Calphalon 1779208 Slow Cooker User Manual


 
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions
should always be followed including the following.
1. Read all instructions in this guide before attempting to operate
your appliance.
2. This product is designed for household use only. Do not use
appliance for other than its intended purpose. Do not use outdoors
nor around water.
3. Do not touch hot surfaces of slow cooker. Appliance surfaces are
hot during and after use. To prevent burns or personal injury, use
handles or knobs and use pot holders or oven mitts when in contact
with the unit.
4. To protect against electrical shock do not immerse cord, plug,
or slow cooker base in water or other liquid.
5. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used
by or near children.
6. Always use slow cooker on a dry, level surface. Do not place
on sink drain board.
7. Do not operate the unit on furniture with wood finishes.
8. Allow air circulation around the slow cooker, keeping it away from
window treatments, walls, towels or other combustible materials.
9. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch
hot surfaces.
10. Before unplugging the slow cooker from the electrical outlet, be
sure to press the Start/Cancel button to turn off slow cooker.
To disconnect, press Cancel, then remove the plug from wall
outlet. Unplug from electrical outlet and cool completely when
not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before putting
on or taking off parts.
11. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or
after any part of the appliance malfunctions or is damaged in
any manner. Contact Calphalon Customer Service at
1-800-809-7267 for examination, repair, or adjustment.
12. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in
a heated oven.
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13. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by Calphalon
may cause injuries. Use only the removable ceramic crock provided
inside the aluminum liner.
1 4 . Never plug in or turn on the slow cooker without the removable
ceramic crock in place.
1 5 . Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance that
contains hot liquids or foods. Do not move while cooking.
1 6 . Only place foods in the removable ceramic crock of slow cooker
(not directly in the aluminum liner) to avoid risk of electric shock.
17. Do not place removable ceramic crock and glass cover in the
microwave or on the stove top.
18. When hot, do not place removable ceramic crock on any surfaces
that are not heat resistant.
19. Do not operate the slow cooker when the crock is empty. Make sure
it is at least ½ to ¾ full before operating.
20. Do not refrigerate foods in the removable ceramic crock and
then place directly in the slow cooker to begin cooking. Instead,
refrigerate foods in separate storage containers.
21. Do not reheat foods using your slow cooker.
22. The slow cooker is not designed to operate via a separate remote
control system or external timer.
2 3 . Always operate the slow cooker with the provided glass cover in
place for the recommended amount of time. Do not use any other
type of cover on the slow cooker during cooking or storage.
2 4 . Prevent steam burns when removing the glass cover from a hot,
slow cooker by angling the cover away from you when removing it.
25. It is safe to use metal, nylon, wooden, and plastic utensils with your
slow cooker. Use caution as utensils could get hot if left in the crock.
Please use with caution.
26. Do not chop, cut, blend, or mix in the crock.
27. Keep the slow cooker clean by following the recommended
Cleaning & Care instructions found on page 14.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR
FUTURE REFERENCE.