4865
Owner’s Guide
READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Pre-Programmed Recipes
Programmable
The Original and America’s #1 Brand of Slow Cookers
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
This appliance is for HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY. No user-serviceable parts
inside. 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 RECIPE SMART-POT™. 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.
3. To protect against electrical shock, do not immerse cord, plug, or cooking
unit in water or other liquid. 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
Recipe Smart-Pot™.
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.
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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.
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HOW TO USE YOUR RECIPE 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 Recipe Smart-Pot
™
.
5. Do not set heated unit filled with food on a finished wood table.
6. Unplug when cooking is done and before cleaning.
7. Do not use plastic lids in microwave or conventional oven. 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.
HOW TO PROGRAM YOUR RECIPE SMART-POT
™
To turn the unit on, press either the COOK/TIME or the RECIPE
key pads. You can either use a programmed recipe or if you want
to use your own favorite recipe then skip to the section titled
“How to Program Using the Cook /Time Key Pad.”
HOW TO REVIEW RECIPES OR PROGRAM:
Over two hundred recipes are stored in the Rival®Recipe
Smart-Pot™. It is possible to review as many categories and recipes
as you like before making your choice. To review
and/or choose specific recipes proceed as directed below.
NOTE: A list of the recipes have been included on pages 14-17 of this manual.
Press RECIPE key pad:
The Display Shows: Navigating
RIVAL
®
A signal will sound and the word Rival
®
appears briefly on the screen. (This will
happen only the first time the unit is
powered on)
Main Menu The MAIN MENU option will appear on
Choose/Press ENTER the screen. It contains a list of four
Starters categories of recipes that are available.
Soups and Stews Use arrow key pad and Press DOWN
Main Dishes until you reach the desired category.
Desserts To return to previous category Press
UP arrow key pad. When you have chosen
a category Press ENTER.
(Selected setting) Each main category is divided into sub
Ex. Starters categories which narrows your choices
Choose/Press ENTER into more specific types of recipes, within
Previous Menu the category. To view the choices, use
Appetizers / Sides arrow key pad and Press DOWN until you
Dips reach desired category. Press UP
Beverages arrow key pad to return to previous
category choices or Previous Menu. When
you have chosen a category Press ENTER.
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KNOW YOUR RECIPE SMART-POT
™
REMOVABLE LID
CONTROL PANEL
REMOVABLE STONEWARE
BASE/ HEATING UNIT
HANDLES
SCREEN – Digital
screen to display
menus and recipes
COOK/TIME – Sets
the time and
cooking temperature
RECIPE – Finds
the desired recipe
UP & DOWN ARROWS – Up and down
buttons to scroll through menus and recipes
OFF – Turns Power off
ENTER - Selects
highlighted menu
choice
GO – Starts the
cooking cycle once
cook temperature and
time has been set
COOKING LED – Illuminates
during cooking cycle
HOW TO PROGRAM YOUR RECIPE SMART-POT™(CONT.)
The Display Shows: Navigating
HEAT SETTING The Heat Setting options will appear on
the screen. This is used to set the desired
cooking temperature (which is given in
the recipe).
Choose/Press Enter Machine is set on High. If Low is desired,
High
use
the arrow key pad and Press DOWN once
Low for Low setting. When you have chosen
Keep Warm
the desired temperature setting Press ENTER.
(Note: Keep Warm setting should not be
used for cooking.)
ENTER TIME: Press UP or DOWN arrow on key pads to
04:00 increase or decrease the time. Click once
for each half-hour that you want to add or
subtract until you reach the desired time
from one-half hour to twenty hours. When
the display shows desired time, press ENTER.
PRESS GO To start cooking, Press GO. A single beep
will sound. This beep signals that cooking
has begun.* The COOKING LED will
illuminate and indicates the cooking cycle
is active. The screen will show the cook
time remaining and heat setting.
(Selected setting) Time counts down in minutes until the
Ex. High timer reaches 00:00. (ex. 04:00 is four
04:00 hours, 03:59 is 3 hours, 59 minutes, etc.)
At 00:00, the cooking ends and a beep
will sound. At any time during a cooking
cycle, recipes can be browsed without
interrupting the cooking cycle. If recipes
are browsed during a cooking cycle,
the screen will default back to the cook
time/heat setting screen after 30 seconds
HOW TO PROGRAM YOUR RECIPE SMART-POT™(CONT.)
The Display Shows: Navigating
(Selected setting) All of the available recipes in each chosen
Ex. APPETIZERS/SIDES
category are listed. To view possible choices
Choose/Press ENTER Use arrow key pad and Press DOWN until
Previous Menu you reach the desired recipe. Press UP
Alphabetical listing arrow key to return to previous recipe
of available recipes choices or Previous Menu option. When
Ex. Appetizer Ribs you have made your recipe choice
(etc.) Press ENTER.
