Hints And Tips; How To Clean Your Slow Cooker; Usage Notes - Crock-Pot SCCPVP700S Instruction Manual

HOW TO USE YOUR SLOW COOKER
1. Place the stoneware into the heating base, add your ingredients into the stoneware and cover
with the lid.
2. Plug in your Crock-Pot slow cooker. The POWER light flashes indicating that the unit is plugged
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in, but not turned on.
3. Press the SELECT button to choose a programmed time and temperature. Cook time options
include 4 or 6 hours on HIGH, or 8 or 10 hours on LOW. The corresponding light illuminates, the
slow cooker heats, and the internal timer starts counting down the time.
NOTE: WARM is ONLY for keeping already cooked food warm. DO NOT cook on the WARM
setting. We do not recommend using the WARM setting for more than 4 hours.
4. When cooking has finished, your slow cooker automatically shifts to the WARM setting and the
WARM light illuminates.
5. To turn your slow cooker off, press the OFF/O button, unplug and allow it to cool before cleaning.

USAGE NOTES

• If there is a power outage, when the power is restored the display and lights blink. All slow cooker
settings have been cleared and must be reset. However, the food may be unsafe to eat. If you are
unaware of how long the power was out, we suggest you discard the food.
• For recipes that require a range of times, select the time closest to the setting on your slow
cooker. For example, to cook a recipe calling for a cooking time of 7 to 9 hours on LOW, cook for
8 hours.
• To avoid over or under-cooking, always fill the stoneware ½ to ¾ full and conform to
recommended cook times.
• Do not overfill stoneware. To prevent spillover, do not fill stoneware higher than ¾ full.
• Always cook with the lid on for the recommended time. Do not remove the lid during the first two
hours of cooking to allow the heat to build up efficiently.
• Always wear oven gloves when handling the lid or stoneware.
• Unplug when cooking has finished and before cleaning.
• Removable stoneware is ovenproof. Do not use removable stoneware on gas or electric burner or
under grill. Refer to chart below.
Dishwasher
Part
Safe
Lid Yes
Stoneware Yes
# - Consult your Microwave Oven manual for safe operation.
SCCPVP700S-060_11EM1.indd 5-6
Microwave
Oven Safe Hob Safe
Safe
No No No
Yes, but not
# No
under the grill
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HOW TO CLEAN YOUR SLOW COOKER

• ALWAYS turn your slow cooker off, unplug it from the electrical outlet, and allow it to cool before
cleaning.
• The lid and stoneware can be washed in the dishwasher or with hot, soapy water. Do not use
abrasive cleaning compounds or scouring pads. A cloth, sponge, or rubber spatula will usually
remove residue. To remove water spots and other stains, use a non-abrasive cleaner or vinegar.
• As with any fine ceramic, the stoneware and lid will not withstand sudden temperature changes.
Do not wash the stoneware or lid with cold water when they are hot.
• The outside of the heating base may be cleaned with a soft cloth and warm, soapy water. Wipe
dry. Do not use abrasive cleaners.
CAUTION: Never immerse the heating base in water or other liquid.
• No other servicing should be performed.

HINTS AND TIPS

PASTA AND RICE
• For best rice results, use long grain converted rice or a special rice as the recipe suggests. If the
rice is not cooked completely after the suggested time, add an extra 1 to 1½ cups of liquid per
cup of cooked rice and continue cooking for 20 to 30 minutes.
• For best pasta results, first partially cook the pasta in a pot of boiling water until just tender. Add
the pasta to the Crock-Pot slow cooker during the last 30 minutes of cook time.
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BEANS
• Beans must be softened completely before combining with sugar and/or acidic foods. Sugar and
acid have a hardening effect on beans and will prevent softening.
• Dried beans, especially red kidney beans, should be boiled before adding to a recipe.
• Fully cooked canned beans may be used as a substitute for dried beans.
VEGETABLES
• Many vegetables benefit from slow cooking and are able to develop their full flavour. They tend
not to overcook in your slow cooker as they might in your oven or on your hob.
• When cooking recipes with vegetables and meat, place vegetables in slow cooker before meat.
Vegetables usually cook more slowly than meat in the slow cooker.
• Place vegetables near the sides or bottom of the stoneware to facilitate cooking.
HERBS AND SPICES
• Fresh herbs add flavour and colour, but should be added at the end of the cooking cycle as the
flavour will dissipate over long cook times.
• Ground and/or dried herbs and spices work well in slow cooking and may be added at the
beginning.
• The flavour power of all herbs and spices can vary greatly depending on their particular strength
and shelf life. Use herbs sparingly, taste at end of cook cycle and adjust seasonings just before
serving.
MILK
• Milk, cream, and sour cream break down during extended cooking. When possible, add during the
last 15 to 30 minutes of cooking.
• Condensed soups may be substituted for milk and can cook for extended times.
SOUPS
• Some soup recipes call for large amounts of water. Add other soup ingredients to the slow cooker
first then add water only to cover. If thinner soup is desired, add more liquid at serving time.
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