West Bend 3-4 Quart Crockery Cooker User Manual

3 – 4 Quart Crockery™ Cooker

Instruction Manual

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Important Safeguards...............................................................................................2

Heat Precautions...................................................................................................... 2

Electricity Precautions.............................................................................................. 3

Precautions For Use Around Children...................................................................... 4

Using Your Crockery Cooker....................................................................................4

Cleaning Your Crockery Cooker...............................................................................5

Crockery Cooking Tips............................................................................................. 5

Recipes.................................................................................................................6-9

Warranty.................................................................................................................10

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

To prevent personal injury or property damage, read and follow all instructions
and warnings.

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

• Read all instructions, including these important safeguards and the care and use
instructions in this manual.

• Do not use appliance for other than intended use.

• The use of accessory attachments not recommended by West Bend®

Housewares may cause injuries.

• Do not operate when the appliance is not working properly or when it has been
damaged in any manner. For service information see warranty page.

• Do not use cooking pot or glass cover if chipped, cracked or has deep scratches
as weakened glass and ceramic can shatter during use. Discard immediately.
See Replacement Part section in this booklet on how to obtain a replacement
part.

• Do not attempt to repair this appliance yourself.

• For household use only.

To prevent burns, personal injury or property damage, read and follow all
instructions and warnings.

Heat Precautions

• Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles and knobs where provided. Use hot
pads or oven mitts if you lift or carry the cooking pot or cover when it is hot.

• Do not move an appliance containing hot oil or other hot liquids.

• Lift cover slowly, directing steam away from you.

• Set cooking pot and cover on hot pad, trivet or other heat protective surface. Do

not set hot cooking pot or cover directly on the counter, table or other surface.

• Do not preheat the heating base.

• Do not add frozen/cold foods or liquids into heated cooking pot. Sudden

temperature change may cause the cover or cooking pot to crack or shatter.

• Do not use the cooking pot or cover on the stovetop, under the broiler, in the

freezer, or in the oven. You may use the cooking pot in the microwave oven, but
do not place the glass cover in the microwave oven as it has a metal ring.

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To prevent electrical shock, personal injury or property damage, read and
follow all instructions and warnings.

Electricity Precautions

• To protect against electric shock, do not immerse cord, plugs, or other electric
parts in water or other liquids.

• Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug.

• Do not use electric parts outdoors, or place them on or near a gas or electric

burner, in a heated oven, refrigerator or freezer.

• Do not plug cord into wall outlet unless crockery cooker is set in OFF position.

• Always turn control to OFF and unplug the appliance from outlet when not in use

and before cleaning. Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts.

• Your crockery cooker has a short cord as a safety precaution to avoid pulling,
tripping or entanglement. To avoid pulling, tripping or entanglement, position the
cord so that it does not hang over the edge of the counter, table or other flat
surface area.

• While use of an extension cord is not recommended, if you must use one, make
sure the cord has the same or higher wattage as the crockery cooker (wattage is
stamped on the underside of the crockery cooker base). To avoid pulling, tripping
or entanglement, position the cord so that it does not hang over the edge of the
counter, table or other flat surface area.

• Use an electrical outlet that accommodates the polarized plug on the crockery
cooker. On a polarized plug, one blade of the plug is wider than the other. If the
plug does not fit fully into the outlet or extension cord, reverse the plug. If the
plug still does not fit fully, contact a qualified electrician. Do not alter the plug.

• Do not use an outlet or extension cord if the plug fits loosely or if the outlet or
extension cord feels hot.

• Keep the cord away from hot parts of the appliance and hot surfaces during
operation.

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To prevent burns or other personal injuries to children, read and follow all
instructions and warnings.

Precautions For Use Around Children

• Always supervise children.

• Do not allow children to operate or be near the crockery cooker, as the outside

surfaces are hot during use.

• Do not allow cord to hang over any edge where a child can reach it. Arrange cord
to avoid pulling, tripping or entanglement.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Using Your Crockery Cooker

Before using your Crockery Cooker the first time, clean the entire unit according to
the cleaning instructions.

