West Bend Crockery 84306 - Manual (Page 4)

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1. Place heating base on dry, level, heat-resistant surface, away from any edge.
2. Place foods into ceramic cooking vessel, cover and place into heating base. (If
you wish to brown or precook any foods before slow cooking, this must be done
in a different ceramic cooking vessel on top of the range). Never place ceramic
cooking vessel on top of range, as it will break from direct contact with
heat.
3. With heat control set at “OFF,” plug the cord into a 120 volt, AC electric outlet
only. The signal light will glow when cooker is plugged in.
4. Set heat control to “LO” or “HI” and cook for the time recommended in the
recipe. As a general guideline, most meat and vegetable combinations need 8 to
10 hours of cooking at “LO,” or 4 to 6 hours at “HI.” Do not cook foods at
“Keep Warm” setting, as temperature is not hot enough to cook foods.
Use “Keep Warm” setting only to keep hot, cooked food warm for serving.
Avoid removing cover when slow cooking as cooking time will be increased due
to loss of heat. Remove cover only when needed to stir occasionally or when
adding ingredients. Always lift the cover slowly, directing the steam away from
you.
5. After the food is cooked, reduce the heat to “Keep Warm” for serving or turn
control to “OFF.” Unplug the cord from the electric outlet after use. Allow the
appliance to cool completely before cleaning.
• Some smoke and/or odor may occur upon heating due to the release of
manufacturing oils – this is normal.
• Some expansion/contraction sounds may occur during heating and cooling
– this is normal.
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1. Allow the entire unit (heating base, ceramic cooking vessel and cover) to cool
before cleaning. Set ceramic cooking vessel and cover on dry, heat-protective
surface for gradual cooling. Do not run cold water over hot ceramic cooking
vessel or cover, as they may crack if cooled suddenly.
2. Wipe the heating base and cord with a damp cloth after it has been unplugged
and the base is cool.
3. Ceramic cooking vessel and cover may be washed using warm soapy water by
hand or cleaned in the dishwasher. Avoid contact between pieces to prevent
damage.
4. Use a non-abrasive cleanser or baking soda paste to remove stains. Do not use
metal scouring pads or cleansers. Wipe with distilled vinegar to remove water
spots or mineral deposits. Rewash with warm soapy water, rinse and dry.
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• Stir foods occasionally to reduce sticking to sides of ceramic cooking vessel.
• Use only plastic, rubber, wooden or non-metal cooking tools with ceramic
cooking vessel. Use of metal cooking tools may scratch the ceramic cooking
vessel.
• Foods will be brought to a simmer at all cooking settings. The setting determines
the time needed to reach a simmer.