Hamilton Beach 33957 Owner's manual

Programmable Slow Cooker
Mijoteuse programmable
Olla de cocción lenta programable
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READ BEFORE USE
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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 by using an adapter. If
the plug does not fit, 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 slow cooker. 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, press OFF (O) button on control;
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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Parts and Features
Glass Lid
(Lids may vary
in appearance
depending on
model.)
Base
Control Panel/
Display
Crock
Handles shown with stainless
steel wire clips locked in place
and with optional folding metal
handles.
Folding Metal
Handles
Stainless Steel
Wire Clips
(for latching lid)
Clip Hook
Lid Gasket
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Cooking Modes
No matter what you plan to cook, the Set ’N Forget®Slow Cooker
has two cooking modes to make it easy. Here’s how to choose
the one that’s right for your lifestyle and the food you’re cooking.
Will you be away when your food is finished cooking?
Use PROGRAM Mode. Input preferred amount of cooking time
and the slow cooker automatically shifts to Warm at the end of
the selected cooking time. Food won’t overcook!
Do you want to cook the traditional way without setting a time?
— OR —
Do you want to heat previously cooked food?
Use MANUAL Mode. Lets you select traditional High or Low settings.
Do you want to keep previously cooked food warm?
(For instance, moving slow cooker from kitchen to buffet table.)
Use the MANUAL Mode. Lets you select Warm setting.
Use the PROGRAM Mode. Lets you select Warm setting.
The slow cooker will shut off after desired time.
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Program Mode
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Press ON (I). Press PROGRAM. “Cooking Time”
will illuminate. Press arrows to select cooking time. Press ENTER. “Heat Setting” will illuminate.
Press arrows to select heat setting.
NOTE: Do not use Warm setting
to cook food.
Press ENTER to start unit and a
3-second beep will sound.
NOTE: Unit will automatically start
in 20 seconds if ENTER is not
pressed.
BEFORE FIRST USE: Wash glass lid and crock in hot, soapy water. Rinse and dry.
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Display will alternate between
heat setting and remaining time.
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At the end of cook time, slow
cooker will automatically switch
to Warm setting. Unit will turn
off and display OFF after a total
of 14 hours.
To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do not immerse base in water.
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Manual Mode
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Press ON (I). Press MANUAL. “Heat Setting” will
illuminate. Press arrows to select heat setting. Press ENTER to start and a 3-second
beep will sound.
NOTE: Unit will automatically start
in 20 seconds if ENTER is not
pressed.
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The display will alternate between
COOK and heat setting (if HIGH or
LOW is selected).
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Press OFF (O) to turn off slow
cooker. The unit will automatically
turn off and display OFF after a
total of 14 hours.
BEFORE FIRST USE: Wash glass lid and crock in hot, soapy water. Rinse and dry.
To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do not immerse base in water.
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Care and Cleaning
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DISHWASHER-SAFE
Press OFF (O).Unplug cord from outlet. Remove crock and let cool.
• Handle the Crock and Glass Lid with care to ensure long life.
• Avoid sudden, extreme temperature changes. For example, do not
place hot Crock or Glass Lid into cold water, or onto a wet surface.
• Avoid Crock and Glass Lid coming in contact with or bumping against
a faucet or other hard surfaces.
• Do not use Crock and Glass 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 Glass Lid can become very hot. Use caution.
Do not place directly on any unprotected surface or countertop.
• The Crock is microwave-safe and ovenproof, but never heat the Crock
when empty. Never place the Crock on a burner or stove top.
• Do not place the Glass Lid in a microwave oven, conventional oven,
or on the stove top.
To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do not immerse
base in water.
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Tips for Slow Cooking
• Foods will continue to increase in temperature after desired
temperature has been reached.
• 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. Removing the
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 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 the Crock, cover, and refrigerate
overnight. In the morning, simply place the Crock in the slow
cooker.
• Do not use frozen, uncooked meat in the slow cooker.
Thaw any meat or poultry before slow cooking.
• Some foods are not suited for extended cooking in the slow
cooker. Pasta, seafood, milk, cream, or sour cream should be
added 2 hours before serving. Evaporated milk or condensed
soups are perfect for the slow cooker.
• The higher the fat content of the meat, the less liquid is needed.
If cooking meat with a high fat content, place thick onion slices
underneath so the meat will not sit on (and cook in) the fat.
• Slow cookers allow for very little evaporation. If making your
favorite soup, stew, or sauce, reduce the liquid called for in
the 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.
• To keep previously cooked food warm (food that is already
at the desired temperature), select the Warm setting in any
of the two cooking modes: Program or Manual.
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PROBLEM
There is no display visible
on the control panel.
I can’t program the current
time on the control panel.
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
• Is the unit plugged in?
• Is the unit turned on? Display should flash SEL.
• Test that the electrical outlet is working with a lamp in known working order.
• Was power interrupted (due to brownout, electrical storm, etc.) for 5 seconds or longer?
• There is no “clock” feature on this slow cooker, only a countdown timer.
• Was food cooked on the Warm setting? Do not cook on Warm setting; always cook on Low or High
heat settings.
• Was power interrupted (due to brownout, electrical storm, etc.) for 5 seconds or longer?
NOTE: For a power interruption of 5 seconds or less, the slow cooker will remember the programmed
heat and time 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 the 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 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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Limited Warranty
This warranty applies to products purchased 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 one (1) year from the date of original
purchase. 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.
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.
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