Hamilton Beach Set & Forget 33969 6 Qt. Slow Cooker Manual

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and/or injury to persons, including the following:

1. Read all instructions.
2. This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they are closely supervised and instructed concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
3. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
4. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs. Use pot holders when removing hot containers.
5. To protect against risk of electrical shock, do not immerse cord, plug, or base in water or other liquid.
6. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts.
7. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged supply cord or plug, or after the appliance malfunctions or has been dropped or damaged in any manner. Supply cord replacement and repairs must be conducted by the manufacturer, its service agent, or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard. Call the provided customer service number for information on examination, repair, or adjustment.
8. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer may cause injuries.
9. Do not use outdoors.
10. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter or touch hot surfaces, including stove.
11. Do not place on or near a hot gas or an electric burner, or in a heated oven.
12. Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containing hot oil or other hot liquids.
13. To disconnect cord, turn to OFF ( ); then remove plug from wall outlet. To unplug, grasp the plug and pull from the outlet. Never pull from the power cord.
14. Do not use appliance for other than intended use.
15. 
    To prevent damage or shock hazard, do not cook in base. Cook only in removable crock.
16. 
    Spilled food can cause serious burns. Keep appliance and cord away from children. Never drape cord over edge of counter, never use outlet below counter, and never use with an extension cord.
17. Crock may remain hot after unit is turned off.
18. Avoid sudden temperature changes, such as adding refrigerated foods into a heated crock.
19. Intended for countertop use only.

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Other Consumer Safety Information
This appliance is intended for household use only.

Electrical Shock Hazard: This appliance is provided with a polarized plug (one wide blade) to reduce the risk of electric shock. The plug fits only one way into a polarized outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the plug by modifying the plug in any way or by using an adapter. If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, have an electrician replace the outlet.

A short power-supply cord is used to reduce the risk resulting from it being grabbed by children, becoming entangled in, or tripping over a longer cord. To avoid an electrical circuit overload, do not use another high-wattage appliance on the same circuit with this appliance.

Lid and Crock: Precautions and Information

Removing Lid and Crock

When removing lid, tilt so that opening faces away from you to avoid being burned by steam. The sides of the slow cooker's base get very warm because the heating elements are located here. Use handles on base if necessary. Use oven mitts to remove crock.

How to Use Slow Cooker

Food Safety Hazard.
Food must be hot enough to prevent bacterial growth before using WARM setting. The WARM setting should only be used after a recipe has been thoroughly cooked. Do not reheat food on WARM setting. If food has been cooked and then refrigerated, reheat it on LOW or HIGH and then switch to WARM. Visit foodsafety.gov for more information.

Escaping steam is hot. Use oven mitts to lift lid.

Before first use: Wash Lid and Crock in hot, soapy water. Rinse and dry.

Crock capacity: For best results, fill Crock no more than 1 inch (2.5 cm) from the rim. If only half-filled, check for doneness 1 to 2 hours earlier than recipe states.

1. Plug into outlet.
2. Add ingredients to Crock.
3. Place Lid on Crock. The Lid should sit level on the Crock for even cooking and to prevent heat loss.

Cooking Modes

No matter what you plan to cook, the programmable Slow Cooker has three cooking modes to make it easy.

If you will be away when your food is finished cooking: Use Program Mode. Input preferred amount of cooking time and the Slow Cooker automatically shifts to WARM at the end of the selected cooking time. Food won't overcook!

If you are cooking a large cut of meat or using a recipe that requires food to reach a certain temperature: Use PROBE Mode. For many foods, especially large cuts of meat like roasts, chicken, turkey, and pork, internal food temperature is the best test for doneness. The temperature Probe with this Slow Cooker takes the guesswork out of slow cooking. Select the desired internal food temperature and the Slow Cooker will automatically shift to WARM once the temperature is reached. By using the Cooking Guide for Probe, you can estimate the amount of time the food will need to cook. Visit foodsafety.gov for more information about cooking times.

If you want to cook the traditional way without setting a time or if you want to heat previously cooked food: Use MANUAL Mode, which allows you to select traditional High or Low settings. To keep heated foods warm: Select the WARM setting in any of the three cooking modes: PROGRAM, MANUAL, or PROBE.

Care and Cleaning

Electrical Shock Hazard. Disconnect power before cleaning. Do not immerse cord, plug, or base in any liquid.

1. Unplug and cool.
2. Use oven mitts to remove Crock.
3. Wipe metal end of Probe with hot, soapy water. Rinse and dry.
4. Crock and Lid are dishwasher-safe or wash in hot, soapy water. Rinse and dry. DO NOT use the"SANI" setting when washing in the dishwasher. "SANI" cycle temperatures could damage your product.
5. Wipe Base with a soft, damp cloth or sponge and dry.
6. Do not clip Lid during storage. Store with Lid ajar.

Tips for Slow Cooking

• 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 time.
• Stirring is not necessary when slow cooking. Removing Lid results in major heat loss and the cooking time may need to be extended. 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.

Food Safety Tips

Limited Warranty

This warranty applies to products purchased and used in the U.S. and Canada. This is the only express warranty for this product and is in lieu of any other warranty or condition.

This product is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of five (5) years from the date of original purchase in Canada and one (1) year from the date of original purchase in the U.S. During this period, your exclusive remedy is repair or replacement of this product or any component found to be defective, at our option; however, you are responsible for all costs associated with returning the product to us and our returning a product or component under this warranty to you. If the product or component is no longer available, we will replace with a similar one of equal or greater value.

This warranty does not cover glass, filters, wear from normal use, use not in conformity with the printed directions, or damage to the product resulting from accident, alteration, abuse, or misuse. This warranty extends only to the original consumer purchaser or gift recipient. Keep the original sales receipt, as proof of purchase is required to make a warranty claim. This warranty is void if the product is used for other than single-family household use or subjected to any voltage and waveform other than as specified on the rating label (e.g., 120 V ~ 60 Hz).

We exclude all claims for special, incidental, and consequential damages caused by breach of express or implied warranty. All liability is limited to the amount of the purchase price. Every implied warranty, including any statutory warranty or condition of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, is disclaimed except to the extent prohibited by law, in which case such warranty or condition is limited to the duration of this written warranty. This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may have other legal rights that vary depending on where you live. Some states or provinces do not allow limitations on implied warranties or special, incidental, or consequential damages, so the foregoing limitations may not apply to you.

To make a warranty claim, do not return this appliance to the store. Please call 1.800.851.8900 in the U.S. or 1.800.267.2826 in Canada or visit hamiltonbeach.com in the U.S. or hamiltonbeach.ca in Canada. For faster service, locate the model, type, and series numbers on your appliance.