Hamilton Beach 840161800 - Manual (Page 5)

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Tips for Slow Cooking
• Foods will continue to increase in
temperature after desired temperature
has been reached.
• 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
cooking time may need to be extend-
ed. However, if cooking on High, you
may want to stir occasionally.
• If cooking soups or stews, leave a
2-inch 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 doesn’t allow
time to prepare a recipe, do it the night
before. Place all ingredients in the
Crock, cover and refrigerate overnight.
In the morning, simply place the Crock
in the slow cooker.
• Do not use frozen, uncooked meat in
the slow cooker. Thaw any meat or
poultry before slow cooking.
• Some foods are not suited for extend-
ed cooking in the slow cooker. Pasta,
seafood, milk, cream, or sour cream
should be added 2 hours before serv-
ing. Evaporated milk or condensed
soups are perfect for the slow cooker.
• 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 on (and cook in) the fat.
• Slow cookers allow for very little evap-
oration. If making your favorite soup,
stew, or sauce, reduce the liquid called
for in the original recipe. If too thick,
liquid 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.
Care and Cleaning
1. Turn the Control Knob to Off. Unplug
cord from outlet.
2. Remove Crock and Cover from Base
and let cool.
3. Wash the Crock and the Cover in hot,
soapy water. Rinse and dry. The
Crock and the Cover may also be
washed in the dishwasher. If you
have a plastic Cover, please place on
top rack of dishwasher.
4. Wipe the Base with a damp cloth.
Do not use abrasive cleansers.
w WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
• Disconnect power before cleaning.
• Do not immerse cord, plug or base
in any liquid.
Failure to follow these instructions
can result in death or electrical shock.
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