Hamilton Beach 33761 User Guide

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6-Quart Slow Cooker

Wrap shown is available with the purchase of certain models or can be purchased separately at www.hamiltonbeach.com.

L’enveloppe illustrée est offerte à l’achat de certains modèles ou peut être acheté séparément en ligne sur www.hamiltonbeach.com.

El revestimiento mostrado se encuentra disponible con la compra de ciertos modelos o puede adquirirse por separado en www.hamiltonbeach.com.

Wrap & Serve

Mijoteuse de 5,7 L

avec enveloppe

décorative

Olla de Cocción

de 6 Cuartos para

Revestir y Servir

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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 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.

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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 product 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.

REMOVING LID AND CROCK

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

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 bottom of crock is very rough and can damage 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 or crock 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.

Parts and Features

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Crock*

Base Handles

Crock Capacity

For best results, fill no more than 1 inch (2.5 cm) from the cover.

Lid*

*Wraps included may vary. Additional wraps can be purchased at www.hamiltonbeach.com.

Base

Control Knob

How to Insert Wrap

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Insert and remove wrap when slow cooker is cool.

Burn Hazard:

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Bend the wrap. Slide the top corners into the

sides.

How to Remove Wrap

Slide the wrap up. Insert your fingers into the

bottom corners.

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Then slide up and under the metal band.

Pull down and out.

Slide down into the ridge on the base.

How to Use Your Slow Cooker

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setting should only be used after a recipe has been thoroughly cooked. Do not reheat food on Keep Warm setting. If food has been cooked and then refrigerated, reheat it on Low or High and then switch to Keep Warm. Visit foodsafety.gov for more information.

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

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When cooking is finished, turn OFF (O).

Food Safety Hazard. Food must be hot enough to prevent bacterial growth before using Keep Warm setting. The Keep Warm

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 crock in the refrigerator since contents will take too long to cool. Instead, divide leftovers into smaller containers and place into refrigerator.

• Never allow undercooked or raw meat to sit at room temperature in the slow cooker. Once meat is placed into the 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/.

Cleaning and Care

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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 wraps, we recommend using white chalk. Wipe chalkboard surface with a damp cloth after use.

Remove crock and let cool.

DISHWASHER-SAFE

Tips for Slow Cooking

• The 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 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 crock, cover with lid, and refrigerate overnight. In the morning, simply place crock in 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.

• 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 crock.

For best results, fill the crock at least half-full but no more than one inch from rim.

Cooking Chart

Always follow package directions. Visit www.foodsafety.gov for more information on safe internal cooking temperatures.

RECIPE 3–5 QT/L 6–7 QT/L INSTRUCTIONS

Beef Pot Roast

Chili

2 lb. (907 g) beef pot roast 1 teaspoon (5 ml) salt 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) pepper 1/4 cup (59 ml) beef broth/water 1/2 to 1 envelope dry onion mix 1 onion, quartered 2 potatoes, quartered 2 carrots, cut in 1-inch (2.5-cm) pieces

1 lb. (454 g) ground beef 1 1.5-oz (43-g) envelope chili seasoning 1 14.5-oz. (411-g) can diced tomatoes 1 16-oz. (454-g) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed

3–5 lb. (1.4–2.3 kg) beef pot roast

1.5 teaspoons (7.5 ml) salt 1 teaspoon (5 ml) pepper 1/2 cup (118 ml) beef broth/water 1 envelope dry onion mix 2 onions, quartered 3–4 potatoes, quartered 3–4 carrots, cut in 1-inch (2.5-cm) pieces

2 lb. (907 g) ground beef 2 1.5-oz (43-g) envelopes chili seasoning

2 14.5-oz. (411-g) can diced tomatoes 2 16-oz. (454-g) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed

1. Season roast with salt and pepper.

2. Over medium-high heat, brown roast on all sides.

3. Place vegetables in crock.

4. Place roast on top of vegetables.

5. Sprinkle with onion soup mix.

6. Drizzle beef broth over meat and vegetables.

7. Cover and cook on HIGH for 5 hours or LOW for 10 hours, until internal temperature measures at least 160°F (71°C) for medium. Cooking on the LOW setting will result in more tender meat.

1. Combine beef, chili seasoning, diced tomatoes, and kidney beans in crock.

2. Cover and cook on HIGH for 4 hours or LOW for 8 hours, until temperature is at least 160°F (71°C).

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Cooking Chart (cont.)

RECIPE 3–5 QT/L 6–7 QT/L INSTRUCTIONS

Whole Chicken

RECIPE ALL SIZE SLOW COOKERS INSTRUCTIONS

Baked Potatoes

3 lb. (1.4 kg) whole chicken 2 garlic cloves, peeled 1/2 lemon 1 bay leaf 1 teaspoon (5 ml) salt 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) pepper 1 teaspoon (5 ml) paprika

4–6 lb (1.8–2.7 kg) whole chicken (or two 3 lb. [1.3 kg] chickens) 3 garlic cloves, peeled 1/2 lemon 2 bay leaves 2 teaspoons (10 ml) salt 1 teaspoon (5 ml) pepper 1–2 teaspoons (5–10 ml) paprika

Baking potatoes, scrubbed Extra virgin olive oil Kosher salt

1. Remove giblets/neck from cavity of chicken(s).

2. Place garlic, lemon, and bay leaf in chicken cavity.

3. Season chicken(s) with salt and pepper.

4. Place chicken(s) in crock and sprinkle with paprika.

5. Cover and cook on HIGH for 4 hours or LOW for 8 hours, until internal temperature measures at least 165°F (74°C).

1. Rub potatoes with olive oil and sprinkle with salt.

2. Place potatoes in slow cooker. Do not fill crock more than 1/2 full with potatoes.

3. Cover and cook on HIGH for 4.5 to 5 hours or LOW for 7.5 to 8 hours, depending on quantity of potatoes and size of slow cooker, until internal temperature reaches at least 210°F (99°C).

Troubleshooting

PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE/SOLUTION

Food is undercooked. • Was food cooked on the Keep Warm setting? Do not cook on Keep Warm; always cook on Low or

High heat settings.

• Was power interrupted?

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

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

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

My meal was overcooked. Why?

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

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

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