Crock-Pot 8Qt Express Crock XL Multi-Cooker Owner's Manual

SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS

1. This Multi-Cooker has no user serviceable parts. Do NOT attempt to repair or adjust any electrical or mechanical functions on this Multi-Cooker. Doing so may cause injuries and void the warranty. Any servicing beyond that described in the CARE AND CLEANING section should be performed by an Authorized Service Representative only. See Warranty Section.

2. If you need to exchange the Multi-Cooker, please return it in its original carton, with a sales receipt, to the store where you purchased it. If you are returning the Multi-Cooker more than 30 days after the date of purchase, please see the enclosed Warranty.

3. If you have any questions or comments regarding this Multi-Cooker’s operation or believe any repair is necessary, please call our Consumer Service Department at 1-800-323-9519 or visit our website at www.crockpot.com.

Sunbeam Products, Inc. or if in Canada, Sunbeam Corporation (Canada) warrants that for a period of one year from the date of purchase, this product will be free from defects in material and workmanship. Sunbeam, at its option, will repair or replace this product or any component of the product found to be defective during the warranty period. Replacement will be made with a new or remanufactured product or component. If the product is no longer available, replacement may be made with a similar product of equal or greater value. This is your exclusive warranty. Do NOT attempt to repair or adjust any electrical or mechanical functions on this product. Doing so will void this warranty.

This warranty is valid for the original 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 performance. Sunbeam dealers, service centers, or retail stores selling Sunbeam products do not have the right to alter, modify or any way change the terms and conditions of this warranty.

This warranty does not cover normal wear of parts or damage resulting from any of the following: negligent use or misuse of the product, use on improper voltage or current, use contrary to the operating instructions, disassembly, repair or alteration by anyone other than Sunbeam or an authorized Sunbeam service center. Further, the warranty does not cover: Acts of God, such as fire, flood, hurricanes and tornadoes.

What are the limits on Sunbeam’s Liability?

Sunbeam shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential damages caused by the breach of any express, implied or statutory warranty or condition.

Except to the extent prohibited by applicable law, any implied warranty or condition of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose is limited in duration to the duration of the above warranty.

Sunbeam disclaims all other warranties, conditions or representations, express, implied, statutory or otherwise. Sunbeam shall not be liable for any damages of any kind resulting from the purchase, use or misuse of, or inability to

use the product including incidental, special, consequential or similar damages or loss of profits, or for any breach of contract, fundamental or otherwise, or for any claim brought against purchaser by any other party.

Some provinces, states or jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or 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 province to province, state to state or jurisdiction to jurisdiction.

How To Obtain Warranty Service

In the U.S.A. If you have any question regarding this warranty or would like to obtain warranty service, please call 1-800-323-9519

and a convenient service center address will be provided to you. In Canada If you have any question regarding this warranty or would like to obtain warranty service, please call 1-800-323-9519

and a convenient service center address will be provided to you. In the U.S.A., this warranty is offered by Sunbeam Products, Inc. Boca Raton, Florida 33431. In Canada, this warranty is

offered by Sunbeam Corporation (Canada) Limited located at 20B Hereford Street, Brampton, Ontario L6Y 0M1. If you have any other problem or claim in connection with this product, please write to Consumer Service Department.

PLEASE DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO ANY OF THESE ADDRESSES OR TO THE PLACE OF PURCHASE. To register your product, please visit us online at www.crockpot.com.

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1 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

8Qt Express Crock XL Multi-Cooker

Owner’s Manual

Read and Keep These Instructions

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of ﬁre, electric shock, and/or injury to persons including the following:

1. Read all instructions before using this product.

2. This appliance cooks under pressure when using

pressure cooking functions. Improper use may result in scalding injury. Make certain unit is properly closed before operating. See Operating Instructions.

3. This appliance generates heat during use. Do not

touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.

4. Do not ﬁll the unit over maximum ﬁll line at 2/3 full.

When cooking foods that expand during cooking such as rice, beans, potatoes or dried vegetables, do not ﬁll the unit beyond the recommended level at 1/2 full. Over ﬁlling may cause a risk of clogging the valves and developing excess pressure. Follow all cooking and recipe instructions.

5. Always check the pressure release devices for

clogging before use. Clean as necessary.

6. Place the Multi-Cooker so that the Steam Release

Valve is positioned away from the body.

7. Never place any part of the body, including face,

hands, and arms over the Steam Release Valve. Steam can result in serious burns.

8. Do not operate the Multi-Cooker without food or

liquid in the Cooking Pot.

