Salton FSSC500 User Manual

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USE & CARE INSTRUCTIONS

5 QUART SLOW COOKER FSSC500

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

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

1. Read all instructions.

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

3. To protect against electrical shock do not immerse cord, plugs, or appliance 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. Contact Consumer Service for examination, repair or adjustment.

7. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer 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. To disconnect, turn Control Knob to the OFF position, then remove plug from wall outlet.

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

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

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY

ADDITIONAL IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

CAUTION HOT SURFACES: This appliance generates heat and

escaping steam during use. Proper precautions must be taken to prevent the risk of burns, fires, or other injury to persons or damage to property.

1. A person who has not read and understood all operating and safety instructions is not qualified to operate this appliance. All users of this appliance must read and understand this Owner’s Manual before operating or cleaning this appliance.

2. If this appliance falls or accidentally becomes immersed in water, unplug it from the wall outlet immediately. Do not reach into the water!

3. When using this appliance, provide adequate air space above and on all sides for air circulation. Do not operate this appliance while it is touching or near curtains, wall coverings, clothing, dishtowels or other flammable materials.

4. Do not leave this appliance unattended during use.

5. If this appliance begins to malfunction during use, immediately unplug the cord. Do not use or attempt to repair a malfunctioning appliance!

6. The cord to this appliance should only be plugged into a 120V AC electrical wall outlet.

7. Do not use this appliance in an unstable position.

8. Never use the Ceramic Liner on a gas or electric cooktop or on an open flame.

9. Lift off Lid carefully to avoid scalding, and allow water to drip into Ceramic Liner.

CAUTION: To prevent damage or shock hazard, do not cook in

Base Unit. Cook only in Ceramic Liner.

POLARIZED PLUG

This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is intended to fit into 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 modify the plug in any way.

SHORT CORD INSTRUCTIONS

A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the risk resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.

Do not use an extension cord with this product.

ELECTRIC POWER

If the electrical circuit is overloaded with other appliances, your appliance may not operate properly. It should be operated on a separate electrical circuit from other appliances.

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR

FARBERWARE

FSSC500 5 QUART

SLOW COOKER

PRODUCT MAY VARY SLIGHTLY FROM ILLUSTRATION

1. Lid Knob (P/N 21400)

2. Glass Lid (P/N 21885)

3. Liner Handles

4. Ceramic Liner (P/N 21906)

5. Base Unit Handles

6. Cooking Base Unit

7. OFF/LOW/HIGH/WARM Control Knob

8. Power Supply Cord with Polarized Plug

BEFORE USING FOR THE FIRST TIME

1. Carefully unpack your Slow Cooker and clean, see CARE AND CLEANING.

2. It is necessary to operate the Slow Cooker one time before placing food in the Ceramic Liner. Pour 2-1/2 cups of water into the Ceramic Liner and place it inside the Cooking Base Unit. Cover with the Glass Lid.

3. Plug into a 120V AC outlet.

4. Turn Control Knob to HIGH position and allow to heat for approximately 30 minutes. You will notice a slight odor; this is normal and should quickly disappear.

5. Turn Control Knob to the OFF position and allow to cool for 20 minutes.

6. Carefully grasp the Liner Handles to remove the Ceramic Liner from the Cooking Base Unit. Pour water out from the Ceramic Liner.

7. Rinse Ceramic Liner, dry thoroughly and place back inside the Cooking Base Unit.

INTRODUCTION TO SLOW COOKING

Slow cooking occurs at temperatures just around boiling. The Slow Cooker can operate at LOW all day or night if required. When cooking on a HIGH setting, it is very much like a covered pot on the stove top. Foods will cook on HIGH in about half the time required for LOW cooking. Additional liquid may be required as foods do boil on HIGH. To turn the Slow Cooker OFF, turn the Control Dial to the OFF position.Always unplug from electrical outlet when not in use.

NOTE: Lid must not be removed while cooking on LOW setting.

USING YOUR SLOW COOKER

1. Prepare recipe according to instructions. Place food in the Ceramic Liner and cover with the Glass Lid. Do not fill the Ceramic Liner to the brim with food. Always cook with the Lid on and the Liner in position. Remember that frequent lifting of the Lid during cooking delays cooking time. When cooking a meat and vegetable combination, place the vegetables in the bottom of the Liner first. Then add the meat and other ingredients. If the Liner is hot, DO NOT add cold food and vice versa. The Ceramic Liner cannot stand the shock of sudden temperature changes.

2. Plug into a 120V AC outlet.

3. Turn the Control Knob to the desired cooking setting, HIGH, LOW or WARM.

CAUTION: THE COOKING BASE UNIT WILL GET VERY WARM

DURING COOKING. THIS IS WHERE THE HEATING ELEMENT IS LOCATED. IF NECESSARY TO HANDLE, USE POT HOLDERS OR OVEN MITTS.

4. Cook according to recipe instructions.

5. When cooking time is complete, turn the Control Knob to the WARM position to keep warm, or to the OFF position. Unplug from outlet.

6. Using oven mitts, carefully remove the Glass Lid by grasping the Lid Knob and lifting the Lid slightly away from you. This will allow the steam to escape before removing the Lid.

7. Allow a few seconds for all steam to escape. Then, using oven mitts, firmly grasp the Liner Handles to remove the Ceramic Liner from the Cooking Base Unit.

NOTE: If you are moving the Slow Cooker, grasp the unit by the

Base Unit Handles; use pot holders or oven mitts. (See Figure 1.)

8. Even when switched OFF and unplugged, the Slow Cooker remains hot for some time after using; set aside and allow unit to cool before cleaning or storing.

9. Allow to cool completely before cleaning; see CARE AND CLEANING.

FIGURE 1

HINTS FOR SLOW COOKING

1. Meats will not brown during the cooking process. If you desire browning, heat a small amount of oil in a skillet and brown meats prior to putting into the Ceramic Liner.

2. Whole herbs and spices flavor better in slow cooking than herbs that are crushed or ground.

3. When cooking in a Slow Cooker, remember that liquids do not boil away like they do in conventional cooking. Reduce the amount of liquid in any recipe that is not designed for a Slow Cooker. The exceptions to this rule would be rice and soups. Remember, liquids can always be added at a later time if necessary. If a recipe results in too much liquid at the end of the cooking time, remove the Glass Lid and turn the Control Knob to HIGH. After about 30 to 45 minutes the amount of liquid should be reduced.

4. Most recipes that call for uncooked meat and vegetables require about 6 to 8 hours on LOW temperature.

5. High fat meats can result in dishes with less flavor. Pre-cooking or browning will help reduce the amount of fat and help to preserve the color. The higher the fat content, the less liquid needed. If cooking meat with a high fat content, use thick onion slices under it so that the meat will not sit and cook in the fat. If necessary, use a slice of bread, a spoon, or a straining spoon to skim off excess fat from top of foods before serving.

6. Foods cut into uniform pieces will cook faster and more evenly than foods left whole such as roast or poultry.

CONVERTING STANDARD RECIPES TO SLOW COOKING

1. Vegetables such as carrots, potatoes, turnips, and beets require longer cooking times than most meats. Place them on the bottom of the Ceramic Liner and cover them with liquid.

2. If adding fresh milk or yogurt, it should be done during the last 2 hours. Evaporated milk may be added at the start of cooking. If possible, substitute condensed soups for fresh milk or yogurt.

3. Rice and pasta are not recommended for long cooking periods. Cook them separately and then add to the Slow Cooker during the last 30 minutes, or follow Slow Cooker recipe directions.

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