West Bend 84966, L5800 User Manual

6 QT. V

ERSATILITY™ COOKER

Instruction Manual

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

Before Using for the First Time ................................................................................ 3

Using Your 6 Qt. Versatility™ Cooker ...................................................................... 4

Helpful Hints ............................................................................................................. 6

Cleaning Your 6 Qt. Versatility™ Cooker ................................................................. 8

Recipes .................................................................................................................... 8

Warranty ................................................................................................................. 13

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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:

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

• Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs and hot pads or oven mitts.

• Always unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool

before putting on or taking off parts and before cleaning.

• Close supervision is necessary when this appliance is used by or near children.

• Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, after the appliance

malfunctions, or has been damaged in any manner. For service information see
warranty page.

• The use of accessory attachments not recommended by Focus Electrics may
cause fire, electric shock, or injury.

• Do not use this appliance outdoors.

• Do not let cord hang over the edge of the table or counter, or touch hot surfaces.

• Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.

• Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containing hot oil or

other hot liquids.

• Always attach plug to appliance first, then plug cord into the wall outlet. To
disconnect, turn any control to “OFF,” then remove plug from wall outlet.

• Do not use appliance for other than intended use.

• To protect against electric shock, do not immerse cord, plugs, or other electric

parts in water or other liquids.

• Do not attempt to repair this appliance yourself.

• A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce risks resulting from becoming

entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.

• Longer extension cords are available, but care must be exercised in their use.
While use of an extension cord is not recommended, if you must use one,
ensure that the marked electrical rating of the extension cord is equal to or
greater than that of the appliance. If the plug is of the grounded type, the
extension cord must be a grounding-type 3-wire cord. To avoid pulling, tripping
or entanglement, position the extension cord so that it does not hang over the
edge of the counter, table or other area where it can be pulled on by children or
tripped over.

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• 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 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.

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

• For household use only.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Cooking Pot

Please check all packaging material carefully before discarding. Accessory
parts may be contained within the packaging material.

Before using, wash the cooking pot, cover, and roasting rack as directed in the
“Cleaning your 6 Qt. Versatility™ Cooker” section of this manual. Wipe the non-stick
finish of the slow cooker heating base with a damp cloth and dry.

Using paper towel, wipe the non-stick interior of the cooking pot with a teaspoon of
vegetable oil. This will condition the non-stick finish to prevent sticking. NOTE: Do
NOT use shortening or butter to condition the finish. Leave a light film of oil on the
finish. The cooking pot’s non-stick interior will need to be reconditioned after each
time the cooking pot is 1) cleaned in an automatic dishwasher; 2) the finish is treated
with a special cleaner; 3) the finish is cleaned with lemon juice or vinegar to remove
a mineral film; or 4) when sticking becomes a problem during use. DO NOT
CONDITION THE NON-STICK SURFACE OF THE HEATING BASE BEFORE
USING IT AS A SLOW COOKER. The non-stick finish of heating base should only
be conditioned before it is used as a

Cover

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EFORE USING FOR THE FIRST TIME

griddle.

Roasting Rack

Heating Base

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SING YOUR 6 QT. VERSATILITY™ COOKER

To Use as a Slow Cooker:

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

2. Place foods into cooking pot, cover and place cooking pot onto heating base. If
you wish to brown or precook any foods before slow cooking, place cooking pot
directly on range top over medium heat. After foods are browned or cooked,
transfer cooking pot to heating base. NOTE: Use only plastic, rubber, wooden,
or non-metal cooking tools in the cooking pot. Use of metal cooking tools will
scratch the non-stick surface.

3. Attach cord to base, then plug cord into a 120 volt, AC electric outlet only. The
heating base will beep when plugged in. Nothing will show on the display until
the “POWER” button is pressed.

4. Press the “POWER” button. “SEL” will be displayed and “LO” temperature
setting is indicated with a flashing light. If you do not select a setting within 5
seconds, the slow cooker will default to “LO,” 9 hours.

