Westinghouse WST3011ZE 3 User Manual

3 QUART
SLOW COOKER

MODEL WST3011ZE

OWNER’S MANUAL

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 “off”, 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 pot.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

For Household Use Only

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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 provided.

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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 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.

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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR
WESTINGHOUSE WST3011ZE
3 QUART SLOW COOKER

PRODUCT MAY VARY SLIGHTLY FROM ILLUSTRATION

Glass Lid
(P/N 20867)

Liner
Handle

Ceramic
Liner
(P/N 20866)

Cooking
Base
Handle

Power
Supply
Cord

Lid Knob
(P/N 21400)

Liner
Handle

Cooking
Base
Handle

Cooking Base

Polarized
Plug

OFF/LOW/HIGH/WARM
Control Knob

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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 cups of water into the Ceramic
Liner and place it inside the Cooking Base. Put Lid on.

3. Plug into a 120V AC outlet.

4. Turn Control Knob to HIGH position and allow to heat for approxi­mately 20 minutes. You will notice a slight odor; this is normal and
should quickly disappear.

5. Turn Control Knob to OFF position and allow to cool for 15 minutes.

6. Carefully remove the Ceramic Liner from the cooking base and pour
water from the Ceramic Liner.

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

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.

WARM

To use the WARM setting, prepare the recipe according to instructions.
When cooking is complete, food can be kept on the WARM setting for
short periods of time.

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

1. Prepare recipe according to instructions. Place food in 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 Control Knob to the desired cooking setting, HIGH or LOW.
After cooking is complete WARM setting can be used.

CAUTION: COOKING BASE 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 Control Knob to OFF position
and unplug from outlet or turn to WARM for a short time. When
food is ready to be served, turn Control Knob to OFF and 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,
remove the Ceramic Liner from the Cooking Base.

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.

NOTE: If you are moving the
Slow Cooker, grasp the unit by
the Cooking Base Handles; use
pot holders or oven mitts.

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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 Ceramic Liner.

2. Whole herbs and spices flavor better in slow cooking than 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 cover
and turn the Control Knob to HIGH. After about 30-45 minutes the
amount of liquid should be less.

4. Most recipes that call for uncooked meat and vegetables require
about 6-8 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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USER MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

This appliance requires little maintenance. It contains no user service­able parts. Dot not try to repair it yourself. Any servicing requiring disas­sembly other than cleaning must be performed by a qualified appliance
repair technician.

CARE AND CLEANING

CAUTION: NEVER IMMERSE COOKING BASE UNIT OR CORD
IN WATER OR OTHER LIQUID.

1. Avoid sudden, extreme temperature changes. For example, do not
place a hot glass lid or Ceramic Liner into cold water or onto a wet
surface.

2. Do not use the Ceramic Liner to store food in the refrigerator, and
then reheat in the Cooking Base.

3. Avoid hitting the Ceramic Liner and glass lid against the faucet or
other hard surfaces.

4. Do not use Ceramic Liner or glass lid if chipped, cracked, or severely
scratched.

5. Always unplug and allow to cool completely before cleaning.

6. Wash Ceramic Liner and glass lid in warm, soapy water. If food
sticks to the Ceramic Liner, fill with warm, soapy water and allow to
soak before cleaning with plastic scouring pad.

7. Rinse and dry thoroughly.

8. Wipe interior and exterior of the cooking base with a soft, slightly
damp cloth or sponge. Never use abrasive cleasners or souring pads
to clean the cooking base, as they may damage the surfaces.

9. Allow to dry thoroughly before storing. Never wrap the cord tightly
around the appliance; keep it loosely coiled.

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RECIPES

DRINKS AND APPETIZERS

HOLIDAY PUNCH

1 16-ounce bottle cranberry juice cocktail
1 cup water

3

⁄4cup sugar
2 cinnamon sticks
5 whole cloves

4

⁄5quart (757 milliliter) bottle Burgundy wine

1
1 lemon, thinly sliced

Combine ingredients in Slow Cooker. Cover and heat on LOW for 1-2
hours. Remove cinnamon sticks and cloves before serving. Turn Slow
Cooker to WARM and serve.

