Hamilton Beach 33473 Owner's manual

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Slow Cooker With
Food Warmer
Mijoteuse avec
réchaud d’aliments
Olla de Cocción
Lenta con
Calentador de
Alimentos
READ BEFORE USE
LIRE AVANT UTILISATION
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
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:
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 the
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 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 crock.
15. Avoid sudden temperature changes, such as adding refrigerated
foods into a heated removable crock.
16. Do not use appliance for other than intended use.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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Other Consumer Safety Information
This appliance is intended for household use only.
This appliance is only intended for the preparation, cooking, and
serving of foods. This appliance is not intended for use with any
nonfood materials or products.
wWARNING 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.
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 crock 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
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
Slow Cooker
Crock*
Base
Handles
Crock Capacity: For best results, fill crock at least half full
but no more than 1 inch (2.5 cm) from rim. If only half-filled,
check for doneness 1 to 2 hours earlier than recipe time.
*To order parts:
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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
Ceramic Lid
Base
Removable Food
Warmer Crock*
Food Warmer (on select models)

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How to Use Slow Cooker BEFORE FIRST USE: Wash glass lid and removable
crock in hot, soapy water. Rinse and dry.
1. Plug into outlet. 2. Turn unit on by pressing ON/
OFF ( ) button. The unit will
automatically default to a
cooking time of 4 hours on
HIGH.
3. Select desired cooking
temperature by pressing
TEMP button. NOTE: Do not
use WARM setting to cook or
reheat food.
4. Adjust cooking time by
pressing 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 information
on safe internal cooking
temperatures.
NOTES:
• 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, unit will reset to count
down from new number of hours chosen.
• As a safety precaution, unit will not stay on for more than
14 hours of continuous cooking and warming time and will also
shut off automatically.
Selected cooking time will glow for 2 hours. When 2 hours are
finished, next 2-hour light will glow and continue countdown until
cooking time is complete.
At end of cooking time, slow cooker will automatically switch to
WARM setting. NOTE: Cook time plus warm time cannot exceed
14 hours. When unit switches to WARM, light glows to show how
much time is remaining of 14 hours.

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How to Use Food Warmer
1. Plug into outlet. 2. Add hot food to food warmer
crock. 3. Place crock into base and cover. 4. When finished using, unplug.
wWARNING Food Safety Hazard.
Food must be hot enough to prevent
bacterial growth. This is a food
warmer and is NOT a slow cooker.
Food warmer must NOT be used
to warm uncooked or undercooked
foods. Food warmer should only
be used to warm recipes involving
thoroughly cooked ingredients. Visit
foodsafety.gov for more information.
BEFORE FIRST USE: Wash lid and crock in hot, soapy water. Rinse and dry.

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How to Use Lid LatchTM
Lid Latch™ helps secure lid
while moving, transporting, or
storing slow cooker. Do not
use Lid Latch™ while cooking.
Care and Cleaning
wWARNING Electrical Shock Hazard.
Disconnect power before cleaning. Do not immerse cord, plug, or
base in any liquid.
1. Unplug.
2. Remove crock with oven mitts. Let cool.
3. Crocks and lids are top-rack dishwasher-safe. DO NOT use
“SANI” setting when washing in dishwasher. “SANI” cycle
temperatures could damage your product.
4. Wipe outside of appliance with a soft, damp cloth.
1. Place latch under one handle.
Stretch to other side and
secure under other handle.
2. Once attached, latch can
also be crossed over knob to
further secure lid.

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Tips for Slow Cooking
• Removable 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 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
top of removable crock and food so 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, prepare it the night before.
Place all ingredients in removable crock, cover with lid, and
refrigerate overnight. In the morning, simply place removable
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.
• Higher fat content of meat, 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 recipe to prevent scorching on sides of removable crock.
Food Safety Tips
• Do not use frozen, uncooked meat in 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 entire removable
crock in 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 slow cooker. Once meat is placed into removable crock, it should
be cooked immediately (unless prepping slow cooker the night
before, where crock should be placed into refrigerator).

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Troubleshooting
Cannot select TEMP and/or HOURS settings.
• Is unit plugged in?
• Test that the electrical outlet is working with a lamp in known
working order.
Food is undercooked.
• Was food cooked on Warm setting? Do not cook on Warm setting;
always cook on Low or High heat settings.
• Did you select Low heat setting, but used a cooking time based on
High heat setting?
• Did you have the glass lid placed correctly on slow cooker?
• Was food cooked in the food warmer? Do not use food warmer to
cook food.
Food isn’t done after cooking amount of time recommended in my
recipe.
• This can be due to voltage variations (which are commonplace
everywhere) or altitude. Slight fluctuations in power do not have
a noticeable effect on most appliances. However, they can alter
cooking times in slow cooker by extending cooking times. Allow
sufficient time and select appropriate heat setting. You will learn
through experience if a shorter or longer time is needed.
My meal was overcooked. Why?
• Was removable crock at least half full? The slow cooker has been
designed to thoroughly cook food in a filled removable crock. If
removable 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.

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Notes