Hamilton Beach 33967C User Manual

Programmable Slow Cooker

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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
non-food materials or products.

WARNING! Shock Hazard: This appliance has a polarized plug
(one blade is wider than the other). To reduce the risk of electric
shock, this plug is intended to fit into a polarized outlet only one
way. If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet, reverse the plug.
If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not attempt
to modify the plug in any way.

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 slow cooker.
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.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

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 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 on or near hot gas or an 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, press OFF button on control;

remove plug from wall outlet.

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

base. Cook only in removable liner.

14. Avoid sudden temperature changes, such as adding refrigerated

foods into a heated crock.

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

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:

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

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Parts and Features

Glass Lid

Base

Control Panel/
Display

Probe
Grommet

Crock

Probe
Jack

Base
Handles

Probe

(available on some models)

Lid Rest

(available on some models)

Clip Hook

Stainless Steel Wire Clip

Clip Latch

Lid
Gasket

Vent Holes

Travel Features

(available on some models)

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Cooking Modes

No matter what you plan to cook, the Set ‘N Forget®Slow Cooker has three cooking modes to make it easy. Here’s how to choose the one
that’s right for your lifestyle and the food you’re cooking.

Will you be away when your food is finished cooking?

Use the PROGRAM Mode.
Input preferred amount of cooking time and the slow cooker automatically shifts to Keep Warm at the end of the selected cooking time.

Food won’t overcook!

Do you want to cook the traditional way without setting a time?

— OR —

Do you want to heat previously cooked food or keep food warm?

Use the MANUAL Mode.
Lets you select traditional High, Low and Keep Warm settings.

Are you cooking a large cut of meat or using a recipe that requires food to reach a certain temperature?

Use the PROBE Mode.
For many foods, especially large cuts of meat like roasts, chicken, turkey and pork, internal food temperature is the best test for

doneness. The temperature probe with this slow cooker takes the guesswork out of slow cooking. Select the desired internal food tem­perature and the slow cooker will automatically shift to Keep Warm once the temperature is reached. By using the Cooking Guide for
Probe, you can estimate the amount of time the food will need to cook. Visit foodsafety.gov for more information about cooking times.

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Program Mode

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Press ON. Press PROGRAM. Cooking Time

will illuminate.

Press arrows to select cooking
time.

Press ENTER. Heat Setting will illu­minate.

Press arrows to select heat setting. Press ENTER. COOK will display

and 3 second beep will sound.

NOTE: Unit will automatically start in
20 seconds if ENTER is not pressed.

Before First Use: Wash glass lid and crock in hot, soapy water. Rinse and dry.

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Display will alternate between
temperature setting and remain­ing cook time.

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At the end of the cook time, the
slow cooker will automatically
switch to the Keep Warm setting.
NOTE: Unit will turn off and dis­play OFF after a total of 14 hours.

To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do not immerse base in water.

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Manual Mode

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Cooking Heat Desired

Actual

Temp

Temp

Setting

Time

Cooking Heat Desired

Actual

Temp

Temp

Setting

Time

MANUAL

ENTER

PROBE

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Press ON. Press MANUAL. Heat setting will

illuminate.

Press arrows to select heat setting.

Before First Use: Wash glass lid and crock in hot, soapy water. Rinse and dry.

Press ENTER. COOK will be displayed
and 3 second beep will sound.
NOTE: Unit will automatically start in
20 seconds if ENTER is not pressed.

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The display will alternate
between COOK and temperature
setting.

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The unit will turn off and display
OFF after a total of 14 hours.

To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do not immerse base in water.

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Probe Mode

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Make sure the probe is in the
center of food and not touching
the bottom of the crock.

NOTE: To change temperature
display from ºF to ºC:

Press then at
the same time.

The temperature in ºC will
now be displayed.

If slow cooker is unplugged,
it will reset to ºF.

Press ON.

Press arrows to select desired
heat setting.

Press ENTER. Desired Temp will
illuminate.

Press PROBE. Heat setting will be
illuminated.

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Press arrows to select desired
temperature.

