KitchenAid 5KSC6223ASS, 5KSC6222ASS, 5KSC6222GSS Installation Instructions
Slow Cooker
INSTRUCTIONS
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说明书
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Table of Contents
SLOW COOKER SAFETY
Slow Cooker Safety ................................................................................................... 2
Important Safeguards.................................................................................................3
Electrical Requirements .............................................................................................4
FEATURES AND OPERATION
Parts and Features .....................................................................................................4
Preparing Your Slow Cooker .....................................................................................6
Operating Your Slow Cooker ....................................................................................7
Slow Cooker Setting Guidelines.................................................................................8
Slow Cooking Tips ..................................................................................................... 9
CARE AND CLEANING
Care and Cleaning ...................................................................................................10
Troubleshooting .......................................................................................................11
Slow Cooker Safety
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Slow Cooker Safety
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. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.
3. To avoid electrical shock do not immerse cord, plugs, or the slow cooker base in
water or other liquid.
4. 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.
5. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before
putting on or taking off parts.
6. If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service
agent, or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
7. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance
malfunctions or has been damaged in any manner. Return appliance to the nearest
Authorized Service Facility for examination, repair, or adjustment.
8. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by KitchenAid may cause injuries.
9. Do not use outdoors.
10. Do not use without a lid. Do not use without a pot in place, or with a cracked pot.
11. Do not use abrasive cleaning products. Do not use alkaline cleaning agents.
12. This appliance must not be immersed.
13. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot surfaces.
14. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.
15. Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containing hot oil
or other hot liquids.
16. To disconnect, turn any control to “OFF,” then remove plug from wall outlet.
17. Do not use appliance for other than intended use.
18. 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 have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the
appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
19. This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as:
-staff kitchen areas in shops, ofces, and other working environments
-farm houses
-by clients in hotels, motels, and other residential type environments
-bed and breakfast type environments.
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Slow Cooker Safety
Electrical Requirements
Parts and Features
Volts: 220-240 V.A.C.
Hertz: 50-60 Hz
NOTE: This slow cooker has a
grounded plug. To reduce the risk of
electrical shock, this plug will t in an
outlet only one way. If the plug does
not t in the outlet, contact a qualied
electrician. Do not modify
the plug in any way.
If a longer extension cord is used:
• The marked electrical rating of the
extension cord should be at least as
great as the electrical rating of the appliance.
• The extension cord should be a
grounding-type cord.
• The cord should be arranged so it will
not drape over the countertop or tabletop
where it can be pulled on by children
or tripped over.
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“I/O” Button
(Power)
Hinged Lid Lock/Unlock Handles
Lid
24-Hour Cooking
Time Display
Timer
Adjustment
Lid Handle
Removable 5.7 L (6-qt.)
Ceramic Pot
Handles
Stainless Steel
Slow Cooker Base
Temperature
Settings
Parts and Features
24-Hour Cooking Time Display
Large easy-to-read display shows two
modes. If the Slow Cooker is turned on,
the display will read “On” and will run
for 24 hours before automatically turning
off. The second mode is programmed –
the display will count down from the
programmed time. It can be programmed
for up to 24:00 hours. In addition,
once the program runs through the
programmed time, it will automatically
default to Keep Warm for 4:00 hours.
When this happens, the display will
count up from 0:00 to 4:00 hours before
automatically shutting off.
Removable 5.7 L (6-qt.) Ceramic Pot
Dishwasher-safe pot makes an attractive
serving dish at the dinner table. While the
ceramic pot is not recommended for oven
use, it is oven safe up to 300°F/140°C.
The ceramic pot should also not be used
in the microwave or on the stove top.
NOTE: Pouring may be difficult if pot is
full or nearly full, so it is recommended
that you ladle the contents out of the pot.
Hinged Lid
Innovative hinged lid design allows easy
serving options with less heat loss. Large
twisting handles on both hinged panels
ensure easy one-handed operation for
locking and unlocking.
NOTE: Lids are not oven safe.
Lid Handle
The lid handle is large for easy lifting,
plus the material and design help reduce
heat transfer from the lid.
Handles
The exterior base side handles are large,
so the 5.7 L (6-qt.) slow cooker can be
lifted easily, even with oven mitts.
Stainless Slow Cooker Base
Provides stable and easy to clean support
for the ceramic pot. The sides of the slow
cooker base may get very warm during
operation. Always use handles on base
when moving Slow Cooker. Use oven
mitts to remove the ceramic pot.
