Chefman RJ15-5-P User manual

USER GUIDE
Now that you have purchased a Chefman® product
you can rest assured in the knowledge that as well
as your 3-year parts and labor warranty you have
the added peace of mind of dedicated helplines and
web support.
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AFTER SALES SUPPORT
888-315-8407
[email protected]
MODEL: RJ15-5-P
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE
For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product, always read the instruction manual before using.
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5 QUART PROGRAMMABLE
SLOW COOKER

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1Introduction
2Safety Instructions
4Operating Instructions
7Features
8Cleaning and Maintenance
9 Recipes
11 Terms and Conditions
12 Warranty Card
Contents

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Introduction
Congratulations!
You have made an excellent choice with the purchase of this quality Chefman®
product. By doing so you now have the assurance and peace of mind which comes
from purchasing a product that has been manufactured to the highest standards
of performance and safety, supported by the high quality standards of Chefman®.
We want you to be completely satisfied with your purchase so this Chefman®
product is backed by a comprehensive manufacturer’s 3-year warranty and an
outstanding after sales service through our dedicated Helpline.
We hope you will enjoy using your purchase for many years to come.
If you require technical support or in the unlikely event that your purchase is
faulty please telephone our Helpline for immediate assistance. Faulty product
claims made within the 3-year warranty period will be repaired or replaced free of
charge provided that you have satisfactory proof of purchase (keep your receipt).
This guarantee is in addition to your statutory rights. Your statutory rights are
not affected. This limited warranty does not apply in cases of damage caused by
accident, improper use, abuse and force majeure.
This limited warranty will be invalidated if the appliance is tampered with in any way
whatsoever. In case of questions or technical problems please call the following
toll-free help line number: 888-315-8407, Monday – Friday 9am to 5pm EST.
If the appliance has to be returned to us, it must be packed correctly as we cannot
accept any responsibility for damage caused in transit.

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WARNING: 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. Bring it to a qualified
technician for examination, repair or for electrical or mechanical 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, press the power OFF button, 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 stoneware pot.
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.
15. 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 user guide before operating or cleaning this appliance.
16. If this appliance falls or accidentally becomes immersed in water, unplug it from
the wall outlet immediately. Do not reach into the water!
17. 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, dish towels or other flammable materials.
18. Do not leave this appliance unattended during use.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (cont'd)
19. If this appliance begins to malfunction during use, immediately unplug the cord.
Do not use or attempt to repair a malfunctioning appliance!
20. The cord to this appliance should only be plugged into a 120V AC electrical wall
outlet.
21. Do not use this appliance in an unstable position.
22. Never use the stoneware pot on a gas or electric cooktop or on an open flame.
23. Lift off lid carefully to avoid scalding, and allow water to drip into stoneware pot.
24. CAUTION: To protect against damage or electric shock, do not cook in base unit.
Cook only in the stoneware pot provided.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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Operating Instructions
Slow cooking occurs at temperatures just around boiling. The Chefman
Programmable 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, press the
power off button. Always unplug from electrical outlet when not in use.
Before Using for the First Time
1. Carefully unpack your Programmable Slow Cooker and clean. (See CLEANING AND
MAINTENANCE section in this user guide).
2. It is necessary to operate the Slow Cooker one time before placing food in the
stoneware pot. Pour 4 cups of water into the stoneware pot and place it inside
the base unit. Cover with the glass lid.
3. Plug into a 120 V AC outlet. The 3 program indicator lights will flash until the unit
is programmed.
4. Press the LOW/HIGH/WARM selector button until the HIGH program indicator
light illuminates. Press the TIME program UP arrow until "0:30" appears on the
time display. The Slow Cooker will begin to heat in 2 seconds.
NOTE: You will notice a slight odor; this is normal and should quickly disappear.
5. When the cooking time expires (00:00), the WARM indicator will flash for 5
seconds and then will activate the keep warm mode for 4 hours. NOTE: Press the
POWER button any time to turn the Programmable Slow Cooker off.
6. Wearing oven mitts, grasp the pot handles carefully to lift and remove the
stoneware pot from the base unit; pour out the water from the stoneware pot.
7. Rinse stoneware pot, dry thoroughly and replace inside the base unit.
Operating Instructions
1. Prepare recipe according to instructions.
2. Place food into the stoneware pot and cover with glass lid. DO NOT FILL THE
POT TO THE TOP WITH FOOD. For best results, the slow cooker should be at least
half-filled. If cooking soups or stews, allow a 2-inch space between the food
and the top of the cooking pot, so ingredients can come to simmer.
NOTE: When cooking a meat and vegetable combination, place the vegetables in
the bottom of the stoneware pot first. Then add the meat and other ingredients.
NOTE: When cooking on HIGH, keep checking progress, as some soups may
come to boil. Remember that frequent lifting of the lid during cooking delays the
cooking time.

