Getting Started - Crock-Pot CSC051 Instruction Manual

3. Please use caution when placing your Cooking Pot on a ceramic or smooth glass cook top stove, countertop, table
or other surface. It may scratch some surfaces if caution is not used. Always place heat resistant protective padding
under the Cooking Pot before setting on a table, countertop or other surface.
HOW TO USE YOUR CROCK-POT

GETTING STARTED:

Remove all packaging, paper, and cardboard (including any located between the Cooking Pot and Heating Base).
Read and save the literature and be sure to read the service and warranty information.
Visit the Crock-Pot website at www.crockpot.co.uk for additional information, hints, tips and recipes or call 0800 052 3615.
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ASSEMBLY:
• Place Cooking Pot into the Heating Base
• Place Lid upon Multi-Cooker and align with
twist Lid clockwise and align with .
Locked Lid
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CROCK-POT
EXPRESS MULTI-COOKER
1. Remove the Lid by turning clockwise to unlock, aligning
wash the gasket and the Lid in warm soapy water. Dry the Sealing Gasket and Lid thoroughly before reattaching
the Sealing Gasket to the Lid. Ensure the Sealing Gasket is smoothly and securely in place in the gasket holder. If
the Sealing Gasket is not in the correct position the Lid will not be able to form a seal and will not be able to gain
pressure.
2. Remove the Cooking Pot and the Condensation Collector and wash in warm, soapy water. Dry thoroughly before
replacing back in the Multi-Cooker.
The Crock-Pot Express Multi-Cooker has been designed with safety in mind and has various safety measures.
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1. Pressure will not build if the Lid is not shut correctly and has not sealed.
2. Ensure Lid is in the completely locked position and the
3. Pressure will not build if the Steam Release Valve has not been switched to the Seal "
4. Over filling may cause a risk of clogging the vent pipe and developing excess pressure.
5. The gasket and the valves can be removed for cleaning. (See page 15).
6. Once the pressure increases, the Lid cannot be opened. Safety sensors ensure the pressure remains within the set
range.
7. The Steam Release Valve has an extended finger tab, designed to keep the hand away from the top of the valve.
Always use a kitchen utensil when operating this tab. See RELEASING PRESSURE Instructions on page 9.
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EXPRESS MULTI-COOKER
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. To lock, twist counterclockwise, aligning with . To unlock,
Unlocked Lid
Open Lid
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with . Remove the Sealing Gasket from the Lid and
is aligned with .
" position.
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8. The pressure cooking functions require liquid to work. If the inside of the Cooking Pot does not have enough liquid, an
error will appear in the Display Screen. See ERROR CODES chart on page 17.
9. At the end of cooking, the Lid cannot be unlocked until all the pressure is released. This can be done using the
Natural Pressure Release Method or Quick Pressure Release Method, explained on page 9.
10. The Time Selection Buttons (+ and -) are used to set the cooking time. To advance slowly, simply press the + or -
button and release. To advance quickly, press and hold the + or - button. If you have passed the desired time, simply
press the opposite arrow button to return to the desired time.
NOTE: The timer can be selected for all programs and can be changed at any time during cooking by pressing START/
STOP and selecting a new function.
11. The PRESSURE ADJUST button is used to select desired cooking pressure (HIGH or LOW). Each pre-set cooking
setting automatically selects the optimum pressure for that selection, but it can be manually selected with this button
(see the Cooking Guide on page 11 for available adjustments).
12. The TEMP ADJUST button is used to select desired temperature (HIGH or LOW). The temperature may only be
adjusted on the SLOW COOK, YOGURT, and BROWN/SAUTÉ functions (see the Cooking Guide on page 11 for
available adjustments).
13. The START/STOP button starts and stops a cooking function. It must be pressed to change from one cooking function
to another after cooking has begun.
14. The Display Screen shows how much longer the food needs to cook from the selected time in hours and minutes
once the Multi-Cooker is preheated. While the Multi-Cooker is preheating, the display screen will show, "HEAt".
GETTING STARTED
(NOTE: The Multi-Cooker beeps as each button is pressed.)
1. Add desired ingredients to Cooking Pot. Place Lid on top of Multi-Cooker and align
counterclockwise, aligning with .
2. Plug provided Power Cord into the Power Cord Port of the Multi-Cooker.
3. Plug other end of the Power Cord into a wall power outlet.
4. Select the cooking function you would like to use.
5. The START/STOP button and the time on the screen will flash.
6. Select the desired cook time by using the + and - buttons. Select the desired temperature using the TEMP ADJUST
button (if applicable).Select the desired pressure using the PRESSURE ADJUST button. (Please refer to the Cooking
Guide chart on page 11 for time and temperature recommendations.
7. Press the START/STOP button. For pressure cooking functions, the word "HEAt" will appear on the Display Screen
during preheating time. Once the Multi-Cooker is preheated, the selected cooking time will appear on Display Screen.
Note: For Pressure Cooking functions, the average pre-heat time can vary depending on the volume and temperature
of the food being cooked. This can range from 5-30 minutes.
8. This Multi-Cooker allows you to delay the start of your cooking so that cooking finishes when you need it. See page 7
for instructions on the DELAY TIMER function.
9. After the set cooking time has elapsed, the Multi-Cooker will beep again and will automatically switch to the KEEP
WARM setting. The Display Screen will then change from the cook time to a new timer that will count up to 4:00 (4
hours) or until you press the START/STOP button. After 4 hours in the KEEP WARM setting, the Multi-Cooker will turn
off.
10. To end a cooking function at any time, press the START/STOP button.
11. When finished, unplug the Multi-Cooker and wait for it to cool completely before attempting to clean.
CAUTION: The Cooking Pot and Heating Base will get very hot while using this Multi-Cooker. Do not touch hot
surfaces. Always use pot holders or oven-mitts when using this Multi-Cooker. Always lift the Lid by tilting away from
you to avoid the steam.
with . To lock, twist
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