User manual CROCK POT CLASSIC 4-7 QUART SLOW COOKER

[. . . ] Do NOT attempt to repair or adjust any electrical or mechanical functions on this unit. If you need to exchange the unit, please return it in its original carton, with a sales receipt, to the store where you purchased it. If you are returning the unit more than 30 days after the date of purchase, please see the enclosed Warranty. 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. [. . . ] Always place protective padding under stoneware before setting on table or countertop. 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. Lower the lid horizontally down onto the stoneware. fOR CROCK-POT® SLOW COOKERS WITH HINGED LID · Be sure to align the lid hinge so that it slides down onto the mating heating base hinge. When raising and lowering the lid, use the lid lifting handle. Caution: When disassembling, ALWAYS remove the lid first, and then remove the stoneware. To remove lid, use both hands to gently lift up and remove. Place the stoneware into the heating base, add your ingredients to the stoneware, and cover with the lid . Plug in your Crock-Pot® slow cooker and select the temperature setting from the three setting options. Low is recommended for slow "all-day" cooking. One hour on High is equivalent to approximately 1½ to 2 hours on Low. Refer to your specific recipe for more precise cook times. Warm is ONLY for keeping already cooked food at the perfect serving temperature until you are ready to eat. NOTE: We do not recommend using the Warm setting for more than 4 hours. When cooking is done, unplug your slow cooker and allow it to cool before cleaning. If you suspect that the power has gone out during the day, the food 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 time closest to the setting on your slow cooker. For instance, to cook a recipe calling for a cooking time of 7 to 9 hours on Low, set your slow cooker to 8 hours. To avoid over or under-cooking, always fill the stoneware ½ to ¾ full to conform to recommended cook times (with the exception of certain cakes and custards, and as guided otherwise in our slow cooker recipes). To prevent spillover, do not fill stoneware higher than ¾ full. Always cook, with the lid on, for the recommended time. [. . . ] The size of the meat and the recommended cook times are just estimates and can vary depending upon the specific cut, type, and bone structure. Lean meats such as chicken or pork tenderloin tend to cook faster than meats with more connective tissue and fat such as beef chuck or pork shoulder. Cooking meat on the bone versus boneless will increase required cook times. Cut meat into smaller pieces when cooking with precooked foods such as beans or fruit, or light vegetables such as mushrooms, diced onion, eggplant, or finely minced vegetables. [. . . ]