Hamilton Beach Stay or Go - Slow Cooker Manual and Recipes

Parts and features

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To order parts:
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1. Lid
2. Lid Gasket
3. Crock
4. Base
5. Power Indicator Light
6. Control Knob
7. Steam Vent Holes
8. Folding Base Handles

9. Clip Hook
10. Wire Clip
11. Clip Latch
12. Spoon and Spoon Rest (on select models)
    NOTE: Spoon Rest storage located on back of base.

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.

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

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

1. Plug into outlet.
2. Add ingredients to Crock.
3. Add Lid. The Lid should sit level on Crock for even cooking and to prevent heat loss. NEVER lock Clips during cooking. Wattage has been adjusted to compensate for heat lost through Steam Vent Holes.
4. Turn Control Knob to LOW or HIGH. Do not cook on WARM. Set kitchen timer according to recipe.
5. When finished, turn Control Knob to OFF (). Use oven mitts to lift Lid.
6. Latch down Wire Clips on Folding Base Handles and wrap cord securely for transport.

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. Crock, Lid, Spoon, and Spoon Rest are dishwashersafe 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.
4. Wipe Base with a soft, damp cloth or sponge and dry.
5. To help maintain shape of Gasket, do not cook with Clips latched and do not store empty unit with Clips latched.

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.
• 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 Crock, cover with Lid, and refrigerate overnight. In the morning, simply place Crock in Slow Cooker.
• Do not plug Steam Vent Holes with paper towels or other objects. Steam Vent Holes allow steam to escape and wattage has been adjusted to compensate for heat loss.
• Do not use frozen, uncooked meat in the Slow Cooker. Thaw any meat or poultry before slow cooking.
• Some foods are not suited for extended cooking in a slow cooker. Pasta, seafood, milk, cream, or sour cream should be added 2 hours before serving. Evaporated milk or condensed soups are perfect for slow cooking.
• The higher the fat content of meat, the less liquid is needed. If cooking meat with a high fat content, place thick onion slices underneath so meat will not sit on (and cook in) fat.
• Slow cookers allow for very little evaporation. If making your favorite soup, stew, or sauce, reduce liquid called for in 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 Crock.
• Spoon and Spoon Rest are optional accessories on select models. To prevent damage to the Spoon/Spoon Rest and surrounding surfaces, do not place these items on stove.

Recipes

For best results, fill the Crock at least half-full, but no more than 1 inch from the rim. If only half-filled, check for donness 1 to 2 hours earlier than the recipe states.

Asian Spareribs

1/4 cup (60 ml) cornstarch
1/4 cup (60 ml) teriyaki sauce
1 jar (27 oz/798 ml) duck sauce or sweet and sour sauce
6 lbs (2.7 kg) country-style pork spare ribs

1. Dissolve cornstarch in teriyaki sauce. Add duck sauce and add to Crock. Stir well.
2. Add the meat and stir well to coat.
3. Cover and cook on LOW for 8 hours or HIGH for 4 hours or until at least 160ºF (72ºC).

Serves 8-12

Backyard BBQ Meatballs

1 bag (5 lbs.) frozen meatballs (beef and pork)
2 medium onions, chopped
3/4 cup (175 ml) cooked bacon bits
1 bottle (18 oz./510 ml) barbecue sauce
1 cup (250 ml) shredded Monterey Jack cheese

1. Combine chopped onion, barbeque sauce, and bacon bits in Slow Cooker.
2. Add frozen meatballs to sauce. Stir to combine.
3. Cook on HIGH for 3 hours* or until internal temperature reaches at least 160˚F (71ºC).
4. Top with shredded Monterey Jack cheese if desired and serve.

*Only the HIGH setting is recommended for this recipe.

Serves 15 as a meal.

Taco Soup

2 lbs. (907 g) lean ground beef
1 large onion, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons (30 ml) chili powder
2 teaspoons (30 ml) dried oregano
1 teaspoon (5 ml) salt
1/4 teaspoon (1.25 ml) ground cayenne pepper
2 cans (15 oz./443 ml) light red kidney beans, drained
2 cans (15 oz./443 ml) Mexican style stewed tomatoes
2 cans (4 oz./118 ml) chopped green chillies
1 can (15 oz./443 ml) corn, drained
2 cans (15 oz./443 ml) beef broth
1 bag tortilla chips
1 cup (250 ml) shredded sharp cheddar cheese

1. In a large pan, brown beef and drain fat.
2. Add onions, red pepper, garlic, chili powder, oregano, salt, and cayenne to meat in pan. Cook until onions and peppers are softened.
3. Place meat mixture in Slow Cooker.
4. Add kidney beans, tomatoes, green chillies, corn, and beef broth. Stir to combine.
5. Cover and cook on HIGH for 4 hours or LOW for 8 hours.
6. Garnish with tortilla chips and cheddar cheese before serving

Serves 8-12

Troubleshooting

Food is undercooked.

• Was food cooked on the WARM setting? Do not cook on WARM; always cook on LOW or HIGH heat settings.
• Was the power interrupted?
• Did you select the LOW heat setting but use a cooking time based on HIGH heat settings?
• Did you have the Lid placed correctly on the Slow Cooker?

Food isn't done after cooking the amount of time recommended in my recipe.

• This can be due to voltage variations (which are commonplace everywhere) or altitude. The slight fluctuations in power do not have a noticeable effect on most appliances; however, it can alter the cooking times in the Slow Cooker by extending the cooking times. Allow sufficient time and select the appropriate heat setting. You will learn through experience if a shorter time is needed.

Food was overcooked.

• Was the Crock at least half full? The Slow Cooker has been designed to thoroughly cook food in a filled Crock. If the Crock is only half-filled, check for doneness 1 to 2 hours earlier than recipe time.
• Did you select the correct number of hours based on temperature (LOW or HIGH)?
• Foods will continue to increase in temperature after desired temperature has been reached.

Lid Gasket collapsed.

• This can be caused by sudden temperature change, such as running cold water over a warm Lid. Allow Lid to sit at room temperature. It will return to its original shape within 24 hours.

Spoon stored in Lid handle.

• Make sure that notch in Spoon Handle is lined up with one of the tabs (dimples) in Lid Handle and then press Spoon Handle past all four tabs at the same time.

Documents / Resources

References

• Home | HamiltonBeach.com
• FoodSafety.gov

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