Before First Use: Wash glass lid and Crock in hot, soapy water. Rinse and dry.

To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do not immerse base in water.

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PROBE

ENTER

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Display will alternate between
actual temperature and the
temperature selected.

When selected temperature is
reached, the unit will switch to
Keep Warm.

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The unit will turn off and display
OFF after a total of 14 hours.

Probe Mode

(cont)

Cooking Heat Desired

Actual

Temp

Temp

Setting

Time

GRAM

Temp

Temp

Setting

Time

MANUAL

ENTER

PROBE

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Press ENTER. COOK will display
and 3 second beep will sound.
NOTE: Unit will automatically start in
20 seconds if ENTER is not pressed.

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FOOD/WEIGHT LOW HIGH DESIRED TEMP

Beef Roast (3 lbs/1.5 kg) 3-4 hours 1.5 hours 145ºF/63ºC
Beef Brisket (4-5 lbs/2-2.2 kg) 8 hours 6 hours 145ºF/63ºC
Turkey Breast (6-7 lbs/3-3.5 kg)* 6-7 hours 3-4 hours 180ºF/82ºC
Whole Chicken (4-6 lbs/2-3 kg) 6 hours 4 hours 180ºF/82ºC
Chicken Pieces (bone-in) (3-4 lbs/1.5-2 kg) 4-5 hours 1.5 hours 180ºF/82ºC
Chicken Breasts (4 lbs/2 kg) 4 hours 3.5 hours 180ºF/82ºC
Fully Cooked ham (7.5 lbs/3.5 kg)* 4-5 hours 3 hours 145ºF/63ºC
Pork Tenderloin (2-3 lbs/2-2.2 kg) 2-3 hours 1.5-2 hours 160ºF/71ºC
Pork Roast (4-5 lbs/2-2.2 kg) 4-5 hours 2.5 hours 160ºF/71ºC
Pork Chops (2-3 lbs/1-1.5 kg) 5 hours 2-3 hours 160ºF/71ºC

* For 6-quart slow cooker only. Adjust the size and weight of food to fit 5-quart (or smaller) slow cooker.
NOTE: If cooking dense vegetables (such as potatoes or other root vegetables) with meats, check for doneness when

desired meat temperature is reached. These types of vegetables may take longer to cook when cooked with meats/foods
such as those listed in the Cooking Guide above.

Cooking Guide for Probe

Per USDA food safety guidelines.
Visit foodsafety.gov for more information.

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Care and Cleaning

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Press OFF.

Unplug cord from outlet. Remove crock and let cool.

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Wrap probe wire around handle
for storage.

• Handle the Crock and Glass Lid with care to ensure long life.

• Avoid sudden, extreme temperature changes. For example, do not
place hot Crock or Glass Lid into cold water, or onto a wet surface.

• Avoid Crock and Glass Lid coming in contact with or bumping against
a faucet or other hard surfaces.

• Do not use Crock and Glass Lid if chipped, cracked, or severely
scratched.

• 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 Glass 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 the
Crock when empty. Never place the Crock on a burner or stove top.

• Do not place the Glass Lid in a microwave oven, conventional oven,
or on the stove top.

To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do not immerse
base in water.

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Tips for Slow Cooking

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

• 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
the 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 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 the Crock, cover and refrigerate
overnight. In the morning, simply place the Crock in the slow
cooker.

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

• Some foods are not suited for extended cooking in the slow
cooker. Pasta, seafood, milk, cream, or sour cream should be
added 2 hours before serving. Evaporated milk or condensed
soups are perfect for the slow cooker.

• The higher the fat content of the meat, the less liquid is needed.
If cooking meat with a high fat content, place thick onion slices
underneath so the meat will not sit on (and cook in) the fat.

• Slow cookers allow for very little evaporation. If making your
favorite soup, stew, or sauce, reduce the liquid called for in
the 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

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POTENTIAL PROBLEM

There is no display visible
on the control panel.

I can’t program the current
time on the control panel.

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

• Is the unit plugged in?

• Is the unit turned on? Display should flash SEL.

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

• Power interruption of 5 seconds or longer.

