Calphalon 1779208 User Manual
7 Qt. Digital Slow Cooker
7 Qt. Digital Slow Cooker
USER GUIDE
USER GUIDE
Model 1779208
Model 1779208
Mijoteuse numérique de 7 litres
Mijoteuse numérique de 7 litres
GUIDE DE
GUIDE DE
L’UTILISATEUR
L’UTILISATEUR
Modèle 1779208
Modèle 1779208
Thank you for choosing a Calphalon 7 Qt. Digital Slow Cooker.
The Calphalon Kitchen Electrics collection features our
exclusive Opti-Heat System. Designed to provide accurate
temperature control and even heat delivery, Opti-Heat ensures
that foods cook evenly and thoroughly, for reliable results you
can count on - every time.
Be sure to carefully review this guide before using your digital
slow cooker. Keep the guide handy for future reference should
you have any questions about your digital slow cooker’s
operation.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Safety Instructions .......................................................... page 1
Electrical Requirements ...................................................... page 4
Getting to Know Your Digital Slow Cooker
Parts & Features ............................................................... page 5
Operating Your Digital Slow Cooker
Before the First Use .......................................................... page 6
Setting the Controls .......................................................... page 7
Tips for Successful Slow Cooking ................................. page 11
Suggested Settings ........................................................... page 13
Cleaning & Care
Before Cleaning ............................................................... page 14
Cleaning ......................................................................... page 14
Storage ........................................................................... page 15
Frequently Asked Questions ......................................... page 15
Warranty ........................................................................ page 16
Recipes ............................................................................ page 18
If you have questions or concerns, or wish to return product(s), please contact
Calphalon Customer Service at 1-800-809-7267. Please do not return
this product to the store.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
The safety instructions appearing in this guide are not meant
to cover all possible situations that may occur. Caution must
be exercised when installing, maintaining or operating this
appliance. Common sense, caution and care must be exercised
when maintaining or operating your slow cooker. Contact your
dealer, distributor, service agent or manufacturer with any issues
you do not understand.
Recognize Safety Symbols, Words & Labels
Always read and obey the safety messages included in this
guide. Look for the following safety symbols, which will alert
you to potential hazards.
WARNING
WARNING – Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD
result in severe personal injury or death.
CAUTION
CAUTION – Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD
result in minor personal injury.
ATTENTION!
ATTENTION! The slow cooker may emit a light smoke and/or
odor as it heats up during the first few minutes of operation. This
is due to residual oils left over from the manufacturing process;
this is common for any type or brand of slow cooker and not a
defect. This will dissipate quickly and is not a reason for concern.
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions
should always be followed including the following.
1. Read all instructions in this guide before attempting to operate
your appliance.
2. This product is designed for household use only. Do not use
appliance for other than its intended purpose. Do not use outdoors
nor around water.
13. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by Calphalon
may cause injuries. Use only the removable ceramic crock provided
inside the aluminum liner.
1 4 . Never plug in or turn on the slow cooker without the removable
ceramic crock in place.
1 5 . Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance that
contains hot liquids or foods. Do not move while cooking.
1 6 . Only place foods in the removable ceramic crock of slow cooker
(not directly in the aluminum liner) to avoid risk of electric shock.
3. Do not touch hot surfaces of slow cooker. Appliance surfaces are
hot during and after use. To prevent burns or personal injury, use
handles or knobs and use pot holders or oven mitts when in contact
with the unit.
4. To protect against electrical shock do not immerse cord, plug,
or slow cooker base in water or other liquid.
5. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used
by or near children.
6. Always use slow cooker on a dry, level surface. Do not place
on sink drain board.
7. Do not operate the unit on furniture with wood finishes.
8. Allow air circulation around the slow cooker, keeping it away from
window treatments, walls, towels or other combustible materials.
9. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch
hot surfaces.
10. Before unplugging the slow cooker from the electrical outlet, be
sure to press the Start/Cancel button to turn off slow cooker.
To disconnect, press Cancel, then remove the plug from wall
outlet. Unplug from electrical outlet and cool completely when
not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before putting
on or taking off parts.
11 . Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or
after any part of the appliance malfunctions or is damaged in
any manner. Contact Calphalon Customer Service at
1-800-809-7267 for examination, repair, or adjustment.
17. Do not place removable ceramic crock and glass cover in the
microwave or on the stove top.
18. When hot, do not place removable ceramic crock on any surfaces
that are not heat resistant.
19. Do not operate the slow cooker when the crock is empty. Make sure
it is at least ½ to ¾ full before operating.
20. Do not refrigerate foods in the removable ceramic crock and
then place directly in the slow cooker to begin cooking. Instead,
refrigerate foods in separate storage containers.
21. Do not reheat foods using your slow cooker.
22. The slow cooker is not designed to operate via a separate remote
control system or external timer.
