Bella Cucina BLA13722 Slow Cooker User Manual


 
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Introduction to Programmable Slow Cooking
At last! A Slow Cooker pretty enough to cook and serve in…with a convenient place to keep the mixing/serving
spoon! This Programmable Slow Cooker can operate at LOW all day or night, up to 20 hours... with an easy-to-
read digital count-down timer to turn the appliance OFF automatically. No more over-cooked slow cooked meals!
The front and back locked lid seals tight for spill-proof travel.
NOTE: When slow cooking on HIGH setting, it is very much like a covered pot on the stove top. Foods will
cook on HIGH in about half the time required for LOW cooking. Additional liquid may be required as foods
do boil on HIGH.
Before Using for the First Time
1. Carefully unpack your Programmable Slow Cooker. Remove all packaging and materials from the
stoneware pot, lid, and mixing spoon.
2. It is necessary to operate the Programmable Slow Cooker once before placing food in the stoneware pot.
3. Open the locking lid. Press front lid lock button, then use the lid handle to open the Slow Cooker lid.
4. Pour 4 cups of water into the stoneware pot.
5. Close the glass lid. An audible click can be heard as the lid locks into position.
6. Plug into a 120V AC outlet. The screen will begin to ash until the unit is programmed.
7. Press the MODE selector button until the HIGH program indicator illuminates on the screen. Press the
TIME program
+ button until “0:30” appears on the time display.The Slow Cooker will begin to heat in
2 seconds.
NOTE: You may notice a slight odor; this is normal and should quickly disappear.
8. When the cooking time expires (00:00), the warm setting will ash for 5 seconds and then will activate the
keep warm mode for 4 hours.
NOTE: Press the STOP button at any time to turn the Programmable Slow Cooker OFF.
9. Unplug the Slow Cooker and allow the unit to cool.
10. Press front lid lock button, then use the lid handle to open the hinged Slow Cooker lid. Wearing oven
mitts, grasp the pot handles carefully to lift and remove the stoneware pot from the base unit; empty the
water from the stoneware pot.
11. Wash the stoneware pot and mixing spoon in mild dish washing soap. Use a lightly soaped sponge to
clean the glass lid. Rinse and dry all parts thoroughly. Replace stoneware pot inside the base unit. Set
mixing spoon onto the spoon rest behind the lid.
Stoneware Pot Care
Like any ceramic, the stoneware pot may crack or break if not properly handled.
To prevent damage, handle with care!
WARNING: Failure to follow these instructions can cause breakage resulting in injury or property damage.
ALWAYS USE POTHOLDERS OR OVEN MITTS WHEN HANDLING
HOT STONEWARE.
DO NOT place hot stoneware pots on counter top.
Use a protective trivet.
DO NOT place stoneware pot on any range top burner, under a broiler, microwave browning element,
in a heated oven or in a toaster oven.
DO NOT strike utensils against rim of stoneware pot to dislodge food.
DO NOT use stoneware pot to pop corn, caramelize sugar, or make candy.
DO NOT use abrasive cleaners, scouring pads, or any object that will scratch the cookware or accessories.
DO NOT use or repair any pot or lid that is chipped, cracked, or broken.
DO NOT use stoneware pot for reheating foods or for general food storage.
Always place foods into the stoneware pot at room temperature; then place pot into the base unit before
turning unit ON.
NEVER heat the stoneware pot when it is empty.