Yield: 6-8 mugs or 10-12 punch cup servings

BUFFALO WINGS

4 pounds chicken wings
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons fresh minced garlic
1 large onion, chopped
2 jalapeno peppers, chopped
2 cups vinegar-based barbecue sauce

1

⁄2teaspoon crushed red pepper

Rinse chicken wings in cold water and pat dry. Place all ingredients in
Slow Cooker. Cover and cook on LOW for 6-7 hours.

Yield: 6-8 servings

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RECIPES

SOUPS, STEWS, AND SAUCES

HEARTY VEGETABLE-BEEF SOUP

1

⁄2pound lean stewing beef, cut into 1-inch cubes

1

⁄2pound small new potatoes, diced

1

⁄2medium onion, chopped

1

⁄2pound baby carrots, sliced
1 cup chopped celery
1 16-ounce package frozen mixed vegetables

1

⁄2teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons fresh minced thyme
1 teaspoon fresh minced oregano

1

⁄4teaspoon pepper
1 15-ounce can tomatoes, garlic-style
3 cups beef broth

Combine ingredients in Slow Cooker. Cover and cook on HIGH for 4-5
hours.

Yield: 5-7 servings

CHICKEN, RICE, AND VEGETABLE SOUP

1 10-ounce can chicken chunks
2 10-ounce cans condensed cream of chicken soup
3 cups water
1 16-ounce package frozen, mixed vegetables
2 chicken bouillon cubes

3

⁄4cup uncooked rice

Combine all ingredients except rice in Slow Cooker. Cover and cook on
HIGH for 2-3 hours. Stir in rice and cook on HIGH an additional hour
or until hot, stirring twice.

Yield: 6 servings

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RECIPES

CHILI

1 pound lean ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1 15-ounce can Hunt’s Ready Tomato Sauce
1 15-ounce can tomatoes, garlic-style
1 15-ounce can chili beans
1 teaspoon chili powder
2 tablespoons dill pickle juice

Sauté ground beef and onion, drain. Combine with other ingredients in
Slow Cooker. Cover and cook on LOW for 5-6 hours.

Yield: 8-10 servings

SPAGHETTI SAUCE

1 pound Italian sausage or lean ground beef
1 small onion, chopped
1 small green pepper, chopped
1 teaspoon fresh chopped garlic
2 15-ounce cans tomato sauce
1 10-ounce can tomato puree
2 6-ounce cans tomato paste

1

⁄2cup water
1 teaspoon dried oregano

1

⁄2teaspoon dried basil

1

⁄4teaspoon dried thyme

1

⁄4teaspoon pepper

®

-special chunky style

Sauté sausage or beef, onion, green pepper, and garlic. Drain.
Add to Slow Cooker with remaining ingredients. Cover and cook
on LOW for 8-10 hours.

1

Yield: 2

⁄2quarts

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RECIPES

ENTREES

BEEF POT ROAST

1 3-pound rump or chuck roast
1 teaspoon salt

1

⁄4teaspoon pepper
3 medium potatoes, peeled and quartered
3 carrots, cut into 2-inch pieces
1 medium onion, halved

1

⁄2cup water or beef broth

Sprinkle roast with salt and pepper. Place half of vegetables in bottom
of Slow Cooker, top with roast, then add remaining vegetables and liq­uid. Cover and cook on LOW for 8-10 hours.

Yield: 10-12 servings

ROAST BEEF

1 3-pound chuck or round roast
1 10-ounce can condensed French onion soup

Place roast in Slow Cooker and pour onion soup over roast. Cover and
cook on LOW for 8-9 hours.

