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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 with oven mitts
when cooking as they may be hot.
3. To protect against electric 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 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 the
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 base on or near a hot gas or electric burner or 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 knob to OFF (O); then
remove plug from wall outlet.
13.CAUTION: To prevent damage or shock hazard, do not cook in
base. Cook only in removable stovetop-safe cookware.
14. Avoid sudden temperature changes, such as adding refrigerated
foods into heated stovetop-safe cookware.
15. Do not use appliance for other than intended use.
This product is only intended for the preparation, cooking, and
serving of foods. This product is not intended for use with any
non-food 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.
GLASS LID AND STOVETOP-SAFE COOKWARE: PRECAUTIONS AND INFORMATION
• Please handle lid and stovetop-safe cookware carefully
to ensure long life.
• Avoid sudden, extreme temperature changes to the lid.
For example, do not place a hot lid into cold water or onto
a wet surface.
• Avoid hitting lid against faucet or other hard surfaces.
• Do not use lid if chipped, cracked, or severely scratched.
REMOVING GLASS LID AND STOVETOP-SAFE COOKWARE
When removing lid, tilt so that opening faces away from you to
avoid being burned by steam.
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.
• Do not use abrasive cleansers or metal scouring pads.
• The stovetop-safe cookware is ovenproof. The lid is not ovenproof.
• Never heat stovetop-safe cookware when empty.
• Never place lid or stovetop-safe cookware in microwave oven or
toaster oven.
• Never place lid directly on a burner or stovetop.
• Never use lid or stovetop-safe cookware under a broiler.
The lid handles, base, and stovetop-safe cookware, as well as the
sides of slow cooker base, all become very warm during cooking.
Always use oven mitts when handling ANY part of the slow cooker
during cooking.
For best results, fill the stovetop-safe cookware 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.
Lid Vent Hole
NOTE: The purpose of the lid
vent hole is to vent steam.
Cooking time is not affected.
Do not remove silicone gasket
from hole.
BEFORE FIRST USE: Wash lid and stovetop-safe cookware in hot, soapy water. Rinse and dry.
NOTE: Do not use metal utensils when placing food in and removing food from stovetop-safe cookware.
NOTICE: Do not heat stovetopsafe cookware when empty since
cooking surface and/or stovetopsafe cookware may be damaged.
Place food to be seared into
stovetop-safe cookware.
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When finished searing, follow
recipe or carefully place stovetopsafe cookware in base. Proceed
to “How to Slow Cook” section.
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w WARNING
Food Safety Hazard. Food must be hot enough to prevent bacterial
How to Slow Cook
BEFORE FIRST USE: Wash lid and stovetop-safe cookware
in hot, soapy water. Rinse and dry.
NOTES:
• Do not use metal utensils when placing food in and removing food from stovetop-safe cookware.
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Display does not show any text other than “Err” and “OFF.” When control knob is set, display will show set cook time and the cooking time
digits blink before cooking starts. After cooking starts, display will show remaining cook time and the cooking LED light will remain lit.
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 and then switch to
WARM. Visit foodsafety.gov for more information.
At the end of cooking time, the
slow cooker will automatically
switch to WARM setting, but
the knob will NOT automatically
rotate to WARM.
NOTE: Cook time plus warm
time cannot exceed 14 hours.
When the unit switches to
WARM, the display (X:XX)
will show how much time is
remaining of the 14 hours.
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NOTE: The slow cooker will
automatically shut OFF if left on
for a total of 14 hours. The unit
will be OFF, the display will show
“OFF,” but the control knob will
NOT turn to OFF/O.
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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 stovetop-safe cookware
and let cool.
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Wash stovetop-safe cookware in
hot, soapy water.
NOTICE: Do not use metal
utensils or abrasive cleansers
when cleaning stovetop-safe
cookware’s nonstick surface.
Stovetop-Safe Cookware
DISHWASHER-SAFE
DO NOT use the “SANI” setting
when washing in the dishwasher.
“SANI” cycle temperatures could
damage your product.
• The stovetop-safe cookware should be at least half-filled for best
results. If only half-filled, check for doneness 1 to 2 hours earlier
than recipe time.
• Stirring is not necessary when slow cooking. 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 stovetop-safe cookware 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 stovetop-safe cookware, cover with lid, and
refrigerate overnight. In the morning, simply place stovetop-safe
cookware 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 stovetop-safe
cookware 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 stovetop-safe
cookware.