5. Press “TEMP” to select “HI,” “LO,” keep warm “WM” or “Griddle” setting. Note:
Only “HI” or “LO” settings are available for programmed cooking times. Any time
the “TEMP” button is pressed, the time will reset to the default for that setting;
“LO,” 9 hours and “HI,” 5 hours.

6. Press ”TIME” button to scroll up to desired cooking time. You cannot program
the Versatility™ Slow Cooker to cook for longer than 12 hours. Note: The time
can be cycled from 1-12 hours. The clock starts at the default time; press the
“TIME” button past 12 hours to cycle to 1 hour.

• The timer, once set, will count down in minutes. If the “TIME” button is
pressed at any point, the time will cycle up to the next whole hour, and
then will increase in 1 hour increments.

7. Press “COOK” to start the cooking cycle. If “COOK” hasn’t been pressed within
5 seconds, the base will beep 5 times, indicating that it has begun the cooking
cycle. When the cooking cycle is completed, the program will shift to the keep
warm “WM” setting and timer will count up from zero showing the elapsed time
on warm. Note: The keep warm “WM” setting will automatically shut off after 24
hours of heating.

8. Press the “POWER” button to turn the appliance off. Pressing “POWER” at any
point in any cooking cycle, or keep warm “WM,” will turn the appliance off. All
settings will then be reset back to default when power is turned back on. No
previous settings are saved when the 6 Qt. Versatility™ Cooker is powered off.

9. Slow cooker base offers heat settings of keep warm “WM,” “LO,” “HI,” and
“GRIDDLE.” “WM” should only be used to keep cooked foods warm for serving,
whereas “LO” and “HI” are to be used for actual cooking of foods. NOTE: DO
NOT USE THE KEEP WARM “WM” SETTING FOR ACTUAL COOKING OF
RAW FOODS AS THE SLOW COOKER WILL NOT GET HOT ENOUGH TO
COOK FOODS. DO NOT USE THE GRIDDLE SETTING FOR SLOW
COOKING AS OVERCOOKING WILL OCCUR.

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10. Select heat setting and cook food for recommended time as given in recipe or
the temperature guide below. As a general guideline, most meat and vegetable
combinations need 7 to 10 hours of cooking at “LO,” or 4 to 6 hours of cooking
at “HI.” Meats will become most tender when cooked for the longer time at the
lower heat setting. Avoid removing cover when slow cooking as cooking time will
be increased due to loss of heat. Remove cover only when needed to stir
occasionally or when adding ingredients.

To Use as a Griddle:

The heating base can be used as a light duty griddle.

1. Before using the heating base as a griddle, condition the non-stick surface

with vegetable oil.

2. Press the “TEMP” button until “GRIDDLE” is selected. Press the “COOK”

button to start the griddle, or wait 5 seconds, and the base will beep 5
times, indicating that the “GRIDDLE” setting has been selected and the
griddle has started heating. For best results, preheat base for about 8 - 10
minutes, then cook foods to desired doneness. Please refer to the
“TEMPERATURE GUIDE” below. The heating base will perform only as a
light duty griddle. “GRIDDLE” setting should NEVER be used as a slow
cooker setting.

3. When food is done cooking, press “POWER” to turn the appliance off.

Unplug the cord from the outlet, and allow to cool completely. Follow
cleaning instructions in the “Cleaning Your 6 Qt. Versatility™ Cooker”
section of this manual.

Note: The timer cannot be used on this setting, and will not shift to
keep warm “WM” at any point. The griddle will remain on indefinitely
until “POWER” is pressed, or the appliance is unplugged.

Do not strike utensils against vessel or cover rim. Glass cover may shatter as
a result.

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

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

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EMPERATURE GUIDE

Be sure to cook foods to recommended food-safe temperatures. Always check with a
meat thermometer to ensure that the center is cooked completely.

MEAT

Beef Rare 140°F/60°C

Medium 160°F/71°C
Well 170°F/76°C

Pork Fresh 170°F/76°C

Smoked 160°F/71°C
Canned 140°F/60°C

Lamb 170°F to 180°F/76°C to 82°C

Veal 170°F/76°C

Poultry 180°F/82°C

INTERNAL TEMPERATURES

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ELPFUL HINTS

• Adapting Recipes to Slow Cooking: Many of your favorite oven and range top
recipes can be adapted to slow cooking with a few minor changes. Here are
some important points to remember:

Amount of Liquid: Because little moisture evaporates during slow cooking,
reduce amount of liquid in your recipe by one-half (1 cup of liquid is enough
for most recipes). For soup recipes, add all ingredients except water or
broth to vessel; add only enough liquid to cover ingredients.

