Hamilton Beach 33158 User Manual

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Slow Cooker Safety........................ 2

Parts and Features........................ 3

How to Use Your Slow Cooker .... 4

Cleaning .......................................... 7

Recipes...................................... 8-25

Customer Service ........................ 26

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Double Dish™Slow Cooker

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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 intended to help reduce the risk of electrical shock. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact a qualified electrician to replace the obsolete outlet. Do not attempt to defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug by modifying the plug in any way.

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

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

Slow Cooker Safety

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 any appliance is 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 service number for information on examination, repair, or adjustment.

7. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by Hamilton Beach/ Proctor-Silex, Inc. 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.

Consumer Safety Information

The length of the cord used on this appliance was selected to reduce the hazards of becoming tangled in, or tripping over a longer cord. If a longer cord is necessary an approved extension cord may be used. The electrical rating of the extension cord must be equal to or greater than the rating of the slow cooker. Care must be taken to arrange the extension cord so that it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or accidentally tripped over.

Do not cook in the Double Dish Bowls unless water is in the crock.

Do not use the slow cooker with only half of the Double Dish; both must be used.

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Parts and Features

1. Cover

2. Double Dish™ Bowls

3. Crock

4. Base

4. Control Knob

Crock Capacity

How much does your

slow cooker hold?

The capacity of your slow cooker refers to the amount the crock can hold if it is filled to the rim. However, we DO NOT recommend filling to the rim. As a rule, you should select recipes that yield 1 quart less than the listed capacity of your crock. For example, if your slow cooker is labeled as a 6-quart slow cooker, your best results will be achieved using recipes that yield 5 quarts or less.

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, then switched to Keep Warm.

Control Knob and Temperature Settings

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.

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1. Before first use, wash the 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 outlet. Select temperature setting.

How to Use Your Slow Cooker

4. When finished, turn to Off and unplug base. Remove food from crock.

5. Let the crock and cover cool slightly before washing.

SLOW COOKER SIZE CAPACITY OF DOUBLE DISH BOWLS

5 Quart 11⁄2 quarts each

6 Quart 13⁄4 quarts each

7 Quart 2 quarts each

HEAT SETTING LOW HIGH

4 lb. Whole Chicken 8 4

3-4 lb. Beef Roast 10 5

3-4 lb. Boneless, Smoked Ham 8 4

Basic Cooking Chart/Hours Required

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 oven mitts to remove the bowls and the crock.

Removing Cover, Bowls, and Crock

The Double Dish Bowls offer two different cooking methods: the conventional slow cook method or the faster, “bowls in the crock” method, as well as letting you cook two different recipes at the same time

Using the Double Dish Bowls with water in the crock works like a conventional slow cooker. However, cooking with the Double Dish Bowls in the base is very different. This is a much faster cooking method and nothing like the conventional slow cooker. This faster method should be used when time is a factor or with recipes such as soups or stews.

Double Dish Bowls

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To Use the Double Dish Bowls in the Base

Before First Use: Wash bowls in hot, soapy water. Rinse and dry.

1. Prepare recipe according to

instructions. Place food in bowls.

2. Place both bowls into the slow cooker base. Cover and set control knob to desired setting.

3. When done, turn control knob to Off and unplug slow cooker. Using oven mitts, carefully remove the cover and then the bowls.

4. Remove the food from the bowls. Let the cover cool slightly before washing.

NOTE: When using the bowls in the crock, water must be used in the crock. Otherwise the crock may overheat and crack.

1. Pour one quart of water into the crock. Prepare recipe according to instructions. Place food in the bowls.

2. Place both bowls into crock. Cover and set the control knob to desired setting.

3. When done, turn control knob to Off and unplug slow cooker. Using over mitts, carefully remove the cover and then the bowls.

4. Remove food from the bowls. Let the crock and cover cool slightly before washing.

To Use the Double Dish Bowls in the Crock

Before First Use: Wash bowls in hot, soapy water. Rinse and dry.

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• 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 major 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.

Tips for Slow Cooking

• 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 all day. If 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.

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.

