Crock-Pot CPE300 User Manual

Express Crock XL Multi-Cooker

User Guide

CPE300

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Contents

Crock-Pot's Safety Precautions 1 - 2

Features of your Express Crock 3 - 4

Things to know about your Express Crock 5 - 6

Using your Express Crock 7

Time Delay Function 8

Pressure Cooking 9 - 12

Slow Cooking 13

Cooking Guide 14

Steaming 15 - 16

Brown/Sear & Sauté 17

Rice/Grains 17 - 18

Boiling & Simmering 19

Care & Cleaning 20 - 22

Troubleshooting & Notification Codes 23-24

Hints & Tips 25

Important Instructions - retain for future use

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Crock-Pot's Safety Precautions

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR YOUR MULTI

COOKER.

• Do not plug in or switch on the unit without
having the cooking pan inside the unit.

• Do not operate the unit on an inclined surface

• Use your unit well away from walls and
curtains, and don’t use in confined spaces.

• Check the pressure and steam release valve
before use, and if clogged clean as necessary.

• Do not operate the unit without food or
liquid in the cooking pan. Never exceed the
maximum markings on the inside of the
cooking pan, or maximum and minimum
quantities stated in the recipes provided.
Some foods expand during cooking, and it
may result in developing excess pressure.

• Place the unit so that the pressure and steam
release valve is positioned away from the
body.

• Ensure the lid is locked before use. Brown/
Sear and Sauté functions do not require the
lid to be used.

• Never use any lid except the lid provided with
your Express Crock.

• Never place any part of the body including
face, hands and arm over the Steam Release
Valve. Steam can result in serious burns.

• Do not move or cover the unit whilst in
operation

• Do not touch any metal surfaces of the unit
while it is in use as they will be hot.

• After pressure cooking, do not open the

lid until the internal pressure has been
released. If the lid will not turn to unlock,
this is because there is pressure inside the
unit. Do not force the lid open.

• This appliance is not intended for use by
persons (including children) with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities,
or lack of experience and knowledge,
unless they have been given supervision or
instruction concerning use of the appliance by
a person responsible for their safety.

• Children should be supervised to ensure that
they do not play with the appliance.

• The temperature of accessible surfaces may
be high when the appliance is operating.

• Do not immerse the base of the unit in water
or any other liquid.

• To prevent damage to the unit do not use
alkaline cleaning agents when cleaning, use a
soft cloth and a mild detergent.

• Avoid spillage on the connector.

• The heating element surface is subject to
residual heating after use.

• Misuse may potentially cause injury or
physical damage to the user.

• This appliance can be used by children aged
from 8 years and above if they have been
given supervision or instruction concerning
use of the appliance in a safe way and if they
understand the hazards involved. Cleaning
and user maintenance shall not be made
by children unless they are older than 8 and
supervised. Keep the appliance and its cord
out of reach of children aged less than 8
years.

• Do not immerse the appliance in water or any
other liquid unless recommended.

• Appliances are not intended to be operated
by means of an external timer or separate
remote control system.

• This appliance is intended to be used in
household and similar applications such
as: staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and
other working environments; farm houses; by
clients in hotels, motels and other residential
type environments; bed and breakfast type
environments.

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Crock-Pot's Safety Precautions

Crock-Pot is very safety conscious when

designing and manufacturing consumer
products, but it is essential that the product
user also exercise care when using an
electrical appliance. Listed below are
precautions which are essential for the safe
use of an electrical appliance:

• Read carefully and save all the instructions
provided with an appliance.

• Always turn the power off at the power outlet
before you insert or remove a plug. Remove by
grasping the plug - do not pull on the cord.

• Turn the power off and remove the plug when
the appliance is not in use and before cleaning.

• Do not use your appliance with an extension
cord unless this cord has been checked and
tested by a qualified technician or service
person.

• Always use your appliance from a power
outlet of the voltage (A.C. only) marked on the
appliance.

• Never leave an appliance unattended while
in use.

• Do not use an appliance for any purpose other
than its intended use.

• Do not place an appliance on or near a hot gas
flame, electric element or on a heated oven.

• Do not place on top of any other appliance.

• Do not let the power cord of an appliance hang
over the edge of a table or bench top or touch
any hot surface.

• Do not operate any electrical appliance with
a damaged cord or after the appliance has
been damaged in any manner. If damage
is suspected, return the appliance to the
nearest Sunbeam Appointed Service Centre for
examination, repair or adjustment.

• The appliance should be supplied through a
residual current device (RCD) having a rated
residual operating current not exceeding 30
mA.

• The supply cord should be regularly examined
for signs of damage and the appliance is not to
be used if the cord is damaged.

• Do not cook more than 4 cups of dried
beans/legumes with 8 cups of water. Cooking
with more beans or water may result in the
build up of excess pressure. Leave for ten
minutes after cooking before releasing the
pressure valve.

• 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 unit.

• The pressure cooker operates under pressure.
Incorrect use may result in injury.

• Use handles and oven mitts to move the unit,
the cooking pan and the lid when hot.

• Unplug the unit when not in use and before
cleaning. Allow the unit to cool before putting
on or taking off parts to clean.

• Certain foods are not suited for pressure
cooking as they can foam, froth, splatter and
clog the pressure and steam release valve.
Noodles, macaroni, spaghetti, cranberry,
apple sauce, rhubarb, split peas, pearl barley,
oatmeal and other cereals should not be
cooked with pressure cook mode.

• Do not use the cooking pan for food storage or
place in the freezer.

• Do not operate the unit when placed directly
onto a bench top. Place a heat proof mat or
chopping board underneath to protect the
surface.

If you have any concerns regarding the performance and use of your appliance,

please visit www.crockpot.com or contact the Consumer Service Line.

