EUROPRO KC275W User manual

OWNER’S MANUAL
Model KC275W
120V., 60Hz., 340 Watts
7-Quart Programmable Slow Cooker
EURO-PRO Operating LLC
Boston, MA, 02465
1 [phone]
www.euro-pro.com
Copyright © EURO-PRO Operating LLC 2008

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1. Read all instructions carefully.
2. Use Programmable Slow Cooker only
for its intended use.
3. To protect against risk of electrical shock,
do not immerse the power cord, plug or
main unit in water or other liquids.
4. Do not touch hot surfaces. Always use
handles or knobs.
5. Close supervision is necessary for any
appliance being used by or near children.
6. Always disconnect appliance from
electrical outlet when not in use and
before cleaning. Allow unit to cool before
putting on or taking off parts and before
cleaning the appliance.
7. Do not operate appliance with a
damaged cord or plug or after the
appliance malfunctions or has been
dropped or damaged in any manner.
Return the appliance to EURO-PRO
Operating LLC for examination and
repair.
8. Do not let cord hang over edge of table
or counter, or touch hot surfaces.
9. Do not place on or near a hot gas or
electric burner.
10. This appliance is for household use
only.
11. The use of accessory attachments not
recommended by the appliance
manufacturer may cause hazard or
injury.
12. Do not use outdoors.
13. Never place the removable ceramic pot
directly on a heated surface as this may
cause the ceramic pot to crack.
14. To disconnect the appliance, turn
appliance "Off" first and then remove
the plug from the electrical outlet.
Always hold the plug and never pull the
power cord.
15. CAUTION: Extreme caution must be
used when moving an appliance
containing hot oil or other hot liquids.
Always use pot holders when moving
your heated Programmable Slow
Cooker.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY
1REV. 04/04C
16. The glass lid and removable ceramic
pot are fragile. Handle them with care.
17. WARNING! TO PREVENT ELECTRIC
SHOCK, never immerse the main unit
in water or other liquids.
18. Avoid sudden temperature changes,
such as adding cold or frozen
ingredients into a heated pot.
19. Never cook directly in metal housing.
Use the removable ceramic pot.
20. Never turn the appliance "On" when
the ceramic pot is empty as this could
cause a malfunction.
21. Do NOT immerse. Only the removable
ceramic insert and glass lid may be
immersed for cleaning.
22. When using this appliance, provide
adequate air space above and on all
sides for air circulation. On surfaces
where heat may cause a problem, an
insulated heat pad is recommended.
23. CAUTION: When removing the glass
lid, always lift and tilt the lid away
from you carefully to avoid scalding
and allow water to drip back into the
unit.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
This appliance has a short power cord to
reduce the risk resulting from becoming
entangled in or tripping over a long cord. An
extension cord may be used if you are
careful in its use:
1. The electrical rating of the extension
cord should be at least as great as the
electrical rating of the appliance.
2. An extension cord with the power cord
must be arranged so that it will not
drape over the countertop or
tabletop where they can be pulled on by
children or tripped accidentally.
When using your Programmable Slow Cooker, basic safety precautions should always be followed,
including the following:
WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock, this appliance has a polarized
plug (one blade is wider than the other). This plug will fit in 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 to install the proper outlet. Do not modify the plug in
any way.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR
PROGRAMMABLE SLOW COOKER
Before using your 7-Quart
Programmable Slow Cooker, remove
any labels, stickers or tags that may be
attached to the appliance.
1. Metal Housing
2. Ceramic Pot
3. Glass Lid
4. Control Panel
5. “Start” Button
6. “Stop” Button
7. Time Increase
8. Time Decrease
9. Settings Selector
Button
10. Power "On" Light
11. LCD Screen
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Technical Specifications
Voltage: 120V., 60Hz.
Power: 340 Watts
When turned on for the first time, your
new slow cooker may emit an odor for
up to 10 minutes. This is due to the
initial heating of the materials used in
making the slow cooker. The odor is
safe and should not reoccur after initial
heating.
* Illustrations may differ from actual product.

