BELLA 14013 User Manual [en, es, fr]
Table of Contents
Important Safeguards ................................................................................. 3-4
Additional Important Safeguards ..................................................................5
Notes on the Cord............................................................................................6
Notes on the Plug ............................................................................................6
Plasticizer Warning ..........................................................................................6
Electric Power...................................................................................................6
Getting To Know Your BELL A LINX Serve & Store Slow Cooker .............7
Introduction to the BELLA LINX Slow Cooker ............................................. 8
Stoneware Pot Care ......................................................................................... 8
Before Using for the First Time ................................................................. 8-9
BELLA LINX Slow Cookers Assembly Instructions............................... 9-10
Operating Instructions ............................................................................. 11-12
Hints for Slow Cooking ............................................................................ 12-13
User Maintenance Instructions ....................................................................13
Care & Cleaning Instructions ..................................................................13-14
Storing Instructions .......................................................................................14
Recipes .......................................................................................................15-16
Warranty .........................................................................................................17
Table des matières
Consignes de sécurité importantes .......................................................18-19
Autres consignes de sécurité importantes .......................................... 20-21
Remarques sur la che .................................................................................21
Remarques sur le cordon .............................................................................21
Avertissement de migration de plastiants ..............................................21
Alimentation électrique ................................................................................21
Caractéristiques de l’ensemble de mijoteuses Linx de Bella ..................22
Présentation de l’ensemble de mijoteuses Linx de Bella ........................23
Entretien des cocottes en grès ....................................................................23
Avant la première utilisation ................................................................. 23-24
Directives d’assemblage des mijoteuses Linx de Bella .................... 25-26
Mode d’emploi ......................................................................................... 27-28
Conseils pour la cuisson lente .....................................................................28
Réparation ......................................................................................................29
Entretien et nettoyage ............................................................................29-30
Rangement .....................................................................................................31
Recettes ....................................................................................................32-33
Garantíe...........................................................................................................34
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Índice
Medidas de seguridad importantes ...................................................... 35-36
Otras medidas de seguridad importantes ........................................... 37-38
Notas sobre el cable ......................................................................................38
Notas sobre el enchufe .................................................................................38
Advertencia sobre los plasticantes ..........................................................38
Corriente eléctrica .........................................................................................38
Descripción de la olla de cocción lenta Serve and Stack BELLA LINX ..39
Introducción a la olla de cocción lenta BELLA LINX ................................40
Cuidado de la olla de cerámica de gres .....................................................40
Antes de utilizar por primera vez ................................................................ 41
Instrucciones para armar las ollas de cocción lenta enganchables
BELLA LINX ............................................................................................. 42-43
Instrucciones de funcionamiento .......................................................... 44-45
Consejos para la cocción lenta ..............................................................45-46
Instrucciones de mantenimiento para el usuario .....................................46
Instrucciones de cuidado y limpieza ..................................................... 46-47
Instrucciones de almacenamiento ..............................................................48
Recetas ......................................................................................................59-50
Garantía...........................................................................................................51
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IMPORTANT
SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions
should always be followed, including the following:
1. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.
3. To protect against electrical shock, do not immerse
cord, plugs or appliance in water or other liquid.
4. This appliance is not intended for use by persons
(including children) with reduced physical, sensory
or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and
knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or
instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person
responsible for their safety.
5. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is
used by or near children.
6. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before
cleaning. Allow to cool before putting on, or taking
off parts.
7.
Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord
or plug or after the appliance malfunctions or has
been damaged in any manner. Return appliance to
the nearest authorized service facility for examination,
repair or adjustment.
8. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by
the appliance manufacturer may cause injuries.
9. Do not use outdoors.
10. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or
touch hot surfaces.
11. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or
in a heated oven.
12. Extreme caution must be used when moving an
appliance containing hot oil or other hot liquids.
CAUTION: To protect against damage or electric shock,
do not cook in the LINX aluminum liner(s). Cook only in
the stoneware pot(s) provided.
