West Bend 6-QUART ELECTRONIC CROCKERYTM COOKER User Manual
6-QUART ELECTRONIC 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
Helpful Hints.............................................................................................................5
Recipes....................................................................................................................7
Warranty.................................................................................................................12
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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 use ceramic cooking pot or glass cover if it is chipped or has deep
scratches. 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 set glass cover on oven burner or oven heat vent. Sudden temperature
changes may cause the cover to shatter.
• Glass and ceramic are breakable. Care should be taken not to drop or impact
the ceramic cooking pot or glass cover. If the cover breaks it will do so in many
pieces. Avoid or discard any foodstuffs exposed to cracked pot or broken cover.
• 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 hot pads or oven mitts if you lift or carry the
ceramic 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 ceramic pot and cover on hot pad, trivet or other heat protective surface. Do
not set hot ceramic 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 ceramic pot. Sudden
temperature change may cause the cover or ceramic pot to crack or shatter.
• Do not use the ceramic pot or cover on the stove top, under the broiler, in the
freezer, or in the oven. You may use the ceramic 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 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 electric parts outdoors, or place them on or near a gas or electric
burner, in a heated oven, or in the refrigerator.
• 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 areas or touch hot surfaces.
• 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 areas or touch hot surfaces.
• 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. 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 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 – EVERYDAY USE
• Before using for the first time, wash the ceramic pot and cover with hot soapy
water, rinse and dry.
1. Place heating base on dry, level, heat-resistant surface, away from any edge.
2. Place foods into ceramic pot, cover and place into heating base. If you need to
brown or precook foods – you must use a separate skillet or pan. Direct heat
from the stovetop or oven will break the ceramic pot. Plug cord into a 120 volt
AC electric outlet only.
3. Press
indicated with a flashing green light.
4. Press to select HI, LO, or WARM setting.
5. To turn cooker on press
time.
To program cooking time:
1. Press
cooking time.
2. Press
hours).
On/Off button. SEL will be displayed and HI temperature setting is
. Display will count up, showing elapsed cooking
. Note: Only HI or LO settings are available for programmed
(time) button to scroll up to desired cooking time (between 4 to 12
3. Press to start cooking cycle. When the cycle is completed the crockery
cooker will shift to the WARM setting and timer will count up from zero showing
the elapsed time on warm.
4. Press
On/Off button to turn off your crockery cooker.
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CLEANING YOUR CROCKERY COOKER
1. Allow the entire unit (base, ceramic pot and cover) to cool before cleaning. Set
ceramic pot and cover on dry, heat-protective surface for gradual cooling.
2. Wipe heating base and cord with a damp cloth after it has been unplugged and
the base is cool.
3. Ceramic pot and cover may be washed using hot soapy water by hand or
cleaned in the dishwasher. Avoid contact between pieces to prevent damage.
• Do not run cold water over hot ceramic pot or cover, as they may crack if cooled
suddenly.
• Do not immerse heating base, cord, plugs or other electric parts in water or other
liquid.
• 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.
HELPFUL HINTS
• The thermostat may temporarily lose calibration due to temperature changes
resulting in an E01 error message on the display. Repeat the following steps to
reset the unit.
1. Unplug the unit from the wall socket for approximately 10 seconds.
2. Plug the unit back into the wall socket.
3. Press the POWER button once. Within one second, press the COOK button
once. The unit should now be reset.
• To extend or change cooking cycle time, press time button and scroll to new
cycle time. Press Cook to initiate cycle.
• To change temperature setting, press the TEMP button at any time. Changing
temp to WARM will automatically shift timer to show elapsed time.
Programmable cooking is not available with WARM setting.
• The Cook button confirms your suggested settings and turns on the crockery
cooker. If you fail to press the cook button, the display will beep and flash to
alert you. After approximately 10 seconds, the crockery cooker will start in the
displayed mode.
• The crockery cooker will automatically shut off after 20 hours of total cooking
time. To disable this feature, press the COOK and TIMER buttons
simultaneously when the unit is on. If the colon separating the numeric digits on
the display is not flashing, the auto shutoff feature has been disabled. You will
now be able to cook longer than 20 hours. Press the On/Off button to turn off
the cooker.