Integrated Cord Storage
The power cord stores neatly on the
bottom of the slow cooker base.
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Preparing Your Slow Cooker
Before First Use
Before using your slow cooker for the first time, wipe the base and cord with a clean,
damp cloth. Wash the ceramic pot and glass lid in hot soapy water, then rinse and dry.
The ceramic pot and lid can also be washed in the dishwasher. See “Care and Cleaning”
section for more information.
Slow Cooker Assembly
1. Place the ceramic pot in the metal. Do
not cook anything in the base without
the ceramic pot in place. Avoid sudden
temperature changes such as adding
refrigerated foods into heated pot. The
ceramic pot must be placed in the base,
and food placed in the ceramic pot for
cooking.
2. For best cooking results always operate
your Slow Cooker with the lid on.
3. Plug into a grounded outlet. Slow Cooker
is now ready for operation.
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Operating Your Slow Cooker
Once the Slow Cooker has been plugged
in, pressing the “I/O” button will illuminate
both the LED display for the timer and the
“I/O” (Power) button.
The timer allows you to program a
specific cooking time up to 24 hours. By
pressing “+” the time will increase by
30 minutes. By pressing “-” the time will
decrease by 30 minutes. The time set will
be displayed and counted down to zero.
Getting Started
1. Plug in Slow Cooker (ensure ceramic
pot is in Slow Cooker base).
2. Push “I/O” button.
3. Select Temperature.
4. If programming is desired use the
“+ or -” buttons select desired cooking
time (using the timer is optional and not
required for Slow Cooker operation).
5. Make sure lid is on ceramic pot.
When the “Keep Warm” mode is selected
the timer will display “On”.
NOTE: Do not attempt to cook in
“Keep Warm” mode. It is intended only
for keeping food at a safe temperature
after it has finished cooking.
Temperature control featuring three heat
levels for perfect results.
NOTE: “On” will be displayed when
a temperature is selected without
entering a cook time on the timer.
The Slow Cooker will operate for up
to 24 hours, if uninterrupted; and then
automatically shut off.
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Slow Cooker Setting Guidelines
The multiple Slow Cooker settings allows the kind of cooking, or serving, that lets you prepare a
variety of foods on different settings, so you can adapt your recipes to your changing schedule.
In general, use lower settings for longer cook times. Try a higher setting when you start food
preparation later in the day and want to serve the food that same evening.
“High” – Try using this setting when a shorter cooking time is desired or for recipes
that are typically baked.
Beans and rice
Broth-based soup
Chicken/turkey pieces
Cobbler/fruit dessert
Hot beverages
Pudding/steamed cake
Roasted meats
Steamed potatoes
Wild rice casserole
“Medium” – Appropriate for most recipes when there is time for long, slow
cooking. It’s an ideal setting for food started before going to work
in the morning and served for dinner in the evening.
Baked potatoes
Beef roast
Beef short ribs
Chicken or turkey
Casserole
Chicken wings
Chicken/turkey pieces
Cornish hens
Dressing/stuffing
Dried beans/lentils
Egg bake
Poached pears
Pork chops
Pork ribs
Potato casserole
Puddings
Rice pudding
Split pea soup
Stew
Wild rice casserole
“Low”– Good for slow cooking recipes or less tender cuts of meats that require
longer cooking times to develop full flavor.
Baked egg based puddings
Beef roast
Beef short ribs
Chicken wings
Chicken/turkey pieces
Dressing/stuffing
Dried beans/lentils
Hard squashes
Lamb shanks
Pork chops
Pork ribs
Pork roast
Split pea soup
Stew
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Slow Cooking Tips
Over the past few decades, as schedules
have become more hectic and lifestyles
more fast-paced, more and more people
have turned to slow cookers to help them
get a better handle on their time.
This KitchenAid Slow Cooker offers
refinements in control that help the cooker
be a more useful tool and power to add
responsiveness and peace of mind.
Sure and Steady Cooking
A Slow Cooker is designed for you to put
food into it, walk away from it without a
worry, and return to a well-cooked meal.
So it’s important to let it do its job. That
means you should always cook with the
ceramic pot and glass lid in place, because
removing the lid reduces the temperature
inside the slow cooker and increases
cooking time.
Except where a Slow Cooker recipe
specifically directs you to remove the
lid, do not remove or lift the lid until the
minimum suggested recipe-cooking time
has elapsed. If you want to view the food
you’re cooking, tap the glass lid to remove
the condensation that has collected, and
look through the lid.