1. Place heating base on dry, level, heat-resistant surface, away from any edge.

2. Place foods into cooking pot, cover and place into heating base. (If you wish to

brown or precook any foods before slow cooking, this must be done in a
different cooking utensil on top of the range). Never place ceramic-cooking
pot on top of range, as it will break from di rect contact with heat.

3. With heat control set at OFF, plug cord into a 120 volt AC electric outlet only.

4. Set heat control to LO or HI and cook for recommended time given in recipe. If

your crockery cooker has a signal light, it will glow when cooker is on. As a
general guideline, most meat and vegetable combinations need 8 to 10 hours of
cooking at LO, or 4 to 6 hours at HI. Do not cook foods at Keep Warm

setting, as temperature is not hot enough to cook foods. Use Keep Warm
setting only to keep hot, cooked food warm for serving. Avoid removing

cover when slow cooking as cooking time will be increased due to loss of
temperature. Remove cover only when needed to stir occasionally or when
adding ingredients. Always lift cover slowly, directing steam away from you.

5. After food is cooked, reduce heat to Keep Warm for serving or turn control to

OFF. Unplug cord from electric outlet after use. Allow cooker to cool before
cleaning.

• Some smoke and/or odor may occur upon heating due to the release of
manufacturing oils – this is normal.

• Some expansion/contraction sounds may occur during heating and cooli ng – this
is normal.

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Cleaning Your Crockery Cooker

• Allow the entire unit (base, cooking pot and cover) to cool before cleaning. Set
cooking pot and cover on dry, heat-protective surface for gradual cooling. Do

not run cold water over hot cooking pot or cover, as they may crack if
cooled suddenly.

1. Wipe heating base and cord with a damp cloth after it has been unplugged and

the base is cool.

2. Cooking pot and cover may be washed using hot soapy water by hand or

cleaned in the dishwasher. Avoid contact between pieces to prevent damage.

3. Use a non-abrasive cleanser or baking soda paste to remove stains. Do not use

metal scouring pads or cleansers. Wipe with distilled vinegar to remove water
spots or mineral deposits. Rewash with hot soapy water, rinse and dry.

Crockery Cooking Tips

• Stir foods occasionally to reduce sticking to sides of cooking pot.

• Use only plastic, rubber, wooden or non-metal cooking tools with cooking pot.

Use of metal cooking tools may scratch the ceramic pot.

• Foods will be brought to a simmer at all cooking settings. The setting determines

the time needed to reach a simmer.

• If the cooking pot is filled less then half full, suggested cooking times should be

reduced.

• Less tender, less expensive cuts of meat are better suited to slow cooking then

expensive cuts of meat. Remove excess fat from meat when possible before
slow cooking. Remove skin from poultry, if desired, before cooking.

• Raw vegetables take longer to cook than meats as the liquid simmers rather

than boils. Cut vegetables into uniform, bite-size pieces to cook evenly.

• You may fill the cooking pot with food the night before cooking and refrigerate.

When ready, place cooking pot into the heating base and cook. The gradual
warming will not harm the cooking pot.

• Insert a meat thermometer into roast, hams or whole chickens to ensure meats

are cooked to recommended temperature. Fresh or thawed fish and seafood fall
apart during long hours of cooking. Add these ingredients an hour before
serving.

• Milk, sour cream and natural cheese break down during long hours of cooking.

Add these ingredients just before serving or substitute with undiluted condensed
creamed canned soups or evaporated milk. Processed cheese tends to give
better results than naturally aged cheese.

• Rice and pasta may be added uncooked during the last hour of cooking time. If

added uncooked, make sure there are at least two cups of liquid in the cooking
pot. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.

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Recipes

Many of your favorite recipes may be adapted to the West Bend® Crockery Cooker.
To do so, use the following guide.

If your recipe says to cook

for…

30 minutes 6 to 8 hours 3 to 4 hours

35 to 60 minutes 8 to 10 hours 5 to 6 hours

1 to 3 hours 10 to 12 hours 7 to 8 hours

Try some of our favorite recipes using the West Bend® Crockery Cooker that we
have included to get you started.

