West Bend Slow Cooker Using Cooking Pot in Oven, Using Cooking Tools on Non-Stick Finish

•Using Cooking Pot in Oven

The slow cooker pot (without heating base) can be used in an conventional or convection oven to preheated temperatures of 400° F. If cooking pot is covered, use only glass cover in oven; do not use plastic cover as damage will occur. Cooking pot may be covered with aluminum foil for oven use. ALWAYS USE OVEN MITTS WHEN USING POT IN OVEN.

DO NOT USE METAL COOKING POT IN MICROWAVE OVEN, OVER A CAMPFIRE OR UNDER AN OVEN BROILER UNIT TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO THE COOKING POT OR OVEN.

•Using Cooking Tools on Non-Stick Finish

The following types of cooking tools may be used on the non-stick finish: plastic, rubber and wooden. Smooth-edged metal spoons and spatulas may be used with care. Do not use sharp-edged metal cooking tools (forks, knives, and mashers) as these could scratch the non-stick finish. Minor scratching will not harm the non-stick finish or the food cooked in the pot.

•Using Glass Casserole Cover as a Casserole Dish

Your slow cooker is equipped with a glass casserole cover that when inverted can be used as a 1 ½ quart casserole dish. The casserole cover may be used in a conventional or convection oven up to 400° F; or in a microwave oven. Do not use cover under a broiler or browning unit in a toaster oven.

CAUTION: To prevent damage to cover, property damage, or personal injury, do not use glass cover on a range top unit as it could shatter due to sudden temperature change. If casserole should be covered during baking in oven, use aluminum foil in conventional ovens and plastic wrap in a microwave oven. ALWAYS USE OVEN MITTS WHEN USING COVER IN ANY OVEN

•Using Roasting Rack (if included)

Your slow cooker may include a small wire roasting rack for use in roasting meat and poultry. If a rack was not included with your particular model, you may order one. See Warranty section for details.

To use rack, simply place in bottom of slow cooker pot and place roast, chicken or ham onto rack. Add a small amount of liquid to pot before cooking. If you wish, the meat can be browned in cooking pot on the top of the range before roasting. After browning, place rack underneath meat for roasting. See recipe instructions.

The rack can also be used for steaming fresh vegetables such as broccoli and corn-on-the-cob. Add 1 cup of water to cooking pot to steam vegetables. Cook on top of the range over medium to medium-low heat or on heating base at Setting #5 to desired doneness.

•Using Electric Base with Other Utensils

The slow cooker base may be used as a warming and cooking unit for heatproof utensils other than the slow cooker pot, such as a rectangular heatproof casserole dish. DO NOT USE PLASTIC COOKING OR SERVING DISHES ON THE BASE. To ensure safe use make certain dish rests securely on base before using it to cook or warm.

CARE AND CLEANING

•Cleaning Slow Cooker Pot

Wash slow cooker pot in hot soapy water using a nylon scouring pad as recommended for non-stick surfaces. To remove food or heat stains from outside of the pot, also use a non-abrasive cleaner such as Bon Ami®, Do not use abrasive scouring pads or cleaners on slow cooker pot as damage can occur.

After washing pot, rinse with hot water and dry.

•Cleaning Cover

Wash slow cooker cover in hot soapy water using a dishcloth or sponge. Rinse and dry. Be careful not to drop cover or hit it sharply with cooking utensils.

CAUTION: Do not use abrasive scouring pads or cleaners on glass cover as scratching can occur. Scratching can weaken glass and cause breakage while being used.

•Cleaning Rack (if included)

Wash roasting rack in hot soapy water using a dishcloth or sponge. Rinse and dry. Do not use abrasive scouring pads or cleaners on rack as damage to chrome plating can occur.

•Dishwasher Cleaning

The slow cooker pot, glass cover and rack (if included) can be washed in an automatic dishwasher. To prevent scratching, place pieces into dishwasher rack so they do not touch on another or other objects being cleaned. The non-stick surface must be reconditioned with cooking oil after it is cleaned in a dishwasher to restore non-stick properties.

•Cleaning Electric Slow Cooker Base

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