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9. To prevent risk of injury due to excessive pressure, replace Lid Sealing Gasket only as recommended by the manufacturer. See Care and Cleaning instructions.

10. Do not use the Lid to carry the Multi-Cooker.

11. Do not move or cover the Multi-Cooker while it is

in operation.

12. After pressure cooking, do not open the

Multi-Cooker until the unit has cooled, all internal pressure has been released, and the Bobber Valve has dropped completely. If the Lid is difﬁcult to remove, this indicates that the cooker is still pressurized - do not force it open. Any pressure in the cooker can be hazardous. See Releasing Pressure Instructions.

13. Be careful when lifting and removing Lid after

cooking. Always tilt the Lid away from you as steam is hot and can result in serious burns. Never place face over the Multi-Cooker.

14. Do not use this pressure cooker for pressure frying

with oil.

15. To protect against electric shock, do not place or

immerse cord, plugs, or appliance in water or other liquid.

16. Do not use the Cooking Pot for food storage or

place in the freezer.

17. To prevent damage to the Multi-Cooker do not use

alkaline cleaning agents when cleaning. Use a soft cloth and a mild detergent.

18. This appliance is NOT to be used by children or by

persons with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities.

19. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used near children. Children should not play with the appliance.

20. Always plug Power Cord fully into Multi-Cooker ﬁrst, then plug cord into the wall outlet.

21. Unplug from outlet when not in use, before putting on or taking off parts and before cleaning. Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning. To disconnect, ensure that the Multi-Cooker is OFF, then unplug Power Cord from outlet. Do not disconnect by pulling on cord.

22. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance malfunctions, or has been damaged in any manner. Do not attempt to replace or splice a damaged cord. Return appliance to the manufacturer (see warranty) for examination, repair or adjustment.

23. Do not let Power Cord hang over edge of table or counter or come into contact with hot surfaces.

24. Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containing hot liquids.

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

26. Do not use outdoors or for commercial purposes.

27. Do not place on or near wet surfaces, or heat sources such as a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.

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28. Do not use appliance for other than intended use. Misuse can cause injuries. This appliance is not intended for deep frying foods.

29. CAUTION: To protect against electrical shock and product damage, do not cook directly in the Heating Base. Cook only in the removable Cooking Pot provided.

30. WARNING: Spilled food can cause serious burns. Keep appliance and cord away from children. Never drape cord over edge of counter, never use outlet below counter, and never use with an extension cord.

31. Do not plug in or turn on the Multi-Cooker without having the Cooking Pot inside the Multi-Cooker.

32. Intended for household countertop use only. Keep 6 inches (15.2 cm) clear from the wall and on all sides. Always use appliance on a dry, stable, level surface.

33. Be aware that certain foods, such as applesauce,

cranberries, pearl barley, oatmeal or other cereals, split peas, noodles, macaroni, rhubarb, or spaghetti can foam, froth, and sputter, and clog the pressure release device (Steam Release Valve). Recipes using these items must be followed carefully to avoid problems.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY

NORTH AMERICAN MODELS WITH POLARIZED PLUGS:

CROCK-POT® EXPRESS CROCK XL COMPONENTS

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.

POWER CORD INSTRUCTIONS:

A short Power Cord is used to reduce the risk resulting from it being grabbed by children, becoming entangled in, or tripping over a longer cord.

NOTICES:

1. Some countertop and table surfaces are not designed to withstand the prolonged heat generated by certain appliances. Do not set the heated Multi-Cooker on a finished wood table. We recommend placing a hot pad or trivet under your Multi-Cooker to prevent possible damage to the surface.

2. 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.

3. Please use caution when placing your Cooking Pot on a ceramic or smooth glass cook top stove, countertop, table or other surface. It may scratch some surfaces if caution is not used. Always place heat resistant protective padding under the Cooking Pot before setting on a table, countertop or other surface.

Figure 1

Lid Lock Pin

Power Cord

Heating Base

Steam Release Valve

Lid Handle Lid

Cooking Pot

Control Panel

Bobber Valve

Condensation Collector

Power Cord Port

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CROCK-POT® EXPRESS CROCK XL COMPONENTS

Display Screen

CONTROL PANEL

UNDERSIDE OF LID

Time Selection Buttons

HOW TO USE YOUR EXPRESS CROCK MULTI-COOKER

Getting started:

Remove all packaging, paper, and cardboard (including any located between the Cooking Pot and Heating Base). Read and save the literature and be sure to read the service and warranty information. Visit the Crock-Pot® website at www.crockpot.com for additional information, hints, tips and recipes or call 1-800-323-9519.

