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TIPS FOR SLOW COOKING
• For best results, the Digital Slow Cooker should be filled at least halfway.
• Do not fill the Digital Slow Cooker more than three-quarters full.
• Spray the inside of the stoneware crock with non-stick cooking spray for easy clean up.
• Vegetables cook slowly. Keep pieces small to medium in size and place in the bottom of the pot.
• Vegetables can be peeled and cut the night before slow cooking. Cover and refrigerate in a separate container. Do
not place in removable crock until ready to cook.
• Meats should be trimmed, browned or broiled before placing in the Digital Slow Cooker to eliminate as much fat as
possible.
• Do not use frozen meat. Thaw all meat before slow cooking.
• Brown ground meats, such as ground beef and ground turkey, before placing in Digital Slow Cooker to remove
excess fat and reduce the risk of food-borne illnesses.
• Whole poultry, such as chicken and Cornish hens, should not be cooked in slow cookers because safe cooking
temperatures near the bone cannot be reached quickly enough.
ALWAYS ENSURE THAT ALL MEAT PRODUCTS ARE COOKED TO APPROPRIATE INTERNAL TEMPERATURES.
• Meats can be browned and/or cut up the night before slow cooking. Cover and refrigerate in a separate container.
Do not place in removable crock until ready to cook.
• Use fresh or dried herbs instead of ground as they keep more of their flavor during long cooking times.
• Add dairy products, such as milk and cheese, towards the end of the cooking time, unless your recipe states
otherwise.
• To thicken the flavorful juices produced during slow cooking, remove 1 cup of juice from the Digital Slow Cooker.
Place in a small saucepan. Combine 1 tablespoon water and 1 tablespoon cornstarch. Stir into saucepan. Cook and
stir over medium heat until mixture boils. Boil and stir for 1 - 2 minutes or until slightly thickened. Add the mixture
back to the Digital Slow Cooker.
• When cooking soups or stews, leave a 2-inch space between the top of the removable crock and the food so that
the recipe can come to a simmer. If cooking a soup or stew on MAX, check its progress regularly as some soups
will reach a boil on MAX.
• When removing the glass lid, tilt it so that the opening faces away from you to avoid being burnt by steam.
CLEANING YOUR SLOW COOKING
Always ensure the slow cooker is unplugged and cool before cleaning.
IMPORTANT: The removable stoneware crock will not withstand the shock of sudden temperature changes. To wash your
slow cooker right after cooking, use hot water. NEVER use cold water if the removable crock is still hot.
Do not use abrasive cleansers or metal scouring pads on any part of the slow cooker as these could scratch the surface.
Fill the stoneware crock with warm, soapy water to loosen any stuck-on food. Allow to soak.
Use a cloth, sponge or rubber spatula to scrape away the food residue. Rinse and dry thoroughly. The glass lid may be
washed with warm, soapy water or in the top rack of the dishwasher.
Wipe the outside of the slow cooker housing with a clean, damp cloth and then wipe dry. A non-abrasive liquid detergent
may be used for stubborn stains. Never immerse the slow cooker housing, cord or plug in water or any other liquid.
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