User manual CROCK POT 3860

[. . . ] Programmable The Original and America's # 1 Brand of Slow Cookers Stoneware Slow Cooker For use with 4, 41/2, 5, 51/2, 6, and 61/2 quart round and oval Smart-PotTM Slow Cookers Owner's Guide READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: 1. The lid handle may get hot while cooking, use of an oven mitt while handling is advised. To protect against electrical shock, do not immerse cord, plug, or cooking unit in water or other liquids. CAUTION: Never submerge the heating unit in water or other liquid. [. . . ] Significant amounts of heat escape whenever the lid is removed; therefore the cooking time must be extended. Avoid frequent removal of the cover for checking cooking progress or stirring. Never remove cover during the first 2 hours when baking breads or cakes. It is not necessary to stir while cooking on LOW heat. While using HIGH heat for short periods, occasional stirring improves the distribution of flavors. "How about thickening the juices or making gravy?" Add some quick-cooking tapioca to any recipe when you want to make a thick gravy. Add the tapioca at the beginning and it will thicken as it cooks!Or you may remove the solid foods, leaving the juices. Prepare a smooth paste of approximately 1/2 cup flour or cornstarch to 1/2 cup water or 4 tablespoons melted butter. Pour mixture into liquid in stoneware and stir well. Press "Cook Time" button to switch to HIGH and when it comes to a boil (about 15 minutes), it's ready. -E8- Q A "Can I cook a roast without adding water?" Yes ­ if cooked on LOW setting. We recommend a small amount because the gravies are especially tasty. The more fat or "marbling" the meat has, the less liquid you need. The liquid is needed to properly soften and cook vegetables. IMPORTANT TIPS Q A LOW-FAT RECIPES · Health professionals recommend that you get no more than 30% of your total DAILY calories from fat. 4 1/2 AND 5 QUART MODELS · All recipes in this book may be prepared as shown for the 4, 4 1/2 and 5 quart models. If desired, recipes may be increased by one-half. When a recipe may be doubled, it will be indicated by a footnote. If a recipe is increased, cooking time may need to be extended. · The size and shape of the 4 1/2 and 5 quart Crock-Pot® slow cooker is ideal for larger roasts (3 to 5 pounds), baking hens (3 to 4 pounds), and picnic hams (up to 5 pounds). Extended cooking times may be necessary for these larger cuts. 51/2 & 6 QUART MODELS Important: When using 51/2, 6, and 61/2 quart models, all recipes may be used but should be doubled according to the guidelines below: · Liquids in soups, stews, sauces, or meat and vegetable combinations should be increased by one-half and not doubled. [. . . ] Cover and cook on LOW 8 hours (HIGH 4 hours). Add shrimp during last 15 to 30 minutes of cooking. Stir in rice when ready to serve. COUNTRY SCALLOPED POTATOES AND HAM 8 potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced 1 onion, chopped 1 pound fully-cooked ham, cut into 1" cubes 1 package (1-oz. ) country-style gravy 1 can (10 1/2-oz. ) cream of mushroom soup 2 cups water 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese Brown beef in skillet and drain off fat. Cover and cook on LOW 8 hours (HIGH 4 hours). MOCK LASAGNA 1 package (10-oz. ) broad lasagna noodles, broken into bite-size pieces 1-lb. [. . . ]