FEATURES OF 7-QUART
PROGRAMMABLE SLOW COOKER
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2. START BUTTON
The unit will start cooking when
this button is pressed. It will begin
cooking and counting down if a
time was programmed, or it will
begin cooking and counting up if
a time was not programmed.
3. STOP BUTTON
Pressing this button will stop the
cooking process and put you in
stand-by mode.
5. TIME DECREASE
Pressing this button will
decrease the cooking time in
30 minute increments.
4. SETTING BUTTON
Pressing this button will select the
cooking temperature that you
desire: High, Medium, Low or Keep
Warm.
7. POWER ON LIGHT
This will turn on (red) when
the unit is working.
6. TIME INCREASE
Pressing this button will increase
the cooking time in 30 minute
increments.
1. LCD DISPLAY SCREEN
The LCD screen will display the
time, heat setting and cooking or
stand by modes.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
This appliance is for HOUSEHOLD USE
ONLY and may be plugged into any
120V AC polarized electrical outlet.
Do not use any other type of outlet.
Using Your Programmable
Slow Cooker for the First Time
Prior to first use, clean the appliance
thoroughly.
1. Wash the glass lid and the ceramic
pot in hot, soapy water.
2. Rinse and dry thoroughly.
3. Do not immerse metal housing in
water.
4. Plug the power cord into a 120 volt
AC outlet.
5. Always cook with the glass lid in
place and the ceramic pot in
position. Remember that frequent
lifting of the glass lid will delay the
cooking time.
6. When cooking a meat and
vegetable combination, place the
meat in the bottom of the ceramic
pot.
7. Unplug the slow cooker when the
cooking process is complete. Allow
to cool completely before cleaning.
The ceramic pot cannot withstand
the shock of sudden temperature
changes.
8. Do not use frozen meat or poultry in
a slow cooker. Thaw any meat or
poultry before slow cooking.
9. Follow recommended cooking times.
10. Do not use the ceramic pot for
storage of foods.
11. Do not reheat foods in the slow
cooker. Do not set heated unit with
food on a finished wood table.
Always use protective padding under
ceramic pot before setting on table
or countertop.
CAUTION: Be careful when adding
additional liquids to ceramic pot -
Never add cold liquids as this might
cause the ceramic pot to crack.
Always warm the liquids before
adding.
Programming the Slow Cooker
1. Plug the unit in to a polarized
electrical outlet. You will hear one
(1) long beep and the LCD display
screen will light up. It will display
"P-On" for one (1) second and then
change to show the initial status
"STAND-BY" and default heat
setting "HIGH".
2. Press the "Setting" button and then
press on the timer increase button to
set the cooking time. The time will
increase in thirty (30) minute
increments.
3. Press the setting button once again
to set the cooking temperature
"HIGH, MEDIUM, LOW or KEEP
WARM".
4. Once you have selected the desired
cooking temperature, press on the
"Start" button to begin cooking.
5. The timer will now start counting the
time down to "0".
6. When set cooking time has expired,
the unit will beep once and then go
into Stand-By mode for five (5)
minutes. After the five (5) minutes
have passed it will automatically go
into "Keep Warm" mode for six (6)
hours and then it will automatically
turn "Off".
7. To stop the cooking process at any
time during the operation, press on
the "STOP" button and the unit will
go back into "Stand-By" mode
immediately and the "Power On' light
will go off. The timer will be cleared
and only the heat setting will remain.
If you wish to restart the cooking
process, you must reset the timer.
8. If you do not set any time, the unit
will work in a "Count Up" mode to a
maximum of twenty-four (24) hours.
Once this time has passed, it will
beep once and go into Stand-By
mode for five (5) minutes. After the
five (5) minutes have passed, it will
go into "Keep Warm" mode for six
(6) hours and then shut off.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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Traditional Recipe
Time Slow Cooker Recipe Time
15-30 minutes 4-6 hours on
LOW
60 minutes 6-8 hours on
LOW
1-3 hours 8-12 hours on
LOW
Always allow sufficient time for the food
to cook. It is almost impossible to
overcook food in a slow cooker,
particularly when using the low or keep
warm settings. Most recipes contained
within this book, can be cooked on any
one of the temperature settings,
however cooking times will vary
accordingly. Each recipe in this book will
give specific instructions indicating the
appropriate temperature setting as well
as the suggested cooking times.
