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BEFORE FIRST USE
DO’S
• Always thaw frozen meat and poultry
before cooking.
• Use dry oven mitts when lifting the
removable bowl after cooking.
• Always store the appliance in a cool,
dry place.
DONT’S
• Do not operate any of settings without
removable cooking bowl in position.
• Do not cook with frozen meats or poultry.
• Do not remove stainless steel lid
when using the Slow Cook setting
unnecessarily as this will result in major
heat loss.
• Do not place water or other liquids into
the stainless steel base of the appliance.
• Do not immerse base, cord or plug of the
appliance in water or any other liquid.
• Do not touch hot surfaces with bare hands.
• Do not fry in the appliance.
• To prevent aromas, molds and odors,
never store the appliance closed with
lid locked in place. Follow the care and
cleaning guidelines on page 58. Pack
and store with lid resting upside down
on removable cooking bowl in a well
ventilated area.