Yield: 10-12 servings

CORNED BEEF

1 3-pound corned beef brisket
1 cup chopped onions
2 cloves garlic, minced

Cut corned beef to fit into Slow Cooker. Add onions, garlic, and
enough water to barely cover meat. Cover and cook on LOW for 10-12
hours.

Yield: 8-10 servings

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RECIPES

CAJUN DIRTY RICE

1 pound lean ground beef
5 cups beef broth

1

⁄2cups chopped green onions

1
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cups chopped celery
1 medium green pepper, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced

1

⁄2cup fresh minced parsley
1 teaspoon salt

1

⁄2teaspoon pepper

1

⁄4teaspoon cayenne pepper

1

⁄2teaspoon thyme
1 cup uncooked rice

Combine all ingredients in Slow Cooker except rice. Cover and cook on
HIGH for 2-3 hours. Stir in rice. Cover and cook on HIGH for an addi­tional hour, stirring twice.

Yield: 8-10 servings

SPARE RIBS

3 pounds pork loin country-style ribs

3

⁄4cup ketchup

1

⁄4cup vinegar

1

⁄3cup brown sugar

1

⁄4cup honey
3 tablespoons soy sauce

3

⁄4teaspoon ground mustard

3

⁄4teaspoon salt

1

⁄4teaspoon garlic powder

1

⁄8teaspoon pepper

Bake spare ribs in 500° F oven for 30 minutes, turning halfway through
cooking. Drain grease and place spare ribs in Slow Cooker. Mix all
other ingredients to make a sauce. Pour sauce over spare ribs. Cover
and cook on LOW for 8-10 hours.

Yield: 4-6 servings

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RECIPES

EVERYDAY CHICKEN

1 3-pound chicken, cut up
1 teaspoon paprika

1

⁄2teaspoon salt

1

⁄4teaspoon pepper
1 10-ounce can condensed cream of celery soup

1

⁄2cup white wine or chicken broth

Sprinkle chicken with paprika, salt, and pepper. Combine soup and
wine or broth. Place half of chicken in Slow Cooker and pour half of
soup mixture over chicken. Repeat layers. Cover and cook on LOW for
8-10 hours.

Yield: 4-6 servings

BAKED HAM

1 3-pound boneless ham

1

⁄4cup currant jelly

1

⁄2tablespoon vinegar

1

⁄4teaspoon ground mustard

1

⁄8teaspoon ground cinnamon
10 whole cloves

Place ham in Slow Cooker. Cover and cook on LOW for 5-6 hours.
Melt currant jelly, vinegar, mustard, and ground cinnamon in a sauce
pan. Remove ham. Score ham and stud it with whole cloves. Place ham
back in Slow Cooker. Pour sauce over ham. Cover and cook on HIGH
for 30-60 minutes.

Yield: 10-12 servings

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RECIPES

SHRIMP AND HAM JAMBALAYA

11⁄2cups chopped onions

1

⁄2cup chopped celery
1 cup chopped green pepper
2 tablespoons fresh minced garlic
1 teaspoon salt
1 15-ounce can tomatoes, Italian-style
1 8-ounce can tomato sauce

1

⁄4teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 pound smoked ham, cubed
2 pounds raw shrimp
1 cup uncooked rice

Combine all ingredients except ham, shrimp and rice in Slow Cooker.
Cover and cook on HIGH for 2-3 hours. Stir in ham, shrimp and rice.
Cover and cook on HIGH for an additional hour, stirring twice.

Yield: 10-12 servings

CHICKEN AND RICE

4 chicken breast halves, boneless, skinless
1 cup chopped green onion
2 cups chopped celery

1

⁄4teaspoon salt

1

⁄4teaspoon pepper

1

⁄2cup soy sauce

1

⁄4cup dry white wine

1

⁄2cups chicken broth

1
1 cup uncooked rice
1 cup water

Combine all ingredients except rice in Slow Cooker. Cover and cook on
HIGH for 4-5 hours. Stir in rice. Cover and cook on HIGH for an addi­tional hour, stirring twice.