• 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 cooling –
this is normal
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• If your crockery cooker has a Warm function, do NOT cook foods on this setting
as the temperature does not get hot enough to cook foods. Use Warm setting
only to keep hot, cooked foods warm for serving.
• Avoid removing the cover when cooking. Cooking time will be increased due to
loss of heat. Remove cover only when necessary to stir or add ingredients.
Always lift cover slowly, directing steam away from you.
• After food is cooked, set to lowest setting for serving or turn control to OFF position.
• Unplug cord from electric outlet after use and allow the crockery cooker to cool
before cleaning.
• Do not allow children to use the crockery cooker or be around the crockery
cooker, as the outside surfaces of the crockery cooker are hot during use.
• Use only plastic, rubber, wooden or non-metal cooking tools with ceramic pot.
Use of metal cooking tools may scratch the ceramic pot.
• Stir foods occasionally to reduce sticking to sides of 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 ceramic 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
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 ceramic pot with food the night before cooking and refrigerate.
When ready, place ceramic pot into the heating base and cook. The gradual
warming will not harm the ceramic 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.
• Do not strike utensils against ceramic cooking pot or cover rim. Glass cover or
ceramic cooking pot may shatter as a result.
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RECIPES
Many of your favorite recipes may be adapted to the West Bend® Housewares
Crockery Cooker. To do so, use the following guide.
If your recipe says to cook
for…
Cook at LO for… Cook at HI 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® Housewares, LLC Crockery
Cooker that we have included on the following pages to get you started.
Chicken Vegetable Stew
2-2 1/2lbs chicken parts - skinned if desired
5 carrots – cut into 1/2-inch pieces
3 ribs celery – cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 7 ounce can mushroom stems and pieces – undrained
1
onion, chopped
1 16 ounce bag frozen peas – rinsed with hot water
1 tsp salt
3
/4tsp dried thyme leaves
3
/4tsp paprika
1
/2tsp rubbed sage
1
/2tsp pepper
1 1/2cups water
1 6 ounce can tomato paste
2 10.5 ounce cans chicken broth
4 tbsp cornstarch
1
/3cup water
15 ounce jar whole small onions – undrained – OR 1 medium
Cooking Time: LO = 8 to 10 hours HI = 5 to 6 hours
1. Place chicken parts, carrots, celery, mushrooms, onions and peas in ceramic
cooking pot. In medium bowl combine salt, thyme, paprika, sage, pepper, water,
tomato paste and broth. Pour over chicken mixture.
2. Place ceramic 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 6 to 8. Set at LO for serving if desired.
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Slow Cooker Stew
2–21/2lbs beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 medium onion – chopped
6 carrots – cut into 1/2-inch pieces
4 ribs celery – cut into 1/2-inch pieces
5 medium potatoes – cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 28 ounce can whole tomatoes – undrained – cut up
2 10.5 ounce cans beef broth
1 1/2tbsp worcestershire sauce
2 tbsp dried parsley flakes
2 bay leaves
1 1/2tsp salt
1
/2tsp pepper
3 tbsp quick cooking tapioca
Cooking Time: LO = 8 to 10 hours HI = 5 to 6 hours
1. Combine all ingredients in ceramic cooking pot; stir to blend.
2. Place ceramic pot into the heating base, cover and cook at desired heat setting
for time given or until meat and vegetables are tender. Remove bay leaves
before serving. Serves 6 to 8. Set at LO for serving if desired.
Chili
2 lbs lean ground beef or turkey
1 1/2cups chopped onion
1 1/2cups chopped green pepper
2 garlic cloves - minced
3 28 ounce cans whole tomatoes – undrained – cut up
1 15 ounce can kidney beans - undrain ed
2 1/2tbsp chili powder
1 1/2tsp ground cumin
1 1/2tsp salt
3
/4tsp 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
ceramic pot. Add remaining ingredients; stir to blend.
2. Place ceramic pot into heating base, cover and cook at de sired heat setting for
time given. Serves 6 to 8. Set at LO for serving, if desired.