Assembly:

• Place Cooking Pot into the Heating Base

• Place Lid upon Multi-Cooker and align with . To lock, twist counterclockwise, aligning with . To unlock, twist Lid clockwise and align with .

Open Lid

Locked Lid Unlocked Lid

Gasket Fixing Ring

Bobber Valve

Optional Glass Lid Accessory

Sealing Gasket

Steam Release Valve Cover

Plastic Spoon

Figure 2

Steaming Rack

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A NOTE ABOUT PRESSURE COOKING

Pressure cookers generate steam in order to build pressure. Liquid is needed to create steam. So in order for your Express Crock to build enough pressure to cook your meal, there needs to be enough liquid in the pot to boil and generate steam. One cup – or 8 oz – of liquid (it can be water, chicken broth, etc.) is usually enough liquid to successfully build pressure. If your recipe is too thick or doesn’t have enough liquid in it, then you will receive an E6 Notiﬁcation Code during the cooking cycle.

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR EXPRESS CROCK

1. Remove the Lid by turning clockwise to unlock, aligning with . Remove the Sealing Gasket from the Lid and wash the gasket and the Lid in warm soapy water. Dry the Sealing Gasket and Lid thoroughly before reattaching the Sealing Gasket to the Lid. Ensure the Sealing Gasket is smoothly and securely in place in the gasket holder. If the Sealing Gasket is not in the correct position the Lid will not be able to form a seal and will not be able to gain pressure.

2. Remove the Cooking Pot and the Condensation Collector and wash in warm, soapy water. Dry thoroughly before replacing back in the Multi-Cooker.

The Express Crock Multi-Cooker has been designed with safety in mind and has various safety measures.

1. Pressure will not build if the Lid is not shut correctly and has not sealed.

2. Ensure Lid is in the completely locked position and the is aligned with .

3. Pressure will not build if the Steam Release Valve has not been switched to the Seal position.

4. Over ﬁlling may cause a risk of clogging the valves and developing excess pressure.

5. The gasket and the valves can be removed for cleaning. (See pages 36-38).

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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR EXPRESS CROCK (CONT.)

6. Once the pressure increases, the Lid should not be opened. Safety sensors ensure the pressure remains within the set range. Never force the Lid open.

7. The Steam Release Valve has an extended ﬁnger tab, designed to keep the hand away from the top of the valve. Always use a kitchen utensil when operating this tab. Steam Release Valve is designed to be loose-ﬁtting for proper operation. See RELEASING PRESSURE Instructions on pages 20-21.

8. The pressure cooking functions require liquid to work. If the inside of the Cooking Pot does not have enough liquid, a notiﬁcation will appear on the Display Screen. See NOTIFICATION CODES chart on pages 41-42.

9. At the end of cooking, the Lid should not be unlocked until all the pressure is released, and the Bobber Valve has dropped completely. This can be done using the Natural Pressure Release Method or Quick Pressure Release Method, explained on pages 20-21.

10. The Time Selection Buttons (+ and -) are used to set the cooking time. To advance slowly, simply press the + or button and release. To advance quickly, press and hold the + or - button. If you have passed the desired time, simply press the opposite arrow button to return to the desired time.

NOTE: The timer can be selected for all programs and can be changed at any time during cooking by pressing START/STOP and selecting a new function.

11. The TEMP/PRESSURE button is used to select desired cooking temperature or pressure (HIGH or LOW). The Display Screen will illuminate TEMP or PRESSURE, depending on which setting is being adjusted.

12. The temperature may only be adjusted on the SLOW

COOK, YOGURT, BOIL, SIMMER, SAUTÉ, and BROWN/ SEAR functions (see the Cooking Guide on page 25 for

available adjustments).

13. Each pre-set pressure cooking function automatically selects the optimum pressure for that selection, but it can be manually selected with this button (see the Cooking Guide on page 25 for available adjustments).

14. The START/STOP button starts and stops a cooking function. It must be pressed to change from one cooking function to another after cooking has begun.

15. The Display Screen shows how much longer the food needs to cook from the selected time in hours and minutes once the Multi-Cooker is preheated. While the MultiCooker is preheating, the display screen will show, “HEAt”.

GETTING STARTED

(NOTE: The Multi-Cooker beeps as each button is pressed.)

1. Add desired ingredients to Cooking Pot. Place Lid on top of Multi-Cooker and align with . To lock, twist counterclockwise, aligning with .

