Welcome to the world of KitchenAid®.
We’re committed to helping you create a lifetime
of delicious meals for family and friends. To help
ensure the longevity and performance of your
appliance, keep this guide handy. It will empower
you with the best way to use and care for your
product. Your satisfaction is our #1 goal.
Remember to register your product online
at www.kitchenaid.com, or by using
the attached Product Registration Card.
USA: 1.800.541.6390
Canada: 1.800.807.6777
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Table of Contents
SLOW COOKER SAFETY
Important Safeguards.................................................................................................4
Electrical Requirements .............................................................................................5
FEATURES AND OPERATION
Slow Cooker Parts and Features................................................................................6
Preparing the Slow Cooker .......................................................................................8
Operating the Slow Cooker .......................................................................................9
Slow Cooker Setting Guidelines...............................................................................10
Slow Cooking Tips ................................................................................................... 11
CARE AND CLEANING
Care and Cleaning ...................................................................................................12
Troubleshooting .......................................................................................................13
WARRANTY AND SERVICE INFORMATION
KitchenAid® Slow Cooker Warranty ........................................................................14
PROOF OF PURCHASE & PRODUCT REGISTRATION
Always keep a copy of the sales receipt showing the date of purchase of your Slow Cooker. Proof
of purchase will assure you of in-warranty service. Before you use your Slow Cooker, please ll out
and mail your product registration card packed with the unit. This card will enable us to contact you
in the unlikely event of a product safety notication and assist us in complying with the provisions
of the Consumer Product Safety Act. This card does not verify your warranty. Please complete the
following for your personal records:
Model Number _________________________________________________________
Serial Number __________________________________________________________
Date Purchased _________________________________________________________
Store Name ____________________________________________________________
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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.
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 has been damaged in any manner. Return appliance to the nearest
Authorized Service Facility for examination, repair, or adjustment.
7. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by KitchenAid® may cause injuries.
8. Do not use outdoors.
9. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot surfaces.
10. Do not place on or near a hot gas or 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. Do not use appliance for other than intended use.
13. This product is designed for household use only.
14. To disconnect, turn any control to “OFF,” then remove plug from wall outlet.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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Slow Cooker Safety
Electrical Requirements
Volts: 120 V.A.C.
Hertz: 60 Hz
NOTE: This slow cooker has a
3 prong 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 3-wire 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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