User Maintenance Instructions; Cleaning Instructions; Storing Instructions - Bella 5Qt. Programmable Slow Cooker Instruction Manual

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.
• Foods cut into uniform pieces will cook faster and more evenly than foods left whole such as roast or
poultry.
• Always use a meat thermometer to determine if meats have been cooked to proper temperature.
• Root vegetables such as carrots, potatoes, turnips and beets require longer cooking time than many
meats. Place them on the bottom of the Slow Cooker and cover with liquid. Check to see they are fork-
tender when meat temperature is reached. Remove meat and continue cooking vegetables if necessary.
• Add fresh dairy products (milk, sour cream or yogurt) prior to serving. Evaporated milk or condensed
creamed soups may be added at the start of cooking.
• 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.

Cleaning Instructions

CAUTION: NEVER IMMERSE BASE UNIT OR CORD IN WATER OR OTHER LIQUID.
1. Always unplug and allow to cool completely before cleaning.
2. Remove the locking lid. Press both the front and rear lid lock
buttons. Lift the lid up and off the base unit.
3. The stoneware pot, tempered glass lid and mixing spoon may
be cleaned in the dishwasher. To avoid damage, position the
stoneware pot and glass lid in dishwasher rack so that it will
not hit other items during cleaning. To clean by hand, wash the
stoneware pot and glass lid in warm, soapy water.
4. Avoid sudden, extreme temperature changes. For example,
do not place a hot stoneware pot into cold water or onto a wet
surface.
5. Avoid hitting the stoneware pot and glass lid against the faucet or
other hard surfaces.CAUTION: Do not use stoneware pot or glass
lid if chipped, cracked, or severely scratched.
6. If food sticks to the stoneware pot, fill with warm soapy water and
allow to soak before cleaning. A paste of baking soda may be used
with a plastic scouring pad.
7. To remove water spots or mineral deposits, wipe pot with distilled
white vinegar. For difficult stains, pour a small amount into the
stoneware pot and allow to soak. Rinse and dry thoroughly.
8. 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.
9. Replace the locking lid. Insert both rear lid lock posts into the
hinge receptacle in the back of the base unit. (See Figure 4.)

Storing Instructions

1. Be sure all parts are clean and dry before storing.
2. Store Programmable Slow Cooker with stoneware pot inside base unit, and the tempered glass lid locked.
Store assembled unit its box or in a clean, dry place.
3. Never store Programmable Slow Cooker while it is hot or wet.
4. Never wrap cord tightly around the appliance; keep it loosely coiled.
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