If You’ve Used a Slow Cooker Before

Cooking in a slow cooker is easy but different from conventional methods. Take a few minutes and read “How to Use” and “Tips for Slow Cooking.”

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 book store. If you have any questions, call our toll-free customer service number. We’ll be glad to help.

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.

If You’ve NEVER Used a Slow Cooker

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• Please handle the crock and cover carefully to ensure long life.

• Avoid sudden, extreme temperature changes. For example, do not place a hot cover or crock into cold water, or onto a wet surface.

• Avoid hitting the crock and cover against the faucet or other hard surfaces.

• Do not use crock or cover if chipped, cracked, or severely scratched.

• Do not use abrasive cleansers or metal scouring pads.

Adapting Recipes

Some ingredients are not suited for

extended cooking in the slow cooker. Pasta, seafood, milk, cream, or sour cream should be added 2 hours before serving. Evaporated milk or condensed soups are perfect for the slow cooker.

Many things can affect how quickly a recipe will cook. The water and fat content of a food, the temperature of the food, and the size of the food will all affect the cooking time. Food cut into pieces will cook faster than whole roasts or poultry.

Most meat and vegetable combinations require at least 7 hours on Low.

The higher the fat content of the meat, the less liquid is needed. If cooking

meat with a high fat content, place thick onion slices underneath, so the meat will not sit and cook in the fat.

Some recipes call for browning the meat before slow cooking. This is only to remove excess fat or for color; it is not necessary for successful cooking.

Slow cookers have very little evaporation. If making your favorite soup, stew, or sauce, reduce the liquid or water called for in the original recipe. If too thick, liquids can be added later.

If cooking a vegetable-type casserole, there will need to be liquid in the recipe to prevent scorching on the sides of the crock.

Cleaning

1. Turn the control knob to Off. Unplug

cord from outlet.

2. Remove bowls, crock and cover from

base and let cool.

3. Wash the bowls, crock and cover in

hot, soapy water. Rinse and dry. The bowls, crock and cover may also be washed in the dishwasher.

4. Wipe the base with a damp cloth. Do not use abrasive cleansers.

CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do not immerse base in water.

Crock and Glass Cover Precautions and Information

• The bottom of the crock is very rough

and can damage the countertop. Use caution.

• The crock and the cover can become

very hot. Use caution. Do not place directly on any unprotected surface or countertop.

• The crock is microwave safe and

oven proof, but never heat the crock when empty. Never place the crock on a burner or stove top. Do not place the cover in a microwave oven, conventional oven, or on the stove top.

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Optional Features on Selected Models

The Lid Latch secures the cover while moving, transporting, or storing the slow cooker. To use Lid Latch, place the white band into the groove located under one of the handles. Stretch the band to the other side of the slow cooker and secure it in the groove under the other handle.

Once the band is attached, it can also be crossed over the knob to further secure the lid.

The Carrying Case can be used when you need to transport the slow cooker to another location. First attach the Lid Latch. Secure the electric cord of the slow cooker with a rubber band or twist tie. Then set the slow cooker in the Carrying Case with the cord under the slow cooker. Fit the handles of the slow cooker through the openings in the case.

Zip the case and use caution when carrying any hot foods. The Carrying Case can be cleaned by wiping with a damp sponge. For bigger spills, hand wash the case in cold water and mild detergent.

DO NOT PLUG IN AND TURN ON WHEN THE SLOW COOKER IS STILL IN THE CARRYING CASE.

The recipes are divided into three different cooking categories:

• Using the traditional crock

• Using the Double Dish bowls with the water in the crock

• Using the Double Dish bowls in the base

NOTES:

• For best results, be sure to note the category because each cooking category

requires different cooking times.

• The traditional crock recipes give two different recipe amounts. One column

of ingredients is for the 5-quart crock and the other column is for the 6 or 7-quart crock.

• The recipe amounts for the Double Dish bowls will work in all sizes of the

Double Dish bowls.

Recipes

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6 or 7 qt

Appetizers (Using the traditional crock)

Entertaining is made effortless with the slow cooker and the Double Dish™bowls. After the recipe has cooked, it is ready to serve or switch the control knob to Keep Warm. This will keep the dish at the perfect serving temperature.