Yield: 4 servings

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RECIPES

VEGETABLES

THREE VEGETABLE CHEESE BAKE

1 16-ounce package frozen broccoli florets
1 16-ounce package frozen cauliflower
1 16-ounce package frozen Brussels sprouts
2 10-ounce cans condensed cream of mushroom soup

1

⁄2pounds Velveeta®cheese, cut into slices

1

Thaw frozen foods. Place ingredients in Slow Cooker in order listed.
Cover and cook on LOW for 4-5 hours.

Yield: 8-10 servings

MAPLE BAKED BEANS

5 14-ounce cans pork ‘n beans

1

⁄4cup chopped onion

1

⁄3cup maple syrup
2 teaspoons ground mustard
6 slices of bacon, cooked and crumbled

Combine ingredients in Slow Cooker. Cover and cook on LOW for 6-8
hours.

Yield: 15 servings

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RECIPES

GREEN BEANS AND HAM

2 pounds fresh green beans, cut into 1" pieces
2 cups cubed ham
2 cups cubed potatoes
1 cup chopped onions
2 teaspoons salt

1

⁄4teaspoon pepper

Combine ingredients and add enough water to barely cover beans.
Cover and cook on LOW for 8-10 hours.

Yield: 8-10 servings

ACORN SQUASH

1 2-3 pound acorn squash

1

⁄8teaspoon salt

1

⁄4cup water

Wash squash, cut in half and remove seeds. Sprinkle salt on both cut
sides. Stack with cut sides up in Slow Cooker and add water. Cover and
cook on HIGH 3-4 hours.

Yield: 4 servings

DESSERTS

BAKED APPLES

6 large baking apples, Rome or York
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons butter, melted
3 tablespoons brown sugar

1

⁄2teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon cinnamon

Peel, core, and cut apples in halves. Place in Slow Cooker. Drizzle with
lemon juice and butter. Sprinkle with sugar and spices. Cover and cook
on LOW for 4-5 hours.

Yield: 6-8 servings

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NOTES

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LIMITED ONE YEAR PRODUCT WARRANTY

Warranty: This product is warranted to be free from defects in materials and

workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the original purchase date. This
product warranty covers only the original consumer purchaser of the product.

Warranty Coverage: This warranty is void if the product has been damaged by
accident in shipment, unreasonable use, misuse, neglect, improper service, com­mercial use, repairs by unauthorized personnel, normal wear and tear, improper
assembly, installation or maintenance abuse or other causes not arising out of
defects in materials or workmanship. This warranty is effective only if the product is
purchased and operated in the USA or Canada, and does not extend to any units
which have been used in violation of written instructions furnished with the product
or to units which have been altered or modified or to damage to products or parts
thereof which have had the serial number removed, altered, defaced or rendered
illegible.

Implied Warranties: ANY WARRANTIES IMPLIED WHICH THE PURCHASER MAY
HAVE ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO ONE (1) YEAR FROM THE DATE OF PUR­CHASE. Some states and provinces do not allow limitations on how long an implied
warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to you.

Warranty Performance: During the above one-year warranty period, a product
with a defect will be either repaired or replaced with a comparable model when the
product is returned to Zellers. The repaired or replacement product will be in war­ranty for the balance of the one-year warranty period and an additional one-month
period. No charge will be made for such repair or replacement within the warranty
period.

Important Notice: If any parts are missing or defective, return this product to the
place of purchase.

Any questions or comments can be directed to the Consumer Relations Department.
Please write to or call:

Consumer Relations Dept.
P.O. Box 6916
Columbia, MO 65205-6916
1(800) 233-9054

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us any other liability in connection with the sale of our products. There shall be no
claims for defects or failure of performance or product failure under any theory of
tort, contract or commercial law including, but not limited to negligence, gross neg­ligence, strict liability, breach of warranty, and breach of contract. Repair, replace­ment or refund shall be the sole remedy of the purchaser under this warranty. Some
states and provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or conse­quential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.

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