Hamilton Beach 33444 User Guide

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Slow Cooker

Mijoteuse

Olla de Cocción

Lenta

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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 electric 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 knob 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

• 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*

Clip Hook

Vents

Base Handles

Base

Control Knob

Lid Gasket

Crock*

Wire Clip

Clip Latch

BEFORE FIRST USE: Wash glass lid

How to Use Your Slow Cooker

NOTE: This casserole slow cooker is meant to cook recipes like lasagna, dips, and cobblers. Recipes with a large proportion of liquid should be filled no more than halfway in the crock.

and removable crock in hot, soapy water. Rinse and dry.

1. Add ingredients to the crock. 2. Cover. 3. Plug into outlet. 4. Rotate control knob to LOW or

NOTES:

• Food must be hot enough to prevent bacterial growth before

using WARM setting.

• The WARM setting should only be used after a recipe has been

thoroughly cooked.

• Do not reheat food on WARM setting.

• If food has been cooked and then refrigerated, reheat it on LOW

or HIGH; then switch to WARM.

5. When finished, turn OFF ( )

and unplug.

6. Secure wire clips for

transport.

• Visit foodsafety.gov for more information.

HIGH. Do not cook on WARM.

Recipes

Lasagna

Ingredients:

1 pound (0.5 kg) hot or sweet Italian sausage, casings removed 1 medium onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, chopped 2 jars (24 ounces each [680 g]) marinara sauce 3 teaspoons (15 ml) dried Italian Seasoning, divided 9 uncooked oven-ready lasagna noodles 1 container (15 ounces [425 g]) part-skim ricotta cheese 1 cup (237 ml) grated Parmesan cheese 2 large eggs, slightly beaten 4 cups (946 ml) shredded mozzarella cheese Chopped parsley

Directions:

1. In a large skillet over medium-high, cook sausage until browned and no longer pink; drain. Add onions and garlic to skillet and cook until just beginning to soften, about 3 minutes. Stir in marinara sauce and 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning.

2. Spread 1/2 cup of sauce mixture in bottom of slow cooker crock. Layer 3 lasagna noodles over sauce, breaking to fit.

3. In a medium bowl, mix ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, eggs and remaining Italian seasoning. Spread 1/3 of mixture over noodles in crock. Sprinkle with 1 cup mozzarella cheese. Repeat layers 2 more times, ending with sauce. Reserve remaining mozzarella cheese for top.

4. Cover slow cooker and cook on HIGH for 2 1/2 to 3 hours or on LOW for 6 to 6 1/2 hours.

5. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese and let stand until cheese is melted. Sprinkle with chopped parsley before serving.

Serves: 6–8

Chili and Cornbread Casserole

Ingredients:

1 pound (0.5 kg) lean ground beef 1 can (16 ounces [454 g]) dark red kidney beans, rinsed and drained 1 can (14.5 ounces [411 g]) diced tomatoes with onions and green

pepper 1 can (10 ounces [283 g]) chunky diced tomatoes and green chilies 1 package (1.5 ounces [43 g]) chili seasoning mix 2 tablespoons (30 ml) tomato paste 1 package (8.5 ounces [241 g]) corn muffin mix 1 cup (237 ml) shredded sharp cheddar cheese Sour cream, optional Jalapeno slices,optional Green onion slices, optional

Directions:

1. In a large skillet over medium-high, brown ground beef. Drain and

transfer to slow cooker crock.

2. Add kidney beans, tomatoes, chili seasoning mix and tomato paste

to crock and mix until blended. Spread chili mixture in an even layer in crock.

3. In a medium bowl, prepare corn muffin mix following package

directions. Spoon batter over chili in crock.

4. Cover slow cooker and cook on HIGH for 2 to 2 1/2 hours or LOW

for 4 to 4 1/2 hours. Reduce to WARM. Sprinkle with cheese and let stand until melted, about 15 minutes. Top with sour cream, jalapeno slices and green onions, if desired.

Serves: 6–8

Recipes (cont.)

