Operation, Before first use, Assembly – GE 898680 User Manual
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OPERATION
The slow cooker is designed with three ceramic cooking inserts that can be operated
together or independently. It can be used for various cooking purposes:
•
cooking food at low temperatures for an extended time;
•
using the the
hi
(15)
temperature setting for simulated slow cooking on a stove.
Example: a pot roast that would need 6 hours of slow cooking might be ready to
serve after 4 hours of high temperature cooking.
•
to keep food warm.
Before first use
•
Unpack the slow cooker and remove all packaging material. Carefully unpack the
ceramic pot
(8)
.
•
Clean all parts of the slow cooker thoroughly before using for the first time
( Cleaning and maintenance).
NOTE: Use the slow cooker in a well-ventilated area.
CAUTION:
•
Do not use ceramic pots
(8)
for other applications.
•
Do not operate the appliance with other po
ts.
Assembly
•
Place the slow cooker on a flat, even, and heat-resistant countertop surface.
•
Be sure to leave at least 5 inches of space around the appliance for proper
ventilation (ill. a ).
•
Put the ceramic pots
(8)
into the base unit
(2)
(ill. b ).
Operating instructions
•
Prepare a recipe suitable for slow cooking, traditional cooking, or for cooked food
that needs to be kept warm ( Recipes).
•
Place the prepared food in the ceramic pot
(8)
(ill.
c
) and cover with the glass lid
(9)
(ill.
d
) ( Tips & Tricks).
•
Do not fill the ceramic pot
(8)
to the brim (ill.
m
).
•
Connect the power cord
(7)
to a wall outlet (ill.
e
). The
power indicator
(5)
illuminates.
•
Turn the temperature control dial
(6)
clockwise from the
off
(13)
position to the
desired setting (
lo
(14)
,
hi
(15)
,
or warm
(16)
) (ill.
f
).
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