Crock-Pot Hook-up User manual

Owner’s Manual*
*For use with 2x1-Qt Double, 2-Qt Round and 3.5-Qt Oval units
as part of the Hook Up™Connectable Entertaining System.
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When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should
always be followed, including the following:
1. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.
3. To protect against electrical shock, do not immerse cord, plug, or
heating base 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. Use oven
mitts or 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. Return
appliance to the manufacturer (see warranty) for examination, repair,
or adjustment.
7. Do not use outdoors.
8. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter or touch
heated surfaces.
9. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner or in a
heated oven.
10. Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containing
hot oil or other hot liquids. Always use oven mitts when moving your
heated unit.
11. Do not use appliance for other than intended use.
12. Avoid sudden temperature changes, such as adding refrigerated foods
or cold liquids into a heated pot.
13. To disconnect, press/switch OFF then remove plug from wall outlet or
connecting units.
14. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the
manufacturer may cause injuries.
15. Keep 6 inches clear from the wall and 6 inches clear on all sides.
16. CAUTION: To prevent damage or shock hazard, do not cook directly in
the heating base. Cook only in the stoneware provided.
This appliance is for HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.
There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Do not attempt to service this
product. A retractable power-supply cord is provided to reduce the hazards
resulting from entanglement or tripping over a longer cord.
Important Safeguards
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AN EXTENSION CORD MAY BE USED WITH CARE; HOWEVER, THE
MARKED ELECTRICAL RATING SHOULD BE AT LEAST AS GREAT AS
THE ELECTRICAL RATING OF THE UNIT. The extension cord should not
be allowed to drape over the counter or tabletop where it can be pulled on by
children or tripped over unintentionally.
IMPORTANT NOTE: This appliance has a unique Patent Pending plug
design that will only allow it to work when used as a single unit and plugged
into a wall outlet or when using with other units in the Crock-Pot®Hook
Up™Connectable Entertaining System. For your safety, do not attempt to
alter the product or plug in any other electrical products not sold with
this system.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Some countertop and table surfaces are not
designed to withstand the prolonged heat generated by certain appliances.
Do not set the heated unit on a nished wood table. We recommend
placing a hot pad or trivet under your unit to prevent possible damage to
the surface.
NOTE: During initial use of this appliance, some slight smoke and/or odor
may be detected. This is normal with many heating appliances and will not
recur after a few uses.
NOTE: Please use caution when placing your stoneware on a ceramic or
smooth glass cook top stove, countertop, table, or other surface. Due to
the nature of the stoneware, the rough bottom surface may scratch some
surfaces if caution is not used. Always place protective padding under
stoneware before setting on table or countertop.
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 t into a
polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does
not t fully into the outlet, reverse the plug.
If it still does not t, contact a qualied
electrician. Do not attempt to modify the
plug in any way. If the plug ts loosely into the AC outlet
or if the AC outlet feels warm do not use that outlet.
Save These Instructions
OFF
WARM
LOW
HIGH
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Nothing creates a stronger
connection than socializing
with friends and family. With
the Crock-Pot® Hook Up™
Connectable Entertaining System,
hosting everything from intimate
gatherings to large dinner parties
(and everything in-between)
is easier than ever. You and
your guests will be connected
in no time!
Up to six units can hook up using a single
outlet, and you’re ready to prepare – and
elegantly serve – soups, stews, dips, and
desserts for any occasion.
A Whole New Way to Connect™
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Important Safeguards
Contents
Product Diagrams
Using Your Hook Up™
Entertaining system
Caring For Your Hook Up™
Entertaining system
FAQs
Troubleshooting
Warranty
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Contents
Welcome to the future of “entertaining
crocking” – it’s a whole new way to connect™.
connectable entertaining system
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Product Diagram
Resettable Circuit Breaker (View A)
Plug Connection (View B)
Cord Release Latch (View C)
Unit Components
NOTE: The instructions in this manual apply to all three models included in the
Crock-Pot®Hook UpTM Connectable Entertaining System, models SCCPMD1, SCCPMD2
and SCCPMD3. Please refer to below diagrams for individual unit components.
