Hamilton Beach 33158 - Manual (Page 7)

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• Please handle the crock and cover
carefully to ensure long life.
• Avoid sudden, extreme temperature
changes. For example, do not place a
hot cover or crock into cold water, or
onto a wet surface.
• Avoid hitting the crock and cover
against the faucet or other hard
surfaces.
• Do not use crock or cover if chipped,
cracked, or severely scratched.
• Do not use abrasive cleansers or
metal scouring pads.
Adapting Recipes
Some ingredients are not suited for
extended cooking in the slow cooker.
Pasta, seafood, milk, cream, or sour
cream should be added 2 hours before
serving. Evaporated milk or condensed
soups are perfect for the slow cooker.
Many things can affect how quickly a
recipe will cook. The water and fat
content of a food, the temperature of
the food, and the size of the food will
all affect the cooking time. Food cut
into pieces will cook faster than whole
roasts or poultry.
Most meat and vegetable combinations
require at least 7 hours on Low.
The higher the fat content of the meat,
the less liquid is needed. If cooking
meat with a high fat content, place
thick onion slices underneath, so the
meat will not sit and cook in the fat.
Some recipes call for browning the
meat before slow cooking. This is only
to remove excess fat or for color; it is
not necessary for successful cooking.
Slow cookers have very little evapora-
tion. If making your favorite soup, stew,
or sauce, reduce the liquid or water
called for in the original recipe. If too
thick, liquids can be added later.
If cooking a vegetable-type casserole,
there will need to be liquid in the
recipe to prevent scorching on the
sides of the crock.
Cleaning
1. Turn the control knob to Off. Unplug
cord from outlet.
2. Remove bowls, crock and cover from
base and let cool.
3. Wash the bowls, crock and cover in
hot, soapy water. Rinse and dry. The
bowls, crock and cover may also be
washed in the dishwasher.
4. Wipe the base with a damp cloth.
Do not use abrasive cleansers.
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of
electrical shock, do not immerse
base in water.
Crock and Glass Cover Precautions and
Information
• The bottom of the crock is very rough
and can damage the countertop. Use
caution.
• The crock and the cover can become
very hot. Use caution. Do not place
directly on any unprotected surface or
countertop.
• The crock is microwave safe and
oven proof, but never heat the crock
when empty. Never place the crock
on a burner or stove top. Do not place
the cover in a microwave oven,
conventional oven, or on the stove top.
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