Using Your Programmable
Slow Cooker
1. Prepare your recipe according to
directions.
2. Place prepared food into the
removable ceramic pot and cover
with the glass lid.
3. Plug the unit into an electrical outlet
and set the time and desired
temperature setting. It is not
necessary to stir the ingredients
during the cooking process.
4. Cooking times may differ by the
amount of ingredients, room
temperature and many other factors.
Adjust the cooking time in reference
to the actual result.
5. Repeatedly removing the glass lid
will decrease the temperature in the
ceramic pot and lengthen the
cooking times.
6. Certain dishes may not cook if the
room temperature is below 41°F or
5°C.
7. When finished, press the "Stop"
button and unplug the unit. You can
serve the meal in the ceramic pot.
8. When removing the glass lid, tilt so
that the opening faces away from
you to avoid being burned by the
steam. Note: The glass lid and the
ceramic pot are hot. Use a cloth or
pot holder to hold them. Exercise
caution to avoid burns.
9. The sides of the metal housing of the
slow cooker get very warm. Use
oven mitts or pot holders to remove
the ceramic pot.
10.Let ceramic pot and glass lid cool
completely before washing.
Guide To Slow Cooking
Guide To Slow Cooking
Your favorite traditional recipes can be
adapted easily by halving the amount
of liquid and increasing the cooking time
considerably. See the guide below for
suggested cooking times and settings
when adjusting your favorite recipes.
Note: These times are approximate.
Times can vary depending on
ingredients and quantities in recipes.
All food should be cooked with the glass
lid in place. Each time the lid is lifted,
both the heat and moisture in the food
are lost. Cooking times should thus be
extended by approximately 30 minutes.
Liquid Amounts
When food is cooking in your slow
cooker, very little moisture boils away.
To compensate this, it is advisable to
halve the liquid content of traditional
recipes. However, if after cooking, the
liquid content is excessive, remove the
lid and operate the slow cooker on the
high setting for 30-45 minutes or until
the liquid reduces by the desired
amount.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Stirring Food
Little or no stirring is required when using
the low or keep warm setting. when using
the high setting, stirring ensures even
flavor distribution.
Heat
Setting Low High
3-4 Lb.
Chicken 6-8 Hours 3-4 Hours
3-4 Lb. Pot
Roast 6-8 Hours 4-5 Hours
3 Qt. Beef
Stew 8-10 Hours 4-5 Hours
3 Qt. Chili 8-10 Hours 4-5 Hours
3 Qt.
Vegetable
Soup 6-8 Hours 3-4 Hours
*The cooking times given above should be
used ONLY as a guide. It is recommended
that a thermometer be used to check the
temperature to ensure the food is
completely cooked.
Basic Cooking Time Guide
• The cover of the slow cooker does not
form a tight fit on the ceramic pot but
should be centered on the ceramic pot
for best results. Do not remove the
glass cover unnecessarily - this will
result in major heat loss. Do not cook
without the glass cover in place.
• Stirring is not normally needed when
using a slow cooker. However, if
cooking on high, you may want to stir
occasionally.
• Slow cooking retains most of the
moisture in foods. If a recipe results
in too much liquid at the end of the
cooking time, remove glass cover,
turn the control knob to high, and
reduce the liquid by simmering. This
will take 30-45 minutes.
• The slow cooker should be at least
half-filled for best results.
•If cooking soups or stews, leave a
2-inch space between the top of the
ceramic pot and the food so that the
food may be allowed to simmer.
DO’s
• Handle the ceramic pot and glass lid
with care.
• Use oven mitts when lifting the
ceramic pot containing hot foods.
• Avoid extreme temperature changes
in the ceramic pot or glass lid. For
example, do not place into or under
cold water while still hot.
DO NOT’s
• Use the ceramic pot if chipped or
cracked.
• Operate the slow cooker without the
ceramic pot in place.
