1. Check that the slow cooker is switched
off and unplugged before cleaning.
2. Allow the slow cooker to cool
completely before cleaning.
NOTE: Do not immerse the metal housing
in water.
NOTE: Do not use abrasive cleaners or
scouring pads.
3. Wipe the metal housing and cord with
a clean damp cloth.
4. Wash the ceramic pot, glass lid and
silicone lid seal in hot soapy water,
then rinse and dry. The ceramic pot,
glass lid and silicone lid seal can also
be washed in the dishwasher. To wash
the silicone lid seal in a dishwasher,
remove it from the glass lid.
NOTE: When cooking very thick mixtures,
such as polenta or many desserts, the
ceramic pot may be lightly coated with
no-stick cooking spray before cooking.
This coating will help make cleanup
easier after cooking.
To clean white residue from the
ceramic pot
Small amounts of calcium in wash water
may leave a white residue in the ceramic
pot after it has been washed. To clean the
residue, follow this procedure:
1. Pour a small amount of vinegar into
the pot and dilute it with an equal
amount of water.
2. Wipe the inside surfaces of the pot
with a soft pad. Be sure to wipe the
vinegar/water solution sufficiently over
all the affected areas.
3. Empty the pot, rinse with water, and
dry with a soft cloth or towel.
Care and Cleaning
To eliminate residual odors on the
lid seal
1. Remove the seal from the lid.
2. In a bleach safe container, add 1 tbs
3. Place the seal in the diluted solution
4. Rinse thoroughly and wipe down the
5. Allow the seal to completely air dry.
6. Fit the seal back onto the cleaned lid.
IMPORTANT: Wear rubber gloves when
cleaning. Refer to the bleach manufacturer's
instructions for proper use.
Fitting the removable Silicone Lid
Seal back onto the lid
After removing the silicone lid seal to
clean it, and allowing it to dry thoroughly,
here is a quick way to put it back on:
1. On a table or countertop, place the lid
2. Straighten out any twists or kinks in
3. Start fitting the seal around the far
11
(15 mL) of regular strength liquid
bleach to 1 gal. (3.8 L) of warm tap
water.
and soak for 3 hours.
seal with a dry cloth.
upside down with the length of the lid
facing away from you.
the seal, and place the seal over the lid
to make sure the rounded corners of
the seal match up with the rounded
corners of the lid.
side of the lid and work toward the
other end.