Proctor-Silex 4 Quart Slow Cooker (black)-33043 - Manual (Page 3)

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Food Safety Hazard.
Food must be hot enough to prevent bacterial growth before using
Keep Warm setting. Keep Warm setting should only be used after
a recipe has been thoroughly cooked. Do not reheat food on Keep
Warm setting. If food has been cooked and then refrigerated,
reheat it on LOW or HIGH and then switch to KEEP WARM.
Visit foodsafety.gov for more information.
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Control Knob
Base
Crock
Lid
Lid Latch ™ (optional feature on certain models)
1. Before first use, wash lid and crock in hot, soapy water. Rinse
and dry. Do not immerse base in water. Lid and crock are
dishwasher-safe.
2. Prepare recipe according to instructions. Place food in crock
and cover.
3. Plug cord into outlet. Select either LOW or HIGH temperature
setting to cook food. Do not use Keep Warm to cook food.
4. When finished, turn to OFF and unplug base. Remove food
from crock.
5. Let crock and lid cool slightly before washing.
• The crock should be at least half-filled for best results. If only
half-filled, check for doneness 1 to 2 hours earlier than recipe.
• Stirring is not necessary when slow cooking, and removing
the glass lid results in major heat loss and the need to extend
cooking time. However, if cooking on HIGH, you may want
to stir occasionally.
• If cooking soups or stews, leave a 2-inch (5-cm) space between
the top of the crock and the food so that the recipe can come
to a simmer.
• Many recipes call for cooking all day. If your morning schedule
does not allow time to prepare a recipe, do it the night before.
Place all ingredients in the crock, cover with lid, and refrigerate
overnight. In the morning, place crock in base.
• Do not use frozen, uncooked meat in slow cooker. Thaw any
meat or poultry before slow cooking.
• To store leftovers after cooking, do NOT place the entire crock
in the refrigerator as contents will take too long to cool. Instead,
divide leftovers into smaller containers and place into refrigerator.
Parts and Features How to Use Your Slow Cooker
Tips for Slow Cooking
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