Start With Food at the Right
Temperature
Common sense is a good guide to knowing
the right temperature for food when you
start cooking in a Slow Cooker. Foods
typically stored in the refrigerator should
be added at their refrigerated temperature.
Frozen food, on the other hand, should be
thawed. And if you need to sear meat or
poultry, do that just before adding it to the
Slow Cooker – do not partially cook meat
or poultry and then refrigerate before using.
Avoid adding liquids colder than normal
refrigerated temperatures. Adding nearfreezing liquids to a warm or hot pot may
cause the pot to crack.
A Slow Cooker is a Moist Environment
Slow Cookers use a food’s own moisture to
cook the food. With the lid kept on while
cooking, very little moisture evaporates and
natural juices from the food accumulates.
For that reason, use less liquid when using
your favorite traditional recipes for slow
cooking.
Enhancing Texture and Flavor
The amount of seasonings, types of
ingredients, and when you add ingredients
can improve the texture and flavor of your
slow-cooked meals.
As a general rule for using your favorite
recipes in the slow cooker, increase the
amounts of herbs and seasonings to offset
the effect of longer cooking times.
Add garnishes, fresh herbs, and quickcooking vegetables toward the end of the
cooking cycle. For example, you can add
peas, corn and freshly sliced squash in the
last 10 to 20 minutes.
Also consider the differences between
related ingredients when cooking for
extended times. Dark meat poultry will
retain moisture better than white meat in
recipes cooked more than 7 to 9 hours.
Whole-grain rice, such as brown or wild
rice, retains its texture better than white
rice when it’s slow cooked. Over extended
periods, white rice can overcook and
become mushy.
When cooking soups and stews, leave a 5
cm (2-inch) space between the top of the
ceramic pot and the food so the recipe can
come to a simmer without spilling over.
Do not use frozen, uncooked meat in the
slow cooker. Always thaw meats prior to
slow cooking.
Some foods are not suited for extended
cooking. Pasta, seafood, milk, cream or
sour cream should be added 2 hours
before serving.
If cooking a vegetable-type casserole,
there will need to be a liquid in the recipe
to prevent scorching on the sides of the
ceramic pot.
Cut Food to Proper Size
The size you cut food into can affect its
taste and texture. To assure uniformity of
cooking, cut vegetables of similar density,
such as potatoes, carrots, and parsnips
into similar-sized pieces. In general, dense
vegetables should be slightly smaller than
more tender vegetables.
Cutting meats into large pieces allows
longer cooking times and avoids
overcooking.
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Care and Cleaning
1. Check that the slow cooker
is switched off and unplugged
before cleaning.
2. Allow the slow cooker to cool
completely before cleaning.
NOTE: Do not immerse the base in
water to clean any part of the slow
cooker.
NOTE: Do not use abrasive cleaners
or scouring pads.
3. Wipe the base and cord with a clean
damp cloth.
4. Wash the ceramic pot and glass lid in
hot soapy water, then rinse and dry.
The ceramic pot and glass lid can also
be washed in the dishwasher.
NOTE: It is recommended that you
remove the three seals from around
the lid before washing the glass lid in
the dishwasher. The seals are hand
washable.
To replace the hinged lid seals, make sure
that the tabbed edge is facing downward
(see Fig. A), and slowly work the edges of
the seal back onto the glass lid (see Fig. B).
Fig. A
Tab
Fig. B
To replace the seal around the edge of
the full lid, slowly work the edges of the
seal back onto the lid from one end to the
other. This seal will fit tightly against both
sides of the lip around the bottom of the
lid, and will stretch to fit in place.
NOTE: When cooking very thick
mixtures, such as polenta or many
desserts, the ceramic pot may be lightly
coated with no-stick cooking spray
before cooking. This coating will help
make cleanup easier after cooking.
Ceramic Pot Care
Here are a few simple tips to assure your
slow cooker gives you years of service.
• This is a large-capacity slow cooker and
it is recommended that you cook with at
least 1 L (1 qt) of food in the ceramic pot.
• Do not store the ceramic pot in the
refrigerator.
• If the ceramic pot has been inadvertently
left in the refrigerator, do not immediately
fill with hot or warm liquids. Wait until
the pot is at room temperature.
• If assembling a recipe in advance of
cooking, store ingredients in a covered,
separate container.
• After each use, always follow the
“Care and Cleaning“ instructions.
• For best results, the ceramic pot
should be at least half-filled. If less
than half filled, check for appropriate
temperature 1 to 2 hours earlier than
recipe states.
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