First use
Checking the slow cooker and package contents
NOTICE!
Risk of damage!
If you are not cautious when opening the packaging with a sharp
knife or other pointed object, you may quickly damage the slow
cooker.
− For this reason, be very careful when opening it.
1. Take the slow cooker out of the packaging.
2. Check to make sure that the delivery is complete (see Fig. A).
3. Check whether the slow cooker or individual parts are damaged. If this
is the case, do not use the slow cooker. Contact the manufacturer via the
service address indicated on the warranty card.
Preparing for use
• The ceramic bowl must be thoroughly washed and then dried
• When you first use the slow cooker, you may notice a slight
1. Place the base unit
near a suitable power outlet. Always use the handles
cooker.
The slow cooker should always stand on its support stands
2. Wash the lid
thoroughly.
3. Operate the slow cooker before initial use.
To do so, pour approximately 4 1/4 cups (1 liter) of water into the ceramic bowl
and allow the slow cooker to operate at a high heat for approximately
20 minutes. After 20 minutes, turn off and unplug the slow cooker. Allow
the slow cooker to cool down completely and then discard the water from
the ceramic bowl. Rinse and dry the ceramic bowl and replace it in the base
unit. See chapter "Operation" for details.
The slow cooker is now ready for use.
before first use in order to remove any dirt.
odor due to the burning off of manufacturing residues. This is
normal and the odor will disappear quickly after a few uses.
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on a dry, stable, flat and heat-resistant surface
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and ceramic bowl
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in hot soapy water. Rinse and dry
First use
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to move the slow
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