Amount of Seasoning: Reduce amount of seasoning in proportion to
reduced amount of liquid. Use whole or leaf herbs and spices rather than
crushed or ground forms.

Slow Cooking Meat: Less tender, less expensive cuts of meat are better
suited to slow cooking than expensive cuts of meat. Remove excess fat
before slow cooking if desired. Meat can be browned in the cooking pot on
top of the range before slow cooking.

Slow Cooking Vegetables: Add partially frozen vegetables, Chinese
vegetables and fresh mushrooms during the last hour of cooking. Strong­flavored vegetables such as spinach, eggplant, okra and collard greens
should be precooked before adding to cooker. The amount of onion
normally used in your recipe should be reduced because its flavor gets
stronger during cooking. In most cases, fresh vegetables take longer to
cook than meats because liquid simmers rather than boils.

Slow Cooking Raw Meats and Vegetables: Most raw meat and vegetable
combinations need at least 4 to 6 hours of cooking at “HI” or 7 to 10 hours
at “LO.”

Slow Cooking Fish and Seafood: Fresh or thawed seafood and fish fall
apart during long hours of cooking. Add these ingredients an hour before
serving and cook at “HI.”

Slow Cooking Milk, Sweet or Sour Cream and Cheese: Because milk,
sour or sweet cream and cheese break down during long hours of cooking,
add these ingredients just before serving or substitute undiluted condensed
canned soups or evaporated milk. Processed cheese tends to give better
results than aged cheese.

Rice and Pasta: Rice and pasta may either be cooked separately, or
added uncooked during last hour of cooking time. If added uncooked, make
sure there is at least 1 to 1½ cups of liquid in vessel and heat is set at “LO”
or higher.

Dumplings: Dumplings may be cooked in broth or gravy at “HI.” Drop by
spoonfuls on simmering broth or gravy. Cook covered for 30 minutes.

Thickening Juices for Gravies and Sauces: To thicken juices for gravies
and sauces, add 2 to 3 tablespoons of quick cooking tapioca at start, or
thicken after cooking by adding a smooth paste made of 2 to 4 tablespoons
cornstarch or flour and ¼ cup cold water. Bring to a boil at “HI.” Solid foods
may be removed first.

• Don’t Remove Cover During Cooking: To retain heat, moisture and food
flavor, don’t remove cover during cooking unless necessary for adding additional
ingredients.

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• Using Cooking Tools on Non-Stick Finish: The following types of cooking
tools may be used on the non-stick finish: plastic, rubber or wooden. Do not use
sharp edged metal cooking tools (forks, knives, mashers) as these could scratch
the non-stick finish.

• Using Cooking pot on Top of Range: The cooking pot (without heating base)
can be used for range top cooking. Place vessel on large range unit. Use
medium to low heat. The use of low to medium heat will prevent foods from
overcooking, reduce spattering and help retain natural juices. Do not use high
heat except for bringing liquids to a boil. If cooking on a gas range, do not let
flame extend up side of cooking pot. ALWAYS USE OVEN MITTS WHEN
USING COOKING POT AND COVER ON RANGE UNIT.

• Cooking Meats: When cooking meats, preheat empty cooking pot over medium
to medium-low heat for 2 to 3 minutes or until a drop of water sizzles in cooking
pot. To prevent sticking of lean meats, you may wish to add a small amount of
cooking oil. Add meat and brown as desired. Cover cooking pot and reduce heat
to low for cooking on range top OR transfer cooking pot to heating base and
cook at desired setting. The shortest cooking time will be at “HI.”

• Using Cooking pot in Oven: The cooking pot (without heating base) can be
used in a conventional or convection oven up to preheated temperatures of
350°F/177°C. Cooking pot may be covered with aluminum foil for oven use.
ALWAYS USE OVEN MITTS WHEN USING COOKING POT IN OVEN.