2 3 . Always operate the slow cooker with the provided glass cover in
place for the recommended amount of time. Do not use any other
type of cover on the slow cooker during cooking or storage.
2 4 . Prevent steam burns when removing the glass cover from a hot,
slow cooker by angling the cover away from you when removing it.
25. It is safe to use metal, nylon, wooden, and plastic utensils with your
slow cooker. Use caution as utensils could get hot if left in the crock.
Please use with caution.
26. Do not chop, cut, blend, or mix in the crock.
27. Keep the slow cooker clean by following the recommended
Cleaning & Care instructions found on page 14.
12. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in
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a heated oven.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR
FUTURE REFERENCE.
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Avoid Electric Shock
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR
CAUTION
This appliance is equipped with a 3-prong grounding plug for
your protection against shock hazard and it should be plugged
directly into a properly grounded receptacle. Do not cut or
remove the grounding receptacle from this plug. If the plug fails
to fit into an existing outlet, contact a qualified electrician to
update the outlet.
Short Cord Instructions
Your Calphalon slow cooker has a short power cord as
a safety precaution to prevent personal injury or property
damage resulting from becoming entangled with it or tripping
over a longer cord. Do not allow children to be near this
appliance without adult supervision. Extension cords are
available and may be used if care is exercised in their use.
If an extension cord is used:
1. The marked electrical rating of the cord set or extension
cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating
of the appliance; and
DIGITAL SLOW COOKER
Parts & Features
1. Brushed, Stainless Steel Exterior – Durable, sleek, and easy to clean.
2. Tempered, Glass Cover – Seals in the heat and allows you to see inside the
slow cooker. Dishwasher safe.
3. Cool-Touch Handles – Silicone-wrapped to stay cool during cooking.
4. 7 Quart Ceramic Crock – Extra-large capacity and is removable for easy
cleaning in the dishwasher.
5. Digital Display with 24-Hour Timer – Offers a choice of Warm, Low, High,
and Auto settings. The internal sensor ensures temperature accuracy.
6. Auto Setting – The Auto Setting cooks on High for 2 hrs. then automatically
changes to Low for the remainder of the programmed cooking time.
7. High/Low Modes – Provides the option to cook on High for a few hours or Low
for slow cooking throughout the day.
8. Warm Mode – Keeps foods warm until serving.
9. Cord storage – Wraps underneath for convenient storage.
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2. The cord should be arranged so that it will not drape
over the countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled
on by children or tripped over unintentionally.
3. The extension cord must include a 3-prong grounding plug.
If the appliance is of the grounded type, the extension cord
should be a grounding-type, 3-wire cord.
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OPERATING YOUR
Setting the Controls
DIGITAL SLOW COOKER
Setting
High
Low
Warm
Before the First Use
1. Carefully remove all the pieces of the slow cooker from the
packaging and place on counter near a suitable electrical
outlet. (See page 4 for information regarding electrical
requirements.)
2. Before the first use, wash the removable ceramic crock
and glass cover in warm, soapy water. Rinse and dry
thoroughly.
3. Insert ceramic crock into slow cooker base.
4. Place slow cooker on a level, dry surface. Allow air
circulation around the slow cooker, keeping it away
from window treatments, walls, towels, etc.
5. Plug the power cord into 3-prong electrical outlet.
The slow cooker will chime once and the Start/Cancel
button will blink, which indicates the slow cooker is ready
for operation.
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Cooking
Temperature
200°F – 212°F
195°F – 205°F
165°F – 180°F
Step1: FILL
Make sure the slow cooker is assembled with the ceramic crock
in place, that it is on a dry, level surface, and it is plugged into a
suitable electrical outlet. (See page 4 for electrical requirements.)
To make clean-up easier, spray the inside of the ceramic crock with
nonstick cooking spray.
Fill the ceramic crock between ½ and ¾ full with ingredients.
This meets food safety standards and ensures that your food will
cook thoroughly. Spread the ingredients evenly across the bottom
of the crock.
Here are a few tips regarding ingredients:
•REFRIGERATE perishable foods before placing them in a
slow cooker.
•THAW any frozen ingredients, such as poultry and meats
before placing them in the slow cooker.
•CUT large pieces of meat (such as roasts or whole poultry)
into pieces and remove skin and excess fat to ensure
thorough and even cooking.
•BROWN meats, including ground meats, before adding
them to the slow cooker for additional flavor, if desired.
•LAYER foods according to how quickly they cook.
Meats cook more quickly than vegetables in a slow cooker.
Layer vegetables first, then meat, and pour any cooking
liquids over top.
Step 2: SELECT COOKING MODE
Each time the digital slow cooker is powered on, you will notice
it displays default settings – Auto cooking mode and 6 hours
of total cooking time. However, you may adjust the settings to suit
your specific cooking needs. Press Start to Cook will blink on
Step 3: SET TIMER
Your digital slow cooker is equipped
with a 24-hour digital timer, so it
can accommodate all of your slow
cooking needs.
the display panel until the Start/Cancel button is selected, if
a selection is not made within the allotted time, the slow cooker
will go into the "sleep" mode.
