FRIGIDAIRE FPCP07D7MS - Manual (Page 6)

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
WARNING
Do not expose the ceramic vessel or glass lid to large
temperature changes such as pouring hot items into a cool
vessel or pouring cold items into a hot vessel as this may
cause the vessel or glass lid to crack.
WARNING
Never use abrasive cleaners or metal scouring pads to
clean any part of the slow cooker.
1 Remove excess food from the ceramic vessel.
2 Ensure the slow cooker is in the Standby mode and then
unplug the unit by grasping the plug and pulling it out ofthe
outlet.
3 Allow the ceramic vessel and glass lid to cool to the same
temperature as warm tap water to ensure you do not crack
the items.
4 The ceramic vessel and glass lidcan be hand washed in
warm, soapy water, rinsed, and dried. They can also be
washed in the dishwasher but care should be taken to
ensure that they will not be chipped or cracked while in the
dishwasher. For foods that are stuck on, soak in warm soapy
water for an adequate amount of time. A nylon kitchen brush
may be used for light scrubbing.
5 The housing, plug, and cord should NEVER be immersed
in water or any other fluid. To wash the housing, wipe the
surface with a soft, slightly damp cloth.
6 For storage, loosely lay the power cord. Do not tightly wrap
it around the unit as this may damage the cord.
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SLOW COOKER GUIDELINES
Rapid temperature changes will crack the ceramic vessel and
glass lid. Never turn the slow cooker on while it is empty.
Never pour hot foods into a cool ceramic vessel. Never pour
cold liquids into a hot ceramic vessel or onto a hot glass lid.
Do not set a hot ceramic vessel or glass lid on or in any cool
liquid.
Do not place frozen meat or poultry in the slow cooker.
These items must be completely defrosted before placing
them in the slow cooker.
For optimum performance, the slow cooker should contain
between 3.5 and 7 quarts.
For simmering foods with the Soup, High, Med, and Low
functions, do not fill higher than 2 inches from the top ofthe
ceramic vessel.
The ceramic vessel and lid get very hot during cooking. Use
oven mitts or pot holders to handle. Use a trivet or hot pad
if placing a hot ceramic vessel on any surfaces, such as a
counter or table.
The ceramic vessel with the glass lid should not be used for
food storage.
To order replacement parts, please call the number listed in
the warranty section.
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