Cook at LO for… Cook at HI for…

Hearty Chicken Noodle Soup

11/2lbs chicken parts, skinned if desired

3 cups water
1 medium onion - chopped
3 carrots – cut into 1/2-inch pieces
3 ribs of celery – cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 14½ ounce can whole tomatoes – undrained – cut up
2 tsp instant chicken bouillon

2 tsp dried parsley flakes
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp dried rosemary leaves
¼ tsp pepper
¾ cup uncooked fine egg noodles

Cooking Time: LO = 8 to 9 hours HI = 5 to 6 hours

1. Combine all ingredients, except egg noodles in the cooking pot. Place cooking
pot into heating base, cover and cook at desired heat setting for time given or
until chicken and vegetables are tender.

2. Remove chicken pieces from cooking pot and set aside to cool slightly. Set
control to HI and add noodles, stirring to combine. Cover and continue to cook
30 minutes.

3. Remove chicken from bones and cut int o bite-size pieces. Return meat to

cooking pot and cook until noodles are tender. Serves 4. Set at Keep Warm for
serving, if desired.

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Slow Cooker Stew

11/2lbs beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch pieces

1 Small onion – chopped
3 carrots – cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2 ribs celery – cut into 1/2-inch pieces
3 medium potatoes – cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 14½ ounce can whole tomatoes – undrained – cut up
1 10½ ounce cans beef broth
2 tsp worcestershire sauce
1 tbsp dried parsley flakes

1 bay leaf
¾ tsp salt
¼ tsp pepper

1½ tbsp quick cooking tapioca

Cooking Time: LO = 8 to 10 hours HI = 5 to 6 hours

1. Combine all ingredients in cooking pot, stir to blend.

2. Place cooking pot into the heating base, cover and cook at desired heat setting
for time given or until meat and vegetables are tender. Remove bay leaf before
serving. Serves 4. Set at Keep Warm for serving if desired.

Beef Roast with Vegetables

2–21/2lbs beef roast

salt and pepper to taste
1 Small onion – quartered or sliced
4 carrots – cut into 1-inch pieces
4 medium potatoes – quartered and halved

½ cup water

Cooking Time: LO = 9 to 10 hours HI = 5 to 6 hours

1. If desired, brown roast in skillet over medium heat of range unit before placing
into cooking pot. Season as desired. Place vegetables around roast. Add water.

2. Place cooking pot into heating base, cover and cook at desired heat setting for
time given or until meat and vegetables are tender. (Meat thermometer should
read 170°F for well done). Remove roast and vegetables. Thicken juices with
mixture of 2 tablespoons cornstarch and 2 tablespoons water if desired. Set
control to HI and slowly stir mixture into juices until thickened. Serves 4.

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Herbed Pork Roast

3 large garlic cloves – quartered

2½-3 Lb pork roast – boneless or bone-in

¾ tsp salt
¾ tsp ground thyme
¼ tsp rubbed sage
¼ tsp ground cloves
½ tsp grated lemon peel
½ cup water

2 tbsp cornstarch - optional
2 tbsp water - optional

Cooking Time: LO = 9 to 10 hours HI = 5 to 6 hours

1. Cut 12 small pockets into roast and insert garlic pieces. In small bowl combine
salt, thyme, sage, cloves and lemon peel. Rub on pork roast.

2. Pour

3. Remove roast and allow to stand 10 to 15 minutes before c arving. Remove

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/2 cup water into the cooking pot. Add roast. Place cooking pot into
heating base, cover and cook at desired heat setting for time given or until meat
thermometer inserted into center of roast reads 170°F or higher.

garlic pieces. Juices may be thickened for gravy if desired. Dissolve cornstarch
in water. Set control to HI. Stir slowly into juices until thickened. Serves 4 to 6.

Chili

1½ lbs lean ground beef or turkey

1 Cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped green pepper
1 garlic clove - minced
1 28 ounce cans whole tomatoes – undrained – cut up
1 15 ounce can kidney beans - undrained

11/2tbsp chili powder

1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp salt

1

/2tsp pepper

Cooking Time: LO = 8 to 10 hours HI = 4 to 5 hours

1. Brown ground beef or turkey with onion, green pepper and garlic in skillet over
medium heat of range unit. Remove excess grease. Transfer mixture into
cooking pot. Add remaining ingredients; stir to blend.

