Chefman RJ15-5-P User Guide

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5 QUART PROGRAMMABLE

SLOW COOKER

USER GUIDE

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Contents

1 Introduction
2 Safety Instructions
4 Operating Instructions
7 Features
8 Cleaning and Maintenance
9 Recipes
11 Terms and Conditions
12 Warranty Card

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Introduction

Congratulations!

You have made an excellent choice with the purchase of this quality Chefman®
product. By doing so you now have the assurance and peace of mind which comes
from purchasing a product that has been manufactured to the highest standards
of performance and safety, supported by the high quality standards of Chefman® .

We want you to be completely satisfied with your purchase so this Chefman®
product is backed by a comprehensive manufacturer’s 3-year warranty and an
outstanding after sales service through our dedicated Helpline.

We hope you will enjoy using your purchase for many years to come.

If you require technical support or in the unlikely event that your purchase is
faulty please telephone our Helpline for immediate assistance. Faulty product
claims made within the 3-year warranty period will be repaired or replaced free of
charge provided that you have satisfactory proof of purchase (keep your receipt).
This guarantee is in addition to your statutory rights. Your statutory rights are
not affected. This limited warranty does not apply in cases of damage caused by
accident, improper use, abuse and force majeure.

This limited warranty will be invalidated if the appliance is tampered with in any way
whatsoever. In case of questions or technical problems please call the following
toll-free help line number: 888-315-8407, Monday – Friday 9am to 5pm EST.

If the appliance has to be returned to us, it must be packed correctly as we cannot
accept any responsibility for damage caused in transit.

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.

5. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before
putting on or taking off parts.

6. 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 for electrical or mechanical adjustment.

7. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance
manufacturer may cause injuries.

8. Do not use outdoors.

9. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot surfaces.

10. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.

11. Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containing hot oil

or other hot liquids.

12. To disconnect, press the power OFF button, then remove plug from wall outlet.

13. Do not use appliance for other than intended use.

14. Avoid sudden temperature changes, such as adding refrigerated foods into

a heated stoneware pot.
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.

15. 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 user guide before operating or cleaning this appliance.

16. If this appliance falls or accidentally becomes immersed in water, unplug it from

the wall outlet immediately. Do not reach into the water!

17. 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, dish towels or other flammable materials.

18. Do not leave this appliance unattended during use.

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (cont'd)

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

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

21. Do not use this appliance in an unstable position.

22. Never use the stoneware pot on a gas or electric cooktop or on an open flame.

23. Lift off lid carefully to avoid scalding, and allow water to drip into stoneware pot.

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

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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Operating Instructions

Slow cooking occurs at temperatures just around boiling. The Chefman
Programmable Slow Cooker can operate at LOW all day or night if required. When
cooking on a 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. To turn the Slow Cooker off, press the
power off button. Always unplug from electrical outlet when not in use.

Before Using for the First Time

1. Carefully unpack your Programmable Slow Cooker and clean. (See CLEANING AND
MAINTENANCE section in this user guide).

2. It is necessary to operate the Slow Cooker one time before placing food in the
stoneware pot. Pour 4 cups of water into the stoneware pot and place it inside
the base unit. Cover with the glass lid.

3. Plug into a 120 V AC outlet. The 3 program indicator lights will flash until the unit
is programmed.

4. Press the LOW/HIGH/WARM selector button until the HIGH program indicator
light illuminates. Press the TIME program UP arrow until "0:30" appears on the
time display. The Slow Cooker will begin to heat in 2 seconds.
NOTE: You will notice a slight odor; this is normal and should quickly disappear.

5. When the cooking time expires (00:00), the WARM indicator will flash for 5
seconds and then will activate the keep warm mode for 4 hours. NOTE: Press the
POWER button any time to turn the Programmable Slow Cooker off.

6. Wearing oven mitts, grasp the pot handles carefully to lift and remove the
stoneware pot from the base unit; pour out the water from the stoneware pot.