Push ENTER To view the complete recipe chosen
to go back Press DOWN arrow key. Press once to stop
Chosen recipe title on each line or hold the arrow key pad
list of ingredients down to scroll down . Press UP arrow key
and cooking pad to return to previous ingredients or
instructions instructions. When you have chosen a
recipe, scroll down and follow instructions.
To view a different recipe Press ENTER to
go back. To program cooking temperature
and time Press COOK/TIME keypad.
Continue programming by following the
navigating instructions below.
HOW TO PROGRAM USING THE COOK / TIME KEY PAD.
When you have finished filling the stoneware with the recipe
ingredients, cover your Recipe Smart-Pot™and proceed as
directed below:
Press COOK/TIME key pad:
The Display Shows: Navigating
RIVAL
®
A signal will sound. The word RIVAL
®
appears briefly on the screen. (This will
happen only the first time the unit is
powered on)
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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
/4ounce 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.
HINTS
HOW TO CLEAN YOUR RECIPE SMART-POT
™
Unplug unit. CAUTION: Never submerge BASE /HEATING UNIT in water or
other liquid.
• GLASS: the lid 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, 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 of the base 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 Recipe Smart-Pot
™
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.
HOW TO PROGRAM YOUR RECIPE SMART-POT™(CONT.)
of no buttons being pressed. You can adjust
time remaining by pressing UP/DOWN keys.
KEEP WARM
Your slow cooker will automatically switch
to the Keep Warm setting after the cook
cycle is complete. Food is kept at a perfect
serving temperature for up to four hours.
At the end of this time, three beeps will
sound and the power is cut off. To terminate
Keep Warm setting earlier Press OFF at any time.
* Once cooking has begun, if it is necessary to make a change to the heat setting,
press COOK/TIME key pad and enter corrected information. Time can be adjusted
during a cooking cycle by pressing the UP/DOWN keys. If a power outage is
experienced it will be necessary to reprogram. Press COOK/TIME key and reenter
information. The go button must be pressed to start any cooking cycle.
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LOW-FAT RECIPES
• Health professionals recommend that you get no more than 30% of your
total DAILY calories from fat.
• All recipes in this unit may be prepared as shown for this 5
1
⁄2 quart model.
If desired, recipes may be increased by one-half. When a recipe may be
doubled, it will be indicated by a footnote. If a recipe is increased, cooking
time may need to be extended.
• The size and shape of the 51⁄2 quart Recipe Smart-Pot™is ideal for larger
roasts, baking hens, and picnic hams. These weights depend on shape.
Extended cooking times may be necessary for these larger cuts.
IMPORTANT TIPSQUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Q
“What if the food isn’t done after cooking the amount of time
recommended in the recipe?”
A
This is due to voltage variations which are commonplace everywhere;
altitude; or even extreme humidity. The slight fluctuations in power do
not have a noticeable effect on most appliances; however, it can
slightly alter the cooking times in the Recipe Smart-Pot
™
due to the
extended cooking times. If this happens, simply reset the cooking time
to the 4 hour setting and allow to continue cooking for an additional 1
to 2 hours or until doneness is achieved.
Q
“Must the Recipe Smart-Pot™be covered? Is it necessary to stir?”
A
Cook with the cover on. The Recipe Smart-Pot
™
slow cooker will not
recover heat losses quickly when cooking on LOW setting. Significant
amounts of heat escape whenever the lid is removed; therefore the
cooking time must be extended. Avoid frequent removal of the cover
for checking cooking progress or stirring. Never remove cover during
the first 2 hours when baking breads or cakes. It is not necessary to stir
while cooking on LOW heat. While using HIGH heat for short periods,
occasional stirring improves the distribution of flavors.
Q
“How about thickening the juices or making gravy?”
A
Add some quick-cooking tapioca to any recipe when you want to make a
thick gravy. Add the tapioca at the beginning and it will thicken as it
cooks! Or you may remove the solid foods, leaving the juices. Prepare a
smooth paste of approximately 1⁄
2 cup flour or cornstarch to
1
⁄
2 cup water
or 4 tablespoons melted butter. Pour mixture into liquid in stoneware and
stir well. Press “Cook Time” button to switch to HIGH and when it comes
to a boil (about 15 minutes), it’s ready.
Q
“Can I cook a roast without adding water?”
A
Yes – if cooked on LOW setting. We recommend a small amount
because the gravies are especially tasty. The more fat or “marbling” the
meat has, the less liquid you need. The liquid is needed to properly
soften and cook vegetables.
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GUIDE TO ADAPTING YOUR OWN RECIPES
HERBS AND SPICES
Leaf or whole herbs and spices are preferred, but their flavor power may increase —
use half the recommended amount. If you use ground herbs and spices, add during
last hour of cooking.
