Hamilton Beach 33964T User manual

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Programmable Slow Cooker
Mijoteuse programmable
Olla de cocción lenta programable
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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 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 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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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
Glass Lid
(Lids may vary
in appearance
depending on
model.)
Base
Control Panel/
Display
Crock
Handles shown with wire
clips locked in place for
transporting only. Do not
cook or store with lid
clamped down.
Base Handles
Chrome-Plated
Wire Clips
(for latching lid)
Clip Hook
Lid Gasket
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 time.
Vent Holes
Clip Latch
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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.
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. If food
has been cooked and then refrigerated, reheat it on LOW or HIGH and then switch
to WARM. Visit foodsafety.gov for more information.
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Program Mode
Press ON (I). Press PROG. “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.
IMPORTANT: NEVER lock clips during cooking. Use wire clips to secure lid when
transporting.
Display will alternate between
heat setting and remaining time. 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 if OFF (O) is not
pressed.
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Manual Mode
Press ON (I). Press MANUAL. “Heat Setting” will
illuminate. Press arrows to select heat setting.
NOTE: Do not use WARM setting
to cook food.
Press ENTER to start and a 3-second
beep will sound.
NOTE: Unit will automatically start
in 20 seconds if ENTER is not
pressed.
The display will alternate between
COOK and heat setting (if HIGH or
LOW is selected).
Press OFF (O) to turn off slow
cooker. The unit will automatically
turn off and display OFF after a
total of 14 hours if OFF (O) is not
pressed.
BEFORE FIRST USE: Wash glass lid and crock in hot, soapy water. Rinse and dry.
IMPORTANT: NEVER lock clips during cooking. Use wire clips to secure lid when
transporting.
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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.
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Crock
Glass
Lid
Electrical Shock Hazard.
Disconnect power before cleaning. Do not immerse
cord, plug, or base in any liquid.
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To prevent lingering food smells,
found in most plastic containers,
clean rubber lid gasket with hot,
soapy water after each use. Store
with lid ajar.
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, check for doneness 1 to 2 hours earlier than recipe time.
• Stirring is not necessary when slow cooking. 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.
• If cooking a recipe with root vegetables, place root vegetables in
the bottom 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
There is no display visible
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?
Gasket is/has flattened or
food seeps from under
gasket.
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?
• 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.
• Clips are for transportation purposes only. Do NOT use clips during cooking or storage.
Troubleshooting
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