Hamilton Beach 33167, 33172, 33176, 33181, 33182 User Guide

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Slow Cooker

Mijoteuse

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and/or injury to persons, including the following:

1. Read all instructions.

2. 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 are closely supervised and instructed concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.

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

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

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

5. To protect against electrical shock, do not immerse cord, plug, or

base in water or other liquid.

6. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to

cool before putting on or taking off parts.

7. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged supply cord or

plug, or after the appliance malfunctions or has been dropped or damaged in any manner. Supply cord replacement and repairs must be conducted by the manufacturer, its service agent, or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard. Call the provided customer service number for information on examination, repair, or adjustment.

8. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the

appliance manufacturer may cause injuries.

9. Do not use outdoors.

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

surfaces, including stove.

11. Do not place removable crock or base on or near hot gas or an

electric burner. Do not place slow cooker base in a heated oven.

12. Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance

containing hot oil or other hot liquids.

13. To disconnect slow cooker, turn control to OFF ( ); then remove

plug from wall outlet.

14. CAUTION! To prevent damage or shock hazard, do not cook in

base. Cook only in removable crock.

15. Avoid sudden temperature changes, such as adding refrigerated

foods into a heated removable crock.

16. Intended for countertop use only.

17. WARNING! Spilled food can cause serious burns. Keep appliance

and cord away from children. Never drape cord over edge of counter, never use outlet below counter, and never use with an extension cord.

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

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Other Consumer Safety Information

This appliance is intended for household use only.

This appliance is only intended for the preparation, cooking, and serving of foods. This appliance is not intended for use with any nonfood materials or products.

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with a polarized plug (one wide blade) to reduce the risk of electric shock. The plug fits only one way into a polarized outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the plug by modifying the plug in any way or by using an adapter. If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, have an electrician replace the outlet.

Electrical Shock Hazard: This appliance is provided

CROCK AND LID: PRECAUTIONS AND INFORMATION

A short power-supply cord is used to reduce the risk resulting from it being grabbed by children, becoming entangled in, or tripping over a longer cord.

• Please handle crock and lid carefully to ensure long life.

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

• Avoid hitting crock or lid against faucet or other hard surfaces.

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

• Do not use abrasive cleansers or metal scouring pads.

REMOVING LID AND CROCK

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

• The bottom of the crock is very rough and can damage the countertop. Use caution.

• The crock and lid 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 crock when empty. Never place crock on a burner or stove top.

• Do not place lid in a microwave oven, conventional oven, or on stove top.

The sides of the slow cooker’s base get very warm because the heating elements are located here. Use handles on base if necessary. Use oven mitts to remove crock.

Parts and Features

Crock Capacity

For best results, fill crock no more than 1 inch (2.5 cm) from the rim. If only half-filled, check for doneness 1 to 2 hours earlier than recipe states.

To order parts: US: 1.800.851.8900 www.hamiltonbeach.com Canada: 1.800.267.2826 Mexico:

*On Select Models

01 800 71 16 100

Handles

Lid

Crock

Optional features on select models

Lid Latch

Base

Recipe Name Tag*

ON Indicator Light*

Control Knob

Folding Handles

Wire Clip Lid Latch

How to Use Your Slow Cooker

BEFORE FIRST USE: Wash lid and crock in hot, soapy water. Rinse and dry.

1. Plug into outlet. 2. Add ingredients to slow

cooker crock.

Using Keep Warm Setting

• Food must be hot enough to prevent bacterial growth before using Keep Warm setting.

• The Keep Warm setting should only be used after a recipe has been thoroughly cooked.

• Do not reheat food on Keep Warm setting.

• If food has been cooked and then refrigerated, reheat it on Low or High; then switch to Keep Warm.

5. Turn control knob

counterclockwise to OFF ( ) when cooking is complete.

3. Place lid on slow cooker. 4. Turn control knob clockwise

to LOW or HIGH. Set a kitchen timer according to the recipe.

