GE 898680 Slow Cooker User Manual


 
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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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