MILK
Milk, cream and sour cream tend to break down during extended cooking.
When possible add during last hour of cooking. Condensed soups may be
substituted for milk, etc., and can cook for extended times.
SOUPS
Some soup recipes call for 2 to 3 quarts of water. Add other soup ingredients to
slow cooker; then add water only to cover. If thinner soup is desired, add more
liquid at serving time. If milk-based recipes have no other liquid for initial
cooking, add 1 or 2 cups water. Then during last hour of cooking, stir in milk or
cream as called for.
GUIDE TO ADAPTING YOUR OWN RECIPES
This guide is designed to help you adapt recipes to the Recipe Smart-Pot
™
—
your own favorites and prized recipes collected from friends, food companies,
newspapers and magazines. Our aim is to save preparation time with fewer
steps and dishes…and to keep cooking simple. In most cases, all ingredients
can go into your slow cooker in the beginning and can cook all day. Many
preparatory steps are unnecessary when using the Recipe Smart-Pot.™A few
hints:
• Allow sufficient cooking time.
• Cook with cover on.
• Do not add as much water as some recipes indicate.
• Remember — liquids don’t “boil away” as in conventional cooking.
Usually you’ll have more liquid at the end of cooking instead of less.
• It’s “one-step” cooking: many steps in recipes may be deleted. Add
ingredients to the stoneware at one time and cook as directed (add any
liquid last).
•Vegetables do not over cook as they do when boiled in your oven or on
your range. Therefore, everything can go into the slow cooker at one
time. EXCEPTION: milk, sour cream or cream should be added during last
hour of cooking.
PASTA AND RICE
If recipe calls for cooking noodles, macaroni, etc., cook before adding to slow
cooker. Don’t over cook — just until slightly tender. If cooked rice is called for,
stir in with other ingredients; add 1⁄4cup extra liquid per 1⁄4cup of raw rice. Use
long grain converted rice for best results in all-day cooking.
LIQUIDS
Use less in slow cooking — usually about half the recommended amount. One
cup of liquid is enough for any recipe unless it contains rice or pasta.
SAUTEING VEGETABLES
Generally not necessary! Stir in chopped or sliced vegetables with other
ingredients. ONLY EXCEPTION: eggplant should be parboiled or sauteed, due
to strong flavor. Since vegetables develop their full flavor potential with slow
cooking, expect delicious results even when you reduce quantities. Because
vegetables take longer to cook than meat, slice or chop them when possible.
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RECIPES
VEGETARIAN
Asparagus Soup *
Butternut Squash *
Cream of Tomato *
Creamy Onion Soup *
French Onion Soup *
Italian Bean Soup **
Lentil Soup
Mediterranean Stew
Minestrone
Onion-Leek Soup
Split Pea Soup **
Tuscan Stew
OTHER
Apple Cider Stew
Brunswick Stew
Chicken & Dumplings
Chicken & Sweet Potato
Chicken Soup
Chicken Stock
French Cassoulet
Garlic & Chestnut
Irish Stew
Moroccan Lamb Stew
Pasta E Fagioli
Persian Stew
Pork Stew
Ravioli Stew
Sausage & Veggie
Scotch Broth
Tortilla Soup
Vichyssoise
Zesty Pork & Potato
MAIN DISHES
Beef/Roasts
Beef Burgundy
Beef Diablo
Beef Fajitas
Beef, Garlic
Beef, Mushroom
Beef Pot Pie
Beef Stroganoff
Beef Tips
Brisket, Cranberry
Brisket, Favorite
Brisket, Texas
Corn Beef & Cabbage
Hamburger Hot Pot
Meatloaf, All-American
Pot Roast, Favorite
Roast, Italian Style
Sauerbraten
Sloppy Joes
Steak, Mediterranean
Steak, Pepper
Steak, Philly Cheese
Steak, Swiss
Steak, Teriyaki
Taco Bake
RECIPES
STARTERS
Appetizers/Sides
Appetizer Ribs
Arroz con Queso
Baked Beans
Breakfast Casserole
BBQ Chicken Wings
Glazed Carrots
Glazed Cocktail Sausages
Green Bean Casserole
Harvard Beets
Herbed Zucchini
Italian BBQ Meatballs
Mango Spiced Ribs
Potatoes Au Gratin
Red Jacket Potatoes
Spicy Western Beans
Summer Squash
Wild Rice Casserole
DIPS
Artichoke Dip
Bean & Olive Dip
Hot Broccoli Cheese
Creamy Curried Spinach
Hot Crab Dip
Mariners Fondue
Winter Chutney
BEVERAGES
Hot Mulled Cider
Orange-Cider Punch
SOUPS/STEWS
Chili
Chicken Chili
Vegetarian Chili
White Chili
Classic Beef Chili
Chowders
Corn Chowder
Fish Chowder
Manhattan Clam Chowder
New England Clam Chowder
BEEF
Beef & Broccoli
Beef Goulash
Beef Stew
Beef Stock
Ginger Beef Stew
Italian Meat Ball
Veggie Beef Barley
Wild Mushroom Beef
SEAFOOD
Crab Soup
Cream of Scallop
*Vegetable broth may be used in place of chicken or beef broth.
