Hamilton Beach 33564 Owner's manual

READ BEFORE USE
LIRE AVANT UTILISATION
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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 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 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 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
nonfood 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 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 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, foods may
cook faster.
Control Dial With
ON/OFF Button
IntelliTime™ Light
Base
Display
Glass Lid*
Removable Stoneware
Crock*
Folding Base
Handles
Lid Rest*
Cord Wrap*
Lid Rest*
*To order parts:
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Introduction
How to Use IntelliTime Mode
No more dry, mushy slow-cooked meals. The IntelliTime™ slow cooker automatically adjusts the heat to prevent overcooking. Most slow
cooker recipes call for a 6- to 8-hour cook time, but many working families are out of the house for 10 or more hours a day. With the
IntelliTime slow cooker, food is finished precisely when you want, even up to 12 hours later.
The IntelliTime slow cooker has two modes of cooking—IntelliTime mode and Manual mode. The IntelliTime mode ramps heat up quickly
or slowly based on the number of hours you want to cook, from 4 hours to 12 hours. When the cooking time has ended, it shifts to
WARM for 4 hours. It is ideal for cooking large meats, meat and vegetable combinations, or long-cooking soups and stews. The Manual
mode is the traditional way of slow cooking with heat settings of WARM, LOW, MEDIUM, and HIGH. Choose the Manual mode for foods
with cooking times of less than 4 hours or recipes such as desserts and egg dishes.
INTELLITIME: Choose cooking time from 4 hours to 12 hours in 30-minute increments. In this mode, the slow cooker automatically adjusts
the heat to the hours selected.
Examples of Common IntelliTime Settings
Choose your starting time in the left column. Look across the top to choose a serve time. Your IntelliTime setting is the number of hours at
the point where the two intersect.
*Will switch to WARM after 12 hours.
SERVE TIME
NUMBER OF HOURS TO SET INTELLITIME
COOKING
START TIME
6:30 a.m.
7:00 a.m.
7:30 a.m.
8:00 a.m.
5:30 p.m.
11
10 1/2
10
9 1/2
6:00 p.m.
11 1/2
11
10 1/2
10
6:30 p.m.
12
11 1/2
11
10 1/2
7:00 p.m.
12*
12
11 1/2
11
7:30 p.m.
12*
12*
12
11 1/2
8:00 p.m.
12*
12*
12*
12
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How to Use IntelliTime™ Mode (cont.)
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When cooking is finished, slow
cooker will automatically switch
to the WARM setting.
MAX cooking time is 12 hours
with an additional 4 hours of
warming time. After any time
setting, the slow cooker will
automatically switch to WARM
for up to 4 hours.
5To turn off at any time, press and
hold ON/OFF button. Unplug from
wall outlet.
1
Plug in slow cooker. Press ON/
OFF button to turn on. Display
will flash 4:00. (Slow cooker will
start at 4:00 if no other setting is
selected.)
2
Rotate knob to the right to select cooking time from 4 to 12 hours in
30-minute increments. Push button to start or wait a few seconds and
slow cooker will start automatically. The slow cooker will beep when
it starts and IntelliTime light will be illuminated.
NOTE: Display flashes when setting can be changed and remains lit
after the beep and cooking starts. Once cooking starts, settings cannot
be adjusted. Turn slow cooker off and restart to reset.
BEFORE FIRST USE: Wash lid and crock in hot, soapy water. Rinse and dry.
EXAMPLE FOR SETTING INTELLITIME: Your recipe for Beef Stew
calls for cooking on LOW for 6 to 8 hours. You will be away from
home for 10 hours. Ignore the recipe time and set the dial for 10
hours. The slow cooker adjusts heat to make your Beef Stew ready
to eat, not overcooked, at 10 hours. Can’t make it home in 10 hours?
No problem, the slow cooker automatically switches to WARM for up
to 4 hours after cooking time has ended.
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How to Use Manual Mode
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Plug in slow cooker. Press ON/
OFF button to turn on. Display will
flash 4:00.
Rotate knob past the IntelliTime™
mode settings to select desired
heat setting, WARM, LOW,
MEDIUM, or HIGH.
Use a separate kitchen timer to
keep track of cooking time when
using the Manual mode.
Food Safety Hazard.
Food must be hot enough to prevent bacterial
growth before using WARM setting. The WARM
setting should only be used after a recipe has
been thoroughly cooked. Do not reheat food on
WARM setting. Visit foodsafety.gov for more
information.
MANUAL: Choose desired heat settings WARM, LOW, MEDIUM, or HIGH. In this mode,
slow cooker will NOT keep track of cooking time. A kitchen timer should be used.
wWARNING
Push button to start or wait a few
seconds and slow cooker will start
automatically. The slow cooker
will beep when it starts.
NOTE: Display flashes when
setting can be changed and
remains lit after the beep and
cooking starts. Once cooking
starts, settings cannot be
adjusted. Turn slow cooker off
and restart to reset.
5After 14 hours, the slow cooker
will automatically turn off. 6To turn off at any time, press and
hold ON/OFF button. Unplug from
wall outlet.
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Care and Cleaning
Remove crock and let cool.
DISHWASHER-SAFE
DO NOT use the “SANI” setting
when washing in the dishwasher.
“SANI” cycle temperatures could
damage your product.
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Tips for Slow Cooking
• The crock should be at least half-filled for best results. If only
half-filled, foods may cook faster.
• Stirring is not necessary when slow cooking. Removing glass
lid results in major heat loss and the cooking time may need to
be extended.
• If cooking soups or stews, leave a 1-inch (2.5-cm) space between
the lid 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.
• When choosing recipes for this slow cooker, look for recipes
that call for cooking time on HIGH 4 to 5 hours or LOW 6 to 8
hours. Recipes calling for less cooking time should be checked
periodically for doneness.
• 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 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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PROBLEM
Food is undercooked.
My meal was
overcooked. Why?
PROBABLE CAUSE
• Was food cooked on the Warm setting? Do not cook on Warm.
• Was power interrupted?
• Did the slow cooker cook for the complete time selected? Select HIGH or the 4-hour setting
to add more time to the recipe.
• Recipe had too much liquid.
• Crock was overfilled.
• Did you have the lid placed correctly on the slow cooker?
• 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, foods may cook faster. Check for doneness
periodically.
• Foods will continue to increase in temperature after desired temperature has been reached.
• Recipe called for shorter than normal cook time and IntelliTime™ mode was used.
Troubleshooting
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