Euro-Pro KC275W User Manual

7-Quart Programmable Slow Cooker

OWNER’S MANUAL

Model KC275W

120V., 60Hz., 340 Watts

Copyright © EURO-PRO Operating LLC 2008

EURO-PRO Operating LLC

Boston, MA, 02465

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When using your Programmable Slow Cooker, basic safety precautions should always be followed,
including the following:

1. Read all instructions carefully.

2. Use Programmable Slow Cooker only
for its intended use.

3. To protect against risk of electrical shock,
do not immerse the power cord, plug or
main unit in water or other liquids.

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

5. Close supervision is necessary for any
appliance being used by or near children.

6. Always disconnect appliance from
electrical outlet when not in use and
before cleaning. Allow unit to cool before
putting on or taking off parts and before
cleaning the appliance.

7. Do not operate appliance with a
damaged cord or plug or after the
appliance malfunctions or has been
dropped or damaged in any manner.
Return the appliance to EURO-PRO
Operating LLC for examination and
repair.

8. Do not let cord hang over edge of table
or counter, or touch hot surf aces.

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

10. This appliance is for household use

only.

11. The use of accessory attachm ents not
recommended by the appliance
manufacturer may cause hazard or
injury.

12. Do not use outdoors.

13. Never place the removable ceramic pot
directly on a heated surface as this may
cause the ceramic pot to crack.

14. To disconnect the appliance, turn
appliance "Off" first and then remove
the plug from the electrical outlet.
Always hold the plug and never pull the
power cord.

15. CAUTION: Extreme caution must be

used when moving an appliance
containing hot oil or other hot liquids.
Always use pot holders when moving
your heated Programmable Slow
Cooker.

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

17. WARNING! TO PREVENT ELECTRIC

SHOCK, never immerse the main unit
in water or other liquids.

18. Avoid sudden temperature changes,
such as adding cold or frozen
ingredients into a heated pot.

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

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

21. Do NOT immerse. Only the removable
ceramic insert and glass lid may be
immersed for cleaning.

22. 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.

23. CAUTION: When removing the glass

lid, always lift and tilt the lid away
from you carefully to avoid scalding
and allow water to drip back into the
unit.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

This appliance has a short power 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 accidentally.

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR

PROGRAMMABLE SLOW COOKER

Before using your 7-Quart
Programmable Slow Cooker, remove
any labels, stickers or tags that may be
attached to the appliance.

1. Metal Housing

2. Ceramic Pot

3. Glass Lid

4. Control Panel

5. “Start” Button

6. “Stop” Button

When turned on for the first time, your
new slow cooker may emit an odor for
up to 10 minutes. This is due to the
initial heating of the materials used in
making the slow cooker. The odor is
safe and should not reoccur after initial
heating.

7. Time Increase

8. Time Decrease

9. Settings Selector
Button

10. Power "On" Light

11. LCD Screen

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. 04/04C

Technical Specifications

Voltage: 120V., 60Hz.
Power: 340 Watts

* Illustrations may differ from actual pr oduct.

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FEATURES OF 7-QUART

PROGRAMMABLE SLOW COOKER

1. LCD DISPLAY SCREEN

The LCD screen will display the
time, heat setting and cooking or
stand by modes.

2. START BUTTON

The unit will start cooking when
this button is pressed. It will begin
cooking and counting down if a
time was programmed, or it will
begin cooking and counting up if
a time was not programmed.

3. STOP BUTTON

Pressing this button will stop the
cooking process and put you in
stand-by mode.

4. SETTING BUTTON

5. TIME DECREASE

6. TIME INCREASE

7. POWER ON LIGHT

Pressing this button will select the
cooking temperature that you
desire: High, Medium, Low or Keep
Warm.

Pressing this button will
decrease the cooking time in
30 minute increments.

Pressing this button will increase
the cooking time in 30 minute
increments.

This will turn on (red) when
the unit is working.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

This appliance is for HOUSEHOLD USE
ONLY and may be plugged into any
120V AC polarized electrical outlet.

Do not use any other type of outlet.

Using Your Programmable
Slow Cooker for the First Time

Prior to first use, clean the appliance
thoroughly.

1. Wash the glass lid and the ceramic
pot in hot, soapy water.

2. Rinse and dry thoroughly.

3. Do not immerse metal housing in
water.

4. Plug the power cord into a 120 volt
AC outlet.

5. Always cook with the glass lid in
place and the ceramic pot in
position. Remember that frequent
lifting of the glass lid will delay the
cooking time.

6. When cooking a meat and
vegetable combination, place the
meat in the bottom of the ceramic
pot.

7. Unplug the slow cooker when the
cooking process is complete. Allow
to cool completely before cleaning.

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

8. Do not use frozen meat or poultry in
a slow cooker. Thaw any meat or
poultry before slow cooking.

9. Follow recommended cooking times.

10. Do not use the ceramic pot for
storage of foods.

11. Do not reheat foods in the slow
cooker. Do not set heated unit with
food on a finished wood table.
Always use protective padding under
ceramic pot before setting on table
or countertop.

CAUTION: Be careful when adding

additional liquids to ceramic pot ­Never

add cold liquids as this might
cause the ceramic pot to crack.
Always warm the liquids before
adding.

Programming the Slow Cooker

1. Plug the unit in to a polarized
electrical outlet. You will hear one
(1) long beep and the LCD display
screen will light up. It will display
"P-On" for one (1) second and then
change to show the initial status
"STAND-BY" and default heat
setting "HIGH".

2. Press the "Setting" button and then
press on the timer increase button to
set the cooking time. The time will
increase in thirty (30) minute
increments.

3. Press the setting button once again
to set the cooking temperature
"HIGH, MEDIUM, LOW or KEEP
WARM".

4. Once you have selected the desired
cooking temperature, press on the
"Start" button to begin cooking.

5. The timer will now start counting the
time down to "0".

6. When set cooking time has expired,
the unit will beep once and then go
into Stand-By mode for five (5)
minutes. After the five (5) minutes
have passed it will automatically go
into "Keep Warm" mode for six (6)
hours and then it will automatically
turn "Off".

7. To stop the cooking process at any
time during the operation, press on
the "STOP" button and the unit will
go back into "Stand-By" mode
immediately and the "Power On' light
will go off. The timer will be cleared
and only the heat setting will remain.
If you wish to restart the cooking
process, you must reset the timer.

8. If you do not set any time, the unit
will work in a "Count Up" mode to a
maximum of twenty-four (24) hours.
Once this time has passed, it will
beep once and go into Stand-By
mode for five (5) minutes. After the
five (5) minutes have passed, it will
go into "Keep Warm" mode for six
(6) hours and then shut off.

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