Before Using For The First Time; Stoneware Liner Care; Operating Instructions - Bella 6 QT. Programmable Slow Cooker with Bonus Dipper Instruction Manual & Recipe Manual

BEFOrE uSiNg FOr ThE FirST TimE

1. Carefully unpack your Programmable Slow Cooker. Remove all packaging and materials
from the stoneware liner, lid, and mixing spoon.
2. It is necessary to operate the Programmable Slow Cooker once before placing food
in the stoneware liner.
3. Open the locking lid. Press front lid lock button, then use the lid handle to open
the Slow Cooker lid.
4. Pour 4 cups of water into the stoneware liner.
5. Close the glass lid. An audible click can be heard as the lid locks into position.
6. Plug into a 120V AC outlet. The 3 program indicator lights will flash until the unit
is programmed.
7. Press the LOW/HIGH/WARM selector button until the HIGH program indicator light
illuminates. Press the TIME program UP arrow until "0:30" appears on the time display.
The Slow Cooker will begin to heat in 2 seconds.
NOTE: You may notice a slight odor; this is normal and should quickly disappear.
8. After 30 minutes, the Programmable Slow Cooker will automatically switch to WARM.
Switch off the unit by pressing Power OFF button.
9. Unplug the Slow Cooker and allow the unit to cool.
10. Press front lid lock button, then use the lid handle to open the hinged Slow Cooker lid.
Wearing oven mitts, grasp the liner handles carefully to lift and remove the stoneware liner
from the base unit; empty the water from the stoneware liner.
11. Wash the stoneware liner and mixing spoon in mild dish washing soap. Use a lightly
soaped sponge to clean the glass lid. Rinse and dry all parts thoroughly. Replace
stoneware liner inside the base unit. Set mixing spoon onto the spoon rest behind the lid.

STONEWArE LiNEr CArE

Like any ceramic, the stoneware liner may crack or break if not properly handled.
To prevent damage, handle with care!
WARNING: Failure to follow these instructions can cause breakage resulting in injury
or property damage.
• ALWAYS USE POTHOLDERS OR OVEN MITTS WHEN HANDLING HOT STONEWARE.
• DO NOT place hot stoneware liners on countertop. Use a protective trivet.
• DO NOT place stoneware liner on any range top burner, under a broiler, microwave
browning element, or in a toaster oven.
• DO NOT strike utensils against rim of stoneware liner to dislodge food.
• DO NOT use stoneware liner to pop corn, caramelize sugar, or make candy.
• DO NOT use abrasive cleaners, scouring pads, or any object that will scratch
the cookware or accessories.
• DO NOT use or repair any liner or lid that is chipped, cracked, or broken.
• DO NOT use stoneware liner for reheating foods or for general food storage.
• Always place foods into the stoneware liner at room temperature; then place liner
into the base unit before turning unit ON.
• NEVER heat the stoneware liner when it is empty.

OPErATiNg iNSTruCTiONS

NOTE: When serving from the Programmable Slow Cooker, always place a trivet or protective
padding under the liner before placing it on a table or counter top.
1. Prepare recipe ingredients according to instructions.
2. Press front lid lock button, then use the lid handle to open the Slow Cooker lid.
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