Crock-Pot 5055 User Manual

Stoneware Slow Cooker

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

Owner’s Guide

READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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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.

Turn control to “OFF” before unplugging from wall outlet. 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. Return appliance to Rival

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(see warranty) for examination, repair, or adjustment.

7. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by Rival

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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

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slow cooker.

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

13. To disconnect, turn control to OFF, then remove plug from wall outlet.

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

POLARIZED PLUG

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

safety feature, this plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug

does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact

a qualified electrician. Do not attempt to defeat this safety feature.

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 CROCK-POT

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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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HOW TO USE YOUR CROCK-POT

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SLOW COOKER

1. There are three temperature settings. LOW is recommended for slow ”all-day”
cooking. 1 hour on HIGH equals about 2 to 21⁄2 hours on LOW. SERVE is for
keeping food warm only. DO NOT cook on SERVE setting.

2. Frozen foods such as vegetables and shrimp may be used as part of a recipe.
However, do not cook frozen meats (such as roasts or chickens) unless you first
add at least 1 cup of warm liquid. The liquid will act as a “cushion” to prevent
sudden changes in temperature. Cook recipes containing frozen meats an
additional 4 to 6 hours on LOW, or 2 hours on HIGH.

3. Always cook with the lid on.

4. Follow recommended cooking times.

5. Do not use slow cooker stoneware for storage of food.

6. Do not reheat foods in your Crock-Pot®slow cooker.

7. Do not set heated unit filled with food on a finished wood table.

8. Unplug when cooking is done and before cleaning.

9. Removable stoneware is ovenproof and microwave safe. Do not use stoneware
on gas or electric burners or under broiler.

PREPARE AHEAD CONVENIENCE!

Fill bowl and refreigerate. When ready to cook, set in electrical base and turn to
LOW or HIGH. Do not preheat electrical base.

HOW TO CLEAN YOUR CROCK-POT

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SLOW COOKER

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

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Polishing Cleaner) 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

• The stoneware 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 Bon­Ami®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.

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

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HINTS

TRAVELING WITH YOUR CROCK-POT

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SLOW COOKER

• 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 of
cooking.

• 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 103⁄4 ounce can of soup plus 4 ounces of water for a 14

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ounce can of tomatoes OR 1⁄2 cup beef or chicken broth for 1⁄2 cup of wine, etc.)

• 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

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

foods. Do not preheat Crock-Pot

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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.

The Travel-Lock

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clips have been included to ensure a

secure lid when taking your meals on the road.
To use, simply clamp one clip on each end of the slow

cooker, attaching the lid and the stoneware together.

Q

“What if the food isn’t done after 8 hours…when the recipe says
8 to 10 hours?”

A

This is due to voltage variations which are commonplace everywhere; altitude; or

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS