GE 106661 User Manual [en, es]

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Slow Cooker Safety

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be observed, including the following;

1. Read all instructions.

2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.

3. To protect against electrical shock do not immerse cord, plug, or base in water or other liquid.

4. Close supervision is necessary when used by or near children.

5. 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 is dropped or damaged in any manner. Call our toll-free customer assistance number for information on examination, repair or electrical or mechanical adjustment.

7. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer may cause fire, electric shock or injury.

8. Do not use outdoors.

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

10. Do not place on or near hot gas or an electric burner, or in a heated oven.

11. Extreme caution must be used when using an appliance containing hot oil or other hot liquids.

12. To disconnect slow cooker, turn control knob to Off; remove plug from outlet.

13. Caution: To prevent damage or shock hazard do not cook in base. Cook only in removable liner.

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

15. Do not operate appliance in any way other than intended use.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

Consumer Safety Information

This product is intended for household use only.

This appliance is equipped with a polarized plug. This type of plug has one blade wider than the other. The plug will fit into an electrical outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact an electrician to replace the obsolete outlet.

Do not attempt to defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.

To avoid an electrical circuit overload do not use a high wattage appliance on the same circuit with the slow cooker.

This appliance has a short cord to reduce the hazards of becoming entangled or tripping over a longer cord. An extension cord may be used if electrical rating of extension cord is equal to or greater than the rating of the slow cooker. Use only an extension cord rated 10 amperes or greater. Care must be taken to arrange extension cord so that it will not drape over a countertop or tabletop where it can be tripped over or pulled on by children.

This feature, available on selected models

CAUTION; Keep lid latch away from children.

(see page 7), is not a toy.

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Know Your Slow Cooker

Parts and Features

Cover

Crock

Base

Control Knob

How to Use Your Sbw Cooker

1. Before first use, wash Cover and Crock in hot, soapy water. Rinse and dry. Do not immerse Base in water.

2. Prepare recipe according to instructions. Place food in Crock and cover.

3. Plug cord into oudet. Select temperature setting.

4. When finished, turn to Off and unplug Base. Remove food from Crock.

5. Let Crock and Cover cool slightly before washing.

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Control Knob and Temperature Settings

The Control Knob on the slow cooker offers Low and High temperature settings for cooking. The Keep Warm setting is for holding the prepared recipe at a perfect serving temperature.

The Keep Warm setting should only be used after a recipe has been thoroughly cooked. Food should not be reheated on the Keep Warm setting. If food has been cooked and then refrigerated it must be reheated on Low or High and then switched to Keep Warm.

CAUTION: The Keep Warm setting should only be used after completely cooking

the recipe according to the instructions. The food must be hot enough to prevent bacterial growth before using the Keep Warm setting. Do not use the Keep Warm setting to reheat any food that has been refrigerated or frozen.

If You've NEVER Used a Slow Cooker

Cooking in a slow cooker is easy but

different from conventional methods.

I Take a few minutes and read “How to

Use” and “Tips for Slow Cooking.”

Then try some of the recipes in the

Slow Cooker Recipe Book included with

your slow cooker.

You’ll soon be convinced that a slow

cooker is a necessity. There are also many slow cooker recipe books available in the library or bookstore. If you have any questions, call our toll-free customer assistance number. We’ll be glad to help.

If You've Used a Slow Cooker Before

You are probably ready to develop

new recipes for use in your slow cooker.

If the recipe was originally cooked in a

saucepan on the stovetop, or slow roasted

in the oven, adapting the recipe should

be easy.

Our slow cooker heats from the sides. The Base slowly raises the temperature of the Crock. Whether cooked on Low or High, the final temperature of the food is the same, about 200°F. The only difference is the amount of time the cooking process takes. Read the section on “Adapting Recipes” for more information.

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Tips for Slow Cooking

The Cover of the slow cooker does not form a tight fit on the Crock but should be centered on the Crock for best results. Do not remove the Cover unnecessarily—

this results in m^or heat loss. Do not cook without Cover in place.

Stirring is not necessary when slow cooking.

However, if cooking on High, you may

want to stir occasionally.

Slow cooking retains most of the moisture in foods. If a recipe results in too much liquid at the end of the cooking time, remove the Cover, turn the Control Knob to High, and reduce the liquid by simmering. This will take 30 to 45 minutes.

The slow cooker should be at least half-filled for best results.

If cooking soups or stews, leave a 2-inch space between the top of the Crock and the food so that the recipe can come to a simmer.

Many recipes call for cooking aU day. ff your morning schedule doesn’t allow time to prepare a recipe, do it the night before. Place all ingredients in the Crock, cover, and refrigerate overnight. In the morning, simply place Crock in the slow cooker and select the temperature setting.

Meat and poultry require at least 7 to 8 hours on Low. Do not use frozen meat in the slow cooker. Thaw any meat or poultry before slow cooking.

When removing the Cover, tilt so that the opening faces away from you to avoid being burned by steam.

The sides of the Base of the slow cooker get very warm because

the heating elements are located here. Use the handles on the Base

if necessary. Use hot mitts to remove

the Crock.

Basic Cooking Chart/Hours Required

HEATSEniNG

4 lb. Whole Chicken

34 lb. Beef Roast 34 lb. Boneless, Smoked Ham

LOW HIGH

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