• DO NOT USE THE COOKING POT IN A MICROWAVE OVEN, OVER A
CAMPFIRE OR UNDER AN OVEN BROILER UNIT TO PREVENT DAMAGE
TO THE COOKING POT OR OVEN.

• Using a Roasting Rack: Your slow cooker includes a small wire rack for
roasting meats and poultry. To use the rack, simply place into bottom of cooking
pot and place roast, chicken, or ham onto rack. Add a small amount of liquid to
cooking pot before cooking. If you wish, the meat can be browned in cooking pot
on top of range before roasting. The rack can also be used for steaming fresh
vegetables such as broccoli and corn-on-the-cob. Add 1 cup of water to cooking
pot to steam vegetables. Cook on top of range over medium to medium-low heat
or on heating base at “HI” to desired doneness.

• Bread, Cakes & Desserts: Use an 8 x 4-inch or a 9 x 5-inch loaf pan. Place the
roasting rack in the pan before placing the loaf pan. Check to ensure that your
pan fits completely into the cooking pot before mixing any ingredients. To
prevent condensation from dripping onto food while baking, place double layer
of paper toweling and single layer of aluminum foil across top of cooking pot.
Cover and bake according to recipe.

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LEANING YOUR 6 QT. VERSATILITY™ COOKER

1. Press “POWER” to turn the appliance off. Unplug the cord from the outlet and
allow the entire appliance (base, cooking pot, rack, cover) to cool completely
before cleaning. Set the cooking pot and cover on a dry, heat-protective surface
for gradual cooling. NOTE: Do not run cold water over hot glass cover as it
may crack or shatter if cooled suddenly.

2. Wipe heating base and cord with a damp cloth.

3. The cooking pot, rack, and glass cover may be washed using warm, soapy
water by hand or cleaned in the dishwasher. If dishwasher cleaning, avoid
contact between pieces to prevent damage. The non-stick surface of the
cooking pot must be reconditioned with cooking oil after it is cleaned in a
dishwasher to restore the non-stick properties. Do not use metal scouring pads
or cleansers as damage can occur. Wipe with distilled vinegar to remove water
spots or mineral deposits. Rewash with warm, soapy water, rinse and dry.

Cleaning Heating Base: Always unplug cord from electrical outlet and allow base to
cool completely before cleaning. With a spoon or baster, remove any fat or grease
that has collected on the griddle surface. Wipe oil residue from base with paper
towel. Wipe non-stick finish with a damp, soapy dishcloth or nylon-scouring pad
recommended for non-stick finishes. Clean finish thoroughly, wiping base several
times with a clean, damp cloth to remove soap residue.

If a tacky oil film forms on the non-stick finish of base, wipe with a dry cloth to
remove. If this residue is not removed, it will adhere to the finish when reheated and
become impossible to remove.

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ECIPES

Beef Vegetable Soup

1½ lbs. Beef soup bones or 1 pound beef
short ribs
1½ qt. Water
1 tsp. Salt
¼ tsp. Pepper
2 Carrots, chopped

1. Place soup bone, water, salt, pepper, carrots, celery, potatoes, onion and

bay leaf into cooking pot. Cover and slow cook at “LO” for 6 to 7 hours.

2.

Remove soup bone and cool slightly. Remove meat from bones and return
to soup with tomatoes. Cover and slow cook an additional hour. Noodles or
barley may be added, if desired.

2 Ribs celery, chopped
2 Potatoes, peeled and chopped
1 Small onion, chopped
1 Bay leaf
1 16 oz Can whole tomatoes, undrained

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Herb Pork Roast

1 tsp. Salt
1 tsp. Thyme
½ tsp. Sage
½ tsp. Ground cloves
1 tsp. Grated lemon peel

1. In small bowl combine salt, thyme, sage, cloves and lemon peel. Rub into

pork roast. Cut 16 small pockets into roast and insert garlic pieces.