• If cooking a recipe with root vegetables, place root vegetables in
the bottom of the stovetop-safe cookware.
• Never allow undercooked or raw meat to sit at room temperature
in the slow cooker. Once meat is placed into the stovetop-safe
cookware, it should be cooked immediately (unless prepping slow
cooker the night before, where stovetop-safe cookware 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/.
For best results, fill the stovetop-safe cookware at least half full but no more than one inch from rim. Always follow package
Recipes
directions. Visit foodsafety.gov for more safe cooking temperature information.
NOTE: This recipe was developed for slow cooker with stovetop-safe insert. If you do not have a slow cooker with a
stovetop-safe crock, a separate pan must be used for browning.
Quick Slow Cooker Chicken Cacciatore
3–4 pounds (1.34–1.8 kg) chicken pieces
1/2–1 teaspoon (2.5–5 ml) salt
1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) fresh ground pepper
2 tablespoons (30 ml) extra virgin olive oil
2 yellow onions, chopped
1 1/2 24 oz. (750 ml) jars pasta sauce
1 pound (450 g) fettuccini noodles
1. Season chicken pieces with salt and pepper.
2. Heat 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of olive oil in stovetop-safe cookware over medium-high heat.
3. Brown seasoned chicken well on all sides, in batches if necessary.
4. Remove chicken from stovetop-safe cookware and set aside.
5. Add remaining olive oil to stovetop-safe cookware and cook onion until soft, about 3 minutes.
6. Add chicken back to stovetop-safe cookware with onion.
7. Pour pasta sauce over chicken.
8. Cover, place stovetop-safe cookware on slow cooker base, and cook on HIGH for 4 hours or LOW for 8 hours.
9. Cook pasta according to package directions. Serve chicken and sauce with pasta.
Serves 8–10
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For best results, fill the stovetop-safe cookware at least half full but no more than one inch from rim. Always follow package
Recipes (cont.)
directions. Visit foodsafety.gov for more safe cooking temperature information.
NOTE: This recipe was developed for slow cooker with stovetop-safe insert. If you do not have a slow cooker with a
stovetop-safe crock, a separate pan must be used for browning.
2. Heat 1 tablespoon (15 ml) olive oil in stovetop-safe cookware over medium heat and brown chicken cubes, in batches, on all sides.
Use additional olive oil between batches if necessary. Remove browned chicken from stovetop-safe cookware and set aside.
3. Add any remaining olive oil to stovetop-safe cookware and cook onions until translucent and slightly browned.
4. Add chicken to onions in stovetop-safe cookware.
5. Add 1 cup (250 ml) chicken stock and combine.
6. Place thyme sprigs on top of mixture, cover, and place stovetop-safe cookware in slow cooker base. Cook on HIGH for 3 hours or
LOW for 6 hours.
7. Combine softened butter with flour.
8. Remove stovetop-safe cookware from base and place on stovetop. Over medium heat, add butter/flour mixture and stir.
9. Stir in remaining 1 cup (250 ml) of chicken stock and cook until stew is thickened.
10. Remove from heat and stir in carrots.
11. Return to slow cooker base and cook on HIGH for 30 minutes or LOW for 1 hour.
12. Preheat oven to 375ºF (190ºC).
13. Remove stovetop-safe cookware from base and place on stovetop. Over medium heat, add frozen peas and cream. Heat to boiling,
remove from heat, and season to taste with salt and pepper.
14. Place refrigerated biscuits on top of hot chicken stew.
15. Place in preheated oven and bake, uncovered, for 25–30 minutes or until biscuits are browned and cooked through. Serve immediately.
Serves 12–15
2 large yellow onions, chopped
2 cups (500 ml) chicken stock, divided
1/3 cup (80 ml) butter, softened
3 tablespoons (45 ml) all-purpose flour
6 carrots, peeled and sliced
16-ounce (450 g) package frozen peas
1/2 cup (125 ml) heavy cream
12–18 refrigerator biscuits
4 fresh thyme sprigs
For best results, fill the stovetop-safe cookware at least half full but no more than one inch from rim. Always follow package
Recipes (cont.)
directions. Visit foodsafety.gov for more safe cooking temperature information.
NOTE: This recipe was developed for slow cooker with stovetop-safe insert. If you do not have a slow cooker with a
stovetop-safe crock, a separate pan must be used for browning.
