Crock-Pot 38511, 3860 User Manual

Programmable

Owner’s Guide

READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

For use with 4, 41⁄2, 5, 51⁄2, 6, and 61⁄2 quart
round and oval Smart-Pot

™

Slow Cookers

Stoneware Slow Cooker

The Original and America’s # 1 Brand of Slow Cookers

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

This appliance is for HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY. No user-ser viceable 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 power­supply 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 CROCK-POT®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.

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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.
Return appliance to Rival®(see warranty) for examination, repair
or adjustment.

7. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by Rival

®

may

cause fire, 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 Crock-Pot®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.

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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 fit into 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 attempt to modify the plug in any way. If the plug fits loosely into
the AC outlet or if the AC outlet feels warm do not use that outlet.

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

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HOW TO USE YOUR SMART-POT

™

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 Crock-Pot®slow cooker.

5. Do not set heated unit filled with food on a finished 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.

HOW TO PROGRAM YOUR SMART-POT

™

4 or 6 hours for

HIGH

temp. cooking

POWER on

indicator

light

Once cooking
time elapses,

the Smart-Pot

™

automatically

shifts to the

WARM setting,

keeping your food

at the perfect

serving temperature

without

overcooking.

COOK TIME sets the time
and cooking temperature

turns power off

8 or 10 hours for

LOW

temp. cooking

NOTE: To reduce the risk of electric shock, cook only in removable

stoneware.

1. Place food in stoneware according to recipe.

2. Plug in Smart-Pot™slow cooker. The Power light will begin to flash
indicating that the unit is plugged in, but not turned on.

HOW TO PROGRAM YOUR SMART-POT™(CONT.)

3. Push the Cook Time button to scroll through the timed cooking
options. Push once and the 4 hour light will illuminate, twice and the
6 hour light will come on, etc. Select the time based on the length of
time indicated in the recipe. Two time options are usually given. The
4 and 6 hour settings are the HIGH temperature setting and may be
used when you want your food done quicker. The 8 and 10 hour
settings correspond to the LOW temperature setting and is used for
all day cooking. In addition your Smart-Pot

™

can be set to the Warm
Setting by scrolling through the timed cooking options until the
warm light illuminates.

NOTE: The Warm setting is for keeping already hot food warm. Do not
use the warm setting to cook or reheat food.

4. When the cooking time is completed, the Smart-Pot

™

slow cooker will
automatically shift to the Warm setting and the Warm light will come
on. NOTE: We do not recommend using the Warm setting for more
than 4 hours.

5. To turn the Smart-Pot™off push the OFF button. Unplug unit from
the wall outlet.

6. For other recipes that give a range of times, select the time closest
to the setting on your Smart-Pot™. For instance a recipe calling
for cooking time of 7 to 9 hours on LOW, set your Smart-Pot

™

to 8 hours.

NOTE: If power goes off then power light will blink and settings must be
reset. If cook time is changed before the cycle is complete the time will
reset to the new setting.

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

•A specific liquid called for in a recipe may be varied if an equal
quantity is substituted. (Such as substituting a 10

3

⁄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 1

1

⁄2 hours or until
beans are tender. Soaking in water, if desired, should be completed
before boiling. Discard water after soaking or boiling.

• The lid handle may get hot while cooking, use of an oven mitt while
handling is advised.

HINTSHOW TO CLEAN YOUR SMART-POT

™

Unplug unit. CAUTION: Never submerge heating unit in water or other
liquid.

• GLASS: the lids may be washed in the dishwasher.

REMOVABLE STONEWARE

• The removable stoneware goes safely into the dishwasher, or may be
washed in hot soapy water. Do not use abrasive cleaning compounds
– a cloth, a sponge or rubber spatula will usually remove the residue.
To remove water spots and other stains, use a non-abrasive cleaner
(such as Bon-Ami®Polishing Cleanser) or vinegar.

• The outside case may be cleaned with a soft cloth and warm soapy
water. Wipe dry. Do not use abrasive cleaners.

CARE OF STONEWARE

As with any fine ceramic, the stoneware bowl will not withstand the
shock of sudden temperature changes.

• If the stoneware has been preheated or is hot to the touch, do not put
in cold foods. Do not preheat Crock-Pot®slow cooker before using
unless specified in the recipe. The stoneware should be at room
temperature before adding hot foods.

•To wash your stoneware right after cooking, use hot water. Do not
pour in cold water if the stoneware is hot.