Hamilton Beach 33453 User manual

READ BEFORE USE
LIRE AVANT UTILISATION
LEA ANTES DE USAR
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Programmable
Slow Cooker
Mijoteuse
programmable
Olla de Cocción
Lenta Programable
English ...................... 2
Français................... 11
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
1. Read all instructions.
2. 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 are closely
supervised and instructed concerning use of the appliance by a
person responsible for their safety.
3. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or
near children. Children should be supervised to ensure that they
do not play with the appliance.
4. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.
5. To protect against electrical shock, do not immerse cord, plug,
or base in water or other liquid.
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 supply cord or
plug, or after the appliance malfunctions or has been dropped
or damaged in any manner. Supply cord replacement and
repairs must be conducted by the manufacturer, its service
agent, or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
Call the provided customer service number for information on
examination, repair, or adjustment.
8. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by
appliance manufacturer may cause injuries.
9. Do not use outdoors.
10. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot
surfaces, including stove.
11. Do not place removable stoneware crock or base on or near hot
gas or an electric burner. Do not place slow cooker base
in a heated oven.
12. Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance
containing hot oil or other hot liquids.
13. To disconnect slow cooker, turn control to OFF ( ); then remove
plug from wall outlet.
14. CAUTION: To prevent damage or shock hazard do not cook in
base. Cook only in removable stoneware crock.
15. Avoid sudden temperature changes, such as adding refrigerated
foods into a heated removable stoneware crock.
16. 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 the crock is very rough and can damage the
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.
Other Consumer Safety Information
This appliance 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
nonfood materials or products.
WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard: This appliance is provided
with a polarized plug (one wide blade) to reduce 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 fully into the
outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, 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.
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Parts and Features
Glass Lid*
(Lids may vary in
appearance depending
on model.)
Base Easy-Clean
Touch Pad
Chrome-Plated Wire Clips (for latching lid)
(on select models)
Handles shown with wire clips locked in place for
transporting only. Do not cook or store with lid
clamped down.
Removable
Stoneware
Crock*
Base
Handles
Crock Capacity
For best results, fill the crock no more than 1 inch (2.5 cm)
from the rim.
*To order parts:
US: 1.800.851.8900
www.hamiltonbeach.com
Canada: 1.800.267.2826
Mexico: 01 800 71 16 100
Clip Hook Wire Clip
Clip Latch
Lid
Gasket
Vent Holes
Lid Latch™*
(on select models)
Lid Holder*
Lid Holder With Cord Wrap
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Cooking Mode
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Turn unit on by pressing ON/OFF
( ) button. The unit will
automatically default to a cooking
time of 4 hours on HIGH.
Select desired cooking
temperature by pressing the
TEMP button.
NOTE: Do not use WARM
setting to cook or reheat food.
Adjust cooking time by pressing
the HOURS button. 2, 4, 6, 8, or
10 hours can be selected. Cooking
time will then count down in
2-hour increments. Visit
www.foodsafety.gov for more infor-
mation on safe internal
cooking temperatures.
The selected cooking time will glow for 2 hours. When the 2 hours
are finished, the next 2-hour light will glow and continue the
countdown until the cooking time is complete.
At the end of the cooking time, the slow cooker will automatically
switch to WARM setting. NOTE: Cook time plus warm time cannot
exceed 14 hours. When the unit switches to WARM, the light glows
to show how much time is remaining of the 14 hours.
BEFORE FIRST USE: Wash glass lid and removable stoneware crock in hot,
soapy water. Rinse and dry.
NOTES:
• The cooking temperature and selected cooking hours function
independently of one another and either may be changed at any
time. When a new cooking time is selected, the unit will reset to
count down from the new number of hours chosen.
• As a safety precaution, the unit will not stay on for more than
14 hours of continuous cooking and warming time and will also
shut off automatically.
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Care and Cleaning
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1DISHWASHER-SAFE
DO NOT use the “SANI” setting
when washing in the dishwasher.
“SANI” cycle temperatures could
damage your product.
Remove crock and let cool.
Electrical Shock Hazard.
Disconnect power before cleaning. Do not immerse cord, plug, or base in
any liquid.
WARNING
How to Use Lid LatchTM
The Lid Latch™ helps secure lid
while moving, transporting, or
storing slow cooker. Do not use
Lid Latch™ while cooking.
1 2
Place latch under one handle.
Stretch to other side and secure
under other handle.
Once attached, latch can also
be crossed over knob to further
secure lid.
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Tips for Slow Cooking
• The removable stoneware 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 removable stoneware 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 removable stoneware crock, cover with
lid, and refrigerate overnight. In the morning, simply place the
removable stoneware 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 the removable
stoneware 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 removable
stoneware 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 removable stone-
ware 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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PROBLEM
Cannot select TEMP
and/or HOURS settings.
Food is undercooked.
The food isn’t done after
cooking the amount of
time recommended in
my recipe.
My meal was
overcooked. Why?
PROBABLE CAUSE/SOLUTION
• Is the unit plugged in?
• Test that the electrical outlet is working with a lamp in known working order.
• Was food cooked on the Warm setting? Do not cook on Warm setting; always cook on Low or
High heat settings.
• Did you select the Low heat setting, but used a cooking time based on the High heat setting?
• Did you have the glass 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, they can alter
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 removable stoneware crock at least half full? The slow cooker has been designed to
thoroughly cook food in a filled removable stoneware crock. If the removable stoneware crock
is only half-filled, check for doneness 1 to 2 hours earlier than recipe time.
• Did you select hours based on a Low heat recipe?
• Foods will continue to increase in temperature after desired temperature has been reached.
Troubleshooting
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Notes
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This warranty applies to products purchased and used in the U.S. and Canada. This is the only express warranty for this product and
is in lieu of any other warranty or condition.
This product is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of five (5) years from the date of original
purchase in Canada and one (1) year from the date of original purchase in the U.S. During this period, your exclusive remedy is repair
or replacement of this product or any component found to be defective, at our option; however, you are responsible for all costs
associated with returning the product to us and our returning a product or component under this warranty to you. If the product or
component is no longer available, we will replace with a similar one of equal or greater value.
This warranty does not cover glass, filters, wear from normal use, use not in conformity with the printed directions, or damage to
the product resulting from accident, alteration, abuse, or misuse. This warranty extends only to the original consumer purchaser or
gift recipient. Keep the original sales receipt, as proof of purchase is required to make a warranty claim. This warranty is void if the
product is used for other than single-family household use or subjected to any voltage and waveform other than as specified on the
rating label (e.g., 120V ~ 60 Hz).
We exclude all claims for special, incidental, and consequential damages caused by breach of express or implied warranty. All
liability is limited to the amount of the purchase price. Every implied warranty, including any statutory warranty or condition
of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, is disclaimed except to the extent prohibited by law, in which case such
warranty or condition is limited to the duration of this written warranty. This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may have
other legal rights that vary depending on where you live. Some states or provinces do not allow limitations on implied warranties or
special, incidental, or consequential damages, so the foregoing limitations may not apply to you.
To make a warranty claim, do not return this appliance to the store. Please call 1.800.851.8900 in the U.S. or 1.800.267.2826 in Canada
or visit hamiltonbeach.com in the U.S. or hamiltonbeach.ca in Canada. For faster service, locate the model, type, and series numbers
on your appliance.
Limited Warranty
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