• There is no “clock” feature on this slow cooker, only a countdown timer.

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

• Did you select the Low heat setting, but use 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, 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 the shorter or longer time 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 hours based on a Low heat recipe?

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

Troubleshooting

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Quick Temperature Probe Recipes

How much does your slow cooker hold? The capacity of your slow cooker refers to the amount the crock can hold if it is filled to the rim.
However, we DO NOT recommend filling to the rim. As a rule, you should select recipes that yield 1 quart less than the capacity of your crock.
For example, if your Slow Cooker is 6-quarts, your best results will be achieved using recipes that yield 5 quarts or less.

Maple Boneless Pork Roast

Place 4-5 lb. (2-2.2 kg) boneless pork roast in slow cooker. Season with salt and pepper. Pour 1/2 cup (125 ml) of good quality maple syrup over
pork. Spread top of pork roast with 3 teaspoons (15 ml) of Dijon mustard. Top with 3 tablespoons (45 ml) brown sugar. Cover, insert probe, and
cook according to Cooking Guide.

Chicken Pieces with Lemon and Fresh Rosemary

Rinse and pat dry 4 lb. (2 kg) chicken pieces. Place pieces evenly in bottom of slow cooker. Juice one lemon and pour over chicken. Sprinkle
chicken liberally with paprika. Top with 3-4 sprigs of fresh rosemary. Cover, insert probe, and cook according to Cooking Guide.

Cuban Pork Roast

In a small bowl mix together 1 teaspoon (5 ml) chili powder, 1 teaspoon (5 ml) ground cumin, 1 teaspoon (5 ml) salt, 1 teaspoon (5 ml) pepper, 3
tablespoons (45 ml) fresh lemon juice, 3 tablespoons (45 ml) fresh lime juice, 2 tablespoons (30 ml) oil, and 1/4 cup (60 ml) dry sherry. Place 3-5 lb
(1.5-2.2 kg) pork roast in ziptop bag and pour mixture over. Marinate overnight in refrigerator. When ready to cook place roast in slow cooker.
Cover, insert probe, and cook according to Cooking Guide.

Creole Chicken

Remove neck and giblets from 3-4 lb. (1.5-2 kg) whole chicken. Rinse, pat dry and season with Creole seasoning (available in the spice aisle of
most grocery stores). Place chicken in slow cooker. Cover, insert probe, and cook according to Cooking Guide.

5 OR 6 QUART SLOW COOKER

5 OR 6 QUART SLOW COOKER

5 OR 6 QUART SLOW COOKER

5 OR 6 QUART SLOW COOKER

Refer to Cooking Guide for cooking times and temperatures.
Refer to Probe Mode section for probe instructions.

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Apricot Glazed Chicken

Remove neck and giblets from 3-4 lb. (1.5-2 kg) whole chicken. Rinse, pat dry and season with salt and pepper. Place in slow cooker and pour
contents of 12 oz. (360 ml) jar of apricot preserves over chicken. Cover, insert probe, and cook according to Cooking Guide.

Cajun Spiced Turkey Breast

Remove neck and giblets from 6-7 lb. (3-3.5 kg) turkey breast, rinse and pat dry. Using your favorite Cajun spice mix (available in spice aisle of
most grocery stores), season cavity and outside of turkey breast liberally. Place turkey breast side up, in slow cooker. Cover, insert probe, and
cook according to Cooking Guide.

Citrus Pineapple Smoked Ham

Place 7 1 /2 lb. (3.5 kg) precooked smoked ham in slow cooker. Press 1/2 cup (125 ml) of brown sugar on surface of ham. Drain one 16 oz. (454 g)
can of pineapple chunks, reserving juice, and place pineapple on and around ham. Pour 1/2 cup (125 ml) of reserved pineapple juice in bottom of
slow cooker. Zest one large orange and spread over ham. Cover, insert probe, and cook according to Cooking Guide.

6 QUART SLOW COOKER

6 QUART SLOW COOKER

5 OR 6 QUART SLOW COOKER

Quick Temperature Probe Recipes

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