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13. To disconnect, turn all OFF/LOW/HIGH/WARM control
dials to OFF, then remove plug from wall outlet.
14. Do not use appliance for other than intended use.
15. Avoid sudden temperature changes, such as adding
refrigerated foods into a heated stoneware pot.
16. Do not use any stoneware pot or any glass lid if
chipped, cracked, or severely scratched.
17. WARNING: When using more than 1 LINX base unit,
always make sure base units are properly assembled
with the tab along the side of the unit linked securely
into the groove of the next unit.
18. CAUTION: NEVER CARRY MULTIPLE INTERCONNECTED
LINX BASE UNITS, FILLED OR EMPTY. Unplug unit.
Following the detailed instructions in the section
entitled: “Care & Cleaning Instructions,” always
disconnect all LINX base units before moving to serve
or to clean. (See Figure 5.)
FOR HOUSEHOLD
USE ONLY
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
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ADDITIONAL IMPORTANT
SAFEGUARDS
CAUTION, HOT SURFACES: This appliance generates heat
and escaping steam during use. Proper precautions must
be taken to prevent the risk of burns, res or other injury to
persons or damage to property.
1. A person who has not read and understood all
operating and safety instructions is not qualied to
operate this appliance. All users of this appliance must
read and understand this Instruction Manual before
operating or cleaning this appliance.
2. If this appliance falls or accidentally becomes immersed
in water, unplug it from the wall outlet immediately.
Do not reach into the water!
3.
When using this appliance, provide adequate air space
above and on all sides for air circulation. Do not operate
this appliance while it is touching or near curtains, wall
coverings, clothing, dishtowels or other ammable
materials.
4. Do not leave this appliance unattended during use.
5. If this appliance begins to malfunction during use,
immediately turn all OFF/LOW/HIGH/WARM control
dials to OFF, then remove the plug from the outlet. Do
not use or attempt to repair a malfunctioning appliance!
6. The cord to this appliance should be plugged into a
120V AC electrical wall outlet.
7. Do not use this appliance in an unstable position.
8. Never use any stoneware pot on a gas or electric
cooktop or on an open ame.
9. Lift off lid(s) carefully to avoid scalding, and allow water
to drip into stoneware pot(s).
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Notes on the Plug
This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than
the other). To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug will
t in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not t
fully into the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not t,
contact a qualied electrician. Do not modify the plug in
any way.
Notes on the Cord
The provided short power-supply cord (or detachable
power-supply cord) should be used to reduce the risk
resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a
longer cord. Do not use an extension cord with this product
Plasticizer Warning
CAUTION: To prevent Plasticizers from migrating from the
nish of the counter top or table top or other furniture, place
NON-PLASTIC coasters or place mats between the appliance
and the nish of the counter top or table top. Failure to do
so may cause the nish to darken; permanent blemishes
may occur or stains can appear.
Electric Power
If the electrical circuit is overloaded with other appliances,
your appliance may not operate properly. It should
be operated on a separate electrical circuit from
other appliances.
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Introduction to the BELLA LINX Slow Cooker
This unique BELLA LINX Serve & Store Slow Cooker expands from
1 to 2 to 3…up to 6 units sharing 1 power-supply cord. Prepare and serve
an array (up to 6!) of warm favorites. Each 2.5 slow cooker has its own
heating/warm control — dishes can be slow cooked to perfection or set to
serve warm for hours. Each LINX slow cooker has it’s own convenient metal
lid rest to stand the glass lid while serving! Units stack on top of each other
for compact storage.
Stoneware Pot Care
Like any ceramic, the stoneware pot may crack or break if not properly
handled. To prevent damage, handle with care!
WARNING: Failure to follow these instructions can cause breakage resulting
in injury or property damage.
• ALWAYS USE POTHOLDERS OR OVEN MIT TS WHEN HANDLING ANY
HOT STONEWARE POT.
