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DIGITAL
SLOW COOKER
6 Quart Capacity
HME010070N
Before using your Slow Cooker, please read this manual.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Important Safety Instructions
Consumer Safety Information
Getting to Know Your Slow Cooker
Using Your Slow Cooker
Guide to Slow Cooking
Tips for Slow Cooking
Cleaning Your Slow Cooker
Warranty
Manufacturing Info
Warning
Contact Us
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using your Digital Slow Cooker (“appliance”), always follow basic safety precautions to
reduce the risk of re, electric hazard, and injury to persons, including the following:
• Read all instructions.
• Do not touch hot surfaces. Use
handles instead. The body of your
appliance will become very hot
during long-time usage, so please
handle it carefully.
• CAUTION: To reduce the risk of
electric shock, cook only in the
Removable Crock.
• Close supervision is necessary
when any appliance is used by or
near children.
• To protect against electrical shock, do
not immerse the cord, plug, or cooker
body in water or any other liquid.
• DO NOT add water beyond the edge
of the Removable Crock. Otherwise,
water will ow out during cooking.
• Unplug from the outlet when not
in use and before cleaning.
Allow to cool before attaching
or detaching parts, and before
cleaning the appliance.
• DO NOT operate any appliance with
a damaged cord or plug, after the
appliance malfunctions, or has been
damaged in any way. Return the
appliance to the nearest authorized
service facility for examination,
repair, or adjustment.
• The use of accessory attachments
is not recommended by the
appliance manufacturer, as they
may cause injuries.
• This appliance is intended for
countertop use only.
• DO NOT use the appliance for
anything other than its intended use.
• DO NOT use outdoors.
• Extreme caution must be used when
moving an appliance containing hot
oil or other hot liquids.
• Do not let cord hang over the edge
of your table or counter, and do not
let it touch any hot surface.
• A short power-supply cord is provided
to reduce the risk of entangling or
tripping over a longer one, and to
prevent children from grabbing it.
• WARNING: Spilled food can cause
serious burns. Keep appliance and
cord away from children. Never drape
cord over edge of a counter. Never
use an outlet below a counter, and
never use with an extension cord.
• Prior to rst use, please make
sure that the electric rating of the
appliance complies with the current
electric rating.
• To disconnect, turn any control to
“OFF”, then remove plug from
wall outlet.
• DO NOT place appliance on or near
a hot gas or electric burner, or in a
heated oven.
• DO NOT put anything frozen inside
the Removable Crock when heated.
• DO NOT lift the Lid when the Slow
Cooker is in use, otherwise the heat
will escape and affect your cooking
time. Longer cooking times may be
necessary if this occurs.
• To reduce the risk of electric shock,
cook only in the Removable Crock.
• DO NOT place the Removable Crock
on a gas stove.
• To avoid any cracks or spillage that
may occur, maintain proper care.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
For Household Use Only
Consumer Safety Information
POWER CORD INSTRUCTIONS
1. A short power-supply cord is
provided to reduce the risk of
tangling or tripping over a long one.
2. Extension cords may be used
only with extreme caution. If it is
necessary to use an extension cord,
position it so it does not drape over
the counter or tabletop, as it could
be pulled on or tripped over
by children.
3. The electrical rating of the
extension cord must be equal
to or greater than the rating of
this appliance. The label with the
electrical rating is located on the
underside of the appliance.
4. Avoid pulling or straining the
power cord at the outlet or
appliance connections.
POLARIZED PLUG
1. Your appliance is equipped with
a polarized plug (one prong is
wider than the other).
2. As a safety feature, this plug will
t in a polarized outlet in only
one direction.
3. If the plug does not t fully into the
outlet, ip the plug so the prong
size corresponds to the size of
the sockets. If it still does not t,
contact a qualied electrician.
Do not attempt to modify the plug
in any way.
BEFORE YOUR FIRST USE
Carefully unpack the Slow Cooker
and remove all packaging materials.
To remove any dust that may have
accumulated during packaging, wash
the Removable Crock and Glass Lid
with warm, soapy water. Wipe the
exterior of the Slow Cooker with a
clean, damp cloth. Allow to
dry completely.
WARNING
Do not submerge the Slow Cooker
unit, cord, or plug in water or any other
liquid. Do not use harsh detergents or
abrasive cleansers on any part of the
Slow Cooker.
NOTE
When you turn on your new Slow
Cooker for the rst time, it may emit
a slight odor for approximately 10
minutes. This is normal during rst use.
The odor is harmless, and should not
recur after initial heating.
