Bella 6 Qt. Slow Cooker, Diamond Collection 6 Qt. Slow Cooker Instruction Manual

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

WARNING: 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. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with
the appliance.

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.
Bring it to a qualified technician forexamination, repair or electrical or
mechanical adjustment.

8. The use of accessory attachments no t 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.

13. To disconnect, turn OFF/LOW/HIGH/WARM control dial 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 liner.

FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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,
fires 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 qualified 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!

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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 flammable materials.

4. Do not leave this appliance unattended during use.

5. If this appliance begins to malfunction during use, immediately unplug the cord.
Do not use or attempt to repair a malfunctioning appliance!

6. The cord to this appliance should be plugged into a 120 V AC electrical
wall outlet.

7. Do not use this appliance in an unstable position or inclined surface.

8. Never use the stoneware liner on a gas or electric cooktop or on an open flame.

9. Lift off lid carefully to avoid scalding, and allow water to drip into
stoneware liner.

10. CAUTION: To protect against damage or electric shock, do not cook in
base unit. Cook only in the stoneware liner provided.

FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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.

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 fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit
fullyinto the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician.
Do not modify the plug in any way.

PLASTICIzER WARNING

CAUTION: To prevent Plasticizers from migrating to the finish of the counter top or table top
or other furniture, place NON-PLASTIC coasters or place mats between the appliance
andthefinish of the counter top or table top. Failure to do so may cause the finish 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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• Highfatmeatscanresultindisheswithlessflavor.Pre-cookingorbrowningwillhelp

reduce the amount of fat and help to preserve the color. 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 off excess fat from top of foods before serving.

• Foodscutintouniformpieceswillcookfasterandmoreevenlythanfoodsleftwhole

suchas roast or poultry.

• UsetheWARMsettingtokeepcookedfoodattheperfectservingtemperature.
DO NOT cook foods on the WARM setting. NOTE: Do not keep foods on the WARM
setting for more than 4 hours

CONVERTING STANDARD RECIPES TO SLOW COOKING

• Vegetablessuchascarrots,potatoes,turnipsandbeetsrequirelongercookingtime

thanmany meats. Be sure to place them on the bottom of the Slow Cooker and cover
them with liquid.

• Ifaddingfreshmilkoryogurt,thisshouldbedoneduringthelast2hours.
Evaporated milk 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 qualified appliance repair technician.

1. Avoid sudden, extreme temperature changes. For example, do not place a hot glass lid
or stoneware liner into cold water or onto a wet surface.

2. Do not use the stoneware liner to store food in the refrigerator, and then reheat
inthebase unit. The sudden temperature change may crack the liner.

3. Avoid hitting the stoneware liner and glass lid against the faucet or other hard surfaces.

4. Do not use stoneware liner or glass lid if chipped, cracked, or severely scratched.

CAUTION: NEVER IMMERSE BASE UNIT OR CORD IN WATER OR OTHER LIQUID.

5. Always unplug and allow to cool completely before cleaning.

6. Both the liner and the glass lid may be cleaned in the dishwasher.
To clean by hand, wash the stoneware liner and glass lid in warm, soapy water.

7. If food sticks to the stoneware liner, fill with warm soapy water and allow to soak before
cleaning with a plastic scouring pad. Rinse and dry thoroughly.

8. Wipe interior and exterior of the base unit with a soft, slightly damp cloth or sponge.
Never use abrasive cleansers or scouring pads to clean the base unit, as they may
damage the surfaces.

STORING INSTRUCTIONS

1. Be sure all parts are clean and dry before storing.

2. Store appliance in its box or in a clean, dry place.

3. Never store Slow Cooker while it is hot or wet.

4. To store, place stoneware liner inside the base unit and the glass lid over the
stoneware liner; to protect the glass lid, wrap with a soft cloth and place upside down
over the liner.

5. Never wrap cord tightly around the appliance; keep it loosely coiled.