Euro-Pro KC255E User Manual

OWNER’S MANUAL

Model KC255E
120V., 60Hz., 290 Watts

5 Qt. Oval Slow Cooker

COPYRIGHT© EURO-PRO OPERATING LLC 2008

EURO-PRO Operating LLC

Boston, MA, 02465

1-800-798-7398

www.euro-pro.com

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When using your EURO-PRO Slow Cooker, basic safety precautions should
always be observed, including the following:

1. Read all instructions before using your
Slow Cooker.

2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Always use
handles or knobs.

3. Close supervision is necessary when any
appliance is used by or near children.

4. To protect against electric shock, do not
immerse cord, plug or any parts of the slow
cooker in water or any other liquids.

5. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or
counter, or touch hot surfaces.

6. Do not operate appliance with damaged
cord or plug or after the appliance
malfunctions or has been damage in any
manner. Return appliance to the nearest
EURO-PRO Operating LLC for
examination, repair or adjustment.

7. Unplug appliance from outlet when not in
use and before cleaning. Allow to cool
before putting on or taking off parts and
before cleaning the appliance.

8. Do not place on or near a hot gas or
electric burner.

9. The use of accessory attachments not
recommended by the appliance
manufacturer may cause hazard or injury.

10. Never place ceramic directly on a heated
surface as this could cause the cracking.

11. To disconnect, turn the control knob to
OFF, then remove the plug. Always hold
the plug, and never pull the cord.

12. Extreme caution must be used when
moving an appliance containing hot food,
water or other liquids.

13. The glass lid and ceramic pot are fragile.
Handle them with care.

14. Never put cold water in a heated ceramic
pot as the pot may crack.

15. Never cook directly in metal housing. Use
the removable ceramic pot.

16. Never turn the switch "On" when the ceramic
pot is empty as this could cause a
malfunction.

17. Never touch the exterior of t h e slow co ok er
during its operation and before it cools after
switching to "Off" position.

18. Avoid sudden temperature changes, such as
adding frozen foods into the heated ceramic
pot.

19. Always keep the slow cooker dry, especially
the metal housing.

20. When using this appliance, provide
adequate air space above and on all sides
for air circulation. On surfaces where heat
may cause a problem, an insulated heat pad
is recommended.

21. Do not use outdoors or while standing in a
damp area.

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

23. Lift and tilt cover away from you carefully to
avoid scalding and allow water to drip into
unit.

This unit has a short power supply cord to reduce
the risk resulting from becoming entangled in or
tripping over a long cord. An extension cord may
be used if you are careful in its use:

1. The electrical rating of the extension
cord should be at least as great as the
electrical rating of the appliance.

2. An extension cord with the power cord
must be arranged so that it will not drape
over the countertop or tabletop where they
can be pulled on by children or tripped
over accidentally.

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR SLOW COOKER

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1. Cover

2. Removable Ceramic Pot

3. Metal Housing

4. Control Knob

5. Inner Metal Lining (attached to metal housing - not removable)

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

For Household Use Only

WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock, this appliance has a polarized plug

(one blade is wider than the other). 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 to install the proper outlet. Do not modify the plug in any way.

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Rev. 06/03C

Technical Specifications

Voltage: 120V., 60Hz.
Power: 290 Watts

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Read all the sections of this booklet and follow all the instructions carefully.

Using Your Slow Cooker

Before Using Your Slow Cooker

Prior To First Use, Clean The Unit Thoroughly

• Before using for the first time, wash the cover and the ceramic pot in hot,

soapy water.

• Do not immerse metal housing in water or any other liquid.

• Rinse and dry thoroughly.

• Plug cord into a 120 volt AC outlet.

• Always cook with the cover on and the ceramic pot in position. Remember that

frequent lifting of the cover delays the cooking time.

• When cooking a meat and vegetable combination, place the meat in the

bottom of the ceramic pot.

• Unplug the slow cooker when cooking is complete. Before cleaning, allow

to cool completely.

The ceramic pot cannot withstand the shock of sudden temperature
changes.

• Do not use frozen meat or poultry in a slow cooker. Thaw any meat or

poultry before slow cooking..

CAUTION: Be careful when adding additional liquids to ceramic pot -

Never

crack. Always warm the liquids before adding.

The slow cooker has been developed with a wrap-around side element concealed in
the unit. This element provides the low, even temperature that makes lengthy
cooking times possible. As a result of the wrap-around element, food will not stick to
the base of the ceramic pot despite the long cooking time and the need to stir food is
almost unnecessary. As food cooks just below boiling point, very little steam is given
off and there is next to no evaporation, all of which provides flavorful, tender and
moist results, even with budget cuts of meat.

LOW: The low heat setting gently simmers food for an extended period of time
without overcooking or burning. No stirring is required when using this setting. Ideal
for vegetable dishes and re-heating.

HI: The high heat setting is used when baking or cooking dried beans and will cook
food in half the time required for the low setting. as food will boil when cooked on the
high setting. Occasional stirring of stews and casseroles will improve the flavor
distribution, food should be monitored when using the high setting, just like cooking in
a pot with the lid on.

KEEP WARM: The keep warm setting is for holding the
prepared recipe at a perfect serving temperature. This
setting should only be used after a recipe has been
thoroughly cooked. If food has been refrigerated, it
must be heated on low or high and then switched
to keep warm.

WARNING: Do Not Cook on Keep Warm Setting.

add cold liquids as this might cause the ceramic pot to

Setting the Temperature

Low Hi

Off

Keep
Warm

• Prepare recipe according to instructions.

• Place prepared food into the removable ceramic pot and cover with the

glass cover.

• Plug the unit into an electrical outlet and switch to desired temperature

setting (Low, High or Keep Warm) position. It is not necessary to stir the
ingredients, leave the cooking to the slow cooker.

• Cooking time differs by the amount of ingredients, room temperature and

many other factors. Adjust the cooking time in reference to the actual
result.

• Repeatedly removing the glass cover will decrease the temperature in the

ceramic pot.

• Certain dishes may not cook if the room temperature is below 5

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C or 410F.

• Carefully lift the glass cover away from you. Remember there is steam

trapped under the glass cover.

* Note: The glass cover and th e ceramic pot are h ot. Use a clot h or pot h old e r

to hold them. Exercise caution to avoid burns.

• When finished, turn to "Off" position and unplug the unit. You can serve the

meal in the removable ceramic p ot.

• Let ceramic pot and glass cover cool completely before washing.

Removing Cover and Ceramic Pot

Note: The glass cover and the ceramic pot are hot. Use a cloth or

pot holder to hold them.

• When removing the cover, tilt so that the opening faces away from you to

avoid being burned by t h e ste am.

• The sides of the metal housing of the slow cooker get very warm. Use

oven mitts or pot holders to remove the ceramic pot.

• The removable ceramic pot can be used for serving the meal at the table.

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