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Hearty Chicken Noodle Soup
2–2 1/2lbs chicken parts, skinned if desired
6 cups water
1 medium onion - chopped
6 carrots – cut into 1/2-inch pieces
5 ribs of celery – cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 14.5 ounce can whole tomatoes – undrained – cut up
1 1/2tbsp instant chicken bouillon
1 tbsp dried parsley flakes
1 tsp salt
1
/2tsp dried rosemary leaves
1
/2tsp pepper
1 cup uncooked fine egg noodles
Cooking Time: LO = 8 to 10 hours HI = 5 to 6 hours
1. Combine all ingredients, except egg noodles in the ceramic pot. Place cook ing
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 ceramic 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 into bite-size pieces. Return meat to
cooking pot and cook until noodles are tender. Serves 6 to 8. Set at LO for
serving, if desired.
Corned Beef and Cabbage
3 – 4 lbs corned beef brisket
1 medium onion – sliced
1
/2tsp celery seed
1
/2tsp mustard seed
1 clove garlic – minced
1 bay leaf
1 small head cabbage – cut into wedges
water
Cooking Time: LO = 8 to 10 hours
1. Place brisket with liquid and spices from package into ceramic cooking pot. Add
onion, celery seed, mustard seed, garlic and bay leaf. Add just enough water to
cover brisket. Cover and cook at LO for 8 to 10 hours or until brisket is fork
tender.
2. During last hour of cooking, add cabbage wedges and continue cooking at LO.
Discard cooking liquid and spices. Serves 6.
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Minestrone Soup
3 cups water
2 10.5 ounce cans chicken broth
1 medium onion - chopped
3 carrots – diced
1 medium zucchini, halved and cut into 1/2 - inch slices
1 1/2cups cabbage - chopped
1 15 ounce can garbanzo beans - undrained
3 14.5 ounce cans whole tomatoes – undrained – cut-up
5 slices bacon – cooked & crumbled – optional
2 garlic cloves - minced
1 1/2tsp Italian seasoning
1 tsp salt
1
/2tsp pepper
3
/4cup small elbow macaroni or other pasta - uncooked
Cooking Time: LO = 8 to 10 hours HI = 5 to 6 hours
1. Combine all ingredients, except macaroni in the ceramic pot; stir to blend. Place
cooking pot into heating base, cover and cook at desired heat setting for time
given or until vegetables are tender.
2.
Increase heat to HI setting and add macaroni; stir to blend. Cover and cook for
30 minutes. Serves 6 to 8. Set at LO for serving, if desired.
Company Chicken
3 - 4 lbs chicken parts, skinned if desired
salt and pepper to taste
2 10.5 ounce cans condensed cream of mushroom soup
2 10.5 ounce cans condensed tomato soup
1
/4 cup flour
2 cloves garlic – minced
1
sliced and separated into rings
Cooking Time: LO = 8 to 10 hours HI = 5 to 6 hours
1. Season chicken parts with salt and pepper and place into ceramic cooking pot.
In bowl, combine remaining ingredients, stirring well to blend. Pour over chicken.
2. Cover and cook at desired heat setting for time given or until chicken is tender.
Serves 6 to 8. Set at LO for serving, if desired.
16 ounce jar small whole onions – drained, OR 1 large onion -
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Herbed Pork Roast
4 large garlic cloves – quartered
5 lbs pork roast – boneless or bone -in
1 tsp salt
1 tsp ground thyme
1
/2tsp rubbed sage
1
/2tsp ground cloves
1 tsp grated l emon peel
1
/2cup water
3 tbsp cornstarch - optional
3 tbsp water - optional
Cooking Time: LO = 9 to 10 hours HI = 5 to 6 hours
1. Cut 16 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. Allow roast to stand 10 to 15 minutes before carving. Remove garlic pieces.
1
/2 cup water into the ceramic cooking pot. Add roast. Place 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.
Juices may be thickened for gravy if desired. Dissolve cornstarch in water. Set
control to HI. Stir slowly into juices until thickened. Serves 6 to 8.
Beef Roast with Vegetables
3–31/2lbs beef roast
salt and pepper to taste
1 large onion – quartered or sliced
6 carrots – cut into 1-inch pieces
6 medium potatoes – quartered and halved
1
/2cup 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 ceramic cooking pot. Season as desired. Place vegetables around roast.
Add water.
2. Place ceramic pot into heating base, cover and cook at de sired heat setting for
time given or until meat and vegetables are tender. (Meat thermometer should
read 170°F for well done). 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 6. Set at LO for serving, if desired.
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