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Before Using for the First Time
CAUTION: Risk of suffocation - keep all packaging and plastic bags out of the
reach of children.
1. Remove all parts from the box and discard packaging.
2. Clean the exterior surface of the slow cooker by wiping it with a soft, damp
cloth. Do NOT use an abrasive scouring pad or steel wool as this could dam-
age the finish. Do NOT allow water to seep around touch screen.
Do NOT immerse the base in water or other liquid.
3. Wash the glass lid and stoneware pot in hot, soapy water with a non-abrasive sponge.
4. Dry all parts thoroughly.
5. Put the stoneware pot into the base and fill with 4 cups of water. Put lid on pot.
6. Plug into electrical outlet and press the power button. The time display will
illuminate and the numbers will blink.
7. Press the mode button to select High.
8. Press the "-" time program button until :30 appears on the time display. The
slow cooker will begin to heat after 5 seconds.
NOTE: A little smoke might be seen during the first 15 minutes. This is normal.
9. After 30 minutes, press the power button to turn off the unit. Unplug and allow
the unit to cool.
10. Remove the lid. Wearing oven mitts, grasp the stoneware pot handles to lift and
remove the pot from the base. Empty out the water from the stoneware pot.
11. Rinse the stoneware pot, dry and place back into base.
Stoneware Pot Care
Like any ceramic, the stoneware pot may crack or break if not properly handled. To
prevent damage, handle with care! WARNING: Failure to follow these instructions
can cause breakage resulting in injury or property damage.
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Always use oven mitts or potholders when handling hot stoneware!
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Do NOT place hot stoneware pots on counter top. Use a protective trivet.
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Do NOT place stoneware pot on stovetop burner, under a broiler or microwave
browning element or in a toaster oven.
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Do NOT strike utensils against rim of stoneware pot to dislodge food.
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Do NOT use stoneware pot to make popcorn, caramelize sugar or make candy.
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Do NOT use abrasive cleaners, scouring pads or any object that will scratch the
stoneware.
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Do NOT use or repair any stoneware pot or lid that is chipped, cracked or broken.
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Do NOT use stoneware pot for reheating foods or for general food storage.
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Always place foods into the stoneware pot at room temperature; then place
stoneware pot into the base unit before turning unit ON.
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Do NOT place hot or warm stoneware pot into a cold environment, including water.
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Do NOT use the stoneware pot to store food in the refrigerator and then reheat in
the base unit. The sudden temperature change may crack the pot.
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NEVER heat the stoneware pot when it is empty.
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How to Use
Mode Settings
Setting
Maximum Temperature
(°F)
Warm
145
Low
208
High
212
Slow Cooking
1. Place the base on a dry, level and heat-resistant surface, away from the edge
of the table.
2. Place food and other ingredients into the stoneware pot and place the pot into the base.
3. Cover with the glass lid.
NOTE: If you need to pre-cook or brown foods prior to slow cooking, this must be
done in a pan. Do NOT try to brown or pre-cook food in the slow cooker.
4. Plug cord into a 120V AC outlet. The display will illuminate, the numbers will blink
and the lights under High/Low/Warm will illuminate. Press the power button.
5. Press the mode button to select either High or Low setting for slow cooking. The
words "High" or "Low" will appear on the time display, along with the associated
default cook time and the light by the selected setting will illuminate.
6. To decrease or increase the cook time (up to 20 hours), press the "+" or "-" time
program button. Cooking will start after 5 seconds.
7. (Optional) Press the delay button to delay the start of cooking for up to 8 hours. To
increase or decrease the delay time from the default of 2 hours, press the the "+" or
"-" time program button. The delay timer will start after 5 seconds.
NOTE: Pressing the power button at any time will turn the unit OFF.
8. When cooking time runs down to 00:00, the slow cooker will automatically
switch to warming mode for 4 hours. If you do not want the unit on warming
mode, push the power button to turn off the unit. Unplug the unit.
9. Using an oven mitt, carefully remove the glass lid lifting it away from you.
DANGER: Steam can cause burns, scalding and serious injuries.
10. Allow a few seconds for all of the steam to escape. Inspect and test food for doneness.
11. Using oven mitts, remove the stoneware pot from the base. Serve contents.
NOTE: When serving directly from the stoneware pot, always place a trivet or
hotpad under the pot before placing it on a table or countertop.
12. Allow to cool before cleaning.
Warming Mode
After cooking is complete, you can keep the contents of the slow cooker warm for
up to 20 hours. To do so, follow the steps below after powering ON the unit.
1. Press the mode button until Warm is selected.
2. If desired, increase or decrease the warming time (default 4 hours), by pressing
the "+" or "-" time program button. Warming will start in 5 seconds.
3. (Optional) Press the delay button to delay the start of warming for up to 8 hours. To
increase or decrease the delay time from the default of 2 hours, press the the "+" or
"-" time program button. The delay timer will start in 5 seconds.
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Default Cook Time
(hours)
4
8
4
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557
3848
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