• Place the hot ceramic pot onto a wet
surface.
• Use frozen meats or foods in slow
cooker. Always defrost them first.
• Place the glass lid in oven or
microwave.
NEVER
• Use abrasive cleansers or metal
scouring pads when cleaning the
ceramic pot.
• Place water or other liquids into the
base of the slow cooker.
• Immerse the base, cord or plug of
the slow cooker into water or any
other liquid.
•Touch hot surfaces with bare hands.
Tips For Slow Cooking
• Many recipes call for cooking all day.
You can also prepare the recipe the
night before by placing all ingredients
in the ceramic pot, cover and
refrigerate overnight. In the morning,
simply place the ceramic pot in the
slow cooker and select the time and
temperature setting.
• Meat & Poultry require at least 7 to 8
hours on LOW. Do not use frozen
meat in the slow cooker. Thaw any
meat or poultry before slow cooking.
•Trim all visible fat from meat or poultry.
• Cook dried beans 1-2 hours on high
setting, then add remaining ingredients,
cook on low for the remaining time.
• When cooking curries and casseroles,
richer, more intensive flavors will
develop when the first stage is
prepared by traditional methods, i.e.
brown the onions, meat and spices
first in a non-stick pan.

CLEANING & MAINTENANCE
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CAUTION: Make sure that the unit is
unplugged from the power source and
the control button is on “Off” before
cleaning.
• Always allow unit to cool before
cleaning.
• Remove the ceramic pot and glass
lid and wash in hot, soapy water
using mild dishwashing detergent.
Rinse and dry thoroughly.
• Never use abrasive cleansers or
metal scouring pads to clean the
ceramic pot or glass lid.
• To soften stubborn, cooked on
foods, fill the ceramic pot with warm,
soapy water and allow to soak.
Remove by lightly scrubbing with a
nylon kitchen brush.
• The ceramic pot and glass lid can
be washed in the dishwasher.
However care should be taken not to
chip or crack the ceramic pot or
glass lid.
• Never immerse the metal housing,
cord or plug in water or any other
liquid.
• Clean the metal housing only with a
damp cloth. DO NOT immerse in
water.
• When storing your slow cooker,
loosely coil the power cord , don’t
wrap the cord around the unit.
COOKING RECIPES
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Hot Spiced Cherry Cider
Ingredients:
4 quarts apple cider
4 cinnamon sticks
2 3 oz. package of orange flavored gelatin
2 3 oz. package of cranberry flavored gelatin
Directions:
Mix together the apple cider and cinnamon sticks in the Slow cooker. Heat on
High for 3 hours. Stir in cranberry & orange flavored gelatin. Keep on High 1 more
hour and allow gelatin to dissolve. Turn to Low to keep warm. Serve directly from
the Slow Cooker.
Warm Spinach Artichoke Dip
Ingredients:
2 8 oz. packages of softened cream cheese
3/4 cup light cream
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
2 8 oz. box frozen cut leaf spinach, thawed and well drained
2 12 oz jar or can quartered artichoke hearts, rinsed
2/3 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 cup prepared salsa mixture, canned or fresh
Directions:
In a food processor, process the cream cheese, cream, Parmesan cheese and
garlic powder until smooth and creamy. Add the spinach and process until
thoroughly mixed. Add the artichokes and process until coarsely chopped. Spoon
the mixture in to the Slow Cooker. Cover and cook on High for 1 to 1.5 hours until
hot in the center. Sprinkle the top evenly with Monterey Jack cheese and spoon
the salsa in a ring around the inside edges of the Stoneware. Cover and continue
heating on High 15 minutes longer, or until the cheese is melted.
Traditional Baked Beans
Ingredients:
6 cans (28 ounces each) vegetarian baked beans, drained
2 medium onion, chopped (1 cup)
1 1/3 cup barbecue sauce
1 cup packed brown sugar
4 Tbsp ground mustard
Directions:
Mix all ingredients. Cover and cook on low heat setting 4 to 5 hours (or high heat
setting 2 hours to 2 hours 30 minutes) or until desired consistency.