2. Place roast in cooking pot. Cover and cook at “LO” for 7 to 9 hours or

at ”HI” for 4 to 5 hours. Insert meat thermometer into roast to ensure
internal temperature is 170°F/77°C or higher before serving. Allow roast to
stand 10-15 minutes before carving. Remove garlic pieces. Juices may be
thickened for gravy, if desired. Dissolve 2 tablespoons cornstarch in 2
tablespoons water. Stir slowly into juices until thickened at “HI.”

4-5 lbs. Pork roast, boneless or bone-in
4 Large cloves garlic, quartered
2 tbsp. Water, optional
2 tbsp. Cornstarch, optional

Pepper Steak

1½ lbs Round steak, cut into thin strips
1 Clove garlic, minced
1 cup Chopped onion
½ tsp. Salt
¼ tsp. Pepper
¼ tsp. Ginger
1 tsp. Sugar
½ cup Soy sauce

1. Brown steak in cooking pot on range unit over medium heat. Transfer

cooking pot to heating base using hot pads.

2. In a small bowl, combine garlic, onion, salt, pepper, ginger, sugar and soy

sauce. Pour over steak. Cover and slow cook at “LO” for 6 to 8 hours or “HI”
for 4 to 5 hours.

3. Add green peppers, tomatoes, and bean sprouts, stir to blend. Slow cook

an additional hour. Just before serving, increase heat to “HI.” Combine
cornstarch and water. Gradually add to pepper steak, stirring until
thickened. Reduce to keep warm (“WM”) for serving.

1 Large green pepper, cut into thin
strips
4 Tomatoes, cut into eighths, or 1 1­pound can whole tomatoes, undrained
1 lb. Can bean sprouts, drained
1 tbsp. Cornstarch
½ cup Cold water

Corned Beef and Cabbage

3 - 4 lb. Corned beef brisket
1 Medium onion, sliced
½ tsp. Celery seed
½ tsp. Mustard seed

1.

Place brisket with liquid and spices from package in cooking pot. Add onion,
celery seed, mustard seed, garlic and bay leaf. Add just enough water to
cover brisket (about 4 cups). Cover and cook at “LO” for 7 to 9 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.

1 Clove garlic, minced
1 Bay leaf
Water
1 Small head cabbage, cut into wedges

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Hearty Chicken Noodle Soup

2 lbs. Chicken parts, skinned if desired
5 cups Water
1 Medium onion, chopped
4 Carrots, cut into ½-inch pieces
4 Ribs celery, cut into ½-inch pieces
1 16 oz. Can whole tomatoes, cut up

1. Combine all ingredients, except egg noodles, in cooking pot. Cover and

cook at “LO” for 6 to 8 hours or at “HI” for 3 to 4 hours or until chicken and
vegetables are tender.

2.

Remove chicken pieces from cooking pot and set aside to cool slightly.
Increase heat to “HI” and add noodles, stirring to blend. Cover and continue
to cook for 30 minutes.

3.

Meanwhile, remove chicken from bones and cut into bite-size pieces.
Return meat to cooking pot to heat as noodles finish cooking. Reduce heat
to keep warm (“WM”) for serving.

1 tbsp. Instant chicken bouillon
1 tbsp. Minced parsley
1 tsp. Salt
½ tsp. Dried rosemary
¼ tsp. Pepper
1 cup Uncooked fine egg noodles

Chili

1½ lbs. Ground beef
1 cup Onion, chopped
1 cup Green pepper, chopped
1 Clove garlic, minced
1 28 oz. Can whole tomatoes, undrained

1. Brown ground beef with onion and green pepper in cooking pot over

medium heat of range unit. Remove excess grease.

2. Transfer cooking pot to heating base using hot pads. Add remaining

ingredients, stir to blend. Cover and slow cook at “LO” for 7 to 8 hours.
Reduce heat to keep warm (“WM”) for serving.

1 16 oz Can kidney beans, undrained
1½ tbsp. Chili powder
1 tsp. Salt
1 tsp. Ground cumin
½ tsp. Pepper

Fish Chowder

2 lbs. Fresh or frozen fish fillets (haddock,
perch, cod, flounder)
2 tbsp. Lemon juice
4 Slices bacon
1 cup Chopped onion
¼ cup Diced celery
4 Medium potatoes, cut into cubes

1. Cut fish into chunks and remove bones. Sprinkle with lemon juice. Cover

and refrigerate.

