Rival 3855, 3860, 3845, 3850 User Manual

3845/3850
3855/3860

Programmable

The Original and America’s #1 Brand of Slow Cookers

Owner’s Guide

READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed,
including the following:

1. Read all instructions before using.

2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.

3. To protect against electrical shock, do not immerse cord, plug, or cooking unit in

water or other liquid. CAUTION: Never submerge the heating unit 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 unit 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 Rival

®

(see warranty) for examination, repair or adjustment.

7. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by Rival

®

may cause fire,

electrical shock or injury.

8. Do not use outdoors.

9. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch heated 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. Always use hot pads when moving your heated Crock-Pot

®

slow cooker.

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

13. Avoid sudden temperature changes, such as adding refrigerated foods into a
heated pot.

14. To disconnect, press the “OFF” button, then remove plug from wall outlet.

This appliance is for HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY. No user-serviceable parts inside. Power Unit never
needs lubrication. Do not attempt to service this product. Do not immerse base in water or other
liquid. A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the hazards resulting from entanglement
or tripping over a longer cord. AN EXTENSION CORD MAY BE USED WITH CARE; HOWEVER,

THE MARKED ELECTRICAL RATING SHOULD BE AT LEAST AS GREAT AS THE ELECTRICAL
RATING OF THE CROCK-POT®Slow Cooker. The extension cord should not be allowed to

drape over the counter or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over.

NOTE: During initial use of this appliance, some slight smoke and/or odor may be detected.

This is normal with many heating appliances and will not recur after a few uses.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

POLARIZED PLUG

This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). As a

safety feature, this plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the
plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit,

contact a qualified electrician. Do not attempt to defeat this safety feature.

HOW TO USE YOUR SMART-POT

™

1. Always cook with the lid on, for the recommended time.

2. Follow recommended cooking times.

3. Do not use the slow cooker stoneware for storage of foods.

4. Do not reheat foods in your Crock-Pot®slow cooker.

5. Do not set heated unit filled with food on a finished wood table.

6. Unplug when cooking is done and before cleaning.

7. Removable stoneware and glass lids are ovenproof and microwave safe. Do not use
plastic lids in microwave or conventional oven. Do not use removable stoneware on
gas or electric burner or under broiler.

CAUTION: Always place protective padding under stoneware before setting on table
or countertop.

HOW TO PROGRAM YOUR SMART-POT

™

4 or 6 hours for

HIGH

temp. cooking

POWER on

indicator

light

Once cooking
time elapses,

the Smart-Pot

™

automatically

shifts to the

“WARM” setting,

keeping your food

at the perfect

serving temperature

without

overcooking.

COOK TIME sets the time
and cooking temperature

turns power off

8 or 10 hours for

LOW

temp. cooking

NOTE: To reduce the risk of electric shock, cook only in removable stoneware.

1. Place food in stoneware according to recipe.

2. Plug in Smart-Pot™slow cooker. The “Power” light will begin to flash indicating that
the unit is plugged in, but not turned on.

3. Push the “Cook Time” button to scroll through the timed cooking options. Push
once and the 4 hour light will illuminate, twice and the 6 hour light will come on,
etc. Select the time based on the length of time indicated in the recipe. Two time
options are usually given. The 4 and 6 hour settings are the HIGH temperature
setting and may be used when you want your food done quicker. The 8 and 10
hour settings correspond to the LOW temperature setting and is used for all day
cooking.

4. When the cooking time is completed, the Smart-Pot

™

slow cooker will automatically

shift to the “Warm” setting and the “Warm” light will come on. NOTE: We do not
recommend using the “Warm” setting for more than 4 hours.

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• Trim fats and wipe meats well to remove residue. (If meats contain fats, brown in a
separate skillet or broiler and drain well before adding to cooker.) Season with salt
and pepper. Place meat in cooker on top of vegetables.

• For roasts and stews, pour liquid over meat. Use no more liquid than specified in
the recipe. More juices in meats and vegetables are retained in slow cooking than in
conventional cooking.

• Most vegetables should be thinly sliced or placed near the sides or bottom of the
stoneware. Meats generally cook faster than most vegetables in a slow cooker.

• Use whole leaf herbs and spices for best and truest flavor for all-day cooking. If
ground herbs and spices are used, they should be stirred in during the last hour.

• Because there is no direct heat at the bottom, always fill the stoneware at least half
full to conform to recommended times. Small quantities may be prepared, but
cooking time will be affected.

• A specific liquid called for in a recipe may be varied if an equal quantity is substituted.

HINTS

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HOW TO CLEAN YOUR SMART-POT

™

Unplug unit. CAUTION: Never submerge heating unit in water or other liquid.

• GLASS: the lids may be washed in the dishwasher.

REMOVABLE STONEWARE

• The removable stoneware goes safely into the dishwasher, or may be washed in hot
soapy water. Do not use abrasive cleaning compounds – a cloth, a sponge or
rubber spatula will usually remove the residue. To remove water spots and other
stains, use a non-abrasive cleaner (such as Bon-Ami

®

Polishing Cleanser) or vinegar.

• The outside case may be cleaned with a soft cloth and warm soapy water. Wipe dry.
Do not use abrasive cleaners.

CARE OF STONEWARE

As with any fine ceramic, the stoneware bowl will not withstand the shock of sudden
temperature changes.

• If the stoneware has been preheated or is hot to the touch, do not put in cold
foods. Do not preheat Crock-Pot®slow cooker before using unless specified in the
recipe. The stoneware should be at room temperature before adding hot foods.

• To wash your stoneware right after cooking, use hot water. Do not pour in cold
water if the stoneware is hot.

5. To turn the Smart-Pot

™

off push the “OFF” button. The “Power” light will flash

indicating that the unit is plugged in. Unplug unit from the wall outlet.

6. For other recipes that give a range of times, select the time closest to the setting on
your Smart-Pot™. For instance a recipe calling for cooking time of 7 to 9 hours on
LOW, set your Smart-Pot™to 8 hours.