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TIPS FOR ADAPTING RECIPES TO SLOW COOKING CONT.
Using Cooking Pot on Top of Range: The cooking pot (without heating base) can
be used for range top cooking. Place pot on large range unit. Use medium to low
heat. The use of low to medium heat will prevent foods from overcooking, reduce
spattering and help retain natural juices. Do not use high heat except for bringing
liquids to a boil. If cooking on a gas range, do not let flame extend up side of cooking
pot. ALWAYS USE OVEN MITTS WHEN USING COOKING POT AND COVER ON
RANGE UNIT.
When cooking meats, preheat empty cooking pot over medium to medium-low heat
for 2 to 3 minutes or until a drop of water sizzles in cooking pot. To prevent sticking
of lean meats, you may wish to add a small amount of cooking oil. Add meat and
brown as desired. Cover cooking pot and reduce heat to low for cooking on range
top OR transfer cooking pot to heating base and cook at desired setting. The
shortest cooking time will be at HI (#5).
Using Cooking Pot in Oven: The cooking pot (without heating base) can be used in
a conventional or convection oven up to preheated temperatures of 350°F/177°C. If
cooking pot is to be covered, use only glass cover in oven. Do not use a plastic
cover, as damage will occur. Cooking pot may be covered with aluminum foil for
oven use. ALWAYS USE OVEN MITTS WHEN USING COOKING POT IN OVEN.
DO NOT USE METAL COOKING POT IN A MICROWAVE OVEN, OVER A
CAMPFIRE OR UNDER AN OVEN BROILER UNIT TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO
THE COOKING POT OR OVEN.
Using Glass Casserole Cover as a Casserole Dish: (if included, do not use
Plastic Cover) Your slow cooker may have a glass casserole style cover that when
inverted can be used as a 1½-quart casserole dish. The casserole cover may be
used in a conventional or convection oven up to preheated temperatures of
400°F/205°C, or in a microwave oven. Do not use cover under a broiler or browning
unit or in a toaster oven. NOTE: to prevent damage to cover, property damage, or
personal injury, do not use glass cover on range top unit as it could shatter due to
sudden temperature change.
Using Roasting Rack (if included): Your slow cooker may include a small wire
roasting rack for use in roasting meat and poultry. To use rack, simply place into
bottom of cooking pot and place roast, chicken or ham onto rack. Add a small
amount of liquid to cooking pot before cooking. If you wish, the meat can be browned
in cooking pot on top of range before roasting. The rack can also be used for
steaming fresh vegetables such as broccoli and corn-on-the-cob. Add 1 cup of water
to cooking pot to steam vegetables. Cook on top of range over medium to medium-
low heat or on heating base at HI (#5) to desired doneness.
Bread, Cakes & Desserts: For oval shaped slow cooker use a 8 x 4-inch loaf pan;
for oblong shaped slow cooker use a 9 x 5-inch loaf pan. To prevent condensation
from dripping onto food while baking, place double layer of paper toweling and single
layer of aluminum foil across top of cooking pot. Cover and bake according to recipe.