Ensure the above safety precautions are understood.

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Features of your Express Crock

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Features of your Express Crock

A. Power Cord

Removable power cord for added flexibility
and ease of storage.

B. Lid Lock Pin

Acts as safety feature to ensure lid is
secured properly before pressure starts to
build during cooking.

C. Lid Handle

Comfortable and easy to grip handle allows
removal of the lid and convenient way to
carry the Express Crock.

D. Lid

Locks securely to the Heating Base during
cooking. Cannot be unlocked until all pressure
inside the unit has been released. Not required
when using Brown/Sear or Sauté modes.

E. Cooking Pot

7.6L capacity easy clean non-stick coated
cooking pot with volume markings on the
inside as a handy capacity indicator.

F. Heating Base

The Cooking Pot is placed into the Heating
Base during cooking. Helps maintain an even
temperature throughout cooking process.

G. Control Panel

Use these buttons to select a cooking mode
or a 1-touch meal then adjust the time,
pressure and temperature options to suit.

H. Bobber Valve

The Express Crock will naturally release
pressure through this valve at the end of the
cooking cycle.

I. Steam Release Valve

Use this valve to quickly release pressure at
the end of the cooking cycle. The extended
finger tab on the cover is designed to keep
the hand away from the top of the valve.
Always use a kitchen utensil to turn this
valve.

J. Condensation Collector

Collects excess condensation during the
cooking and cooling process. Easy to
remove and empty.

K. Power Cord Port

Connect the Power Cord here to use your
Express Crock.

L. Display Screen

Shows the remaining cooking time.

M. Time Selection Buttons

Adjust the total cooking time or time delay
using these buttons. Total time will be
displayed on the Display Screen.

N. Gasket Fixing Ring

Holds the Sealing Gasket tightly in place
during cooking.

O. Steam Release Valve Cover

Located on the underside of the lid to
keep food in the Cooking Pot during quick
pressure release through the Steam
Release Valve. Ensure free from debris
before cooking.

P. Sealing Gasket

Helps to create a tight seal between
the Cooking Pot and Lid when building
pressure. Always examine before each use
for debris and deterioration.

Q. Bobber Valve

The Express Crock will naturally release
pressure through this valve at the end of the
cooking cycle.

R. Plastic Spoon

Use to serve cooked food from the Express
Crock without damaging the Cooking Pot.

S. Steaming Rack

Use to elevate food off the bottom of the
Cooking Pot during cooking. Used primarily
for Dessert and Steam functions.

T. Glass Lid

Use as an alternative to standard lid (D)
with non-pressure functions only.

U. Pressure Release Valve

It is a safety device. It will actuate when
pressure reach preset limit.

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Before First Use of the Express Crock

Step 1. Remove Packaging

Ensure all packaging has been removed.

Step 2. Position Machine

Place the Heating Base facing you on a dry,
level surface.

Step 3. Wash Parts

Wash the Cooking Pot, Lids and
Condensation Collector in warm water
using a mild detergent. Dry each part
thoroughly before use.

Step 4. Assembly

Insert the Power Cord into the Power Cord
Port and insert the Cooking Pot into the
Heating Base.

Locked Lid

Unlocked Lid

Step 5. Standard Lid Assembly

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

Step 6: Sealing Gasket

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.

Open Lid

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Things to know about your Express Crock

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

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

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

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

• Over filling may cause a risk of clogging the
vent pipe and developing excess pressure.

• The gasket and the valves can be removed
for cleaning. (See page 21).

• Once the pressure increases, the Lid cannot
be opened. Safety sensors ensure the
pressure remains within the set range.

• 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. See
RELEASING PRESSURE Instructions on page

11.

• The pressure cooking functions require liquid
to work. If the inside of the Cooking Pot
does not have enough liquid, an notification
will appear in the Display Screen. See
NOTIFICATION CODES chart on page 24.

• At the end of cooking, the Lid cannot be
unlocked until all the pressure is released.
This can be done using the Natural Pressure
Release Method or Quick Pressure Release
Method, explained on page 11.

• 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.

• The TEMP/PRESSURE button is used to
select desired cooking pressure (HIGH
or LOW). Each pre-set cooking setting
automatically selects the optimum pressure
for that selection, but it can be manually
selected with this button (see the Cooking
Guide on page 14 for available adjustments).

• The TEMP/PRESSURE button is used to
select desired temperature (HIGH or LOW).
The temperature may only be adjusted on
the SLOW COOK, YOGURT, BOIL, SIMMER,
SAUTÉ and BROWN/SEAR functions (see
the Cooking Guide on page 14 for available
adjustments).

Note: Glass Lid can be used as an
alternative to standard Lid for these
non-pressure functions only.

• 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.

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

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Using your Express Crock

Note: The Multi-Cooker beeps as each

button is pressed.

• Add desired ingredients to Cooking Pot.
Place Lid on top of Multi-Cooker and align

with . To lock, twist counterclockwise,

aligning with .

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

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

• Select the cooking function you would like
to use.

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

• Select the desired cook time by using
the + and - buttons. Select the desired
temperature using the TEMP/PRESSURE
button (if applicable).Select the desired
pressure using the TEMP/PRESSURE
button, if applicable. (Please refer to the
Cooking Guide chart on page 14 for time
and temperature recommendations.)

• 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.

• This Multi-Cooker allows you to delay
the start of your cooking so that cooking
finishes when you need it. See page 8 for
instructions on the DELAY TIMER function.

• After the set cooking time has elapsed,
the Multi-Cooker 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.

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

• 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 Multi­Cooker. 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.

Note: For Pressure Cooking functions, 13-15
minutes is the approx. average preheat time.
If food content is larger or very cold, the
time may be slightly longer.

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