Hamilton Beach 33463, 33453, 33473 User Manual

READ BEFORE USE
LIRE AVANT UTILISATION
LEA ANTES DE USAR

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Programmable

Slow Cooker

Mijoteuse

programmable

Olla de Cocción

Lenta Programable

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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. 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 wall 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

appliance manufacturer may cause injuries.

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 removable stoneware crock or base on or near hot

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

11. Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance

containing hot oil or other hot liquids.

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

plug from wall outlet.

13. CAUTION: To prevent damage or shock hazard do not cook in

base. Cook only in removable stoneware crock.

14. Avoid sudden temperature changes, such as adding refrigerated

foods into a heated removable stoneware crock.

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

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

Other Consumer Safety Information

This product is intended for household use only.

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

WARNING! Shock Hazard: This appliance has a polarized plug (one
wide blade) that reduces 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.

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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 appliance. 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.

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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.

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 lid 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.

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Parts and Features

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

Crock Capacity

For best results, fill the crock at least half full but no more
than one inch from the rim. If only half-filled, check for
doneness 1 to 2 hours earlier than recipe time.

Glass Lid*

(Lids may vary in
appearance depending
on model.)

Removable
Stoneware
Crock*

Base Handles

Lid Latch™*

(on select models)

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Base

Easy-Clean
Touch Pad

Clip Hook

Chrome-Plated Wire Clips (for latching lid)

Handles shown with wire clips locked in place for
transporting only. Do not cook or store with lid
clamped down.

Wire Clip

Clip Latch

(on select models)

Vent Holes

Lid
Gasket

Cooking Mode

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

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NOTES:

• The 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, the unit will reset to
count down from the new number of hours chosen.

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

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Turn unit on by pressing ON/OFF
( ) button. The unit will
automatically default to a cooking
time of 4 hours on HIGH.

Select desired cooking
temperature by pressing the
TEMP button.

NOTE: Do not use WARM
setting to cook or reheat food.

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

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

Adjust cooking time by pressing
the 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.

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Care and Cleaning

w WARNING

Electrical Shock Hazard.

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

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Remove crock and let cool.

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DISHWASHER-SAFE

DO NOT use the “SANI” setting
when washing in the dishwasher.
“SANI” cycle temperatures could
damage your product.

How to Use Lid Latch

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

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

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under other handle.

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

Tips for Slow Cooking

• The removable stoneware 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 the 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
the top of the removable stoneware 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 removable stoneware crock, cover with
lid, and refrigerate overnight. In the morning, simply place the
removable stoneware crock in slow cooker.

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
stoneware 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 removable
stoneware crock.

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

IF YOU LIVE IN A HIGH-ALTITUDE AREA:

The Extension service will have detailed information about cooking
for your area. To locate the Cooperative Extension service in your
county, please visit: http://www.csrees.usda.gov/Extension/.

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Troubleshooting

PROBLEM

Cannot select TEMP
and/or HOURS settings.

Food is undercooked.

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

My meal was
overcooked. Why?

PROBABLE CAUSE/SOLUTION

• Is the unit plugged in?

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

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

• 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?

• 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
cooking times in the slow cooker by extending the cooking times. Allow sufficient time and select
the appropriate heat setting. You will learn through experience if a shorter or longer time is needed.

• Was the removable stoneware crock at least half full? The slow cooker has been designed to
thoroughly cook food in a filled removable stoneware crock. If the removable stoneware 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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Notes

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