Pork Roast With Apples, Sage, and Rosemary
6–8 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and cut into large pieces
1 tablespoon (15 ml) lemon juice
3–4 pound (1.34–1.8 kg) boneless or center rib pork roast
1/2–1 teaspoon (2.5–5 ml) salt
1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) pepper
1 tablespoon (15 ml) extra virgin olive oil
2 red onions, cut into wedges
1 fresh sage sprig
1 fresh rosemary sprig
1. Toss apples with lemon juice. Set aside.
2. Season roast with salt and pepper.
3. Heat olive oil in stovetop-safe cookware over medium-high heat. Brown roast well on all sides and remove from heat. Remove roast from
stovetop-safe cookware and set aside.
4. Add 1/2 of onions to pan and stir to brown slightly with residual heat from stovetop-safe cookware.
5. Place roast on top of onions in stovetop-safe cookware. Surround roast with apples and remaining onions.
6. Place sage and rosemary sprigs on top of roast.
7. Cover, place stovetop-safe cookware in base, and cook on HIGH for 4 hours or LOW for 7–8 hours.
8. Discard rosemary and sage sprigs.
9. Remove roast to serving platter and cover with foil to keep warm.
10. Place stovetop-safe cookware with apple and onion mixture on stovetop over medium-high heat and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and
simmer gently for approximately 10 minutes or until applesauce thickens. Stir occasionally. Slice pork roast and serve with applesauce.
For best results, fill the stovetop-safe cookware at least half full but no more than one inch from rim. Always follow package
Recipes (cont.)
directions. Visit foodsafety.gov for more safe cooking temperature information.
NOTE: This recipe was developed for slow cooker with stovetop-safe insert. If you do not have a slow cooker with a
stovetop-safe crock, a separate pan must be used for browning.
Beef Roast With Vegetables and Thyme Gravy
3–4 pound (1.34–1.8 kg) bottom round beef roast 8 baby white potatoes
1/2–1 teaspoon (2.5–5 ml) salt 3 carrots, sliced
1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) pepper 1/2 cup (125 ml) beef broth
2 tablespoons (30 ml) extra virgin olive oil 4 sprigs fresh thyme
1 large onion, cut in wedges 3/4 cup (175 ml) water
3 garlic cloves, smashed and peeled 1/4 cup (60 ml) all-purpose flour
8 baby red potatoes 1 tablespoon (15 ml) butter, optional
1. Season beef roast with salt and pepper.
2. Heat olive oil in stovetop-safe cookware over medium-high heat and brown roast well on all sides. Remove from heat. Remove roast from
stovetop-safe cookware and set aside.
3. Place onion and garlic in stovetop-safe cookware and brown lightly with residual heat from stovetop-safe cookware.
4. Place roast on top of onion and garlic in stovetop-safe cookware. Surround roast with potatoes and carrots.
5. Pour broth over all and top with thyme sprigs.
6. Cover, place stovetop-safe cookware on slow cooker base, and cook on HIGH for 4 hours or LOW for 8 hours.
7. Remove roast to serving platter. Discard thyme sprigs. Using slotted spoon, remove vegetables to serving platter with roast. Cover with
foil to keep warm.
8. Place stovetop-safe cookware back on stovetop over medium heat and bring pan juices to a boil.
9. Whisk together flour and water. Add to pan juices and simmer, stirring constantly until thickened.
10. Season gravy to taste with salt and pepper. Finish by adding butter, if desired, stirring until melted. Serve gravy with roast and vegetables.
The food isn’t done after
cooking the amount of
time recommended in my
recipe.
My meal was overcooked.
Why?
Display shows “Err” and
food is not cooked.
PROBABLE CAUSE
• 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 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.
NOTE: Lid vent hole will not affect cooking time.
• Was the stovetop-safe cookware at least half full? The slow cooker has been designed to thoroughly
cook food in filled stovetop-safe cookware. If the stovetop-safe cookware is only half-filled, check for
doneness 1 to 2 hours earlier than recipe time.
• Did you select correct number of hours based on cooking temperature (Low or High)?
• Foods will continue to increase in temperature after desired temperature has been reached.
• Was the stovetop-safe cookware used to brown foods on the stovetop and placed in base while still
hot? If so, cooking time may be shortened. Check for doneness 30 minutes to 1 hour earlier than
recipe time.
• Was power interrupted during cooking (due to brownout, electrical storm, etc.)? Please check if food
is still safe to prepare and eat; then turn the control knob or press any button. The slow cooker will
turn ON.