Crux 6QT User manual

6QT Programmable slow cooker
Instruction Manual
Styled for Life
Designed & Engineered in New York City
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Important Safeguards.................................................................................................................2-3
Additional Important Safeguards......................................................................................... 4-5
Notes on the Plug .............................................................................................................................5
Notes on the Cord ............................................................................................................................5
Plasticizer Warning...........................................................................................................................5
Electric Power.....................................................................................................................................5
Life is Busy...........................................................................................................................................6
Getting to Know Your CRUX 6 Quart Programmable Slow Cooker...........................7
Control Panel ......................................................................................................................................8
Before Using for the First Time ..................................................................................................9
Stoneware Pot Care.......................................................................................................................10
Tempered Glass Lid Care ............................................................................................................. 11
Operating Instructions.............................................................................................................12-13
6 Quart Slow Cooker Cooking Chart ..................................................................................... 14
USDA Cooking Guidelines........................................................................................................... 14
Hints for Slow Cooking................................................................................................................. 15
User Maintenance Instructions.................................................................................................. 16
Cleaning Instructions..................................................................................................................... 16
Storing Instructions........................................................................................................................ 17
Table of Contents
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
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.
Use potholders when removing lid or handling hot containers.
3. To protect against electrical shock do not immerse cord,
plugs, or appliance in water or other liquid.
4. This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including
children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities,
or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a
person responsible for their safety.
5. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used
by or near children.
6. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning.
Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts.
7. 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.
8. The use of accessory attachments not recommended
by the appliance manufacturer may cause injuries.
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9. Do not use outdoors.
10. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch
hot surfaces.
11. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.
12. Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containing
hot oil or other hot liquids.
CAUTION: To protect against damage or electric shock, do not cook
in the base unit. Cook only in the stoneware pot provided.
13. To disconnect, press the POWER button, then remove plug
from wall outlet.
14. Do not use appliance for other than intended use.
15. Avoid sudden temperature changes, such as adding refrigerated
foods into a heated stoneware pot.
16. Do not use stoneware pot or tempered glass lid if chipped,
cracked, or severely scratched.
FOR HOUSEHOLD
USE ONLY
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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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
instruction 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 be plugged into a 120V AC
electrical wall outlet.
7. Do not use this appliance in an unstable position.
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8. Never use the stoneware pot on a gas or electric cooktop,
in a heated oven, or on an open flame.
9. Lift off lid carefully to avoid scalding, and allow water to drip
into stoneware pot.
CAUTION: To protect against damage or electric shock, do not
cook in the base unit. Cook only in the stoneware pot provided.
NOTES ON THE PLUG
This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other).
To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug will fit in 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 modify
the plug in any way.
NOTES ON THE CORD
The provided short power-supply cord (or detachable power-supply cord)
should be used to reduce the risk resulting from becoming entangled in or
tripping over a longer cord. Do not use an extension cord with this product.
PLASTICIZER WARNING
CAUTION: To prevent Plasticizers from migrating from the finish of
the counter top or table top or other furniture, place NON-PLASTIC
coasters or place mats between the appliance and the finish of the
counter top or table top. Failure to do so may cause the finish to
darken; permanent blemishes may occur or stains can appear.
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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Life is Busy
This elegant 6 Quart black stainless steel unit -- with its backlighted display, stylish lid
and lid rest -- is perfect to serve a crowd. Cook foods safely all day or night, or program
to serve on WARM for up to 20 hours. The easy-to-read 20 hour digital count-down timer
can be manually adjusted to recipe time, then shift to WARM for 4 hours before shutting
itself OFF automatically!
Keep it simple in the kitchen with CRUX. Committed to efficiency, ease of use, and
sleek design, our entire line of appliances was developed to make your life simpler.
High quality products that get the job done, all while looking great on your countertop.
It’s never been easier to cook, host, or take on culinary adventures.
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Getting To Know Your CRUX 6 Quart Programmable Slow Cooker
Product may vary slightly from illustration
1. Lid Rest
2. Lid Handle
3. Tempered Glass Lid
4. Stoneware Pot
5. Stoneware
Pot Handles
6. Base Unit
7. Lid Rest
Insertion Holes
(not shown)
8. Cool Touch
Base Handles
9. Control Panel
10. Polarized Plug
11. Cord Wrap
(not shown)
12. Non-Skid Feet
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Control Panel
• TIMER DISPLAY. Backlighted digital count down timer
displays remaining LOW, HIGH or WARM time.
• COOKING ICON. Whenever the Programmable
Slow Cooker is in LOW or HIGH mode, the cooking
icon will appear on the left side of the screen.
When the Slow Cooker counts down to 00:00,
is in WARM mode, or has been manually turned OFF,
the cooking icon will disappear.
• POWER Button. Press to begin or to cancel cooking.
• MODE Button. After the POWER button is pressed,
the Programmable Slow Cooker will default to
LOW mode and 08:00 will appear on the display.
Press MODE to change to HIGH or WARM. The
auto-programmed TIME and LOW, HIGH, or
WARM mode will be displayed.
• LOW, HIGH or WARM Cooking Mode. Cooking
mode is displayed whenever the Programmable
Slow Cooker is in use.
• UP or DOWN Buttons. Use the UP or DOWN
buttons to adjust the programmed or remaining
HIGH, LOW or WARM slow cooking times,
from 00:00 to 20:00 hours in 30 minute increments.
Fig. 2
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