2. Fry bacon in cooking pot on range top over medium heat until crispy. Drain

on paper towel, crumble and set aside.

3. Sauté onion and celery in bacon drippings until brown. Transfer cooking pot

to heating base using hot pads. Add potatoes, water, tomatoes, carrots, salt
and pepper to cooking pot. Stir to combine. Cover and cook at “LO” for 4 to
5 hours or at “HI” for 2 to 3 hours.

4.

Drain lemon juice from fish. Add fish, Worcestershire sauce and sherry to
cooking pot. Simmer for 1 hour or until fish flakes easily with fork. Reduce
heat to keep warm (“WM”) for serving. Garnish with crumbled bacon.

4 cups Hot water
1 16 oz Can stewed tomatoes
1 cup Diced carrots
2 tsp. Salt
¼ tsp. Pepper
1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
2 tbsp. Dry sherry, optional

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German Beef Stew

1½ lbs. Beef chuck, cut into 2-inch cubes
2 tbsp. Flour
½ tsp. Celery salt
¼ tsp. Garlic powder
½ tsp. Ground ginger
¼ tsp. Pepper

1. Place beef in cooking pot. In a small bowl, combine flour, celery salt, garlic

powder, ground ginger and pepper. Sprinkle over beef.

2. In a bowl, combine tomatoes, carrots, wine and molasses. Pour over beef.

3. Cover and place cooking pot on base. Simmer at “LO” for 6 to 8 hours. Add

raisins 30 minutes before serving. Reduce heat to keep warm (“WM”) for
serving. Serve over hot cooked noodles.

1 lb. Can whole tomatoes, undrained
2 cups Thinly sliced carrots
¼ cup Sherry cooking wine
¼ cup Dark molasses
¼ cup Raisins

Cheese Curried Entree

2 10 oz. Packages frozen chopped
broccoli, partially thawed
3 cups (¾ pound) diced cooked ham,
turkey or chicken
1 11 oz Can condensed cheddar
cheese soup

1. Place broccoli evenly in bottom of cooking pot. Add ham, turkey or chicken.

2. Combine soup, water, mayonnaise, onion, lemon juice and curry powder in

small mixing bowl; stir to blend. Pour soup mixture into cooking pot.

3. Place cooking pot on base, cover and simmer at “HI” for 2 hours or “LO” for

3 to 4 hours; or until broccoli is fork tender. Reduce heat to keep warm
(“WM”) for serving. Serve over toast or hot biscuits.

1 cup Water
½ cup Salad dressing or mayonnaise
¼ cup Finely chopped onion
1 tbsp. Lemon juice
½ tsp. Curry powder

Country Ribs with Apples ‘N Kraut

3 lbs. Lean country-style pork ribs,
trimmed of any excess fat
Salt and pepper
1 16 oz Can sauerkraut, undrained
1 Medium onion, thinly sliced and
separated into rings

1. Preheat cooking pot on electric or gas range top heating unit over medium

heat. Add ribs in batches to brown. Season with salt and pepper.

2. Return all ribs to cooking pot. Layer sauerkraut, onion, mushrooms, apple

wedges and brown sugar over ribs. Sprinkle with celery seed.

3. Place cooking pot on base, cover and cook at “LO” for 7 to 9 hours or at

“HI” for 3 to 4 hours until meat is tender. Reduce heat to keep warm (“WM”)
for serving.

1 8 oz Can mushrooms stems and
pieces, drained
1 Large or 2 small apples, cored and
cut into wedges
¼ cup Brown sugar
½ tsp. Celery seed

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Carrot Cake

2 cups Flour
2 cups Sugar
1 tsp. Baking soda
1 tsp. Salt

1. Grease bottom only of a 9 x 5-inch or 8 x 4-inch loaf pan with solid

hydrogenated shortening. Dust with flour and shake out excess. Set
covered cooking pot on base and preheat at “HI” while mixing ingredients.

