Hamilton Beach 33041 - HB 4qt SLOW COOKER KEEP WARM SETTING RECIPES... User manual

Slow Cooker
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OTHER CONSUMER SAFETY INFORMATION
This product is intended for household use only.
This product is only intended for the preparation, cooking, and serv-
ing of foods. This product is not intended for use with any non-food
materials or products.
WARNING! Shock Hazard: This appliance has a polarized plug (one
wide blade) that reduces the risk of electric shock. The plug fits only
one way into a polarized outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of
the plug by modifying the plug in any way or using an adaptor. If the
plug does not fit, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, have an elec-
trician replace the outlet.
The length of the cord used on this appliance was selected to reduce
the hazards of becoming tangled in, or tripping over a longer cord.
If a longer cord is necessary an approved extension cord may be
used. The electrical rating of the extension cord must be equal to
or greater than the rating of the appliance. Care must be taken to
arrange the extension cord so that it will not drape over the counter-
top or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or accidentally
tripped over.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
1. Read all instructions.
2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.
3. To protect against electrical shock do not immerse cord, plug,
or 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.
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 is dropped or damaged in
any manner. Call our toll-free customer service number for
information on 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, including stove.
10. Do not place on or near hot gas or an 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 slow cooker, turn control knob to OFF then remove
plug from wall outlet.
13. Caution: To prevent damage or shock hazard do not cook in base.
Cook only in removable crock.
14. Avoid sudden temperature changes, such as adding refrigerated
foods into a heated crock.
15. Do not use appliance for other than intended use.
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and/or injury to
persons, including the following:
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
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CROCK AND LID: PRECAUTIONS AND INFORMATION
• Please handle crock and lid carefully to ensure long life.
• Avoid sudden, extreme temperature changes. For example, do not
place a hot lid or crock into cold water, or onto a wet surface.
• Avoid hitting crock or lid against faucet or other hard surfaces.
• Do not use crock or lid if chipped, cracked, or severely scratched.
• Do not use abrasive cleansers or metal scouring pads.
• The bottom of crock is very rough and can damage countertop.
Use caution.
• The crock and lid can become very hot. Use caution. Do not place
directly on any unprotected surface or countertop.
• The crock is microwave safe and oven proof, but never heat crock
when empty. Never place lid on a burner or stove top. Do not
place lid in a microwave oven, conventional oven, or on stove top.
REMOVING LID AND CROCK
When removing lid, tilt so that opening faces away from you to avoid
being burned by steam. The sides of the slow cooker’s base get very warm because the heating elements are located here. Use handles on base if necessary.
Use hot mitts to remove crock.
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Parts and Features
Lid
Base
Control Knob
Crock
Base Handles
Recipe Name Tag
(optional feature on
select models)
ON Indicator Light
(optional feature on
select models)
Lid Rest with Cord Wrap
Carrying Case
Cord Wrap
Crock Capacity
For best results, fill the crock at least half-full but no more than one
inch from the rim. If only half-filled, check for doneness 1 to 2 hours
earlier than recipe.
Optional features on select models
Lid Rest
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How to Use Your Slow Cooker
1 2 3
Before First Use: Wash lid and crock
in hot, soapy water. Rinse and dry.
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When cooking is finished, turn OFF.
Food Safety Hazard. Food must be hot
enough to prevent bacterial growth before using Keep
Warm setting. The Keep Warm setting should only be used
after a recipe has been thoroughly cooked. Do not reheat
food on Keep Warm setting. If food has been cooked and
then refrigerated, reheat it on Low or High, then switch to
Keep Warm. Visit foodsafety.gov for more information.
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Cleaning and Care
3DISHWASHER SAFE
1 2
Remove crock and let cool.
Electrical Shock Hazard.
Disconnect power before cleaning. Do not immerse cord, plug,
or base in any liquid.
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1 2
Place latch into groove under one
handle. Stretch to other side and
secure in groove under other
handle.
Once attached, latch can also be
crossed over knob to further
secure lid.
The Lid Latch™ helps secure lid
while moving, transporting, or
storing slow cooker.
How to Use Lid Latch™(optional feature on some models)
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Tips for Slow Cooking
• The crock should be at least half-filled for best results. If only half-
filled, check for doneness 1 to 2 hours earlier than recipe.
• Stirring is not necessary when slow cooking and removing glass
lid results in major heat loss and the cooking time may need to
be extended. However, if cooking on High, you may want to stir
occasionally.
• If cooking soups or stews, leave a 2-inch (5 cm) space between
the top of the crock and the food so that the recipe can come to
a simmer.
• Many recipes call for cooking all day. If your morning schedule
doesn’t allow time to prepare a recipe, do it the night before.
Place all ingredients in crock, cover with lid and refrigerate overnight.
In the morning, simply place crock in slow cooker.
• Do not use frozen, uncooked meat in slow cooker. Thaw any meat
or poultry before slow cooking.
• Some foods are not suited for extended cooking in a slow cooker.
Pasta, seafood, milk, cream, or sour cream should be added 2 hours
before serving. Evaporated milk or condensed soups are perfect for
slow cooking.
• The higher the fat content of meat, the less liquid is needed. If cooking
meat with a high fat content, place thick onion slices underneath so
meat will not sit on (and cook in) fat.
• Slow cookers allow for very little evaporation. If making your favorite
soup, stew, or sauce, reduce liquid called for in original recipe. If too
thick, liquid can be added later.
• If cooking a vegetable-type casserole, there will need to be liquid in
the recipe to prevent scorching on the sides of crock.