2. Place cooking pot into heating base, cover and cook at de sired heat setting for

time given. Serves 4 to 5. Set at Keep Warm for serving, if desired.

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Chicken Vegetable Stew

2 lbs chicken parts - skinned if desired
3 carrots – cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2 ribs celery – cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 8 ounce can mushroom stems and pieces – undrained
1

onion, chopped

1 10 ounce bag frozen peas – rinsed with hot wat er
½ tsp salt
½ tsp dried thyme leaves
½ tsp paprika

1

/4tsp rubbed sage

1

/4tsp pepper

1

/2cup water

1 6 ounce can tomato paste

1 10.5 ounce can chicken broth

3 tbsp cornstarch

1

/4cup water

Cooking Time: LO = 8 to 10 hours HI = 5 to 6 hours

1. Place chicken parts, carrots, celery, mushrooms, onions and peas in cooking
pot. In medium bowl combine salt, thyme, paprika, sage, pepper, water, tomato
paste and broth. Pour over chicken mixture.

2. Place cooking pot into heating base, cover and cook at desired heat setting for
time given or until chicken and vegetables are tender.

3. Remove chicken pieces and set aside to cool slightly. Remove meat from bones
and cut into bite-size pieces. Return meat to cooking pot; stir to combine.

4. Set control to HI. Combine cornstarch and water; stir slowly into stew until

thickened. Serves 4 to 6. Set at Keep Warm for serving if desired.

15 ounce jar whole small onions – undrained – OR 1 medium

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Product Warranty

West Bend® Housewares, LLC warrants this appliance from failures in the material and
workmanship for 1 year from the date of original purchase, provided the appliance is operated
and maintained in conformity with the West Bend® Housewares, LLC Instruction Manual. Any
failed part of the appliance will be repaired or replaced without charge at West Bend®
Housewares, LLC discretion. This warranty applies to indoor household use only.

The West Bend® Housewares, LLC warranty does not cover any damage, including
discoloration, to any non-stick surface of the appliance. The West Bend® Housewares, LLC
warranty is null and void, as determined solely by West Bend® Housewares, LLC, if the
appliance is damaged through accident, misuse or abuse, scratching, overheating, or if the
appliance is altered in any way or if used outside of an indoor household setting.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also have other rights, which may vary
from state to state.

THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WARRANTIES
OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, PERFORMANCE, OR
OTHERWISE, WHICH ARE HEREBY EXCLUDED. IN NO EVENT SHALL WEST BEND®
HOUSEWARES, LLC BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES, WHETHER DIRECT, IMMEDIATE,
INCIDENTAL, FORESEEABLE, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR SPECIAL, ARISING OUT OF OR IN
CONNECTION WITH ITS APPLIANCE.

If you think the appliance has failed or requires service within its warranty period, return it to the
original place of purchase. For further details please contact the West Bend® Housewares
Customer Service Department at [phone] or e-mail us at [e-mail].
Return shipping fees are non-refundable. Hand-written receipts are not accepted.

Appliance 1 Year Limited Warranty

Valid only in USA and Canada

Replacement Parts

Replacement parts may be ordered direct from West Bend® Housewares, LLC by ordering
online at www.westbend.com: Replacement Parts. Or you may call or e-mail the service
department at the number/e-mail address listed above, or by writing to us at:

West Bend Housewares, LLC
Attn: Customer Service
P.O. Box 2780
West Bend, WI 53095

Be sure to include the catalog/model number of your appliance (located on the bottom/back of
the unit) and a description and quantity of the part you wish to order. Along with this include
your name, mailing address, Visa/MasterCard number, expiration date and the name as it
appears on the card. Checks can be made payable to West Bend Housewares, LLC. Call
Customer Service to obtain purchase amount. Your state’s sales tax and a shipping/processing
fee will be added to your total charge. Please allow two (2) weeks for delivery.

This manual contains important and helpful information regarding the safe use and care of your new West
Bend® Housewares, LLC product. For future reference, attach dated sales receipt for warranty proof of
purchase and record the following information:

Date purchased or received as gift: _______________________________________________________
Where purchased and price, if known: _____________________________________________________
Item Number and Date Code (shown bottom/back of product): _____________________________________

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