Rival Crock-Pot 3050 WCN Owner's Manual

Casserole Slow Cooker

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

The Original and America’s # 1 Brand of Sl ow Cookers

3050 WCN

Owner’s Guide

READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

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.

Turn control to “OFF” before unplugging from wall outlet. 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 Rival

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(see warranty) for examination, repair, or adjustment.

7. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by Rival

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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

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slow cooker.

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

13. To disconnect, turn control to OFF, then remove plug from wall outlet.

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

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 unintentionally.
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.

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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

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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 unintentionally.
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.

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POLARIZED PLUG

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

To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug will fit into a polarized
outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet,

reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician.

Do not attempt to modify the plug in any way. If the plug fits loosely

into the AC outlet or if the AC outlet feels warm do not use that outlet.

•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.

• 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 of
cooking.

• 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.

•Aspecific liquid called for in a recipe may be varied if an equal quantity is
substituted. (Such as substituting a 10
for a 14
etc.)

• Beans must be softened completely before combining with sugar and/or acid foods
(NOTE: Sugar and acid have a hardening effect on beans and will prevent
softening). Dried beans, especially red kidney beans, should be boiled before adding
to a recipe. Cover the beans with 3 times their volume of unsalted water and bring
to a boil. Boil 10 minutes, reduce heat, cover and allow to simmer 1
beans are tender. Soaking in water, if desired, should be completed before boiling.
Discard water after soaking or boiling.

Q
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HOW TO USE YOUR CASSEROLE CROCK-POT®SLOW COOKER

1. There are two temperature settings. LOW is recommended for slow ”all-day”
cooking. 1 hour on HIGH equals about 2 to 21⁄2 hours on LOW.

2. Frozen foods such as vegetables and shrimp may be used as part of a recipe.
However, do not cook frozen meats (such as roasts or chickens) unless you first add
at least 1 cup of warm liquid. The liquid will act as a “cushion” to prevent sudden
changes in temperature. Cook recipes containing frozen meats an additional 4 to 6
hours on LOW, or 2 hours on HIGH.

3. Always cook with the lid on.

4. Follow recommended cooking times.

5. Do not reheat foods in your Casserole Crock-Pot

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slow cooker.

6. Do not set heated unit filled with food on a finished wood table or bare surfaces.

7. Unplug when cooking is done and before cleaning.

8. Removable stoneware and glass lid are oven safe and microwave safe. Do not use
removable stoneware on gas or electric burners or under broiler.

PREPARE AHEAD CONVENIENCE!

Fill bowl and refrigerate. When ready to cook, set in electrical base and turn to LOW or
HIGH. Do not preheat electrical base.

THE LID OF YOUR CASSEROLE CROCK-POT

• As an added convenience, the lid of your Casserole Crock-Pot® Slow Cooker can be
used in the oven as a 9 x 12” casserole dish, or for serving.

• The Glass Lid can be inverted for use as a casserole or serving dish. Not for stove
top use.

• Use in a microwave oven or a conventional or convection oven up to preheated
temperatures of 400º. CAUTION: Breakage can occur if used under a broiler or
browning unit or in a toaster oven.

CAUTION: GLASS LID can shatter if cooled suddenly. Avoid severe temperature change.

HOW TO CLEAN YOUR CROCK-POT®SLOW COOKER

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

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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

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slow cooker before using unless specified in the
recipe. The stoneware should be at room temperature before adding hot or cold
foods.

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

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