Continental Refrigerator Platinum CP43729 Instruction Manual

MODEL:

CP43729

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

SLOW COOKER

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions
should always be followed, including the following:

1. Read all instructions before using.

2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs. The lid handle may get
hot while cooking, use of an oven mitt while handling is advised.

3. To protect against electrical shock, do not immerse cord, plug, or
cooking unit in water or other liquids. CAUTION: Never submerge the heating
unit 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 unit 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.

7. The use of accessory attachments not recommended may cause re,

electrical shock or injury.

8. Do not use outdoors.

9. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch heated
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. Always use hot pads when moving your
heated slow cooker.

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

13. Avoid sudden temperature changes, such as adding refrigerated
foods into a heated pot.

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

POLARIZED PLUG

This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). To

reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is intended to t into 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 qualied electrician.
Do not attempt to modify the plug in any way. If the plug ts loosely into the

AC outlet or if the AC outlet feels warm do not use that outlet.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

This appliance is for HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY. No user-serviceable parts
inside. Power Unit never needs lubrication. Do not attempt to service this
product. Do not immerse base in water or other liquid. A short power supply

cord is provided to reduce the hazards resulting from entanglement or tripping

over a longer cord. AN EXTENSION CORD MAY BE USED WITH CARE;
HOWEVER, THE MARKED ELECTRICAL RATING SHOULD BE AT
LEAST AS GREAT AS THE ELECTRICAL RATING OF THE Slow
Cooker. The extension cord should not be allowed to drape over the

counter or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over.
NOTE: During initial use of this appliance, some slight smoke and/or odor
may be detected. This is normal with many heating appliances and will

not recur after a few uses.

HOW TO USE THE SLOW COOKER

1. Always cook with the lid on, for the recommended time.

2. Follow recommended cooking times.

3. Do not use the slow cooker stoneware for storage of foods.

4. Do not reheat foods in your slow cooker.

5. Do not set heated unit lled with food on a nished wood table.

6. Unplug when cooking is done and before cleaning.

7. Removable stoneware is ovenproof and microwave safe. Do not use
removable stoneware on gas or electric burner or under broiler.
CAUTION: Always place protective padding under stoneware before
setting on table or countertop.

NOTE: Do not cook or reheat foods on the Warm Setting.

HINTS

• Trim fats and wipe meats well to remove residue. (If meats contain
fats, brown in a separate skillet or broiler and drain well before adding
to cooker.) Season with salt and pepper. Place meat in cooker on top of
vegetables.

• For roasts and stews, pour liquid over meat. Use no more liquid than

specied in the recipe. More juices in meats and vegetables are retained

in slow cooking than in conventional cooking.

• Most vegetables should be thinly sliced or placed near the sides or
bottom of the stoneware. Meats generally cook faster than most
vegetables in a slow cooker.

• Use whole leaf herbs and spices for best and truest avor for all-day

cooking. If ground herbs and spices are used, they should be stirred in
during the last hour.

• Because there is no direct heat at the bottom, always ll the

stoneware at least half full to conform to recommended times. Small
quantities may be prepared, but cooking time will be affected.

• A specic liquid called for in a recipe may be varied if an equal
quantity is substituted. (Such as substituting a 103⁄4 ounce can of soup
plus 4 ounces of water for a 141⁄2 ounce can of tomatoes OR 1⁄2 cup
beef or chicken broth for 1⁄2 cup of wine.)

• Beans must be softened completely before combining with sugar

and/or acid foods (NOTE: Sugar and acid have a hardening effect on
beans and will prevent softening). Dried beans, especially red kidney
beans, should be boiled before adding to a recipe. Cover the beans

with 3 times their volume of unsalted water and bring to a boil. Boil
10 minutes, reduce heat, cover and allow to simmer 11⁄2 hours or until