A. Lid Handle
B. Removable Glass Lids
C. Removable Stoneware
D. Heating Base
E. Manual Retractable Cord
F. Cord Release Latch (See View C)
G. Integrated Handle
H. Indicator Light
I. Temperature Control Knob
J. Resettable Circuit Breaker (See
View A)
K. Plug Connection Outlet (See
View B)
SCCPMD1 / 2-1 Qt Ovals
SCCPMD2 / 2 Qt Round
SCCPMD3 / 3.5 Qt Oval
A
A
A
BB
B
C
C
C
DD
D
E
E
E
F
F
F
G
G
G
H
H
H
I
I
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J
J
J
K
K
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Product Diagram
Left Side
Front
Resettable Circuit Breaker (View A)
Plug Connection (View B)
Cord Release Latch (View C)
Refer to the icon to the left of the power cord (example shown in View C) to see
how many units each unit in your system represents.
Push the Cord-Release Latch
down to remove cord/plug.
RESET
Bottom View
Front
Right Side
Up to 6units can be
plug ged into one power outlet.
Up to 6units can be
plugged into one power outlet.
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Using Your Connectable Entertaining System
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Getting Started
Preparing your Crock-Pot®Hook Up™ Connectable Entertaining
System for use:
1. Before you use your units, remove all packaging components and wash
the lid and stoneware with warm, soapy water and dry thoroughly.
2. Check that the Temperature Control Knob is in the OFF position.
3. Place the unit(s) in the desired serving area prior to turning the units
on. There are integrated handles located on the bottom of both sides of
each unit for easy handling.
WARNING: Do not attempt to lift multiple units at one
time when they are connected together or stacked.
Assembly:
1. Place Stoneware into the Heating Base.
2. Lower the Glass Lid(s) horizontally down onto the Stoneware.
How to use:
1. Place the Removable Stoneware into the Heating Base, add your
ingredients, and cover with the Glass Lid(s).
2. Plug in your unit and select the temperature setting from the three
setting options. Refer to your specic recipe for more precise
cook times.
NOTE: Your unit is equipped with a WARM setting. WARM is only for
keeping already-cooked food warm. Do not cook on the WARM setting.
NOTE: We do not recommend using the WARM setting for more than
four (4) hours.
3. When heating or cooking is done, unplug your unit and allow it to cool
before cleaning.
4. Once the unit has cooled, store the cord by slowly feeding the cord
back into the base until it clicks into place.
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How to Use (cont.)
Usage notes:
• If you suspect that the power has gone out during the day, the food may
be unsafe to eat. If you are unaware of how long the power was out, we
suggest you discard the food inside.
• For recipes that require a range of times, select the time closest to the
setting on your unit.
• To avoid over or under-cooking, always ll the Stoneware ½ to
¾ full to conform to recommended cook times (with the exception
of certain cakes and custards, and as guided otherwise in our slow
cooker recipes).
• Do not overll Stoneware. To prevent spillover, do not ll
Stoneware higher than ¾ full.
• Always cook, with the Glass Lid(s) on, for the recommended time.
Do not remove the lid during the rst two hours of cooking.
• Always wear oven mitts when handling the Glass Lid(s) or
Stoneware.
• Unplug when cooking is done and before cleaning.
• Removable Stoneware is ovenproof and microwave-safe. Do not
use Removable Stoneware on gas or electric burner or under
broiler. (Refer to chart on page 20.)
For use as a single unit:
1. Press down on the red Cord-Release Latch on the right-hand side
of the unit.
2. Pull out the Retractable Power Cord and plug the cord into a
standard electrical outlet.
3. Add your ingredients to the Stoneware and cover with Glass Lid(s).
4. Select the temperature setting (HIGH, LOW or WARM) based on
your recipe. The Indicator Light will illuminate, indicating that
your unit is on.
5. When nished, turn your unit OFF, then unplug the Power Cord and
allow unit to cool down prior to cleaning.
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For use with multiple units:
The Crock-Pot® Hook Up™ Connectable Entertaining System has a unique
Patent Pending electrical connector that will only allow units in the Hook Up™
system to be able to connect and draw power from each other.
NOTE: To prevent damage or shock hazards, DO NOT alter the units in
anyway to allow other appliances to be able to connect to it.
1. Select the unit you would like to be plugged into the wall outlet
(Unit A). Press down on the red Cord-Release Latch on the
right-hand side of that unit.
2. Pull out the Retractable Power Cord for Unit A and plug the cord
into a standard electrical outlet.
3. Line up the Plug Connection outlet of Unit A with the Retractable
Cord of Unit B, as shown:
NOTE: Recommended maximum number of units to plug into one outlet is
six (6) units. This may vary depending on circuit.
