Toastmaster TSC6CB - Manual (Page 4)

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setting, you are able to initially heat the food faster, shortening the standard
cooking time required for low by approximately 25%.
BEFORE FIRST USE
1. Carefully unpack your slow cooker and clean, see CLEANING YOUR
SLOW COOKER.
2. It is necessary to operate the slow cooker one time before placing food
in the stoneware liner. Pour 2 cups of water into the stoneware liner and
place it inside the cooking base. Put lid on.
3. Plug into a 120 V ~ 60 Hz outlet.
4. Turn control knob to high position and allow to heat for approximately
20 minutes. You will notice a slight odor; this is normal and should
quickly disappear.
5. Turn control knob to off position and allow to cool for 15 minutes.
6. Carefully pour water from the stoneware liner.
7. Rinse stoneware liner, dry thoroughly and place back inside the
cooking base.
USING YOUR SLOW COOKER
1. Prepare recipe according to instructions. Cover with the glass lid. Do not
fill the stoneware liner to the brim with food. Always cook with the lid on
and the liner in position. Remember that frequent lifting of the lid during
cooking delays cooking time. When cooking a meat and vegetable com-
bination, place the vegetables in the bottom of the liner first. If the liner
is hot, DO NOT add cold food and vice versa. The stoneware liner can-
not stand the shock of sudden temperature changes.
2. Plug into a 120 V ~ 60 Hz outlet.
3. Turn control knob to the desired cooking setting, high, low or auto.
CAUTION: COOKING BASE WILL GET VERY WARM DURING
COOKING. THIS IS WHERE THE HEATING ELEMENT IS LOCATED.
IF NECESSARY TO HANDLE, USE POT HOLDERS OR OVEN MITTS.
4. When cooking time is complete, turn control knob to off position and
unplug from outlet.
5. Using oven mitts, carefully remove the glass lid by grasping the knob
and lifting the lid slightly away from you. This will allow the steam to
escape before removing the lid.
6. Allow a few seconds for all steam to escape. Then, using oven mitts,
remove the stoneware liner from the cooking base.
7. Allow to cool completely before cleaning, see CLEANING YOUR SLOW
COOKER.
HINTS FOR SLOW COOKING
•
Meats will not brown during the cooking process. If you desire
browning, heat a small amount of oil in a skillet and brown meats prior
to putting into stoneware liner.
•
Whole herbs and spices flavor better in slow cooking than crushed
or ground.