To modify the cooking mode, press the Up and Down arrows
positioned next to the cooking mode options. Select between
Auto, High, Low and Warm. Most slow cooker recipes
provide cooking times for either Low or High settings, please
use these as your guide. Consider the following general tips
for selecting a heat setting.
Auto – This automatically sets the slow cooker
to operate on High for two hours. Then, the slow
cooker switches over to Low for the remainder of
the programmed cooking time. Note that Auto will
be displayed, even though the slow cooker is cycling
through High and Low cooking temperatures.
At the end of the programmed cooking cycle, the
slow cooker will transition to Warm mode and keep
the food warm until serving.
High – Use this setting when time is short and you
need food cooked within a few hours. In general,
one hour of cooking time on High is equal to two
hours on the Low setting.
Low – Choose this setting when you want to place
food in the slow cooker in the morning and return
home in the evening to serve dinner. Many main
dish recipes cooked on the Low setting take eight
to ten hours.
To set the timer, press the Up or Down
arrows to increase or decrease the cooking
time in 30-minute increments.
Step 4: BEGIN COOKING
Note: The slow cooker does not begin
cooking until you press the Start/Cancel
button.
Once pressed, Start will stop flashing
and remain illuminated. Press Start to
Cook will disappear on the display and
Time Remaining will appear, indicating
the remaining cooking time. The time
remaining will be displayed and count
down until there is no time cooking time
remaining.
To Change Cooking Mode or Time: If you decide you’d like
to change the cooking mode or time during the cooking process,
you may press the corresponding Up or Down arrows to adjust
accordingly. The time will adjust by 30-minute increments.
To Cancel a Cycle: If you need to cancel a cooking cycle
for any reason, simply press the Start/Cancel button and the
slow cooker will stop cooking and return to default mode. The
default cooking modes will reappear and the Start/Cancel
button will flash.
Warm – Use this setting to keep cooked foods warm
until serving. DO NOT use the Warm setting to reheat
leftovers or to cook foods (since the temperature is not
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hot enough to do so).
Step 5: AUTOMATIC KEEP WARM
At the end of the programmed cooking
time the slow cooker will chime once
and the display will show Cooking
Complete. Then the slow cooker
automatically switches to the Warm
setting until serving (up to 4 hours).
So, if you’re running late, there is no
need to worry. Your food will be hot
and ready to eat when you are.
Step 6: POWER OFF AND SERVE
Before serving, press the Start/Cancel button if the slow cooker
is still operating. Next, grasp the electrical plug securely and
remove it from the outlet.
WARNING
DO NOT cook foods using the Warm setting. Doing so may
result in food poisoning. The Warm setting is intended to keep
cooked, hot foods warm until serving.
DO NOT reheat leftovers in a slow cooker. Doing so may result
in food poisoning. Instead, reheat leftovers on the stove top or
in a microwave until steaming hot, and then move to the slow
cooker to keep warm for serving.
TIPS FOR SUCCESSFUL
SLOW COOKING
Your Calphalon Digital Slow Cooker allows you to create
restaurant-quality dishes that are ideal for effortless entertaining
as well as everyday meals. Enjoy adding a gourmet touch to
your favorite, slow-simmered recipes. We’ve compiled a few
helpful tips to get you started.
Adapting Recipes
As you become familiar with your new kitchen appliance, we
want to share a few suggestions for adapting your traditional
recipes for the slow cooker. You may want to begin by referring
to slow cooker cookbooks for recipes similar to those you want
to adapt. They will serve as a guide for cooking times and
temperatures. Also, refer to our Suggested Settings on
page 13 and our collection of Slow Cooker Recipes that
begin on page 18.
Why Moist Heat?
In general, slow cooking is a moist heat method of cooking.
Steam accumulates under the glass cover during cooking,
which naturally maintains moisture during the cooking process.
This type of cooking is especially good for tenderizing foods
and for developing flavors as they simmer.
CAUTION
Use caution when removing the glass cover. Be sure to use
the cool touch handles and pot holders or oven mitts whenever
touching the base of the slow cooker. Carefully tilt the glass
cover away from you to avoid burns from escaping steam.
Use pot holders or oven mitts to remove the crock from the
slow cooker, if desired. Never place the hot slow cooker or
crock directly on a wooden table or other non-heat resistant
surface. Once serving is complete. Remove any left over food
and refrigerate in storage containers. Do not use your ceramic
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crock for food storage.
Slow Cooking Tips:
•Whenusingtraditionalrecipesfortheslowcooker,reduce
the liquid by about one-half, unless making soup or long
grain rice.