2. Turn the Steam Release Valve to the “Seal” position if pressure cooking. The Steam Release Valve should be open when using the SLOW COOK and YOGURT functions. Do not place the Lid on when using BROWN/ SEAR, SAUTÉ, SIMMER, or BOIL.

3. Plug provided Power Cord into the Power Cord Port of the Multi-Cooker.

4. Plug other end of the Power Cord into a wall power outlet.

5. Select the cooking function you would like to use.

6. The START/STOP button and the time on the screen will ﬂash.

7. Select the desired cook time by using the + and buttons. Select the desired temperature or pressure using the TEMP/PRESSURE button, if applicable (see the Cooking Guide chart on page 25 for time and temperature recommendations).

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GETTING STARTED (CONT.)GETTING TO KNOW YOUR EXPRESS CROCK (CONT.)

8. Press the START/STOP button. For pressure cooking

functions, the word “HEAt” will appear on the Display Screen during preheating time. Once the Multi-Cooker is preheated, the selected cooking time will appear on Display Screen.

Note: For pressure cooking functions, 13-15 minutes is the

approximate average preheat time. If food content is larger or very cold, preheat time may take slightly longer.

9. This Multi-Cooker allows you to delay the start of your cooking so that cooking ﬁnishes when you need it. See page 14 for instructions on the DELAY TIMER function.

10. After the set cooking time has elapsed, the MultiCooker will beep again and will automatically switch to the KEEP WARM setting. The Display Screen will then change from the cook time to a new timer that will count up to 4:00 (4 hours) or until you press the START/STOP button. After 4 hours in the KEEP WARM setting, the Multi-Cooker will turn off.

11. To end a cooking function at any time, press the START/STOP button.

12. When ﬁnished, unplug the Multi-Cooker and wait for it to cool completely before attempting to clean. CAUTION: The Cooking Pot and Heating Base will get very hot while using this Multi-Cooker. Do not touch hot surfaces. Always use pot holders or oven-mitts when using this Multi-Cooker. Always lift the Lid by tilting away from you to avoid the steam.

USING THE MANUAL SETTING WHILE PRESSURE COOKING

If you have a pressure recipe that requires a manual setting — or if you simply want to pressure cook using your own pressure setting and cook time — then select MANUAL PRESSURE and adjust the pressure and cook time as desired. See the Cooking Guide on page 25 to ﬁnd the possible time and pressure adjustments.

HOW TO USE THE TIME DELAY HOW TO USE THE TIME DELAY (CONT.)

This Multi-Cooker allows you to delay the start of your cooking so that cooking ﬁnishes when you need it.

Note: The DELAY TIMER function is not available on the BROWN/SEAR, SAUTÉ , KEEP WARM, BOIL, SIMMER or YOGURT settings. Note: Do not use the DELAY TIMER function when the

recipe has perishable ingredients such as meat, ﬁsh, eggs, or dairy, as these may spoil.

1. Adjust the Multi-Cooker settings using the instructions on pages 17-33.

2. After setting the cooking time, press the DELAY TIMER button. The DELAY TIMER and START/STOP buttons will ﬂash, and “0:30” will ﬂash on the Display Screen, to indicate the Multi-Cooker is being programmed on the delay setting.

3. Press the + and - buttons until you reach the number of hours and minutes you want the cooking process to be delayed (i.e., set the amount of time you wish to delay the cooking cycle). The maximum delay is 4 hours (4:00).

4. Press START/STOP button to begin the delay feature. The timer and DELAY TIMER button will stop ﬂashing, while the START/STOP button will continue ﬂashing. This will indicate that the Multi-Cooker has been set on the DELAY TIMER setting. The Display Screen will countdown the delay time until 0:00 is reached. When 0:00 is reached, the DELAY TIMER light will turn off and the START/STOP light will stop ﬂashing to show that time delay has ﬁnished. The word “HEAt” will appear on the display screen until the Multi-Cooker is fully pressurized. When the selected pressure has been reached, the timer will start counting down.

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Example:

It’s 4pm and you want to have a soup cooked and ready in 2 hours’ time for dinner at 6pm. You want to set the machine now so you are free to do other things. The pre-set function (if unchanged) will cook for 30 minutes at HIGH pressure. Time to gain pressure varies according to humidity and water temperature, but let’s assume it takes 15 minutes to gain pressure. Therefore total time is 45 minutes. To have the soup ready by 6pm, you will need to delay the start of your cooking by approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes.

1. Press SOUP/BROTH

2. The Display Screen will ﬂash “0:30”

3. Press the DELAY TIMER button and set for “1:15”

4. Press START/STOP

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