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Operating Instructions (cont'd)
WARNING: The stoneware pot CANNOT stand the shock of sudden temperature
changes. If the pot is hot, DO NOT add cold food. Before cooking frozen food, add
some warm liquid.
3. Plug cord into a 120 V AC outlet. The 3 program indicator lights will flash until the
unit is programmed.
4. Following recipe instructions, press the LOW/HIGH/WARM selector button until the
desired LOW, HIGH or WARM program indicator light illuminates.
5. Press the TIME program UP arrow and "0:30" (30 minutes) will appear on the time
display. Continue to press the UP or DOWN arrows until the target cooking time
appears on the time display. The Programmable Slow Cooker can be programmed in
half hour (30 minute) increments from "0:30" (30 minutes) to "20:00" (20 hours). The
Slow Cooker will begin to heat.
NOTE: Press the UP or DOWN arrows to adjust target cook time at any time while
the Slow Cooker is cooking. NOTE: Press the OFF button at any time to turn the
Programmable Slow Cooker OFF.
6. The time on the display will begin to count down in minutes until "0:00" minutes is
shown on the display. CAUTION: The base unit will get very warm during cooking.
This is where the heating elements are located. Use pot holders or oven mitts when
moving or handling the unit.
7. When the cooking time expires (00:00), the WARM indicator will flash for 5 second
and then will activate the keep warm mode for 4 hours. NOTE: Press the POWER
button at any time to turn the Programmable Slow Cooker off.
8. To manually select the warm setting, press the MODE button until WARM is
illuminated.The Programmable Slow Cooker will WARM by default for "04:00" (4
hours). NOTE: Press the power OFF button at any time to turn the Programmable
Slow Cooker OFF.
9. 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.
10. Allow a few seconds for all steam to escape. Then, using oven mitts, remove the
stoneware pot from the base unit. Serve contents. If serving directly from the
stoneware pot, always place a trivet or protective padding under the pot before
placing it on a table or countertop.
11. Unplug from electrical outlet. Allow to cool completely before cleaning, see
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE section. NOTE: If you are moving the Slow Cooker,
grasp the unit by the base unit handles; use pot holders or oven mitts.
12. Even when turned OFF and unplugged, the Slow Cooker remains hot for some time
after using; set aside and allow unit to cool before cleaning or storing.

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Operating Instructions (cont'd)
Hints For Slow Cooking
• Less tender, cheaper cuts of meat are better candidates for slow cooking than more
expensive varieties.
• Meats will not brown during the cooking process. Browning fatty meats will reduce
the amount of fat and help to preserve color while adding richer flavor. Heat a small
amount of oil in a skillet and brown meats prior to putting into the stoneware pot.
• Whole herbs and spices flavor better in slow cooking than crushed or ground.
• 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
re-program the Slow Cooker to continue to cook HIGH for 45 minutes. Check every
15 minutes. After about 30-45 minutes the amount of liquid will be reduced.
• Most recipes that call for uncooked meat and vegetables require about 6-8 hours on
LOW temperature.
• Foods cut into uniform pieces will cook faster and more evenly than foods left whole
such as roast or poultry.
• Vegetables such as carrots, potatoes, turnips and beets require longer cooking time
than many meats. Be sure to place them on the bottom of the Slow Cooker and
cover them with liquid.
• Add fresh dairy products (milk, sour cream or yogurt) prior to serving. Evaporated
milk or condensed creamed soups may be added at the start of cooking.
• Rice, noodles and pasta are not recommended for long cooking periods. Cook them
separately and then add to the Slow Cooker during the last 30 minutes.
Setting Maximum Temperature Time to Reach Max. Temp.
LOW 98º C / 208º F 8.5 hours
HIGH 100º C / 212º F 5 hours
WARM 63º C / 145º F 6.5 hours
Cooking Times

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Features
1.．Lid knob
2.．Tempered glass lid
3. Stoneware pot handles
4. Stoneware pot
5. Base unit
6. Base handles
7. Time display
8. Power OFF button
9. TIME program arrows
10. MODE selector button
11. Program indicator lights LOW/HIGH/WARM
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