• DO NOT place any hot stoneware pot(s) on countertop. Use the
LINX base unit to serve. Keep hot stoneware pot(s) in the base unit’s
aluminum liner until cooled.
• DO NOT place any stoneware pot on range top burner, under a broiler,
microwave browning element, or in a toaster oven.
• DO NOT strike utensils against rim of any stoneware pot to dislodge
food.
• DO NOT use stoneware pot(s) to pop corn, caramelize sugar, or make
candy.
• DO NOT use abrasive cleaners, scouring pads, or any object that will
scratch the stoneware pot(s) or accessories.
• DO NOT use or repair any stoneware pot(s) or lid(s) that is chipped,
cracked, or broken.
• DO NOT use stoneware pot(s) for reheating foods or for general food
storage.
• Always place foods into the stoneware pot(s) at room temperature; then
place stoneware pot(s) into the aluminum liner before turning unit ON.
• NEVER heat stoneware pot(s) when empty.
Before Using for the First Time
1. Carefully unpack your LINX slow cooker unit(s). Remove all packaging
and materials from each LINX base unit (1, 2, or 3), stoneware pots (1,
2, or 3), glass lids (1, 2, or 3), metal lid rests (1, 2, or 3), and detachable
power-supply cord.
2. It is necessary to operate the slow cooker once before placing food in
the stoneware pot. Following the detailed instructions in the section
entitled: “BELLA LINX Slow Cookers Assembly Instructions,” link units
(2 or 3…up to 6) together.
3. Pour 1.5 cups of water into each of the 2.5 qt. stoneware pots.
Cover each stoneware pot with a glass lid.
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4. Plug the detachable power-supply cord’s connectors into the receptacle
on the right side of the LINX base unit 1.
5. Plug cord into a 120V AC electrical outlet.
6. Turn all control dials to HIGH and allow to heat for approximately 20
minutes. You will notice a slight odor; this is normal and should quickly
disapp ear.
7. Turn all control dials to OFF and allow to cool for 20 minutes.
8. Wearing oven mitts, grasp each of the stoneware pot handles carefully
to lift and remove stoneware pots from each aluminum liner; pour out
the water from the stoneware pots.
9. Rinse all stoneware pots, dry thoroughly, and replace in each LINX base
unit’s aluminum liner.
BELLA LINX Slow Cookers Assembly Instructions
NOTE: These instructions apply to all congurations: 2 or 3 … up to 6 units.
All LINX slow cookers are identical
1. Link units (2 or 3…up to 6) together. Determine the number of BELLA
LINX slow cookers needed (2 to 6).
2. Lift LINX base unit 2 to slide the tab (located on the left side) down into
the groove on the right side of LINX base unit 1. If 3 units are connected,
lift LINX base unit 3 to slide the tab (located on the lef t side) down into
the groove on the right side of LINX base unit 2. (See Figure 2.)
Figure 2
Tab
Groove
Base Unit 1 Base Unit 2 Base Unit 1 Base Unit 2 Base Unit 3
Tab
Groove
WARNING: When using more than 1 LINX base unit, always make sure base
units are properly assembled with the tab along the side of the unit linked
securely into the groove of the next unit.
CAUTION: NEVER CARRY MULTIPLE INTERCONNECTED LINX BASE UNITS.
IMPORTANT: Always disconnect all LINX base units before moving to serve
or to clean. Follow detailed instructions outlined in the section entitled:
“Care & Cleaning Instructions.” (See Figure 5.)
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Operating Instructions
WARNING: When using more than 1 LINX base unit, always make sure base
units are properly assembled with the tab along the side of each base unit
linked securely into the groove of the next unit.
1. Prepare recipe according to instructions.
2. Place food into the stoneware pot(s) and cover with glass lid(s). DO NOT
FILL ANY STONEWARE POT TO THE TOP WITH FOOD. For best results,
the slow cooker(s) should be at least half-lled. When cooking soups
or stews, allow a 2-inch space between the food and the top of the
stoneware pot, so ingredients can come to a simmer.