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Getting to Know Your Slow Cooker
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Using Your Slow Cooker
Cool Touch Lid Handle
Removable Crock
Digital Timer Display
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Digital Control Panel
PROGRAMMING YOUR SLOW COOKER
1. Plug your Slow Cooker into a 120V 60
Hz AC-only outlet. The digital display
will ash “88.88” then “_ _ _ _”.
2. Press “MODE” to toggle among
“HIGH”, “LOW” or “WARM” function,
while the LED display shows
the default time and “POWER”
indicator ashes.
3. Once you select your desired cooking
mode, you may set the cooking time.
Press “TIMER” button and then “UP”
(or “DOWN”), the digital display will
advance in 30-minute increments
from “6:00” to “10:00” and then will
start again from “0:30”. You may set
the cooking time from “0:30” (30
minutes) to “10:00” (10 hours).
4. Press “POWER” button to start
cooking once you have selected
“MODE” and “TIMER”. The “POWER”
indicator light is on and your cooker
starts working.
5. In the working mode, you are still
Glass Lid
Cool Touch Handle
Stainless Steel
Slow Cooker Housing
able to press “MODE” to toggle
among “HIGH”, “LOW” or “WARM”
function, without affecting the
remaining cooking time.
6. Once cooking is complete, it beeps 5
times and goes into “WARM” mode.
The maximum keep warm time is 10
hours and then it beeps 5 times and
goes into standby mode.
NOTE
We do not recommend using the
“WARM” setting for more than 4 hours
at one time.
HOW TO TURN OFF THE COOKER?
In the standby mode, press “POWER”
for 2 seconds. Or, it turns off
automatically without any operation
after 5 minutes.
Press any button when the cooker
is turned off to return to the
standby mode.
1. Prepare your food according to the
directions in your recipe.
2. Place your food into the Removable
Crock and cover with the Glass
Lid. Place the crock into the Slow
Cooker unit.
3. Plug in your Slow Cooker and set
the cooking time and temperature
as indicated in the “PROGRAMMING
YOUR SLOW COOKER” section. Your
Slow Cooker has three temperature
settings. “LOW” is recommended
for a slow, all-day cooking. 1 hour
on “HIGH” is equivalent to about 2
to 2 1/2 hours on “LOW”. “WARM” is
recommended for keeping already
cooked food at serving temperature
until you are ready to serve. Do not
cook on the “WARM” setting.
4. The Slow Cooker’s metal housing
will be very warm. Always use oven
mitts to lift out the Removable
Crock. When removing the Glass
Lid, tilt it so that the opening faces
away from you to avoid being burnt
by steam.
5. You can now serve your meal directly
from the Removable Crock.
6. Allow the Removable Crock and
Glass Lid to cool completely
before washing.
NOTE
1. Cooking times may differ according
to the number of ingredients, room
temperature, and many other
factors. You may need to adjust
your cooking time accordingly.
2. Certain dishes may not cook
properly if the room temperature
is below 41°F (5°C).
3. No peeking! Removing the Glass
Lid during cooking will allow heat
to escape, and will lengthen the
cooking time.
WARNING
The Glass Lid and Removable Crock
will be hot. Always use oven mitts to
avoid burns.
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Guide to Slow Cooking
Tips for Slow Cooking
Always allow sufcient time for food to
cook. It is almost impossible to overcook
in the Slow Cooker, particularly when
using the “LOW” setting. Most recipes
can be cooked on “HIGH” or “LOW”;
however, the cooking times will
vary accordingly.
NOTE
Most recipes can be adapted easily for
the Slow Cooker by reducing the amount
of liquid by half, and increasing the
cooking time considerably.
See the following guide for suggested
cooking times and settings for your
favorite recipes:
TRADITIONAL
RECIPE TIME
15-30 minutes
60 minutes
1-3 hours
SLOW COOKER
RECIPE TIME*
4-6 hours on
“LOW”
6-8 hours on
“LOW”
8-10 hours on
“LOW”
Tips for Slow Cooking
• For best results, the Digital Slow
Cooker should be lled at
least halfway.
• Do not ll the Digital Slow Cooker
more than three-quarters full.
• Spray the inside of the Removable
Crock with cooking spray for an
easy cleanup.
• Vegetables cook slowly. Keep pieces
small to medium in size and place in
the bottom of the Removable Crock.
• Vegetables can be peeled and cut
the night before slow cooking. Cover
them and refrigerate in a separate
*These cooking times are approximate.
Cooking times can vary depending on
recipe ingredients and quantities. All
food should be cooked with the Glass
Lid in place.
LIQUID AMOUNTS
When food is cooking in your Slow
Cooker, very little moisture boils away.
To compensate for this, we advise to
reduce the liquid content of traditional
recipes by half. However, if there is still
too much liquid remaining after cooking,
remove the Lid and operate the Slow
Cooker on “HIGH” for 30 - 45 minutes, or
until the excess liquid boils away.
