West Bend Cookers - Manual (Page 5)

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Cleaning Your Slow Cooker
1. Allow the entire unit (base, metal cooking pot, rack, cover) to cool completely
before cleaning. Set metal cooking pot and cover on dry, heat-protective surface
for gradual cooling. NOTE: Do not run cold water over hot glass cover as it may
crack if cooled suddenly.
2. Wipe heating base and cord with a damp cloth.
3. Metal cooking pot, rack and glass cover may be washed using hot soapy water
by hand or cleaned in the dishwasher. If dishwasher cleaning, avoid contact
between pieces to prevent damage. The non-stick surface of the cooking pot
must be reconditioned with cooking oil after it is cleaned in a dishwasher to
restore the non-stick properties. DO NOT WASH PLASTIC COVER IN
DISHWASHER AS IT MAY WARP AND NOT FIT COOKING POT PROPERLY.
Use a non-abrasive cleanser or baking soda paste to remove stains. Do not use
metal scouring pads or cleansers as damage can occur. Wipe with distilled
vinegar to remove water spots or mineral deposits. Rewash with hot soapy
water, rinse and dry.
Condition Non-Stick Finish: Just before using base as a grill, condition the non-
stick finish with a teaspoon of cooking oil. Wipe oil evenly over finish, leaving a light
film of oil. DO NOT use shortening or butter to condition finish.
Clean After Grilling: Always unplug cord from electrical outlet and allow base to
cool completely before cleaning. With a spoon or baster, remove any fat or grease
that has collected on the grill surface. Wipe oil residue from base with paper
toweling. Wipe non-stick finish with a damp soapy dishcloth or nylon-scouring pad
recommended for non-stick finishes. Clean finish thoroughly, wiping base several
times with a clean damp cloth to remove soap residue.
If a tacky oil film forms on the non-stick finish of base, wipe with a dry cloth to
remove. If this residue is not removed, it will adhere to the finish when reheated and
become impossible to remove.