NOTE: When cooking a meat and vegetable combination, place the
vegetables in the bottom of the stoneware pot rst. Then add the meat
and other ingredients. NOTE: When cooking on HIGH, check cooking
progress, as some soups may come to boil. Remember that frequent
lifting of the lid during cooking delays the cook time.
WARNING: The stoneware pot(s) CANNOT stand the shock of sudden
temperature changes. If any stoneware pot is hot, DO NOT add cold
food. Before cooking frozen food, add some warm liquid.
3. Plug the detachable power-supply cord’s connectors into the receptacle
on the right side of the assembled (1, 2, or 3 …up to 6) LINX base unit
(See Figure 4.).
4. Plug cord into a 120V AC electrical outlet.
5. Turn the appropriate control dial to select temperature setting:
LOW or HIGH.
6. Cook according to recipe instructions.
7. When cooking time is complete, turn the control dial to WARM
for ser ving.
8. To serve, using oven mitts, carefully remove any glass lid by grasping
the lid knob and lifting the lid slightly away from you. This will allow
the steam to escape before removing the lid. Allow a few seconds for
all steam to escape.
9. Use a ser ving spoon to stir cooked food, if needed. Rest spoon in the
spoon notch on the stoneware pot rim and replace lid. To serve food,
hang each lid on the wire lid rest behind the stoneware pot.
Replace each lid immediately after serving to retain heat.
10. If food is ready to serve, but LINX slow cooker(s) need to be moved
to another location, NEVER CARRY MULTIPLE INTERCONNECTED LINX
BASE UNITS.
11. Wearing oven mitts, grasp each of the stoneware pot handles carefully
to lift and remove stoneware pot(s) (with lids) from each aluminum liner.
Place lled and covered stoneware pots in a safe, heat-proof, at,
clean area.
12. First unplug, then, following the detailed instructions in the section
entitled: “Care & Cleaning Instructions,” disconnect all LINX base units.
(See Figure 5.)
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13. Move single LINX base units to the new location, then reassemble. Link
together (2 or 3…up to 6) units.
14. Replace lled stoneware pots (with lids) into each base unit’s
aluminum liner.
15. Plug cord into a 120V AC electrical outlet.
16. Turn control dial(s) to WARM to ser ve.
17. Allow each LINX base unit to cool completely before cleaning,
see Care & Cleaning Instructions.
CAUTION: Even when turned OFF and unplugged, each LINX base unit,
aluminum liner, and stoneware pot remains hot for some time after
using; allow each unit to cool before cleaning or storing.
Hints for Slow Cooking
• Less tender, cheaper cuts of meat are better candidates for slow cooking
than more expensive cuts.
• Meats will not brown during the slow cooking process. Browning fatty
meats will reduce the amount of fat and help to preserve color while
adding richer avor. Heat a small amount of oil in a skillet and brown
meats prior to putting into the stoneware pot.
• Whole herbs and spices avor better in slow cooking than crushed or
ground. Cut the recipe amount by half. Add ground herbs during the last
hour of slow cooking.
• When cooking in a slow cooker, remember that liquids do not boil away
like they do in conventional cooking. Reduce the amount of liquid in any
recipe that is not designed for a slow cooker. The exceptions to this rule
would be rice and soups. Remember, liquids can always be added at a
later time if necessar y. If a recipe results in too much liquid at the end
of the cooking time, remove the cover and continue to cook HIGH
for 1 hour. Check every 15 minutes until the amount of liquid is reduced.
Turn the control dial to OFF when the desired consistency is achieved.
• Most recipes that call for uncooked meat and vegetables require about 6
to 8 hours on LOW temperature setting.
• The higher the fat content, the less liquid needed. If cooking meat with a
high fat content, use thick onion slices under it so that the meat will not
sit and cook in the fat. If necessary, use a slice of bread, a spoon, or a
straining spoon to skim of f excess fat from top of foods before ser ving.
