IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: 1. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. 2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs. 3. To protect against electrical shock, do not immerse cord, plug, or heating base in water or other liquid.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This appliance is for HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Do not attempt to service this product. A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the hazards resulting from entanglement or tripping over a longer cord. AN EXTENSION CORD MAY BE USED WITH CARE;...
CROCK-POT SLOW COOKER COMPONENTS ® Fig. 1 Lid Hinge Lid Handle (Select Models Only) Removable Lid Lid Lifting Handle (Select Models Only) Stoneware Heating Base Control Panel CONTROL PANEL Time Setting Low Temperature Display Screen Indicator Light High Temperature Warm Temperature...
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PREPARING YOUR CROCK-POT SLOW COOKER FOR USE ® Before you use your slow cooker, remove all packaging components and wash the lid and stoneware with warm soapy water and dry thoroughly. Assembly 1. Place stoneware into the heating base. 2. Lower the lid horizontally down onto the stoneware.
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The time can be set in increments of 30 minutes up to 20 hours. Select the time based on the length of time indicated in the recipe. The time will begin to count down in one minute increments. 5. When the cooking time has completed, the Crock-Pot slow cooker ®...
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HOW TO USE YOUR CROCK-POT SLOW COOKER (CONT.) ® • 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.
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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HINTS AND TIPS (CONT.) • Ground and/or dried herbs and spices work well in slow cooking and may be added at the beginning. • The flavor 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.
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• Ensure the stoneware is always filled a minimum of half full and a maximum of three quarters full, and conform to recommended cook times. Visit the Crock-Pot slow cooker website at ® www.crock-pot.ca for additional hints, tips and recipes. -E10-...
- 5 pound pork loin, trimmed of fat 2-3 onions, chopped 2-4 cups barbecue sauce 6-8 hamburger buns or hard rolls 1. Place pork loin in Crock-Pot slow cooker. Top with onion and ® barbecue sauce. 2. Cover and cook on Low for 7-9 hours or on High for 4-5 hours, or until meat is tender.
Juice of one lemon teaspoon paprika 1. Place the onion in the cavity of the chicken and rub the skin with butter. Place chicken in Crock-Pot slow cooker. ® 2. Squeeze lemon juice over chicken and sprinkle with remaining seasonings.
Kosher salt and pepper stemmed and coarsely chopped 5 cloves garlic, minced Cooked pasta 1. Place sliced onion in Crock-Pot slow cooker and cover with chicken. ® 2. In a bowl, stir tomatoes, salt, pepper, garlic and white wine together. Pour over chicken.
3 potatoes, quartered 1. Coat roast with flour, salt, and pepper. Sear roast in a skillet on stovetop (optional). 2. Place all vegetables in Crock-Pot slow cooker, except mushrooms. ® Add roast and spread mushrooms on top. Pour in liquid.
(cod, sea bass, tilapia or catfish), skinned Fresh herbs (flat-leaf parsley, basil, tarragon, savory or a combination of all) 1. Salt and pepper both sides of the fish and place in Crock-Pot ® slow cooker. Cover top of fish with herbs and lemon slices, and tuck some under fish.
If you are returning the unit more than 30 days after the date of purchase, please see the enclosed Warranty. 3. If you have any questions or comments regarding this unit’s operation or believe any repair is necessary, please call our Consumer Service Department at 1-800-323-9519 or visit our website at www.crock-pot.ca. 1 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Sunbeam Products, Inc.
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