Care and Cleaning

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cleaning. Do not immerse cord, plug, or base in any liquid.

1. Unplug.

2. Remove crock and let cool.

3. Wipe base with a soft damp cloth or sponge and dry.

4. Wash lid and crock in hot, soapy water. Rinse and dry. The lid and

crock may also be washed in a dishwasher. DO NOT use the “SANI” setting when washing in the dishwasher. “SANI” cycle temperatures could damage your product.

Electrical Shock Hazard. Disconnect power before

How to Transport Slow Cooker (optional feature on select models)

The Lid Latch™ helps secure lid while moving or transporting. Only use Lid Latch™ while cooking if lid has vent holes.

1. Place latch into groove under

one handle. Stretch to other side and secure in groove under other handle.

2. Once attached, latch can

also be crossed over knob to further secure lid.

2. Move wire clips up onto lid

and push down on clip latch to secure slow cooker for transporting.

Tips for Slow Cooking

• The crock should be at least half-filled for best results. If only halffilled, check for doneness 1 to 2 hours earlier than recipe states.

• Stirring is not necessary when slow cooking. Removing lid results in major heat loss and the cooking time may need to be extended. However, if cooking on HIGH, you may want to stir occasionally.

• 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 crock, cover with lid, and refrigerate overnight. In the morning, simply place the crock in the slow cooker.

• When choosing recipes for this slow cooker, look for recipes that call for cooking on HIGH 4 to 5 hours or LOW 6 to 8 hours. Recipes calling for less cooking time should be checked periodically for doneness.

Food Safety Tips

• Do not use frozen, uncooked meat in the slow cooker. Thaw any meat or poultry before slow cooking.

• To store leftovers after cooking, do NOT place the entire crock in the refrigerator since contents will take too long to cool. Instead, divide leftovers into smaller containers and place into refrigerator.

• Some foods are not suited for extended cooking in a slow cooker. Pasta, seafood, milk, cream, or sour cream should be added 2 hours before serving. Evaporated milk or condensed soups are perfect for slow cooking.

• The higher the fat content of meat, the less liquid is needed. If cooking meat with a high fat content, place thick onion slices underneath so meat will not sit on (and cook in) fat.

• Slow cookers allow for very little evaporation. If making your favorite soup, stew, or sauce, reduce liquid called for in original recipe. If too thick, liquid 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.

• If cooking soups or stews, leave a 2-inch (5.1-cm) space between the top of the crock and the food so that the recipe can come to a simmer.

• Never allow undercooked or raw meat to sit at room temperature in the slow cooker. Once meat is placed into the crock, it should be cooked immediately (unless prepping slow cooker the night before, where crock should be placed into the refrigerator).

• Visit www.foodsafety.gov or fsis.usda.gov for more information on safe internal cooking temperatures.

Troubleshooting

Food is undercooked.

• Was food cooked on the KEEP WARM setting? Only cook on LOW or HIGH setting.

• Was power interrupted?

• Did you select the LOW heat setting, but used a cooking time based on the HIGH heat setting?

• Crock was overfilled. For best results, fill crock no more than 1 inch (2.5 cm) from the lid.

• Lid was not placed correctly. Check to make sure lid is seated properly on the crock.

My meal was overcooked. Why?

• Foods will continue to increase in temperature after desired temperature has been reached. Check food when cooking time has been reached.

• Did you select the HIGH heat setting, but used a cooking time based on the LOW heat setting?

• Crock was less than half full. Check for doneness 1 to 2 hours earlier than recipe states.

The food isn’t done after cooking the amount of time recommended in my recipe.

• This can be due to voltage variations (which are commonplace everywhere) or altitude. The slight fluctuations in power do not have a noticeable effect on most appliances. However, they can alter the cooking times in the slow cooker by extending the cooking times. You will learn through experience if a shorter or longer time is needed.

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