IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed including the following: 1. Read all instructions. 2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs. 3. To protect against electrical shock do not immerse cord, plugs, or appliance in water or other liquid.
ADDITIONAL IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS CAUTION HOT SURFACES: This appliance generates heat and escaping steam during use. Proper precautions must be taken to prevent the risk of burns, fires, or other injury to persons or damage to property. 1. A person who has not read and understood all operating and safety instructions is not qualified to operate this appliance.
POLARIZED PLUG This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is intended to fit into a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug.
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1. Lid Knob (P/N 21400) 2. Glass Lid (P/N 21885) 3. Liner Handles 4. Ceramic Liner (P/N 21906) 5. Base Unit Handles ® FSSC500 5 QUART 6. Cooking Base Unit 7. OFF/LOW/HIGH/WARM Control Knob 8. Power Supply Cord with Polarized Plug...
Foods will cook on HIGH in about half the time required for LOW cooking. Additional liquid may be required as foods do boil on HIGH. To turn the Slow Cooker OFF, turn the Control Dial to the OFF position.Always unplug from electrical outlet when not in use.
7. Allow a few seconds for all steam to escape. Then, using oven mitts, firmly grasp the Liner Handles to remove the Ceramic Liner from the Cooking Base Unit. NOTE: If you are moving the Slow Cooker, grasp the unit by the Base Unit Handles; use pot holders or oven mitts.
2. Whole herbs and spices flavor better in slow cooking than herbs that are crushed or ground. 3. When cooking in a Slow Cooker, remember that liquids do not boil away like they do in conventional cooking. Reduce the amount of liquid in any recipe that is not designed for a Slow Cooker.
4. Do not use Ceramic Liner or Glass Lid if chipped, cracked, or severely scratched. 5. Always unplug Slow Cooker and allow to cool completely before cleaning. 6. Wash Ceramic Liner and Glass Lid in warm, soapy water. If food sticks to the Ceramic Liner, fill with warm soapy water and allow to soak, before cleaning with a plastic scouring pad.
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2 (4/5 quart or 757 ml.) bottles Burgundy wine 2 lemons, thinly sliced 1. Tie cinnamon and cloves in cheesecloth bag. Add to Slow Cooker along with other ingredients. 2. Cover and heat on HIGH for 2 to 3 hours.
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3 (15 oz.) cans pizza sauce with cheese 1. Sauté sausage, ground beef, onion and garlic and drain. Combine all ingredients in Slow Cooker. 2. Cover and heat on HIGH for 2 to 3 hours or until hot, stirring every 30 minutes after the first hour.
1 (12 oz.) can of beer or 1-1/2 cups apple cider 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce 2 drops liquid smoke flavoring 1. Combine ingredients in Slow Cooker. 2. Cover and heat on LOW for 2 to 3 hours or until hot, stirring every 30 minutes after the first hour.
2 cups evaporated milk or Half and Half 1. Sauté bacon and onion. Drain. 2. Combine bacon and onions with potatoes, salt and water in Slow Cooker. Sprinkle basil on top. 3. Cover and cook on HIGH for 3 to 4 hours.
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1/2 teaspoon dried thyme 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1. Sauté sausage or beef, onion, green pepper, and garlic. Drain. 2. Add to Slow Cooker with remaining ingredients. Cover and cook on LOW for 9 to 10 hours or until thick and bubbling. Chili Makes 8 to 10 servings 1 lb.
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1 cup water or beef broth 1.Sprinkle roast with salt and pepper. 2. Place half of vegetables in bottom of the Slow Cooker. Top with roast, then add remaining vegetables and liquid. 3. Cover and set Control Knob to HIGH. Beef pot roast will be done in 7 - 8 hours, or when Roast Beef and vegetables test done.
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1 cup chopped onions 2 cloves garlic, minced 1. Trim excess fat from brisket and cut to fit into Slow Cooker. 2. Add onions, garlic, and enough water to barely cover meat. 3. Cover and set Control Knob to HIGH. Corned beef will be done in...
1. Cut round steak into 4-inch squares. Brown in skillet. 2. Layer one-half of green pepper slices and one-half of onion slices in Slow Cooker, followed by one-half of the round steak. Pour one can of tomatoes over top. Repeat with remaining ingredients.
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1. Soak beans in 6 cups of water overnight. Drain. Combine beans, ham, onion, celery, carrots, parsley, bay leaf and water in Slow Cooker. 2. Cover and cook on HIGH for 8 to 9 hours or until beans are tender. Remove bay leaf.
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1/4 teaspoon dry mustard 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon 10 whole cloves 1. Place ham in Slow Cooker. Cover and cook on HIGH for 5 to 6 hours or until hot. 2. Melt currant jelly, vinegar, mustard and cinnamon in a sauce pan.
1/2 cup white wine 2 tablespoons cornstarch dissolved in 2 tablespoons cold water 1. Place potatoes and chicken in Slow Cooker. Mix together tomatoes, garlic, salt, pepper, mustard and wine. Pour over potatoes and chicken. 2. Cover and cook on LOW for 8 to 9 hours. Remove potatoes and chicken, leaving the broth.
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1 tablespoon dried parsley 1/2 cup dry white wine 1 lb. fresh mushrooms, sliced 1. Combine all ingredients except mushrooms in Slow Cooker. Do not overlap chicken. 2. Cover and cook on LOW for 5 to 6 hours or until done. Stir in...
2 (10 oz.) cans condensed cream of mushroom soup 1-1/2 lbs. Velveeta® cheese, cut into 16 pieces 1. Thaw frozen foods. Place ingredients in Slow Cooker in order listed. 2. Cover and cook on HIGH for 3 to 4 hours or until vegetables are tender.
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1. Peel, core and cut apples in halves. Place in Slow Cooker. Drizzle with lemon juice and butter. Sprinkle with sugar and spices. 2. Cover and cook on HIGH for 3 to 4 hours or until tender.
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ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Warranty: This Farberware® product is warranted by Salton, Inc. to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for a period of (1) year from the original purchase date. This product warranty covers only the original consumer purchaser of the product.
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