Hamilton Beach 33443, 33453, 33453R, 33463, 33466 User Guide

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Slow Cooker With

Food Warmer

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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 ( 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.

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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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provided 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

CROCK AND LID: PRECAUTIONS AND INFORMATION

• 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.

• The bottom of the crock is very rough and can damage the

countertop. Use caution.

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.

• 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.

REMOVING LID AND CROCK

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

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

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

01 800 71 16 100

Lid Holder*

Removable Slow Cooker Crock*

Glass Lid*

(Lids may vary in appearance depending on model.)

Crock Capacity: For best results, fill crock at least half full

but no more than 1 inch (2.5 cm) from rim. If only half-filled, check for doneness 1 to 2 hours earlier than recipe time.

Food Warmer (on select models)

Ceramic Lid

Removable Food Warmer Crock*

Base

Lid Holder With Cord Wrap

Lid Latch™*

(on select models)

Base Handles

Base

Easy-Clean Touch Pad

Clip Hook

Wire Clip

Clip Latch

Chrome-Plated Wire Clips (for latching lid)

(on select models) Handles shown with wire clips

locked in place for transporting only. Do not cook or

store with lid clamped down.

Vent Holes

Lid Gasket

How to Use Slow Cooker

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

1. Plug into outlet. 2. Turn unit on by pressing ON/ OFF ( ) button. The unit will

automatically default to a cooking time of 4 hours on HIGH.

NOTES:

• Cooking temperature and selected cooking hours function independently of one another and either may be changed at any time. When a new cooking time is selected, unit will reset to count down from new number of hours chosen.

• As a safety precaution, unit will not stay on for more than 14 hours of continuous cooking and warming time and will also shut off automatically.

3. Select desired cooking temperature by pressing TEMP button. NOTE: Do not use WARM setting to cook or reheat food.

Selected cooking time will glow for 2 hours. When 2 hours are finished, next 2-hour light will glow and continue countdown until cooking time is complete.

At end of cooking time, slow cooker will automatically switch to WARM setting. NOTE: Cook time plus warm time cannot exceed 14 hours. When unit switches to WARM, light glows to show how much time is remaining of 14 hours.

4. Adjust cooking time by pressing HOURS button. 2, 4, 6, 8, or 10 hours can be selected. Cooking time will then count down in 2-hour increments. Visit www.foodsafety.gov for more information on safe internal cooking temperatures.

How to Use Food Warmer

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

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Food must be hot enough to prevent bacterial growth. This is a food warmer and is NOT a slow cooker. Food warmer must NOT be used to warm uncooked or undercooked foods. Food warmer should only be used to warm recipes involving thoroughly cooked ingredients. Visit foodsafety.gov for more information.

Food Safety Hazard.

1. Plug into outlet.

2. Add hot food to food warmer crock.

3. Place crock into base and cover.

4. When finished using, unplug.

Care and Cleaning

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

1. Unplug.

2. Remove crock with oven mitts. Let cool.

3. Crocks and lids are top-rack dishwasher-safe. DO NOT use

“SANI” setting when washing in dishwasher. “SANI” cycle temperatures could damage your product.

4. Wipe outside of appliance with a soft, damp cloth.

Electrical Shock Hazard.

How to Use Lid Latch

Lid Latch™ helps secure lid while moving, transporting, or storing slow cooker. Do not use Lid Latch™ while cooking.

1. Place latch under one handle. Stretch to other side and secure under other handle.

2. Once attached, latch can also be crossed over knob to further secure lid.

Tips for Slow Cooking

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

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

• If cooking soups or stews, leave a 2-inch (5-cm) space between top of removable crock and food so 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, prepare it the night before. Place all ingredients in removable crock, cover with lid, and refrigerate overnight. In the morning, simply place removable crock in slow cooker.

Food Safety Tips

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

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

• To store leftovers after cooking, do NOT place entire removable crock in 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.

• Higher fat content of meat, 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 recipe to prevent scorching on sides of removable crock.

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

Troubleshooting

Cannot select TEMP and/or HOURS settings.

• Is unit plugged in?

• Test that the electrical outlet is working with a lamp in known working order.

Food is undercooked.

• Was food cooked on Warm setting? Do not cook on Warm setting; always cook on Low or High heat settings.

• Did you select Low heat setting, but used a cooking time based on High heat setting?

• Did you have the glass lid placed correctly on slow cooker?

• Was food cooked in the food warmer? Do not use food warmer to cook food.

Food isn’t done after cooking amount of time recommended in my recipe.

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

My meal was overcooked. Why?

• Was removable crock at least half full? The slow cooker has been designed to thoroughly cook food in a filled removable crock. If removable crock is only half-filled, check for doneness 1 to 2 hours earlier than recipe time.

• Did you select hours based on a Low heat recipe?

• Foods will continue to increase in temperature after desired temperature has been reached.

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