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OPERATION
• After the cooking or warming process is finished, turn the temperature control
dial (6) to off
(13) position.
• Lift the glass lid (9) and put it on the glass lid support (1), then serve the food (ill.
g
).
CAUTION: When lifting the glass lid (9) hot steam may cause serious injuries. Always
lift the glass lid (9) in a way that the steam is diverted away from you. Let the condensed
hot water drip into the pot (ill.
h
).
CAUTION: Do not fill liquids or food into the base unit (2) (ill.
n
).
• Remove the ceramic pot (8) from the base unit (2) by grasping the ceramic pot
handle (12) with mittens or gloves (ill.
i
).
• When not in use, unplug the power cord (7) from the wall outlet to make sure that
the slow cooker is completely off. The power indicator (5) goes off.
WARNING: This appliance generates heat and steam during use. Proper precautions
must be taken to prevent the risk of burns, fires, or other injury to persons or damage
to property.
CAUTION: The surfaces of the slow cooker and pots will get hot. Do not touch while in
use (ill.
r
). Allow the appliance to cool for at least 30 minutes before handling.
Notes on the ceramic pots
• Only fill food into the ceramic pots (8), when they are at room temperature. Ceramic
is a sensitive material and does not respond well to steep temperature changes.
• Rapid temperature variations may result in damage to the ceramic pots (8).
• Do not:
put the pot in the refrigerator to store food. Reheating a cold pot may damage
your appliance (ill.
o
).
place hot food in the pot when it is cold or cold food when the pot is hot.
put the pot under cold water if it is still hot.
hit the pot against hard surfaces or water faucets.
use the pot if it is chipped, cracked or otherwise damaged.
put the pot or lid into a microwave oven (ill.
p
).
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