•Ifyoulifttheglasscoverattheendofthecookingtimeand
discover there is too much liquid that has accumulated during
cooking, remove the cover. Set the slow cooker on High for
about 30 minutes and some of the liquid will evaporate.
•Cutvegetablesintoapproximately1-inchpiecessothatthey
are bite-sized and cook evenly.
Suggested Settings
The following chart is meant to serve as a general guide for
choosing appropriate slow cooker times and temperatures.
Experiment with your favorite foods and recipes to determine
ideal cooking cycles.
Suggested Cooking Cycle
Food
Choose ONE of the settings below
to determine your cook time
HIGH LOW AUTO
•Reservetendervegetables(suchasbroccoliandasparagus),
Barbeque Ribs
4 hours
8 hours
6 hours
pasta, and quick-cooking rice (parboiled), and add during the
final 30 minutes of cooking time.
•Dairyproductstendtobreakdownwhenusingalongcooking
Pot Roast
4 – 5
hours
8 – 10
hours
6 – 8
hours
process. It’s best stir them in about 30 minutes before the end
of the cooking time.
•Seafoodshouldbeaddedduringthelasthourtoavoid
Soup, Stew or Chili
4 – 5
hours
8 – 10
hours
6 – 8
hours
overcooking.
•Brownmeats,includinggroundmeat,beforeslowcookingfor
Pork Chops
3 hours
6 hours
4 hours
added flavor. And, slice larger cuts of meat (such as pot roast)
into pieces before placing in slow cooker.
•Whenslowcookingaroast,addapproximately1cupof
Barbeque Chicken Wings
(browned), in sauce
2 hours
4 hours
liquid (i.e., beef or vegetable broth or stock) to the ceramic
crock for a 2½ to 3lb. roast.
Cocktail Meatballs
(cooked), in sauce
1 hour
•Thetemperature,sizeanddensityofingredientswillaffect
cooking times. Check cooked foods with a meat thermometer,
if possible, to make sure they reach an internal temperature
of at least 160˚F.
Tip
Remember to keep the glass cover in place while slow cooking.
Each time the glass cover is removed, the crock temperature
drops by about 10 – 15 degrees. This drop in temperature may
require that you extend the cooking time by 20 minutes or more.
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CLEANING & CARE
STORAGE
Before Cleaning
1. CANCEL – Press the Start/Cancel button if slow
cooker is still in operation.
2. UNPLUG – Carefully unplug the slow cooker’s power
cord from electrical outlet.
3. REMOVE LEFTOVERS – Remove any leftover food
and place in storage containers before refrigerating.
Do not store leftovers in the crock.
4. COOL – Let slow cooker cool completely before
attempting any cleaning. The metal parts of the base
will be hot after use.
WARNING
Unplug slow cooker before cleaning. Failure to do so may
result in risk of serious injury and electric shock.
Cleaning the Slow Cooker
•Allow the slow cooker to cool and then remove the
ceramic crock.
•Wash the crock and glass cover in the dishwasher, if
desired. Or hand wash in warm, soapy water. Rinse
and dry thoroughly.
•Wipe the slow cooker base with a clean, damp cloth.
DO NOT use abrasive cleaners or scouring pads, as
they may scratch the surface of the slow cooker.
DO NOT immerse the slow cooker base, cord or plug
in water. Immersing the base in water may be dangerous
and will void the Warranty.
•Placecrockinslowcookerbaseandplaceglasscover
on top.
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NOTE: Do not operate the slow cooker without the ceramic crock in place.
Wrap the electrical cord under the slow
cooker for easy storage. Store the slow
cooker upright on a clean, level, dry
surface. Do not store anything on top
of the slow cooker.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
My slow cooker is not heating up; what am I doing
wrong? Be sure the power cord is plugged into a suitable outlet.
See page 4 for electrical requirements. Then, check to make sure
you’ve selected both the cooking mode and time. Finally, press
the Start/Cancel button to start the cooking process.
How do I know which heat setting to choose?
Refer to our handy Suggested Settings chart on page 4.
Also, you may want to look at existing slow cooker recipes.
They provide suggested cook times and heat settings. Most foods
may be cooked on either the Low or the High setting. It depends
on the amount of time available for cooking and how tender you
want the food to become. The longer the cook time, the more
tender the food. You may want to take the guess work out of
setting the controls and use the Auto mode, which is specifically
designed to switch to Low after 2 hours on High for the remainder
of the programmed cooking time.
I’ve cooked my food for the designated time, but it’s not
steaming hot. How could this be? Check to make sure you
didn’t start with frozen ingredients. All foods you place in the slow
cooker should be thawed before using. Ensure the slow cooker is
not overfilled. The USDA recommends filling a slow cooker between
½ and ¾ full. Finally, make sure you cut large pieces of meat or
poultry into smaller pieces before cooking.
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