4. Push Unit A and Unit B together until you hear them ‘click’ into place.
NOTE: When using with multiple units side by side, make sure the plug in
Unit A is securely in place prior to connecting units together. To ensure the
units are connected properly, you can turn the temperature dial to HIGH,
LOW or WARM for each of the units and the LED indicators should
illuminate when they are rmly connected.
Connecting Multiple Units
Unit AUnit B
Retractable
Cord
Wall
electrical
outlet
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5. Connect other units as needed in any combination up to the recommended
total number of six (6) by adding up the “Unit ” count (see page 6, View
C for example). Refer to the icon located to the left of the power cord to
determine your unit count. (See Figure A).
WARNING: Your system was designed to connect only with other
Hook Up™ units. Do not attempt to plug in any other appliances
other than those that are sold within this system.
6. To add additional units, repeat steps 3-5 on previous page.
7. Add your ingredients to the Stoneware of each unit and cover with the
Glass Lid(s).
8. Select the temperature setting (HIGH, LOW or WARM) for each unit
based on your recipe. The Indicator Light on each unit will illuminate,
indicating that your units are on.
NOTE: WARM is only for keeping already-cooked food warm. Do not cook on the
WARM setting.
9. When nished using, turn off and unplug the rst unit that is plugged into
the electrical outlet and allow units to cool down prior to cleaning.
WARNING: Do not attempt to lift multiple units at one time when
they are connected together.
10. Once the units have cooled down, separate and pull the system apart using
the integrated handles on the bottom left and right-hand sides of each unit.
11. Once the unit has cooled, store the cord by slowly feeding the cord back
into the base until it clicks into place.
Connecting Multiple Units
1
Counts as
Unit
Figure A
6 5 4 3 2 1
NOTE: Units do not have to be clicked tightly together to function. As long as the
male end is plugged into the female end, the units will be powered on. (See Figure B)
Figure B
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For all the ways you connect,
hook up your system, your way.
Small gatherings
Medium get-togethers
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The Crock-Pot® Hook Up™ Connectable
Entertaining System can grow or adapt
as your needs change.
Large events
Spread the fun...
...to multiple locations!
* Other units are required.
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NOTE: Recommended maximum number of units to plug in to one outlet is
six (6). This may vary depending on circuit.
Mix & match!
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If Your Unit Stops Working
Fuse/Overload Protection:
Your system is designed to prevent connecting more than the
recommended number of units (six) to each other. When using multiple
units together, and when necessary, any unit that overloaded the system
will turn itself off.
• Depending on the circuit, you may need to remove one or
more units from your system so the circuit does not trip again
from overload.
• If this happens, simply reset the built in Resettable Circuit
Breaker on the unit that is plugged directly into the wall. To reset
the unit, push the resettable button with your index nger as shown:
Additionally, you may have to reset all the subsequent units that are
connected after the tripped unit that overloaded the system.
• You will notice which units have turned themselves off, as the
Indicator Light will no longer be illuminated on these units.
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Storing Your Product
Your system is designed to stack for easier storage.
To stack your system:
1. Turn the Glass Lid(s) of each unit in your system upside down and
nest it inside the Stoneware (See Figure A).
2. Stack each unit on top of one another by placing the base of Unit A on
top of the base of Unit B (See Figure B).
NOTE: If the 2 x 1 Qt model/models (model SCCPMD1) are a part of your
system, they will always need to be at the bottom or base of the stack
(See Figure B for reference to size).
OFF
WARM
LOW
HIGH
OFF
WARM
LOW
HIGH
Figure A
Figure B
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Caring for Your Product
Care and cleaning:
• Always turn your unit(s) off, unplug from the electrical outlet, and
allow to cool down prior to cleaning.
• The Glass Lid(s) and Stoneware can be washed in the
dishwasher, or with hot, soapy water. Do not use abrasive cleaning
compounds or scouring pads. A cloth, sponge or rubber spatula will
usually remove residue. To remove water spots and other stains,
use a non-abrasive cleaner or vinegar.
• As with any ne ceramic, the Stoneware and Glass Lid(s) will
not withstand any sudden temperature changes. Do not wash the
Stoneware and Lid(s) with cold water when they are hot.
• The outside of the Heating Base may be cleaned with a soft cloth
and warm, soapy water. Wipe dry. Do not use abrasive cleaners.
CAUTION: Never immerse the Heating Base in water or other
liquids. No other servicing should be performed.
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Safety Chart: Uses
Dishwasher
Safe
Oven
Safe
Microwave
Safe
Stovetop
Safe
Glass Lid
Stoneware
yes
yes yesyes,
but not with
the broiler.
no
nonono
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