Hamilton Beach 33361 Owner's manual

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Slow Cooker
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Olla de cocción
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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
serving 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 by using an adapter. If
the plug does not fit into the outlet, have an electrician 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
countertop 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 electric 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 oven mitts to remove crock.
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Parts and Features
Lid
Base
Control Knob
Crock
Base Handles
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.
Setting Indicator Line
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How to Use Your Slow Cooker
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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
and then switch to Keep Warm. Visit foodsafety.gov for
more information.
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FOOD SAFETY TIPS:
• Do not use frozen, uncooked meat in the slow
cooker. Thaw any meat or poultry before slow
cooking.
• Visit www.foodsafety.gov for more information
on safe internal cooking temperatures.
• To store leftovers after cooking, do NOT place the
entire crock in the refrigerator since contents will
take too long to cool. Instead, divide leftovers
into smaller containers and place into refrigerator.
• Never allow undercooked or raw meat to sit at
room temperature in the slow cooker. Once meat
is placed into the crock, it should be cooked
immediately (unless prepping slow cooker the
night before, where crock should be placed into
the refrigerator).
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Cleaning and Care
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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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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.
Do not use Lid Latch™ while
cooking.
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.
• 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.
Food Safety Tips
• Do not use frozen, uncooked meat in the slow cooker. Thaw any
meat or poultry before slow cooking.
• Visit www.foodsafety.gov for more information on safe internal
cooking temperatures.
• To store leftovers after cooking, do NOT place the entire crock in the
refrigerator since contents will take too long to cool. Instead, divide
leftovers into smaller containers and place into refrigerator.
• Never allow undercooked or raw meat to sit at room temperature
in the slow cooker. Once meat is placed into the crock, it should be
cooked immediately (unless prepping slow cooker the night before,
where crock should be placed into the refrigerator).
IF YOU LIVE IN A HIGH-ALTITUDE AREA:
The Extension service will have detailed information about cooking
for your area. To locate the Cooperative Extension service in your
county, please visit: http://www.csrees.usda.gov/Extension/.
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Cooking Chart
RECIPE 3–5 QT/L 6–7 QT/L 8 QT/L INSTRUCTIONS
Beef Pot 2 lb. (907 g) beef pot roast 3–5 lb. (1.3–2.2 kg) beef pot roast 4–6 lb. (1.8–2.7 kg) beef pot roast
Roast 1 teaspoon (5 ml) salt 1.5 teaspoons (7.5 ml) salt 2 teaspoons (10 ml) salt
1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) pepper 1 teaspoon (5 ml) pepper 1 teaspoon (5 ml) pepper
1/4 cup (60 ml) beef broth/water 1/2 cup (125 ml) beef broth/water 3/4 cup (175 ml) beef broth/water
1/2 to 1 envelope dry onion mix 1 envelope dry onion mix 1 envelope dry onion mix
1 onion, quartered 2 onions, quartered 3 onions, quartered
2 potatoes, quartered 3–4 potatoes, quartered 5–6 potatoes, quartered
2 carrots, cut in 1-inch 3–4 carrots, cut in 1-inch 5–6 carrots, cut in 1-inch
(2.5-cm) pieces (2.5-cm) pieces (2.5-cm) pieces
Chili 1 lb. (450 g) ground beef 2 lb. (907 g) ground beef 4 lb. (1.8 kg) ground beef
1 1.5-oz (40-g) envelope 2 1.5-oz (40-g) envelopes 4 1.5-oz (40-g) envelopes
chili seasoning chili seasoning chili seasoning
1 14.5-oz. (411-g) can 2 14.5-oz. (411-g) can 4 14.5-oz. (411-g) can
diced tomatoes diced tomatoes diced tomatoes
1 16-oz. (453-g) can kidney 2 16-oz. (453-g) can kidney 4 16-oz. (453-g) can kidney
beans, drained and rinsed beans, drained and rinsed beans, drained and rinsed
For best results, fill the crock at least half-full but no more than one inch from rim.
Always follow package directions.
Visit www.foodsafety.gov for more information on safe internal cooking temperatures.
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 160°F (71°C) 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 160°F
(71°C).
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Cooking Chart (cont.)
RECIPE 3–5 QT/L 6–7 QT/L 8 QT/L INSTRUCTIONS
Whole 3 lb. (1.3 kg) whole chicken 4–6 lb (1.8–2.7 kg) whole chicken 7–8 lb (3.2–3.6 kg) whole chicken
Chicken 2 garlic cloves, peeled (or two 3 lb. [1.3 kg] chickens) 4 garlic cloves, peeled
1/2 lemon 3 garlic cloves, peeled 1 lemon, halved
1 bay leaf 1/2 lemon 3 bay leaves
1 teaspoon (5 ml) salt 2 bay leaves 1 tablespoon (15 ml) salt
1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) pepper 2 teaspoons (10 ml) salt 1.5 teaspoons (7.5 ml) pepper
1 teaspoon (5 ml) paprika 1 teaspoon (5 ml) pepper 2 teaspoons (10 ml) paprika
1–2 teaspoons (5–10 ml) paprika
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 165°F (74°C).
RECIPE ALL SIZE SLOW COOKERS INSTRUCTIONS
Baked Baking potatoes, scrubbed
Potatoes Extra virgin olive oil
Kosher salt
1. Rub potatoes with olive oil and sprinkle with
salt.
2. Place potatoes in slow cooker. Do not fill crock
more than 1/2 full with potatoes.
3. Cover and cook on HIGH for 4.5 to 5 hours,
LOW for 7.5 to 8 hours, depending on quantity
of potatoes and size of slow cooker, or until
internal temperature reaches at least 210°F
(99°C).
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