BELLA 13698 3 x 1.5QT Triple Slow Cooker with Lid Rests - Manual (Page 8)

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Preparing for Buffet Service
If food to be served has been previously prepared and then refrigerated, warm food uncovered in a microwave-
safe cooking bowl. Check at 3 minute intervals until serving temperature is been reached. Likewise, the oven may
be used to warm foods before adding to the removable cooking pots prior to serving.
When temperature of the food is suitable for serving, add food to the cooking pots, replace cooking pots into the
Triple Slow Cooker base. Rotate each cooking pot.
Replace glass lids onto each cooking pot. Then turn each OFF/LOW/HIGH/WARM Dial(s) to WARM.
NOTE: The WARM Setting is not suitable for reheating foods. WARM is ONLY for keeping already cooked food
warm. DO NOT cook on the WARM setting.
Hints for Slow Cooking
• Meats will not brown during the cooking process. If you desire browning, heat a small amount of oil in the
removable cooking pot and brown meats on HIGH prior to slow cooking. Dredging meat in flour before
browning thickens the cooking liquid into a wonderful sauce.
NOTE: Skim fat and season before serving.
• Whole herbs and spices flavor better in slow cooking than crushed or ground.
• If a recipe results in too much liquid at the end of the cooking time, remove the glass lid and turn the
SLOW COOK Dial to HIGH. After 30 to 45 minutes the amount of liquid will be reduced.
NOTE: If a quicker solution is needed, drain excess liquid it into in a small saucepan and simmer until it
has reduced to an appropriate amount. Season to taste after the reduction.
• High fat meats can result in dishes with less flavor. Pre-cooking or browning will help reduce the amount
of fat and help to preserve the color. The higher the fat content, the less liquid needed. If cooking meat
with a high fat content, use thick onion slices under it so that the meat will not sit and cook in the fat.
If necessary, use a slice of bread, a spoon, or a straining spoon to skim off excess fat from top of foods
before serving.
• Foods cut into uniform pieces will cook faster and more evenly than foods left whole such as
roast or poultry.
User Maintenance Instructions
This appliance requires little maintenance. It contains no user serviceable parts. Do not try to repair it yourself.
Any servicing requiring disassembly other than cleaning, must be performed by a qualified appliance repair
technician.
1. Avoid sudden, extreme temperature changes. For example, do not place a hot glass lid or stoneware liner
into cold water or onto a wet surface.
2. Do not use the stoneware liner to store food in the refrigerator, and then reheat in the base unit. The
sudden temperature change may crack the liner.
3. Avoid hitting the stoneware liner and glass lid against the faucet or other hard surfaces.
4. Do not use stoneware liner or glass lid if chipped, cracked, or severely scratched.
Cleaning Instructions
CAUTION: NEVER IMMERSE BASE UNIT OR CORD IN WATER OR OTHER LIQUID.
1. Always unplug and allow to cool completely before cleaning.
2. Both the liner and the glass lid may be cleaned in the dishwasher. To clean by hand, wash the stoneware
liner glass lid, and lid rests in warm, soapy water.
3. If food sticks to the stoneware liner, fill with warm soapy water and allow to soak before cleaning with a
plastic scouring pad. Rinse and dry thoroughly.
4. Wipe interior and exterior of the base unit with a soft, slightly damp cloth or sponge. Never use abrasive
cleansers or scouring pads to clean the base unit, as they may damage the surfaces.
Storing Instructions
1. Be sure all parts are clean and dry before storing.
2. Store appliance in its box or in a clean, dry place.
3. Never store the Triple Slow Cooker while it is hot or wet.
4. To store, place stoneware liner inside the base unit. Place each lid rest inside the 3 cooking pots and the
glass lid over the stoneware liner; to protect the glass lid, it may be wrapped with a soft cloth and placed
upside down over the liner.
5. Never wrap cord tightly around the appliance; keep it loosely coiled.