7. Rinse stoneware pot, dry thoroughly and replace inside the base unit.

Operating Instructions

1. Prepare recipe according to instructions.

2. Place food into the stoneware pot and cover with glass lid. DO NOT FILL THE
POT TO THE TOP WITH FOOD. For best results, the slow cooker should be at least
half-filled. If cooking soups or stews, allow a 2-inch space between the food
and the top of the cooking pot, so ingredients can come to simmer.
NOTE: When cooking a meat and vegetable combination, place the vegetables in
the bottom of the stoneware pot first. Then add the meat and other ingredients.
NOTE: When cooking on HIGH, keep checking progress, as some soups may
come to boil. Remember that frequent lifting of the lid during cooking delays the
cooking time.

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Operating Instructions (cont'd)

WARNING: The stoneware pot CANNOT stand the shock of sudden temperature
changes. If the pot is hot, DO NOT add cold food. Before cooking frozen food, add
some warm liquid.

3. Plug cord into a 120 V AC outlet. The 3 program indicator lights will flash until the
unit is programmed.

4. Following recipe instructions, press the LOW/HIGH/WARM selector button until the
desired LOW, HIGH or WARM program indicator light illuminates.

5. Press the TIME program UP arrow and "0:30" (30 minutes) will appear on the time
display. Continue to press the UP or DOWN arrows until the target cooking time
appears on the time display. The Programmable Slow Cooker can be programmed in
half hour (30 minute) increments from "0:30" (30 minutes) to "20:00" (20 hours). The
Slow Cooker will begin to heat.
NOTE: Press the UP or DOWN arrows to adjust target cook time at any time while
the Slow Cooker is cooking. NOTE: Press the OFF button at any time to turn the
Programmable Slow Cooker OFF.

6. The time on the display will begin to count down in minutes until "0:00" minutes is
shown on the display. CAUTION: The base unit will get very warm during cooking.
This is where the heating elements are located. Use pot holders or oven mitts when
moving or handling the unit.

7. When the cooking time expires (00:00), the WARM indicator will flash for 5 second
and then will activate the keep warm mode for 4 hours. NOTE: Press the POWER
button at any time to turn the Programmable Slow Cooker off.

8. To manually select the warm setting, press the MODE button until WARM is
illuminated.The Programmable Slow Cooker will WARM by default for "04:00" (4
hours). NOTE: Press the power OFF button at any time to turn the Programmable
Slow Cooker OFF.

9. Using oven mitts, carefully remove the 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.

10. Allow a few seconds for all steam to escape. Then, using oven mitts, remove the

stoneware pot from the base unit. Serve contents. If serving directly from the
stoneware pot, always place a trivet or protective padding under the pot before
placing it on a table or countertop.

11. Unplug from electrical outlet. Allow to cool completely before cleaning, see

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE section. NOTE: If you are moving the Slow Cooker,
grasp the unit by the base unit handles; use pot holders or oven mitts.

12. Even when turned OFF and unplugged, the Slow Cooker remains hot for some time

after using; set aside and allow unit to cool before cleaning or storing.

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Operating Instructions (cont'd)

Cooking Times

Setting Maximum Temperature Time to Reach Max. Temp.

LOW 98º C / 208º F 8.5 hours

HIGH 100º C / 212º F 5 hours

WARM 63º C / 145º F 6.5 hours

Hints For Slow Cooking

• Less tender, cheaper cuts of meat are better candidates for slow cooking than more
expensive varieties.

• Meats will not brown during the cooking process. Browning fatty meats will reduce
the amount of fat and help to preserve color while adding richer flavor. Heat a small
amount of oil in a skillet and brown meats prior to putting into the stoneware pot.

• Whole herbs and spices flavor better in slow cooking than crushed or ground.

• 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 necessary. If a recipe
results in too much liquid at the end of the cooking time, remove the cover and
re-program the Slow Cooker to continue to cook HIGH for 45 minutes. Check every
15 minutes. After about 30-45 minutes the amount of liquid will be reduced.

