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Hints For Slow Cooking
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Meats will not brown during the cooking process. If you desire browning, heat a small amount of oil in a
skillet and brown meats prior to placing into the stoneware liner.
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Whole herbs and spices flavor better in slow cooking than crushed or ground.
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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. The exceptions
to this rule would be rice and soups. Remember, liquids can always be added at a later time if necessary. If
a recipe results in too much liquid at the end of the cooking time, remove the glass lid and turn the control
dial to HIGH. After about 30-45 minutes the amount of liquid will be reduced.
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Most recipes that call for uncooked meat and vegetables require about 6-8 hours on LOW temperature.
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High fat meats can result in dishes with less flavor. Pre-cooking or browning will help reduce the amount
of fat and help to preserve the color. The higher the fat content, the less liquid needed. If cooking meat
with a high fat content, use thick onion slices under it so that the meat will not sit and cook in the fat. If
necessary, use a slice of bread, a spoon, or a straining spoon to skim off excess fat from top of foods
before serving.
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Foods cut into uniform pieces will cook faster and more evenly than foods left whole such as
roast or poultry.
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Use the WARM setting to keep cooked food at the perfect serving temperature.
DO NOT cook foods on the WARM setting.
NOTE: Do not keep foods on the WARM setting for more than 4 hours.
Converting Standard Recipes to Slow Cooking
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Vegetables such as carrots, potatoes, turnips and beets require longer cooking time than many meats. Be
sure to place them on the bottom of the Slow Cooker and cover them with liquid.
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If adding fresh milk or yogurt, this should be done during the last 2 hours. Evaporated milk may be added
at the start of cooking.
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Rice, noodles and pasta are not recommended for long cooking periods. Cook them separately and then
add to the Slow Cooker during the last 30 minutes.
User Maintenance Instructions
This appliance requires little maintenance. It contains no user serviceable parts.
Do not try to repair it yourself. Any servicing requiring disassembly other than cleaning,
must be performed by a qualified appliance repair technician.
1. Avoid sudden, extreme temperature changes. For example, do not place a hot glass lid
or stoneware liner into cold water or onto a wet surface.
2. Do not use the stoneware liner to store food in the refrigerator, and then reheat in the base unit.
The sudden temperature change may crack the liner.
3. Avoid hitting the stoneware liner and glass lid against the faucet or other hard surfaces.
4. Do not use stoneware liner or glass lid if chipped, cracked, or severely scratched.
CAUTION: NEVER IMMERSE BASE UNIT OR CORD IN WATER OR OTHER LIQUID.
1. Always unplug and allow to cool completely before cleaning.
2. Both the liner and the glass lid may be cleaned in the dishwasher.
To clean by hand, wash the stoneware liner and glass lid in warm, soapy water.
3. If food sticks to the stoneware liner, fill with warm soapy water and allow to soak before cleaning with a
plastic scouring pad. Rinse and dry thoroughly.
4. Wipe interior and exterior of the base unit with a soft, slightly damp cloth or sponge. Never use abrasive
cleansers or scouring pads to clean the base unit, as they may damage the surfaces.
Storing Instructions
1. Be sure all parts are clean and dry before storing.
2. Store appliance in its box or in a clean, dry place.
3. Never store Slow Cooker while it is hot or wet.
4. To store, place stoneware liner inside the base unit and the glass lid over the stoneware liner; to protect
the glass lid, wrap with a soft cloth and place upside down over the liner.
5. Never wrap cord tightly around the appliance; keep it loosely coiled.
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