STIRRING THE FOOD
Little or no stirring is required when
using the “LOW” setting. When using
the “HIGH” setting, stir occasionally to
ensure a more even avor distribution.
container. Do not place in Removable
Crock until ready to cook.
• Meats should be trimmed, browned,
or broiled before placing in the Digital
Slow Cooker to eliminate as much fat
as possible.
• Do not use frozen meat. Thaw all meat
before slow cooking.
• Brown ground meats, such as ground
beef and ground turkey, before
placing in Digital Slow Cooker to
remove excess fat and reduce the
risk of food-borne illnesses.
• Whole poultry, such as chicken and
Cornish hens, should not be cooked
in Slow Cookers because safe
cooking temperatures near the bone
cannot be reached quickly enough.
• Always ensure that all meat
products are cooked to appropriate
internal temperatures.
• Meats can be browned and/or cut
up the night before slow cooking.
Cover and refrigerate in a separate
container. Do not place in Removable
Crock until ready to cook.
• Use fresh or dried herbs as they
keep more of their avor during long
cooking times.
• Add dairy products, such as milk
and cheese, towards the end of the
cooking time, unless your recipe
states otherwise.
• To thicken avorful juices produced
during slow cooking, remove 1 cup of
Cleaning Your Slow Cooker
Always ensure the Slow Cooker is
unplugged and cool before cleaning.
IMPORTANT: The Removable Crock will
not withstand the shock of sudden
temperature changes. To wash your
Slow Cooker right after cooking, use
hot water. Never use cold water if the
Removable Crock is still hot.
Do not use abrasive cleansers or
metal scouring pads on any part of
the Slow Cooker, as these could
scratch the surface.
Fill the Removable Crock with warm,
soapy water to loosen any stuck-on
food. Allow to soak.
juice from the Digital Slow Cooker.
Place in a small saucepan. Combine
1 tablespoon water and 1 tablespoon
cornstarch. Stir into saucepan. Cook
and stir over medium heat until
mixture boils. Boil and stir for 1 - 2
minutes or until slightly thickened.
Add the mixture back to the Digital
Slow Cooker.
• When cooking soups or stews, leave
a 2-inch space between the top of
the Removable Crock and the food so
that the food can come to a simmer.
If cooking a soup or stew on “HIGH”,
check its progress regularly as some
soups will reach a boil on “HIGH”.
• When removing the Glass Lid, tilt it
so that the opening faces away from
you to avoid being burnt by steam.
Use a cloth, sponge or rubber spatula to
scrape away the food residue. Rinse and
dry thoroughly. The Glass Lid may
be washed with warm, soapy water or
in the top rack of the dishwasher.
Wipe the outside of the Slow Cooker
Housing with a clean, damp cloth and
then wipe dry. A non-abrasive liquid
detergent may be used for stubborn
stains. Never immerse the Slow Cooker
unit, cord, or plug in water or any
other liquid.
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Warranty Manufacturing Info
hOme™ offers a limited two-year warranty (“warranty period”) on all of our products
purchased new and unused from hOmeLabs, LLC or an authorized reseller, with an
original proof of purchase and where a defect has arisen, wholly or substantially, as a
result of faulty manufacture, parts, or workmanship during the warranty period. The
warranty does not apply where damage is caused by other factors, including without
limitation: (a) normal wear and tear; (b) abuse, mishandling, accident, or failure to
follow operating instructions; (c) exposure to liquid or inltration of foreign particles;
(d) servicing or modications of the product other than by hOme
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; (e) commercial or
non-household use.
The hOme
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warranty covers all costs related to restoring the proven defective product
through repair or replacement of any defective part and necessary labor, so that
it conforms to its original specications. A replacement product may be provided
instead of repairing a defective product. HOme
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’s exclusive obligation under this
warranty is limited to such repair or replacement.
A receipt indicating the purchase date is required for any claim, so please keep
all receipts in a safe place. We recommend that you register your product on our
website, homelabs.com/reg. Although greatly appreciated, the product registration is
not required to activate any warranty and product registration does not eliminate the
need for the original proof of purchase.
The warranty becomes void if attempts at repair are made by non-authorized third
parties and/or if spare parts, other than those provided by hOme
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, are used.
You may also arrange for service after the warranty expires at an additional cost.
These are our general terms for warranty service, but we always urge our customers
to reach out to us with any issue, regardless of warranty terms. If you have an issue
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vary from state to state, country to country, or province to province. The customer
may assert any such rights at their sole discretion.
This manual is to be used with all items with the model number
HME010070N
SKU# : HME010070N
RATING: 120V, 60Hz, 270W, AC ONLY
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