• Most recipes that call for uncooked meat and vegetables require about 6-8 hours on
LOW temperature.

• Foods cut into uniform pieces will cook faster and more evenly than foods left whole
such as roast or poultry.

• 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.

• Add fresh dairy products (milk, sour cream or yogurt) prior to serving. 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.

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Features

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1.． Lid knob

2.．Tempered glass lid

3. Stoneware pot handles

4. Stoneware pot

5. Base unit

6. Base handles

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7. Time display

8. Power OFF button

9. TIME program arrows

10. MODE selector button

11. Program indicator lights LOW/HIGH/WARM

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Cleaning and Maintenance

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 pot into cold water or onto a wet surface.

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

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

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

Cleaning Instructions

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

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

2. Both the pot and the glass lid may be cleaned in the dishwasher. To avoid damage, position

the stoneware pot in dishwasher rack so that it will not hit other items during cleaning. To
clean by hand, wash the stoneware pot and glass lid in warm, soapy water.

3. If food sticks to the stoneware pot, fill with warm soapy water and allow to soak before
cleaning . A paste of baking soda may be used with a plastic scouring pad.

4. To remove water spots or mineral deposits, wipe pot with distilled white vinegar. For
difficult stains, pour a small amount into the stoneware pot and allow to soak. Rinse
and dry thoroughly.

5. 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 the Programmable Slow Cooker while it is hot or wet.

4. To store, place stoneware pot inside the base unit and the glass lid over the stoneware
pot; to protect the glass lid, it may be wrapped with a soft cloth and placed upside down
over the pot.

5. Never wrap cord tightly around the appliance; keep it loosely coiled. NOTE: If the
supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its service agent
or similarly qualified person in order to avoid hazard.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. Children should be
supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

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Recipes

Asian Rib Tips

Makes: 6 - 8 servings

•½ cup low-sodium soy sauce

• 3 tablespoons molasses

• 3 tablespoons grape jelly (or any flavor jam or fruit preserves)

•¼ cup rice vinegar

• 1 orange, juiced and zested

• 5 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed

• 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger (or more, to taste)

• 1 tablespoon sambal olek chili paste (or more, to taste)

• 4 lbs. rib tips

• 4 medium carrots, peeled and halved crosswise

• 1 small Napa cabbage (about 1 lb.), quartered

• 2 tablespoons cornstarch

• 1 tablespoon warm water

• 2 tablespoons sesame oil

• 4 scallions, thinly sliced

Directions:

1. Combine soy sauce, molasses, jelly, vinegar, orange juice and zest, garlic, ginger, and
chili paste in the stoneware pot. Mix well. Arrange rib tips and carrots in a single
layer. Lay the quartered cabbage on top.

2. Cook in covered Slow Cooker on HIGH for 5 to 6 hours (or on LOW for 7 to 8 hours), or
until the rib tips are tender.

3. Remove the cabbage, rib tips, and carrots from the stoneware pot. Using a large
spoon or ladle, skim the fat from the cooking liquid.

4. In a medium saucepan, whisk the cornstarch with warm water until smooth.
Add the de-fatted cooking liquid and cook on high heat until reduced to half. Add
sesame oil last.

5. Return rib tips, vegetables and sauce to the Slow Cooker. Stirring every 30 minutes,
keep food on WARM for up to 4 hours before serving.

6. Spoon sauce over the meat and vegetables. Sprinkle with scallions before serving.

Enjoy as an appetizer or serve with rice and fresh Asian salad.

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Recipes

Slow Cooked Pulled Pork Sandwiches

Makes: 10 - 14 servings

• 1 (5 – 7 lb.) pork butt (or pork shoulder)

• 2 onions, chopped

• 2 teaspoons Kosher salt, plus additional for seasoning

• ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or more to taste

• 2 teaspoons red pepper flakes, or more to taste

• 2 cups low-sodium beef broth or water

• 2 cups barbecue sauce, jarred or homemade

• 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce

• 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard

• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

• 3 tablespoons maple syrup

• 6 jalapeno peppers, chopped (optional)

Directions:

1. Trim excess fat from pork.

2. Add onions to the stoneware pot. Place pork on top, sprinkle with salt and pepper,
to taste. Add broth, cover and cook on LOW for 8 hours or until meat falls apart.