2. In mixing bowl, sift flour, sugar, baking soda and salt. Add vegetable oil and

stir until ingredients are moistened. Add eggs one at a time, beating well
after each egg is added. Stir in grated carrots and cinnamon until evenly
mixed. Pour batter into pan. Place pan in cooking pot.

3. Cover and bake at “HI” for 2 hours. Do not remove cover during this time.

To test for doneness at end of recommended baking time, insert a metal
cake tester in several places including center of cake. If cake tester comes
out clean, cake is done. If batter clings to cake tester, continue baking in
15-minute intervals. Remove cake from pan and cool on rack. Frost with
softened cream cheese, if desired. Makes a 1½-pound cake.

1 cup Vegetable oil
4 Eggs
3 cups Grated carrots
1 tsp. Cinnamon

Cranberry Nut Bread

2 cups (8-ounces) fresh or frozen
cranberries
½ cup Walnuts
2 cups Flour
1 cup Sugar
1½ tsp. Baking powder

1. Grease 9 x 5-inch or 8 x 4-inch loaf pan with solid hydrogenated shortening.

Dust with flour and shake out excess. Set covered cooking pot on base and
preheat at “HI” while mixing ingredients.

2. Grind cranberries and walnuts with coarse blade of food chopper. In a large

mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
Cut in butter or margarine to form a coarse mixture. Make an indentation in
mixture and add egg, orange peel and orange juice. Beat only until lumps
disappear. Add chopped cranberries and walnuts. Stir until evenly mixed.
Pour batter into pan. Place pan in cooking pot.

3. Cover and bake at “HI” for 3 hours. Do not remove cover during this time.

To test for doneness at end of recommended baking time, insert a metal
cake tester in several places including center of bread. If cake tester comes
out clean, bread is done. If batter clings to cake tester, continue baking for
15-minute intervals. Remove bread from pan and cool on rack. Makes a
1½-pound loaf.

½ tsp. Baking soda
½ tsp. Salt
6 tbsp. Butter or margarine
1 Egg
1 tbsp. Grated orange peel
½ cup Orange juice

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RODUCT WARRANTY

Appliance 1 Year Limited Warranty

Focus Electrics, LLC (“Focus Electrics”) warrants this appliance from failures in the material
and workmanship for one (1) year from the date of original purchase with proof of purchase,
provided the appliance is operated and maintained in conformity with the provided Instruction
Manual. Any failed part of the appliance will be repaired or replaced without charge at Focus
Electrics’ discretion. This warranty applies to indoor household use only.

This warranty does not cover any damage, including discoloration, to any non-stick surface of
the appliance. This warranty is null and void, as determined solely by Focus Electrics if the
appliance is damaged through accident, misuse, abuse, negligence, scratching, or if the
appliance is altered in any way.

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 FOCUS
ELECTRICS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES, WHETHER DIRECT, INDIRECT,
INCIDENTAL, FORSEEABLE, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR SPECIAL, ARISING OUT OF OR IN
CONNECTION WITH THIS APPLIANCE.

If you think the appliance has failed or requires service within its warranty period, please
contact the Focus Electrics Customer Service Department at [phone], or e-mail us at
[e-mail]. A receipt proving the original purchase date will be required for all
warranty claims, hand written receipts are not accepted. You may also be required to return
the appliance for inspection and evaluation. Return shipping costs are not refundable. Focus
Electrics is not responsible for returns lost in transit.

Replacement parts, if available, may be ordered directly from Focus Electrics, LLC several
ways. Order online at www.focuselectrics.com, e-mail [e-mail], over the
phone by calling [phone], or by writing to:

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

To order with a check or money order, please first contact Customer Service for an order total.
Mail your payment along with a letter stating the model or catalog number of your appliance,
which can be found on the bottom or back of the unit, a description of the part or parts you are
ordering, and the quantity you would like. Your check should be made payable to Focus
Electrics, LLC.

Your state/province’s sales tax and a shipping fee will be added to your total charge. Please
allow two weeks for processing and delivery.

This manual contains important and helpful information regarding the safe use and care of your
new Focus Electrics 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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