Salsa con Queso

1 2 (2-pound) blocks pasteurized processed cheese product,

cut in 2-inch pieces

⁄2 quarts salsa

2 4 (6-ounce) cans chopped green chilies, do not drain

1-2 2-3 tablespoons chili powder

1 2 teaspoons garlic powder 1 2 (8-ounce) bags shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Low – 3 hours

High – 11⁄2 hours

Hot Wings

4 8 pounds chicken wings

⁄2 1 cup cider vinegar 1 2 tablespoons hot pepper sauce 1 2 cups barbecue sauce

Low – 6 hours

High – 3 hours

Sweet & Pungent Meat Balls

3 5 pounds frozen cooked meatballs 1 1 (12-ounce) jars grape jelly 1 1 (12-ounce) jars currant jelly 1 1 (12-ounce) bottle chili sauce 1 1 (12-ounce) bottle cocktail sauce

Low – 6 hours

High – 3 hours

6 or 7 qt

5 qt

Combine all ingredients in the crock. Stir well. Stir halfway through cooking time.

Serve with chips.

Rinse chicken wings in cold water. Place ingredients in crock in order listed then pour barbecue sauce over all.

Combine all ingredients in the crock. Stir well.

Cover and cook:

5 qt

Cover and cook:

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Appetizers (Using Double Dish BOWLS in the CROCK)

Nacho Cheese Sauce

1 (1-pound) block pasteurized processed cheese 2 cups salsa

Spicy Nacho Cheese Sauce

1 (1-pound) block pasteurized processed cheese 2 cups salsa 1 (4-ounce) can sliced jalapeno peppers, do not drain

High – 2 hours

Refried Bean Dip

2 (16-ounce) cans refried beans

1(11⁄4-ounce) package taco seasoning mix

2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese

High – 2 hours

Cut cheese into thick slices. Pour salsa into both Double Dish bowls. Add cheese to each bowl. Stir peppers into one of the Double Dish bowls. Pour water in crock. Place bowls in crock.

Mix beans, seasoning mix, and cheese and place into both Double Dish bowls. Stir peppers into one of the Double Dish bowls. Pour water in crock. Place bowls in crock.

Spicy Refried Bean Dip

2 (16-ounce) cans refried beans

1(11⁄4-ounce) package taco seasoning mix

2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese

1 (4-ounce) can sliced hot chili peppers, drained

Cover and cook:

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Appetizers (Using Double Dish BOWLS in the BASE)

Swedish Meatballs

1 (101⁄2-ounce) can cream of mushroom soup

⁄2 cup water

1(3⁄4-ounce) envelope brown gravy mix

11⁄2 pounds frozen cooked meatballs, thawed

Combine soup, water, and gravy mix. Stir until well mixed. Place meatballs in one of the Double Dish bowls. Pour sauce over meatballs.

Cocktail Hotdogs

⁄3 cup prepared mustard

⁄3 cup ketchup

⁄3 cup brown sugar

11⁄2 pounds cocktail size hotdogs or sausages

Combine mustard, ketchup, and brown sugar. Stir to mix. Place hotdogs in one Double Dish bowl. Pour sauce over hotdogs.

Sweet n’ Tangy Meatballs

⁄2 cup chili sauce

⁄2 cup grape jelly

⁄3 cup orange marmalade

11⁄2 pounds frozen cooked meatballs, thawed

Combine chili sauce, grape jelly, and orange marmalade. Stir to mix. Place meatballs in the other Double Dish bowls. Pour sauce over meatballs. Place Double Dish bowls in the base.

High – 1 hour

Sweet n’ Tangy Hotdogs

⁄2 cup chili sauce

⁄2 cup grape jelly

⁄3 cup orange marmalade

11⁄2 pounds cocktail size hotdogs or sausages

Combine chili sauce, grape jelly, and orange marmalade. Stir to mix. Place hotdogs in the other Double Dish bowl. Pour sauce over hotdogs. Place Double Dish bowls in the base.

High – 1 hour

Cover and cook:

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