Hamilton Beach 33551 User Guide

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Slow Cooker

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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 on or near hot gas or an electric burner, or 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 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 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

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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.

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.

• Do not use abrasive cleansers or metal scouring pads.

• 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.

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.

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Parts and Features

*To order parts:
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Mexico:

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Crock Capacity

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

Chalk*

(on select models)

Glass Lid* (Lids may
vary in appearance
depending on model.)

Removable Crock*

Chalkboard Panel Holder*

(holds the chalkboard)

Base Handles

Lid Latch™*

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(on select models)

Base

Easy-Clean Touch Pad

Chalkboard Panel*

(on select models)

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

How to Use Cooking Modes

BEFORE FIRST USE: Wash lid and 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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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
under other handle.

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

How to Add Chalkboard Panel

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Insert and remove chalkboard
when slow cooker is cool.

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Burn Hazard.

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Insert chalkboard up into holder.Write on chalkboard before
inserting into chalkboard panel
holder.

Care and Cleaning

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Disconnect power before cleaning. Do not immerse cord, plug, or

base in any liquid.

Electrical Shock Hazard.

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NOTE: If using the chalkboard, we recommend using white chalk.
Wipe chalkboard surface with a damp cloth after each use.

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Remove crock and let cool.

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Wipe base with a soft, damp
cloth, or a scrub pad safe for all
surfaces, and dry. Do not clean
with abrasive cleaners.

DISHWASHER-SAFE

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

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Tips for Slow Cooking

• If only half-filled, check for doneness 1 to 2 hours earlier than
recipe states.

• 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.

• 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 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.

• 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.

• 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-cm) space between
the top of the removable 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 removable 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 PROBABLE CAUSE/SOLUTION

Cannot select TEMP
and/or HOURS settings.

Food is undercooked. • Food cooked on the WARM setting. Do not cook on Warm. Only cook on LOW or HIGH setting.

My meal was
overcooked. Why?

• Unit was not plugged in. Plug into electrical outlet. Follow use and care guide.

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

• Power was interrupted. Reset slow cooker for additional time if power has not been off for a long
period of time.

• Did the slow cooker cook for the complete time selected? Select HIGH or the 4-hour setting to add
more time to the recipe.

• 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.

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

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

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Notes

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