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6 Quart
Use & Care
Slow Cooker/
Food Wanner
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Hamilton Beach Customer Service Number
Chili Con Came
4 pounds ground beef
3 tablespoons shortening
2 cups chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, crushed
4 tablespoons chili powder
1 'A teaspoons salt
1 '/j teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon ground cumin
'/j teaspoon cayenne pepper
'A cup beef stock
1 28-ounce can tomatoes
I 16-ounce can tomatoes
4 1-pound cans red kidney beans
Heat shortening in skillet and brown
beef, discarding fat. Combine
all ingredients in removable liner,
stirring well. Place liner in
base. Cover and cook on Low 8-10
hours. High 4-5 hours or Auto 6-7
hours. Yield: 10-12 Servings
TWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
Hamilton Beach/Proctor-Silex, Inc. warrants this appliance to be free from
defects in material and workmanship for a period of two (2) years from the
date of original purchase. There are no warranties with respect to any glass
parts or glass containers which may be supplied with this appliance. This
warranty does not cover damage from abuse, neglect, use for commercial
purposes, or any other use not found in the printed directions. HAMILTON
BEACH/PROCTOR-SILEX, INC. DISCLAIMS ALL RESPONSIBILITY FOR
CONSEOUENTI/4L INCIDENTAL OR COMMERCIAL LOSSES CAUSED BY USE
OF THIS /kPPliANCE. Some states do not allow this exclusion or limitation of
incidental or consequential losses, so the foregoing disclaimer may not
apply to you. If you have a claim under this warranty, DO NOT RETURN
THE APPLIANCE TO THE STORE! Please call our CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE
HOT UNE in Washington, N.C. between 8:00 a.m, and 6:00 p.m,. Eastern
Time, Monday through Friday. (For faster service, please have model
number ready for operator to assist you.)
1-800^51-8900
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other
legal rights which vary from state to state.
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1-800-851-8900
(8:00/^-6:00 PM Eastern Time)
Call to find the nearest authorized service center
or to order parts and accessories.
KEEP THIS NUMBER FOR FUTURE REFERENCE!
Hamilton Beach/Proctor-Silex, Inc.
Washington, North Carolina 27889
840021000
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ■ know your slow cooker/food warmer
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions
should always be observed, including the following:
1. Read all instructions.
2. Unplug cord from wall outlet, when not in use and before
cleaning. Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts
and before cleaning.
3. To protect against electrical shock do not immerse cord,
plug, or base in water or other liquid.
4. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.
5. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is
used by or near children.
6. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or
plug or after the appliance malfunctions or has been
dropped or damaged in any manner. Return appliance to
HamiltonBeach/Proctor-Silex, Inc. or the nearest
authorized service facility for examination, repair or
electrical adjustment.
7. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by
Hamilton Beach/Proctor-Silex, Inc. 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 the stove.
10 Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in
a heated oven,
I 1 Extreme caution must be used when using an appliance
containing hot oil or other hot liquids.
12. To disconnect slow cooker, turn control to "OFF", then
remove plug from wall outlet.
1 3. 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 pot.
1 5. Do not use appliance for other than intended use.
This product is intended for household use only.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
See-thru Cover
Removable Crockery Liner
6 Quart Capacity
Heat Resistant Handles
Stainless Steel Base
Attached Cord
Control Settings
ELECTRICAL NOTE
This appliance is equipped with a grounded-type 3-wire cord (3-
prong plug). The plug will only fit into an electrical outlet made
for a 3-prong plug. This is a safety feature. If the plug should fail to
fit, contact an electrician to replace the obsolete outlet. Do not
attempt to defeat the safety purpose of the grounding pin, part of
the 3-prong plug.
To avoid an electrical circuit overload do not use a high wattage
appliance on the same circuit with the slow cooker. This appliance
has a short cord to reduce the hazards of becoming entangled or
tripping over a longer cord. A grounded-type 3-wire extension
cord (3-prong plug) may be used if the electrical rating of the
extension cord is greater than the rating of the slow cooker. Use
only an extension cord rated 1 0 amperes or greater. Care must
be taken to arrange the extension cord so that it will not drape
over the counter top or tabletop where it can be pulled on by
children or tripped over.
