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West Bend L5260 Care And Use Instructions Manual

Crockery cookers 5-6 quart crockery slow cookers

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A N D WA R N I N G S I N T H I S C A R E A N D U S E I N S T R U C T I O N M A N U A L .
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS - When using electrical appliances, basic safet y precautions
should always be followed including the following:
Read all instructions before using.
With slow cooker set at the Off position, plug cord into wall outlet. After cooking
and serving, turn slow cooker Off and unplug from wall outlet. Do not leave slow
cooker plugged in when it is not being used.
Slow cooker should always be unplugged before cleaning.
Do not let cord touch hot surfaces or hang over the edge of table, counter, or surface
area.
The slow cooker, its cord and plug should not be used outdoors, immersed in liquid,
placed near a hot gas or electric burner, or placed in a heated oven.
Do not touch slow cooker pot, cover or electric heating base when they are hot. Use
hot pads on handles when lifting or carrying. Be very careful when moving cooker if
it contains hot liquid. Let cool before pouring out.
Supervise closel y when cooker is being used b y or near children.
Use your cooker only for the cooking tasks described in this booklet. Do not use
attachments with your slow cooker unless recommended by The West Bend Company
Do not use your slow cooker if it or its cord have been damaged or if it is not
working properl y. Return your slow cooker to The West Bend Company for
examination and/or repair.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS-Your slow cooker needs no special care other than
cleaning. If servicing becomes necessary, return your slow cooker to The West Bend
Compan y. See Warrant y section in this booklet for service details. Do not attempt to repair
it yourself.
For household use onl y.
Electric Cord Statement - Your slow cooker has a short cord as a safet y precaution to
prevent personal injury or propert y damage resulting from pulling, tripping or becoming
entangled with the cord. Do not allow children to be near or use this slow cooker without
close adult supervision. If you must use a longer cordset or an extension cord when using
this slow cooker, the cord must be arranged so it will not drape or hang over the edge of a
countertop, tabletop or surface area where it can be pulled on b y children or tripped over.
To prevent electric shock, personal injury or fire, the electrical rating of the extension cord
you use must be the same or more than the wattage of the appliance (wattage is marked on
underside of the base).
CROCKERY COOKERS
5-6 Quart Crockery Slow Cookers
CARE and USE INSTRUCTIONS
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Summary of Contents for West Bend L5260

  • Page 1 The West Bend Company Do not use your slow cooker if it or its cord have been damaged or if it is not working properl y. Return your slow cooker to The West Bend Company for examination and/or repair.
  • Page 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS - This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). As a safet y feature, this plug will fit in a polarized outlet onl y one way. If the plug does not fit full y in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician.
  • Page 3 ALWAYS set hot glass cover on dry, heat-protective surface for gradual cooling. CAUTION: Chips, cracks, or deep scratches weaken the glass cover. Weakened glass can shatter during use. DO NOT use cover if chipped, cracked or scratched. Discard immediatel y. See Warrant y section in this booklet on how to obtain a replacement cover.
  • Page 4: Slow Cooking Tips

    Cooking Tools to Use - Use plastic, rubber, wooden or smooth-edged metal cook tools on cooking pot. Do not use sharp edged metal cook tools (forks, knives, mashers, etc.) as these can scratch the coating on the pot. SLOW COOKING TIPS Foods will simmer along the sides of the pot at all settings as the heat is supplied from the sides of the base.
  • Page 5: Minestrone Soup

    If Recipe Says to Cook: Cook at LO Cook at HI 30 minutes 6 to 8 hours 3 to 4 hours 35 to 60 minutes 8 to 10 hours 5 to 6 hours 1 to 3 hours 10 to 12 hours 7 to 8 hours Clean After Each Use CAUTION: To prevent personal injury or electric shock, do not immerse slow cooker...
  • Page 6: Boston Baked Beans

    2. Increase heat to HI setting and add macaroni; stir to blend. Cover and cook for 30 minutes. Serves 6 to 8. Set at Keep Warm for serving if desired. CHILI pounds lean ground beef or turkey 1-1/2 cups chopped onion 1-1/2 cups chopped green pepper cloves garlic, minced 28-ounce cans whole tomatoes, undrained, cut-up...
  • Page 7 base, cover and heat at LO for 5 to 6 hours, or at HI for 2 to 3 hours or at AUTO for 3 to 4 hours, stirring occasionall y. Set at LO for serving. HEARTY CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP 2-21/2 pounds chicken parts, skinned if desired cups water medium onion, chopped carrots, cut into ½...
  • Page 8 CHICKEN VEGETABLE STEW 2-2-1/2 pounds chicken parts, skinned if desired carrots, cut into ½ inch pieces ribs celery, cut into ½ pieces 7 ounce can mushroom stems and pieces, undrained 15-ounce jar whole small onions, undrained OR 1 medium onion, chopped 16-ounce bag frozen peas, rinsed with hot water teaspoon salt ¾...
  • Page 9 P le a se a llo w 2 we e k s fo r d el i ve r y. L5260...