Westinghouse WST3012ZE User Manual

6 QUART OVAL
SLOW COOKER

MODEL WST3012ZE

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 Stoneware 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
Stoneware Liner.

CAUTION: To prevent damage or shock hazard, do not cook in Base
Unit. Cook only in Stoneware 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 WST3012ZE
6 QUART OVAL SLOW COOKER

PRODUCT MAY VARY SLIGHTLY FROM ILLUSTRATION

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1

2

3

4

5

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1. Knob (P/N 21400)

2. Tempered Glass Lid
(P/N 22020)

3. Stoneware Liner (P/N 21672)

4. Handles

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5. Cooking Base Unit

6. OFF/LOW/HIGH/AUTO
Control Knob

7. Power Supply Cord

8. Polarized Plug

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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 stoneware liner. Pour 4 cups of water into the stoneware
liner and place it inside the cooking base unit. Put lid on.

3. Plug into a 120 V ~ 60 Hz outlet.

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

5. Turn control knob to off position and allow to cool for 20 minutes.

6. Carefully remove the stoneware liner from the cooking base unit and
pour water from the stoneware liner.

7. Rinse stoneware liner, dry thoroughly and place back inside the
cooking base unit.

INTRODUCTION TO SLOW COOKING

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

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

HOW TO USE THE AUTO FEATURE

The auto feature allows you to prepare meals in less time than it would
take on low, but not as quickly as on high. When set on auto, the slow
cooker begins cooking on high. Once the high temperature is reached,
it then automatically switches to the low setting. When using the auto
temperature setting, you are able to initially heat the food faster, short­ening the standard cooking time required for low by approximately
25%.

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

1. Prepare recipe according to instructions. Place food in stoneware
liner and cover with the glass lid. Do not fill the stoneware 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 stoneware liner cannot stand the shock of
sudden temperature changes.

2. Plug into a 120 V ~ 60 Hz outlet.

3. Turn control knob to the desired cooking setting, high, low or auto.
CAUTION: COOKING BASE UNIT WILL GET VERY WARM DURING

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

4. Cook according to recipe instructions.

5. When cooking time is complete, turn control knob to off position and
unplug from outlet.

6. Using oven mitts, carefully remove the glass lid by grasping the 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 stoneware liner from the cooking base unit.

NOTE: If you are moving the Slow Cooker, grasp the unit by
the Base Unit Handles; use pot holders or oven mitts. (See
Figure 1.)

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

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

Figure 1

HINTS FOR SLOW COOKING

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

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

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HINTS FOR SLOW COOKING (Cont.)

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 are 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 reduced.

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 in and absorb 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 stoneware 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. Do 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 stoneware liner into cold water or onto a wet
surface.

2. Do not use the stoneware liner to store food in the refrigerator, and
then reheat in the cooking base unit.

3. Avoid hitting the stoneware liner and glass lid against the faucet or
other hard surfaces.

4. Do not use stoneware liner or glass lid if chipped, cracked, or
severely scratched.

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

6. Wash stoneware liner and glass lid in warm, soapy water. If food
sticks to the stoneware liner, fill with warm, soapy water and allow to
soak before cleaning with a 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 cleansers or scouring
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

The recipes followed by an asterisk were especially developed for this 6
quart oval slow cooker by leading housewares expert and best selling
cookbook author, Tom Lacalamita, ‘The Kitchen Resource’.

DRINKS AND APPETIZERS

HOLIDAY PUNCH

2 16-ounce bottles cranberry juice cocktail
2 cups water

1

⁄2 cups sugar

1
4 cinnamon sticks
10 whole cloves

4

⁄5quart (757 milliliter) bottles Burgundy wine

2
2 lemons, thinly sliced

Combine ingredients in slow cooker. Cover and heat on low for 2-3
hours. Remove cinnamon sticks and cloves before serving.

Yield: 12-16 mugs or 20-24 punch cup servings

WASSAIL

1 46-ounce can pineapple juice
1 24-ounce bottle apple juice or apple cider
1 6-ounce can frozen orange juice concentrate
1 12-ounce can frozen lemonade concentrate
1 cup water

1

⁄2 cup honey
2 cinnamon sticks
4 whole cloves
1 cheesecloth bag

Tie cinnamon and cloves in cheesecloth bag. Add to slow cooker along
with other ingredients. Cover and heat on low for 2-3 hours. Remove
cheesecloth bag to serve.

Yield: 10-12 mugs or 16-20 punch cup servings

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RECIPES

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 or until chicken is
done.

Yield: 6-8 servings

PARTY PIZZA DIP

11⁄2pounds sausage

1

⁄2pounds lean ground beef

1
2 medium onions, chopped
9 cloves garlic, minced
2 pounds shredded mozzarella cheese
4 15-ounce cans pizza sauce with cheese

Sauté sausage, ground beef, onion and garlic and drain. Combine all
ingredients in slow cooker. Cover and heat on high for 2-3 hours, stir­ring every 30 minutes after the first hour.

Yield: 4 quarts
NOTE: Do not cook longer on high without stirring because the cheese

may begin to stick to bottom.

MEAT AND CHEESE DIP

2 pounds lean ground beef
1 cup chopped green onions
2 pounds Velveeta
2 15-ounce cans chili beans
2 14-ounce cans Rotel

Brown ground beef and drain. Combine ingredients in slow cooker.
Cover and heat on low for 2-3 hours.

Yield: 3 quarts

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cheese, cut into 16 pieces

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tomatoes, drained

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