Using Your Crock-Pot; Slow Cooker - Crock-Pot SCCPQK5025B Instruction Manual

USING YOUR CROCK-POT

1. Place the stoneware into the heating base, add your ingredients to the stoneware, and cover with
the lid (See Fig. 1).
2. Plug in your Crock-Pot
recipe for precise cook times.
NOTE: Some models feature a WARM setting. 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.
3. When cooking is done, unplug your slow cooker and allow it to cool before cleaning.
USAGE NOTES:
• If you suspect that the power has gone out, the food inside may be unsafe to eat. If you are
unaware of how long the power was out, we suggest you discard the food inside.
• For recipes that require a range of times, select the mid-range time. For example, for 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 1/2 to 3/4 full and conform to
recommended cook times.
• Do not overfill stoneware. To prevent spillover, do not fill stoneware higher than 3/4 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 mitts when handling the lid or stoneware.
• Unplug when cooking is done and before cleaning.
• Removable stoneware is ovenproof and microwave safe. Do not use removable stoneware on gas
or electric burner or under broiler. Refer to chart below.
PART
Lid
Stoneware
* Refer to your microwave oven manual for operation with stoneware.
HOw TO CLEAN YOUR CROCK-POT
bEFORE MOvING AND CLEANING THE SLOW COOKER
• ALWAYS switch off and unplug from the electrical socket.
• ALWAYS allow the appliance to cool.
NEVER IMMERSE THE HEATING UNIT IN wATER OR ANY OTHER LIQUID.
HEATING UNIT
DO NOT immerse in water or any other liquid. Clean with a soft cloth which has been dampened with
warm soapy water and wrung out. Dry with a clean dry cloth. DO NOT use abrasive cleaners.
REMOvAbLE STONEWARE COOKING POT
CARING FOR THE REMOvAbLE STONEWARE COOKING POT
The removable Stoneware Cooking Pot (A) and the lid go safely into the dishwasher or may be
washed in hot soapy water. Do not use abrasive cleaning compounds - a cloth, sponge or plastic
spatula will usually remove any stubborn residue.
To remove water spots and other stains, use a non-abrasive cleaner or vinegar.
As with any fine ceramic, the Stoneware Cooking Pot will not withstand sudden temperature changes.
• If the Stoneware Cooking Pot has been pre-heated or is hot to the touch, DO NOT add refrigerated
food. DO NOT pre-heat the Crock-Pot
Cooking Pot should be at room temperature before adding hot foods.
• Wash the Stoneware Cooking Pot straight after cooking, use hot water. DO NOT pour in cold
water if the Stoneware Cooking Pot is hot. DO NOT use abrasives or scouring pads or powder.
Avoid using harsh abrasive cleaners or scouring pads as continued use will scratch the highly
polished surface and make subsequent cleaning more difficult.
slow cooker and select the temperature setting. Refer to your specific
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DISHWASHER
SAFE
Yes
Yes
Slow Cooker unless specified in the recipe. The Stoneware
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SLOw COOKER

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OvEN MICROWAvE
SAFE
No
Yes, but not up
the grill
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SAFE
No
Yes
SLOw COOKER
STOvETOP
SAFE
No
No