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FAaS ABOUT SLOW COOKING
Slow cooker should be at least half filled for best results.
When cooking meats and vegetables together, cut vegetables
into small pieces and place on bottom or where they will be
kept moist.
A slow cooker lacks the ability to recover from heat losses
quickly. Avoid frequent removal of the cover for stirring.
Slow cooking is gentle cooking, so an extra hour on Low or
Automatic need not worry you.
Due to the fact that foods vary in viscosity (water content) there
will be some variation in temperatures, the most watery being
more uniform in temperature. Therefore low and high heat
cannot be directly related to temperature of food.
Stirring is not necessary, although you may wish to do so
occasionally when using high heat.
If you end up with too much liquid, (due to variations of liquid
contents of meats and vegetables), the excess can be reduced
by removing cover and setting on High for approximately 45
minutes after cooking time is completed.
Frozen foods can be cooked in slow cooker, but cooking time
must be increased. Frozen casseroles can be left in aluminum
coverings and heated up to 8 hours depending on shape and
weight.
To make gravy, add minute tapioca to recipe while cooking, or
remove foods from pot at end of cooking time, reserving juices.
Blend a proportionate amount of water and flour together, add
to juices and cook approximately I 5 minutes on High until
boiling; or remove juices to saucepan to prepare gravy.
Meats can be cooked without adding water, but a small
amount is recommended. The more fat the meat has, the less
liquid is needed.
If soaking dried beans overnight (plus pot cooking with other
ingredients) seems to take too long, try par-boiling them in a
pan about 15-20 minutes and let stand in water covered for an
hour; or place them in your slow cooker with water and cook
on high 2-3 hours. Then proceed with recipe.
Dense vegetables (ex. - cauliflower, cabbage, broccoli) and
root vegetables should be cut into small pieces for faster
cooking.
Large pieces of meat will cook faster if cut into small pieces
(ex. - corned beef). You may want to use a meat rack or trivet
in bottom of cooker to keep meats out of fatty cooking juices.
ADAPTING FAVORITE RECIPES
This book includes samples of the types of recipes’you are able
to prepare in your slow cooker.
For a greater variety, adapt your favorite recipe.
Here are some hints:
■ To judge cooking time, refer to a similar recipe in this book.
Most meat and vegetable combinations require at least
7 hours on Low.
■ Browning meat is not necessary, except to remove excess fat
from meat or for color. If in doubt, brown meat beforehand
and assemble recipe as directed.
■ When using Low, less liquid is needed since there is little
evaporation. The higher the setting, the more liquid required.
Quantities of herbs and spices may need revision. Adding
whole herbs and spices increases flavoring power while
ground spices give a more subtle flavor. Therefore, it is a
good idea to season to taste before stirring.
■ Some ingredients are not suited for prolonged cooking. Pasta,
rice, seafood, Chinese vegetables, milk, cream, and sour
cream should be added about 2 hours before serving (1 hour
on High], If cooking all day, evaporated milk or condensed
soups may be substituted for homogenized milk.
• All ingredients of most recipes (see above exceptions) can be
put into slow cooker at the same time, but it's best to add
liquids and sauces last.
« Some soup recipes call for 2 to 3 quarts of water. Add other
soup ingredients to slow cooker then add water only to
cover. If thinner soup is desired, add more liquid at serving
time.
■ If milk-based recipes have no other liquid for initial cooking
add 1 or 2 cups water. Then stir in milk or cream as called for,
and heat before serving.
• It is not necessary to saute vegetables because vegetables
take less time to cook than meat. Slice or chop them when
possible, then stir in with other ingredients. Only exception:
Eggplant should be parboiled or sauteed due to strong flavor.
■ The quantity of meat, poultry and vegetables may be reduced
without affecting flavor.
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HOW TO USE SLOW COOKER
1 .Before first use wash inside of crock thoroughly, rinse and dry.