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Cooking Chart
RECIPE INGREDIENTS 3-5 QT/L INGREDIENTS 6-7 QT/L INSTRUCTIONS
SIZE SLOW COOKER SIZE SLOW COOKER
Beef Pot 2 lb. (907 g) beef pot roast 3-5 lb. (1.3-2.2 kg) beef pot roast
Roast 1 teaspoon (5 ml) salt 1-1/2 teaspoons (7.5 ml) salt
1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) pepper 1 teaspoon pepper (5 ml)
1/4 (60 ml) cup beef broth 1/2 cup (125 ml) beef broth
1/2 to 1 envelope dry onion mix 1 envelope dry onion mix
1 onion, quartered 2 onions, quartered
2 potatoes, quartered 3-4 potatoes, quartered
2 carrots, cut in 1” 3-4 carrots, cut in 1”
(2.5 cm) pieces (2.5 cm) pieces
Chili 1 lb. (450 g) ground beef 2 lb. (907 g) ground beef
1 1.5 oz (40 g) envelope 2 1.5 oz (40 g) envelopes
chili seasoning chili seasoning
1 14.5 oz. (411 g) 2 14.5 oz. (411 g)
can diced tomatoes can diced tomatoes
1 16 oz. (453 g) can kidney 2 16 oz. (453 g) can kidney
beans, (drained and rinsed) beans, (drained and rinsed)
Whole 3 lb. (1.3 kg) whole chicken 4-6 lb (1.8-2.7 kg) whole chicken
Chicken 2 garlic cloves, peeled (or two 3 lb. [1.3 kg] chickens)
1/2 lemon 3 garlic cloves, peeled
1 bay leaf 1/2 lemon
1 teaspoon (5 ml) salt 2 bay leaves
1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) pepper 2 teaspoons (10 ml) salt
1 teaspoon (5 ml) paprika 1 teaspoon (5 ml) pepper
1-2 teaspoons (5-10 ml) paprika
For best results, fill the crock at least half-full but no more than one inch from rim. Always follow package directions.
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1. Season roast with salt and pepper.
2. Over medium-high heat, brown roast on all sides.
3. Place vegetables in crock.
4. Place roast on top of vegetables.
5. Sprinkle with onion soup mix.
6. Drizzle beef broth over meat and vegetables.
7. Cover and cook on HIGH for 5 hours, LOW for 10
hours or until internal temperature measures at
least 160ºF (71ºC) for medium. Cooking on the
LOW setting will result in more tender meat.
1. Combine beef, chili seasoning, diced tomatoes
and kidney beans in crock.
2. Cover and cook on HIGH for 4 hours, LOW for 8
hours or until temperature is at least 160ºF (71ºC).
1. Remove giblets/neck from cavity of chicken(s).
2. Place garlic, lemon and bay leaf in chicken cavity.
3. Season chicken(s) with salt and pepper.
4. Place chicken(s) in crock and sprinkle with paprika.
5. Cover and cook on HIGH for 4 hours, LOW for 8
hours or until internal temperature measures at
least 165ºF (74ºC).
Visit www.foodsafety.gov for more information on safe internal cooking temperatures.
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POTENTIAL PROBLEM
Food is undercooked.
The food isn’t done after
cooking the amount of time
recommended in my recipe.
My meal was overcooked.
Why?
Lid gasket collapsed.
PROBABLE CAUSE
• Was food cooked on the Keep Warm setting? Do not cook on Keep Warm; always cook on Low or
High heat settings.
• Was power interrupted?
• Did you select the Low heat setting, but use a cooking time based on the High heat setting?
• Did you have the lid placed correctly on the slow cooker?
• This can be due to voltage variations (which are commonplace everywhere) or altitude. The slight
fluctuations in power do not have a noticeable effect on most appliances. However, it can alter the
cooking times in the slow cooker by extending the cooking times. Allow sufficient time and select the
appropriate heat setting. You will learn through experience if a shorter or longer time is needed.
• Was the crock at least half-full? The slow cooker has been designed to thoroughly cook food in a filled
crock. If the crock is only half-filled, check for doneness 1 to 2 hours earlier than recipe time.
• Did you select correct number of hours based on cooking temperature (Low or High)?
• Foods will continue to increase in temperature after desired temperature has been reached.
• This can be caused by sudden temperature change, like running cold water over a warm lid. Allow lid to
sit at room temperature. It will return to the original shape within 24 hours.
• To help maintain the shape of the gasket, do not cook with clips latched and do not store empty unit
with clips latched.
Troubleshooting
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Limited Warranty
This warranty applies to products purchased in the U.S. or Canada.
This product is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of original purchase,
except as noted below. During this period, we will repair or replace this product at our option. THE FOREGOING WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF
ANY OTHER WARRANTY OR CONDITION, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WRITTEN OR ORAL INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY
STATUTORY WARRANTY OR CONDITION OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. ANY LIABILITY IS
EXPRESSLY LIMITED TO AN AMOUNT EQUAL TO THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID, AND ALL CLAIMS FOR SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL AND
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARE HEREBY EXCLUDED. There is no warranty with respect to the following, which may be supplied with this
product, including without limitation: glass parts, glass containers, cutter/strainers, blades, seals, gaskets, clutches, motor brushes, and/or
agitators, etc. This warranty extends only to the original consumer purchaser and does not cover a defect resulting from abuse, misuse,
neglect including failure to clean product regularly in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions, use for commercial purposes, or any use
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