• Foods cut into uniform pieces will cook faster and more evenly than
foods left whole such as roast or poultry.
• Always use a meat thermometer to determine if meats have been
cooked to proper temperature.
• Root vegetables such as carrots, potatoes, turnips and beets require
longer cooking time than many meats. Place them on the bottom of the
slow cooker and cover with liquid. Check to see they are fork-tender
when meat temperature is reached. Remove meat and continue cooking
vegetables if necessary.
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• Add fresh dairy products (milk, sour cream or yogurt) prior to ser ving.
Evaporated milk or condensed creamed soups may be added at the start
of cooking.
• Rice, noodles and pasta are not recommended for long cooking periods.
Cook them separately and then add to the slow cooker during the last
30 minutes.
User Maintenance Instructions
This appliance requires little maintenance. It contains no user serviceable
parts. Do not try to repair it yourself. Any servicing requiring disassembly
other than cleaning, must be performed by a qualied appliance repair
technicianStoring Instructions
Care & Cleaning Instructions
CAUTION: NEVER IMMERSE BASE UNIT OR CORD IN WATER OR
OTHER LIQUID.
1. Always unplug and allow to cool completely before disassembly
and cleaning.
2. Remove plug from electrical outlet. Detach power-supply cord from the
receptacle on the LINX base unit.
3. Remove all stoneware pots and tempered glass lids and clean in
the dishwasher. To avoid damage, position the stoneware pots and
glass lids in dishwasher rack so that they will not hit other items
during cleaning. To clean by hand, wash the stoneware pots and glass
lids in warm, soapy water.
4. Avoid sudden, ex treme temperature changes. For example, do not place
a hot stoneware pot into cold water or onto a wet surface.
5. Avoid hitting the stoneware pots and glass lids against the faucet or
other hard sur faces. CAUTION: Do not use any stoneware pot or any
glass lid if chipped, cracked, or severely scratched.
6. If food sticks to any stoneware pot, ll with warm soapy water and allow
to soak before cleaning. A paste of baking soda may be used with a
plastic scouring pad.
7. To remove water spots or mineral deposits, wipe stoneware pot with
distilled white vinegar. For difcult stains, pour a small amount into the
stoneware pot and allow to soak. Rinse and dry thoroughly.
8. Disconnect all LINX base units. If 3 units are connected, lift LINX base
unit 3 to slide the tab up and out of the groove on the right side of LINX
base unit 2. Lift LINX base unit 2 to slide the tab up and out of the groove
on the right side of LINX base unit 1. Disconnect all LINX base units
before moving to clean.
9. Wipe interior and exterior of the each LINX base unit and aluminum liner
with a soft, slightly damp cloth or sponge. Never use abrasive cleansers
or scouring pads to clean the base unit or aluminum liner, as they may
damage the surfaces.
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Recipes
NOTE: When slow cooking on HIGH setting, it is very much like a
covered pot on the stove top. Foods will cook on HIGH in about half
the time required for LOW cooking. Additional liquid may be required
as foods do boil on HIGH.
Sweet Potato Gumbo
Serves 4 to 6
• 3 cups sweet potato cubed
1-inch pieces
• 3 oz. soy chorizo (may
substitute pork or beef)
• 1 cup chopped tomatoes (may
substitute canned)
11. Place all ingredients into stoneware pot.
2. Cover and cook on LOW for 6 to 7 hours.
3. Before the nal cooking hour, test gumbo for seasoning and
add salt to taste. If a thinner gumbo is desired, add more
vegetable stock.
4. Turn control dial to WARM and serve with plenty of warm,
crusty bread.
• 1/2 cup chopped red onion
• 1-1/2 cups vegetable stock
• 1 pablano pepper, chopped
• 2 celery stalks, chopped
• 2 cups raw okra, sliced (may
substitute frozen)
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