Hamilton Beach 33861 User Guide

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Flex Cook Programmable

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 (
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.

); then remove plug

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 crock on a burner or stove
top. Do not place crock 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:
US: 1.800.851.8900
www.hamiltonbeach.com
Canada: 1.800.267.2826
Mexico:

01 800 71 16 100

**(on certain models)

Wire Clips

Lid*

Crock Capacity

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

Vent Hole**

Clip Hook

Lid Gasket**

Do NOT use clips during
cooking or storage. Clips
are for transportation
purposes only.

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Crock*

Control Panel/
Display

Base Handles

Chrome-Plated
Wire Clips

(for latching lid)

Clip Latch

Base

IMPORTANT: NEVER lock clips during cooking. Only use wire

Manual Mode

Use Manual Mode when you want to select a heat setting only. Display shows actual time cooked.

clips to secure lid when transporting.

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1. Press to turn on. NOTE: If
no setting is selected in
30 seconds, the unit will turn
off automatically.

5. During the cycle, the heat setting can be adjusted by pressing
the up or down arrow at any time. The new setting will flash for
5 seconds and then become solid. If the heat setting is changed,
the time will remain the same.

2. Press MANUAL. 3. Press the up or down arrow
to select heat setting.
NOTE: Do not use WARM
setting to cook food.

6. Press
the cycle, the unit will stay on heat setting selected until the
maximum cooking time of 24 hours is reached. Then it will turn off
automatically.

to turn off slow cooker. NOTE: If is not pressed during

4. Press ENTER to start cooking,
a long chime will sound, and
timer begins to count up.
NOTE: If ENTER is not pressed
in 5 seconds after the setting
is selected, the unit will
turn on automatically for a
maximum of 24 hrs.

NOTE: Press MANUAL, PROGRAM,
or FLEX COOK to cancel the
existing setting and start a new
program setting.

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IMPORTANT: NEVER lock clips during cooking. Only use wire

Flex Cook Mode

Use Flex Cook when you want to program two different heat and time settings before the unit switches automatically to WARM.

clips to secure lid when transporting.

1. Press to turn on. NOTE: If
no setting is selected in
30 seconds, the unit will turn off
automatically.

5. Press the up or down arrow
to set the timer. The timer
can be adjusted in 30-minute
increments.

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2. Press FLEX COOK.

6. Press ENTER. 7. Press the up or down arrow to

3. Press the up or down arrow to

select Flex Cook 1 heat setting.

select Flex Cook 2 heat setting.

4. Heat setting will flash for
5 seconds before flashing
“00:00” is displayed.

8. Heat setting will flash for
5 seconds before flashing
“00:00” is displayed.

Flex Cook Mode (cont.)

9. Press the up or down arrow
to set timer. The timer can
be adjusted in 30-minute
increments.

12. Once the timer on FLEX COOK 1
reaches “00:00,” a short chime
will sound. Slow cooker switches
to FLEX COOK 2 and the timer
starts to count down.

10. Once the timer is set, FLEX COOK
and the set time will start to
flash.

13. Once the timer on FLEX COOK 2
reaches “00:00,” a short chime
will sound and the unit will
switch to WARM.

11. Press ENTER to start cooking, a long chime will sound, and timer begins
to count down. NOTE: During the cycle, if the up or down arrow is
pressed at any time, only the timer on FLEX COOK 1 will adjust. The heat
setting cannot be changed. The new selected setting will flash for
5 seconds before it becomes solid.

NOTE: Press MANUAL, PROGRAM,
or FLEX COOK to cancel the existing
setting and start a new program
setting.

14. Press
cycle, the unit will stay on until the maximum cooking and warming time
of 24 hours is reached. Then it will turn off automatically.

to turn off slow cooker. NOTE: If is not pressed during the

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IMPORTANT: NEVER lock clips during cooking. Only use wire

Program Mode

Use Program Mode to select one heat and one time setting before the unit switches automatically to WARM.

clips to secure lid when transporting.

1. Press to turn on. NOTE: If
no setting is selected in
30 seconds, the unit will turn
off automatically.

5. Press the up or down arrow to
set program time. The timer
can be adjusted in 30-minute
increments.

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2. Press PROGRAM. 3. Press the up or down arrow to
select heat setting. NOTE: Do
not use WARM setting to cook
food.

6. Press ENTER to start cooking and a long chime will sound.

NOTE: During the cycle, if the up or down arrow is pressed at any

time, only the timer will adjust. The heat setting cannot be changed.

4. Heat setting will flash for
5 seconds before flashing
“00:00” is displayed.

7. When the timer reaches
“00:00,” a short chime will
sound and the unit will switch
to WARM.

Program Mode (cont.)

NOTE: Press MANUAL, PROGRAM,
or FLEX COOK to cancel the
existing setting and start a new
program setting.

8. Press to turn off slow
cooker. NOTE: If is not
pressed during the cycle,
the unit will stay on until
the maximum cooking and
warming time of 24 hours is
reached. Then it will turn off
automatically.

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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. Press to turn off slow

cooker.

DISHWASHER-SAFE

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

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2. Unplug. 3. Remove crock and let cool. 4. Wipe base with a soft, damp
cloth, or a scrub pad safe for
all surfaces, and dry. Do not
clean with abrasive cleaners.

NOTE: To prevent lingering food
smells, clean rubber lid gasket
with hot, soapy water after
each use. Do not clip lid during
storage. Store with lid ajar.

Tips for Slow Cooking

• The crock should be at least half-filled for best results. If only half­filled, check for doneness 1 to 2 hours earlier than recipe time.

• Stirring is not necessary when slow cooking. Removing 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 (5.1-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.

Food Safety Tips

• Do not use frozen, uncooked meat in the slow cooker. Thaw any
meat or poultry before slow cooking.

• 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.

• 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.

• If cooking a recipe with root vegetables, place root vegetables in
the bottom of the crock.

• 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).

• Visit www.foodsafety.gov for more information on safe internal
cooking temperatures.

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Troubleshooting

PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE/SOLUTION

There is no display visible
on the control panel.

Food is undercooked. • Was food cooked on the WARM setting? Do not cook on WARM setting; always cook on LOW or

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

My meal was
overcooked. Why?

Gasket is/has flattened or
food seeps from under
gasket.

• Is the unit plugged in?

• Is the unit turned on? Display should flash.

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

• Was power interrupted (due to brownout, electrical storm, etc.) for 5 seconds or longer?

HIGH heat settings.

• Was power interrupted (due to brownout, electrical storm, etc.) for 5 seconds or longer? NOTE: For
a power interruption of 5 seconds or less, the slow cooker will remember the programmed heat and
time settings.

• 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 the 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.

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

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

• Clips are for transportation purposes only. Do NOT use clips during cooking or storage.

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