3. Remove pork from Slow Cooker. Trim all fat and muscle tissue. Using 2 forks, or
your fingers, shred (pull) pork.

4. Using a large spoon or ladle, skim the fat from the cooking liquid. Add remaining
ingredients to the stoneware pot and mix well.

5. Return pulled pork to Slow Cooker and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Continue to cook on LOW for 1 hour.

6. Pile pulled pork onto toasted sesame buns and top with fresh slaw.

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Terms and Conditions

CHEFMAN LLC warrants, subject to the conditions stated below, that from the date of purchase, this product will
be free from mechanical defects for a period of THREE (3) years. CHEFMAN LLC, at its option, will repair or replace
this product found to be defective during the warranty period. Should this product become defective by reason
of improper workmanship or material defect during the specified warranty period, CHEFMAN LLC will repair or
replace the same effecting all necessary parts replacements for a period of three years from the date of purchase.
Transportation charges on parts, or products in whole, submitted for repair or replacement, under this warranty,
must be borne by the purchaser.

This warranty is available to consumers only. You are a consumer if you own a CHEFMAN® 5 QUART
PROGRAMMABLE SLOW COOKER that was purchased at retail for personal, family or household use. Except as
otherwise required under applicable law, this warranty is not available to retailers or other commercial purchasers
or owners.

CONDITIONS: This warranty is valid for the original USA retail purchaser from the date of initial retail purchase
and is not transferable. Keep the original sales receipt. Proof of purchase is required to obtain warranty service or
replacement. Dealers, service centers, or retail stores do not have the right to alter, modify or in any way, change the
terms and conditions of this warranty. Warranty registration is not necessary to obtain warranty on CHEFMAN LLC
Products. Save your proof of purchase receipt.

ABOUT YOUR PRODUCT WARRANTY: Most warranty repairs are handled routinely, but sometimes requests for
warranty service may not be appropriate. For example, warranty service would NOT apply if the product damage
occurred because of misuse, lack of routine maintenance, shipping, handling, warehousing or improper installation.
Similarly, the warranty is void if the manufacturing date or the serial number on the product has been removed or
the equipment has been altered or modified. During the warranty period, the authorized service dealer, at its option,
will repair or replace any part that, upon examination, is found to be defective under normal use and service.

NORMAL WEAR: This warranty does not cover normal wear of parts or damage resulting from any of the following:
negligent use or misuse of the product; improper voltage or current; use contrary to the operation instructions;
deviation from instructions regarding storage and transportation; repair or alteration by anyone other than
CHEFMAN LLC or an authorized service center. Further, the warranty does not cover Acts of God, such as fire,
flood, hurricanes and tornadoes. CHEFMAN LLC shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential damages
caused by the breach of any express or implied warranty. Except to the extent prohibited by applicable law, any
implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose is limited in duration to the duration of the
above warranty. Some states, provinces or jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental of
consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations or exclusion
may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights that vary from
state to state or province to province.

HOW TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE: If your CHEFMAN® 5 QUART PROGRAMMABLE SLOW COOKER should prove
to be defective within the warranty period, we will repair it, or if we think necessary, replace it. To obtain warranty
service, simply call our toll-free number 1-888-315-8407 Ext: 400 for additional information from our Customer
Service Representatives, or send the defective product to Customer Service at Chefman, 873 Route 45, Suite 101,
New City, NY 10956.

To facilitate the speed and accuracy of your return, please enclose $10.00 for shipping and handling of the product.
Please only pay by money order.

This warranty is effective for the time periods listed above and subject to the conditions provided for within this
policy.

CHEFMAN is a registered trademark of PLUS ITS CHEAP, LLC.

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Warranty Card

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