covered pot to boil dry on top of range unit.

•Do not set glass cover on hot burner or on oven heat vent. Sudden temperature change may cause the cover to crack or shatter.

•Do not set hot cover on cold or wet surface; let cover cool before placing in water.

•For household use only.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

BEFORE USING FOR THE FIRST TIME

1.Before using, wash slow cooker pot, and covers with warm, soapy water, rinse and dry.

2.Wipe non-stick finish of slow cooker heating base with a damp cloth and dry.

3.Wipe the non-stick finish on inside of cooking pot with a teaspoon of vegetable cooking oil using a paper towel. This will condition the non-stick finish to prevent sticking. NOTE: Do NOT use shortening or butter to condition the finish. Leave a light film of oil on finish. The non-stick finish will need to be reconditioned after each time the cooking pot is 1) cleaned in an automatic dishwasher; 2) the finish is treated with a special cleaner; 3) the finish is cleaned with lemon juice or vinegar to remove a mineral film; or 4) when sticking becomes a problem during use. DO NOT CONDITION NON-STICK SURFACE OF SLOW COOKER HEATING BASE BEFORE USING AS A SLOW COOKER.

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