User manual CROCK POT 5 QUART VERSAWARE SLOW COOKER

[. . . ] 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 liquid. CAUTION: Never submerge the heating unit in water or other liquid. [. . . ] Do not reheat foods in the slow cooker Heating Base Unit. Do not set heated removable stoneware filled with food on a finished wood table. 10. Removable stoneware and lid are ovenproof, refrigerator and freezer proof, stovetop proof* and microwave safe. 11. Handles on stoneware will stay cool to the touch when using on a stove top, however please use pot holders when using in the oven, microwave or Heating Base Unit. *CAUTION: When cooking on ceramic or smooth glass cooktop stove, always place the stoneware in the center of the burner. To avoid breakage, DO NOT use on stovetop if the bottom of the stoneware is larger than the burner. NOTE: Due to the unique manufacturing process of the ETCTM stoneware, you may see variations in the glazed surface. This is normal and does not affect performance. HOW TO CLEAN YOUR VERSAWARETM SLOW COOKER Unplug unit. CAUTION: Never submerge heating base in water or other liquid. REMOVABLE STONEWARE · The removable stoneware and lid goes safely into the dishwasher, or may be washed in hot soapy water. Do not use abrasive cleaning sponges or compounds ­ a cloth or non-abrassive sponge will usually remove the residue. To remove water spots and other stains, use a non-abrasive cleaner (such as Bon-Ami® Polishing Cleanser) or vinegar. · The outside base unit may be cleaned with a soft cloth and warm soapy water. SLOW COOKING HINTS · Trim fats and wipe meats well to remove residue. Place meat in cooker on top of vegetables. · For roasts and stews, pour liquid over meat. Use no more liquid than specified in the recipe. More juices in meats and vegetables are retained in slow cooking than in conventional cooking. · Meats generally cook faster than most vegetables in a slow cooker. Most vegetables should be thinly sliced or placed near the sides or bottom of the stoneware. · Use whole leaf herbs and spices for best and truest flavor for all-day cooking. If ground herbs and spices are used, they should be stirred in during the last hour of cooking. [. . . ] Our aim is to save preparation time with fewer steps and dishes. . . and to keep cooking simple. In most cases, all ingredients can go into your slow cooker in the beginning and can cook all day. Many preparatory steps are unnecessary when using the VersaWareTM slow cooker. A few hints: · Allow sufficient cooking time. [. . . ]