Cuisinart PSC-650 - Manual (Page 8)

Important Guidelines
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The Slow Cooker should always be at least half full for best cooking results; how-
ever, the Slow Cooker should never be more than three-quarters full (about 1 inch
from the top rim).
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Because the Slow Cooker heats and cooks at low temperatures, food should be
at room temperature before it goes into the cooker. If the food is refrigerator
temperature, heat it on the high setting for about 2 hours to heat the contents to
140°F before changing to the low setting.
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If foods are to be cooked the next day in the ceramic pot, do not store in the
refrigerator overnight.
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Any leftover food should be removed from the ceramic pot and stored in plastic
containers up to 2 days, or frozen for future use.
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NEVER use the Slow Cooker to reheat food, as potentially harmful bacteria could
develop during the slow cooking process. Remove food from the ceramic pot and
reheat in a heat-safe container on a stovetop, or in an oven or microwave. Return
food to the ceramic pot and keep warm in an oven, covering with foil, if desired.
DO NOT use the glass lid in an oven. DO NOT place the ceramic pot on a
stovetop or in a microwave.
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Do not place the ceramic pot directly on a table or countertop.
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Do not add frozen food such as meat or vegetables to Slow Cooker dishes. Heat to
room temperature before adding.
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For food safety reasons, whole chickens should not be cooked in a Slow Cooker.
They may not reach safe temperature in the proper amount of time.
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When cooking meat, the USDA recommends setting the unit to High for one hour
and then reducing the heat to Low.
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Avoid sudden temperature changes. Really cold food or water can crack a hot
ceramic pot.
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Never heat the ceramic pot when it is empty.
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Do not touch sides of Slow Cooker ceramic pot or Slow Cooker base while food is
cooking.
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Always use potholders or oven mitts when removing the lid or ceramic pot from
the base after cooking.

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