Do Not Immerse Base In Water.
2. Prepare recipe. Place food in slow cooker. Cover.
3. Plug cord into any 1 20 Volt electrical outlet.
4. Select LOW, HIGH or AUTO SHIFT.
5. Turn control to OFF when cooking is complete.
CONTROL SETTINGS
The slow cooker offers Low, High, or Auto Shift setting. Auto Shift
is an exclusive feature. It allows your cooker to start on High and
automatically shift to Low, after initial warm-up period. The control
knob does not move from Auto Shift setting during cooking cycle.
During the warm-up period, the "Automatic" setting is the same
heat as "High".
HOW TO CLEAN SLOW COOKER
Caution: Do Not Immerse Base In Water
1 .Turn control to Off. Unplug cord from outlet.
2. Remove liner as soon as possible after emptying slow cooker,
and wash in hot soapy water to loosen food deposits (Do not
use cold water as the crockery liner will not withstand sudden
temperature changes.), using a sponge, cloth, nylon or plastic
cleaning pad to remove them. Do not use abrasive cleaners.
3. The crockery liner and lid may be washed in a dishwasher.
4. The inside of stainless steel base may be wiped clean with a
damp cloth or sponge. /\n all-purpose cleaner may also be used.
5. Wipe the outside of stainless steel base with a soft cloth and
warm soapy water, wipe dry. Or clean with a commercial
cleaner, like Sheila Shine. Do not use abrasive cleaners.
6. Care should be taken to avoid hitting the crockery liner against
water faucets or any hard surface, as stoneware can be chipped
or broken by a sharp blow.
Caution: Do Not Immerse Base In Water.
RECIPES
Hearty Vegetable Soup
2 pounds lean stewing beef, cut
into 1-inch cubes
2 large potatoes, diced
2 onions, chopped
3 carrots, peeled and cut in 1 /2
inch pieces
2 stalks celery, sliced (include tops
for flavor)
6-8 sprigs parsley
1 tablespoon salt
Vj teaspoon thyme
'/4 teaspoon pepper
I 1-pound can tomatoes (with
juice), chopped
I can water
1 package frozen mixed
vegetables, thawed
Combine all ingredients except frozen
mixed vegetables in cooker. Cook on
Low 10-11 hours. Add frozen mixed
vegetables and heat through. Yield:
6-8 Servings
Note: You may add or substitute
other fresh or frozen vegetables, such
as cabbage, green or wax beans, or
turnips. If they are already cooked,
add them in the last hour or so of
cooking.
Pea Soup
2 cups dried split peas
I cup chopped onions
'/2 cup sliced celery
1 ham hock or I /4 pound salt pork
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon salt
6 whole peppercorns
Soak peas In water overnight.
Combine all ingredients in cooker.
Cover with water. Cook on Low 10-
I 2 hours, on High 5-6 hours, or on
Automatic 7 hours.
Yield: 6 Servings
Note: Soup may be thinned with hot
milk If it seems too thick.
Basic Pot Roast
1 3-4 pound rump or chuck roast
teaspoon salt
teaspoons pepper
tablespoons shortening
medium potatoes, pared and
quartered
medium carrots, cut into 2-inch
pieces
medium onions, halved
2
cup water or beef broth
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Season meat with salt and pepper.
Heat shortening in skillet and brown
meat on all sides. Place half
vegetables in bottom of cooker, add
meat, then add other vegetables and
liquid. Cook on Low 10-12 hours, on
High 5 hours, or on Automatic 6
hours. Yield: 4-6 Servings
Navy Bean Soup
1 Vj pounds navy beans
2 V, quarts water
I ham hock or meaty ham
bone
1 cup chopped onion (1 large)
Salt
Pepper
Wash beans, discard any stones or
imperfect beans. Cover with cold
water and soak overnight; drain.
Place beans in removable liner; add
water and ham hock or bone,
onion, and salt and pepper to
taste. Place liner in base. Cover and
cook on Auto for 10-12 hours: Low
for 13-15 hours: or High for 7-8
hours. Yield: 6-8 Servings
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