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STONEWARE POT CARE
Like any ceramic, the stoneware pot may crack or break if not properly handled. To prevent damage, handle
with care!
WARNING: Failure to follow these instructions can cause breakage resulting in injury or property damage.
• ALWAYS USE POT HOLDERS OR OVEN MITTS WHEN HANDLING HOT STONEWARE.
• DO NOT place hot stoneware pot on counter top. Use a protective trivet.
• DO NOT place stoneware pot on any range top burner, under a broiler, microwave browning element, or
in a toaster oven.
• DO NOT strike utensils against rim of stoneware pot to dislodge food.
• DO NOT use stoneware pot to pop corn, caramelize sugar, or make candy.
• DO NOT use abrasive cleaners, scouring pads, or any object that will scratch the cookware or base unit.
• DO NOT use or repair any stoneware pot or lid that is chipped, cracked, or broken.
• DO NOT use stoneware pot for reheating foods or for general food storage.
• Always place foods into the stoneware pot at room temperature; then place stoneware pot into the base
unit before turning unit ON. NEVER heat the stoneware pot when it is empty.
TEMPERED GLASS LID CARE
WARNING: To prevent cracking or breaking of the glass lid, which may cause personal injury, glass lid
should be treated with special care.
CAUTION: Glass lid may shatter if it is exposed to direct heat or subjected to severe temperature changes.
Chips, cracks or deep scratches may also weaken the glass lid.
• KEEP GLASS LID AWAY FROM broiler, microwave oven, hot stovetop burners, in a heated oven,
oven heat vents. If glass lid has been utilized in any of these locations, do not use it again, even if
there are no signs of damage.
• IF GLASS LID BECOMES CHIPPED, CRACKED OR SCRATCHED, DO NOT USE IT. Discard it.
• ALWAYS LET GLASS LID COOL on a dry, heat-resistant surface before handling. Do not place it on
cold or wet surfaces, as this may cause it to crack or shatter.
• ALWAYS USE POTHOLDERS OR OVEN MITTS when removing the hot glass lid. To avoid burns from
escaping steam, always tilt lid away from hands and face.
Operating Instructions
1. Prepare recipe according to instructions.
2. Place food into the stoneware pot and cover with glass lid. DO NOT FILL THE POT TO THE TOP
WITH FOOD. For best results, the Slow Cooker should be at least half-lled. If cooking soups or
stews, allow a 2-inch space between the food and the top of the stoneware pot, to allow ingredients
to come to a simmer.
NOTE: When cooking a meat and vegetable combination, place the vegetables in the bottom of the
stoneware pot rst. Then add the meat and other ingredients.
NOTE: When cooking on HIGH, keep checking progress, as some soups may come to boil.
Remember that frequent lifting of the lid during cooking delays the cooking time.
WARNING: The stoneware pot CANNOT withstand the shock of sudden temperature changes. If the
pot is hot, DO NOT add cold food. Before cooking frozen food, add some warm liquid.
3. Plug into a 120V AC outlet. The POWER indicator light will begin to ash.
4. Press the SELECT button once. The 4hr. HIGH indicator light will illuminate.
5. Following recipe instructions, press the SELECT button until the desired program indicator light
illuminates: 4hr. HIGH or 6hr. HIGH, 8hr. LOW or 10hr. LOW, or WARM.
6. The Slow Cooker will begin operation. When the desired cook time has elapsed, the Slow Cooker
will automatically advance to WARM, for 4 hours. The WARM indicator light will illuminate. At the
end of 4 hours, the Slow Cooker will automatically turn OFF.
NOTE: When cooking is complete, press the OFF button; then unplug the Slow Cooker.
7. Using oven mitts, carefully remove the glass lid by grasping the lid knob and lifting the lid slightly
away from you. This will allow the steam to escape before removing the lid.
8. Allow a few seconds for all steam to escape. Then, using oven mitts, remove the stoneware pot
from the base unit. Serve contents. If serving directly from the stoneware pot, always place a trivet
or protective padding under the pot before placing it on a table or countertop.
9. Unplug from electrical outlet. Allow to cool completely before cleaning, see Cleaning Instructions.
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