** To make these recipes suitable for vegetarians, meat based ingredients can either
be omitted or replaced with Tofu, or some other meat substitute.
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RECIPES
Pasta
Classic Spaghetti
Macaroni & Cheese
Pasta Shells, Stuff
Other
Jambalaya
Veal, Mushroom Roast
Veal Winter Warmer
DESSERTS
Cakes
Applesauce Spice
Carrot Cake
Cherry Pound Cake
Fudge Sunday Cake
Gingerbread
Hot Fudge Cake
Lemon Cake
Peanut Fudge Pudding Cake
Pumpkin Cake
Streusel Pound Cake
Chocolate
Brownie Bottoms
Chocolate Clusters
Chocolate Fondue
Chocolate Raspberry Strata
Pudding
Coffee Bread Pudding
Indian Pudding
Jam Pudding
Rice Pudding
Fruit
Apple Brown Betty
Apple Cranberry Crisp
Applesauce
Bananas Foster
Basil Nectarines
Blueberry Cobbler
Caramel Apples
Cherry Delight
Cinnamon Ginger Pears
Fruit Compote
Ginger Fruit Sauce
Peach Butter
Peach Cobbler
Rhubarb Bake
Strawberry Apricot Sauce
RECIPES
Pork
Braised Short Ribs ***
Bratwurst & Sauerkraut
Dutch Hot Pot
Pork, Mustard
Pork Ribs, Tomato
Pork Roast, Garlic
Pork Roast, Polynesian
Pork, Sherry & Onion
Lamb
Lamb, Balsamic Glaze
Lamb Chops w/Red Wine
Lamb Dijon
Lamb in Dill Sauce
Lamb, Lemon Pita
Lamb Roast, Stuffed
Chicken/Turkey
Chicken, Apricot
Chi, Artichoke & Mushroom
Chicken Cacciatore
Chicken, Cashew
Chicken Curry
Chicken Divan
Chicken, Grecian
Chicken Herbed Italian
Chicken, Honey
Chicken, Honey Hoisin
Chicken, Jamaican
Chicken, Lemon Herb
Chicken Marsala
Chicken Merlot
Chicken, Moroccan
Chicken, Olive
Chicken Paella
Chicken Parisenne
Chicken Parmesan
Chicken Provencal
Chicken Salad, Hot
Chicken, Salsa
Chicken, Sherry
Chicken, Soy
Chicken, Sun Dried Tomato
Chicken, Sunshine
Chicken, Sweet N’ Sour
Chicken, Swiss Casserole
Chicken, Thai
Chicken, Tomatillo
Coq Au Vin
Creamy Chicken & Rice
Turkey Cranberry Orange
Turkey Breast, Herbed
Turkey, Southwest
Turkey w/Plum Sauce
Seafood
Cioppino
Clam Casserole
Fish & Veggie Bake
Halibut in wine
Herbed Salmon
Seafood Normandy
Scalloped Oysters
Shrimp Creole
Sweet & Sour Shrimp
Vegetarian
Eggplant, Baked
Garbanzo Bean Salad
Stuffed Cabbage ****
Vegetable Curry
*** This recipe can be made with pork or beef ribs.
**** This recipe can be made suitable for vegetarians by omitting the ground beef and
using 3 cups of cooked rice.
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NOTES
©2002, Rival
A Division of The Holmes Group
Made in China 4865/428-0818
LIMITED ONE-YEAR WARRANTY
Rival® warrants this product to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for one (1) year from date of
original purchase. If you have a claim under this warranty please follow these procedures:
1) Within the first 45 days from date of original purchase, defective product should be returned to original place of
purchase for replacement (with proof-of-purchase).
2) Within the first 12 months from date of purchase Rival will repair or replace (at no charge) the defective product if
it is delivered freight prepaid during that period to an authorized service station. To obtain warranty service visit:
www.rivalproducts.com
Or, you may write to Rival c/o The Holmes Group, attention: Consumer Returns, 32 B Spur Drive, El Paso, TX
79906. Proof of purchase is required when requesting warranty service - SAVE YOUR SALES RECEIPT. This warranty
is extended only to the original purchaser and does not apply to commercial use, unreasonable use, or to damage to
the product (not resulting from defect or malfunction) while in the possession of the consumer. Rival disclaims all
responsibility for consequential, incidental, or commercial losses caused by the use of this product. Some
states do not allow this exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential losses, so the foregoing disclaimer may
not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other legal rights which vary
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