crockpot CSC031X Manual De Instrucciones página 5

Before you use your Crock-Pot
soapy water and dry thoroughly. Never immerse the heating base, power cord or plug in water or any other liquid.
IMPORTANT NOTES: Some countertop and table surfaces are not designed to withstand the prolonged heat generated by
certain appliances. Do not set the heated unit on a heat sensitive surface. We recommend placing a hot pad or trivet under
your slow cooker to prevent possible damage to the surface.
Please use caution when placing your stoneware on a ceramic or smooth glass-top stove, countertop, table, or other
surface. Due to the nature of the stoneware, the rough bottom surface may scratch some surfaces if caution is not used.
Always place protective padding under stoneware before setting on table or countertop.
During initial use of this appliance, some slight smoke or odour may be detected. This is normal with many heating
appliances and will not recur after a few uses.
ASSEMBLY
1. Place the stoneware into the heating base.
2. Attach the lid by inserting the hinge mechanism into the hinge slot at the rear of the heating base.
1. Place the stoneware into the heating base and attach the lid. Add your ingredients into the stoneware and close the lid.
2. Plug in your slow cooker and turn the setting selector to the high (
Note: The warm setting ( ) is ONLY for keeping food warm that has already been cooked. DO NOT cook on the warm
setting. We do not recommend using the warm setting for more than 4 hours.
3. When cooking has finished, unplug your slow cooker and allow it to cool before cleaning.
USAGE NOTES
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The stoneware cannot be removed from the heating base without first detaching the lid by lifting it out of the hinge slot.
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If desired, you can manually switch to the warm ( ) setting when your recipe has finished cooking.
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To avoid over or under-cooking, always fill the stoneware ½ to ¾ full and conform to the recommended cooking times.
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Do not overfill the stoneware. To prevent spillover, do not fill the stoneware higher than ¾ full.
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Always cook with the lid on for the recommended time.
allow the heat to build up efficiently.
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Always wear oven gloves when handling the lid or stoneware. Beware of escaping steam when opening the lid.
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Unplug when cooking has finished and before cleaning.
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The removable stoneware is ovenproof. Do not use removable stoneware on a gas burner, electric hob or under grill.
Refer to chart below.
Part
Lid
Stoneware
* Refer to your Microwave manual for operation with stoneware.
• Trim fats and wipe meats well to remove residue. Brown in the cooking pot and drain well. Season with salt and
pepper. Place the meat in the cooking pot on top of vegetables.
• For pot roasts and stews, pour liquid over the meat. Use no more liquid than specified in the recipe. More juices are
retained in meat and vegetables during slow cooking than in conventional cooking.
• Most vegetables should be thinly sliced or placed near the sides or bottom of the cooking bowl. In a slow cooker,
meats generally cook faster than most vegetables.
PREPARING FOR USE
slow cooker, remove all packaging components and wash the lid and stoneware with warm
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HOW TO USE YOUR SLOW COOKER
Dishwasher safe
Yes
Yes
COOKING HINTS AND TIPS
) or low (
Do not remove the lid during the first two hours of cooking to
Oven safe Microwave safe
No
Yes
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) cooking temperature.
Hob safe
No
Yes*
No
No