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OPERATION
The slow cooker is designed with three ceramic cooking inserts that can be operated
together or independently. It can be used for various cooking purposes:
• cooking food at low temperatures for an extended time;
• using the the hi (15) temperature setting for simulated slow cooking on a stove.
Example: a pot roast that would need 6 hours of slow cooking might be ready to
serve after 4 hours of high temperature cooking.
• to keep food warm.
Before first use
• Unpack the slow cooker and remove all packaging material. Carefully unpack the
ceramic pot (8).
• Clean all parts of the slow cooker thoroughly before using for the first time
(
Cleaning and maintenance).
NOTE: Use the slow cooker in a well-ventilated area.
CAUTION:
• Do not use ceramic pots (8) for other applications.
• Do not operate the appliance with other pots.
Assembly
• Place the slow cooker on a flat, even, and heat-resistant countertop surface.
• Be sure to leave at least 5 inches of space around the appliance for proper
ventilation (ill.
a
).
• Put the ceramic pots (8) into the base unit (2) (ill.
b
).
Operating instructions
• Prepare a recipe suitable for slow cooking, traditional cooking, or for cooked food
that needs to be kept warm ( Recipes).
• Place the prepared food in the ceramic pot (8) (ill.
c
) and cover with the glass lid (9)
(ill.
d
) ( Tips & Tricks).
• Do not fill the ceramic pot (8) to the brim (ill.
m
).
• Connect the power cord (7) to a wall outlet (ill.
e
). The power indicator (5) illuminates.
• Turn the temperature control dial (6) clockwise from the off (13) position to the
desired setting (lo
(14), hi (15), or warm (16)) (ill.
f
).
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