Apple Cranberry Cobbler

Ingredients:

APPLE FILLING 6 large Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored and thinly sliced

1 cup (237 ml) dried cranberries 1/3 cup (79 ml) all-purpose flour 1 cup (237 ml) sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons (7 ml) ground cinnamon

COBBLER TOPPING 1 cup (237 ml) plus 3 tablespoons (44 ml) all-purpose flour

1/4 cup (59 ml) sugar 1 teaspoon (5 ml) baking powder 1/4 teaspoon (1.2 ml) ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon (1.2 ml) salt 1/2 cup (118 ml) milk 3 tablespoons (44 ml) butter, melted

Directions:

1. In a slow cooker crock combine all apple filling ingredients. Stir until apples are evenly coated.

2. In a medium bowl, combine all cobbler topping ingredients. With a teaspoon or small scoop, drop dough on top of the apple mixture in the crock.

3. Cover slow cooker and cook on HIGH for 2 1/2 to 3 hours or LOW for 4 to 5 hours. Remove cover and let stand for 15 minutes before serving. Sprinkle with confectioners’ sugar and serve with whipped cream or ice cream.

Serves: 8–10 Test Kitchen Tip: To save time cutting apples, use the ribbon cut

of a spiralizer.

Care and Cleaning

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

Electrical Shock Hazard.

1. Unplug.

2. Let completely cool.

3. Wipe the base with a soft, damp cloth.

Tips for Slow Cooking

• Stirring is not necessary when slow cooking. Removing the glass

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

• 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.

4. The crock and lid can be washed in hot, soapy water or in the

dishwasher. DO NOT use the “SANI” setting when washing in the dishwasher. “SANI” cycle temperatures could damage your product. To prevent lingering food smells, found in most plastic containers, clean rubber lid gasket with hot, soapy water after each use. Store with lid ajar.

• 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 removable crock.

• Reduce the amount of ingredients in a recipe calling for a larger slow cooker to accommodate the 3.5-quart crock.

• Flavors of fresh herbs and dried spices can lessen over cooking time. Add fresh herbs towards the end of the cooking time for the best flavor.

Food Safety Tips

• Do not use frozen, uncooked meat in the 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 the entire removable crock in the refrigerator since contents will take too long to cool. Instead, divide leftovers into smaller containers and place into refrigerator.

Troubleshooting

Food is undercooked.

• Was food cooked on the WARM setting? Do not cook on WARM; always cook on LOW or HIGH heat settings.

• Was power interrupted?

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

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

My meal was overcooked. Why?

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

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

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

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, it can alter the cooking times in the slow cooker. Lower than rated voltage will require longer cooking times and higher than rated voltage will require shorter cooking times. You will learn through experience if a shorter or longer time is needed.

Lid gasket collapsed.

• This can be caused by sudden temperature change, like running cold water over a warm lid. Allow lid to sit at room temperature. It will return to its original shape within 24 hours.

• To help maintain shape of gasket, do not cook with clips latched and do not store empty unit with clips latched.

Limited Warranty

This warranty applies to products purchased and used in the U.S. and Canada. This is the only express warranty for this product and is in lieu of any other warranty or condition.

This product is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of five (5) years from the date of original purchase in Canada and one (1) year from the date of original purchase in the U.S. During this period, your exclusive remedy is repair or replacement of this product or any component found to be defective, at our option; however, you are responsible for all costs associated with returning the product to us and our returning a product or component under this warranty to you. If the product or component is no longer available, we will replace with a similar one of equal or greater value.

This warranty does not cover glass, filters, wear from normal use, use not in conformity with the printed directions, or damage to the product resulting from accident, alteration, abuse, or misuse. This warranty extends only to the original consumer purchaser or gift recipient. Keep the original sales receipt, as proof of purchase is required to make a warranty claim. This warranty is void if the product is used for other than single-family household use or subjected to any voltage and waveform other than as specified on the rating label (e.g., 120 V ~ 60 Hz).

We exclude all claims for special, incidental, and consequential damages caused by breach of express or implied warranty. All liability is limited to the amount of the purchase price. Every implied warranty, including any statutory warranty or condition

of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, is disclaimed except to the extent prohibited by law, in which case such warranty or condition is limited to the duration of this written warranty. This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may have

other legal rights that vary depending on where you live. Some states or provinces do not allow limitations on implied warranties or special, incidental, or consequential damages, so the foregoing limitations may not apply to you.

To make a warranty claim, do not return this appliance to the store. Please call 1.800.851.8900 in the U.S. or 1.800.267.2826 in Canada or visit hamiltonbeach.com in the U.S. or hamiltonbeach.ca in Canada. For faster service, locate the model, type, and series numbers on your appliance.

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