Hamilton Beach 840071200 User manual

840071200
Slow Cooker Safety........................ 2
Know Your Slow Cooker .............. 3
How to Use Your Slow Cooker...... 4
Cleaning Your Slow Cooker .......... 7
Customer Service .......................... 8
In USA: 1-800-851-8900
In Canada: 1-800-267-2826
Cool Touch Slow Cooker

This product is intended for household
use only.
This appliance is equipped with a polarized
plug. This type of plug has one blade wider
than the other. The plug will fit into an elec-
trical outlet only one way. This is a safety
feature. If you are unable to insert the plug
into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If
the plug should still fail to fit, contact an
electrician to replace the obsolete outlet.
Do not attempt to defeat the safety purpose
of the polarized plug.
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
Slow Cooker Safety
When using electrical appliances, basic
safety precautions should always be
followed, including the following:
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 Hamilton Beach/
Proctor-Silex, Inc. may cause fire, electric
shock or injury.
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
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 control
knob to Off; remove plug from outlet.
13. Caution: To reduce the risk of electric
shock, 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.
Consumer Safety Information
To avoid an electrical circuit overload do not
use a high wattage appliance on the same
circuit with the slow cooker.
This appliance has a short cord to reduce
the hazards of becoming entangled or
tripping over a longer cord. An extension
cord may be used if electrical rating of
extension cord is equal to or greater than
the rating of the slow cooker. Use only
an extension cord rated 10 amperes or
greater. Care must be taken to arrange
extension cord so that it will not drape over
a countertop or tabletop where it can be
tripped over or pulled on by children.

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Know Your Slow Cooker
Parts and Features
1. Cover
2. Crock
3. Base Handles
4. Base
5. Control Knob
Cooking in a slow cooker is easy but
different from conventional methods.
Take a few minutes and read “How to
Use” and “Tips for Slow Cooking.”
Then try some of the recipes in the
recipe book included with your slow
cooker.
You’ll soon be convinced that a slow
cooker is a necessity. There are also
many slow cooker recipe books avail-
able in the library or book store. If you
have any questions, call our toll-free
customer service number. We’ll be glad
to help.
If You’ve NEVER Used a Slow Cooker
You are probably ready to develop new
recipes for use in your slow cooker. If
the recipe was originally cooked in a
saucepan on the stovetop, or slow
roasted in the oven, adapting the recipe
should be easy.
Our slow cooker heats from the sides.
The Base slowly raises the temperature
If You’ve Used a Slow Cooker Before
of the Crock. Whether cooked on Low
or High, the final temperature of the
food is the same, about 200°F. The
only difference is the amount of time
the cooking process takes. Read the
section on “Adapting Recipes” for more
information.

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The Control Knob on the slow cooker
offers Low and High temperature
settings for cooking. The Keep Warm
setting is for holding the prepared
recipe at a perfect serving temperature.
The Keep Warm setting should only
be used after a recipe has been
thoroughly cooked. Food should not
be cooked or reheated on the Keep
Warm setting. If the food has been
cooked and then refrigerated it must be
reheated on Low or High, then switched
to Keep Warm.
Control Knob and Temperature Settings
CAUTION: The Keep Warm setting should only be used after completely cooking
the recipe according to the instructions. The food must be hot enough to prevent
bacterial growth before using the Keep Warm setting. Do not use the Keep Warm
setting to reheat any food that has been refrigerated or frozen.
1. Before first use, wash Cover and
Crock in hot, soapy water. Rinse
and dry. Do not immerse the Base
in water or other liquid.
2. Prepare recipe according to
instructions. Place food in Crock
and cover.
3. Plug cord into outlet. Select temper-
ature setting. Most slow cooker
recipes give a choice of cooking on
Low or High. Generally, 1 hour on
High is equal to 2 hours on Low.
4. When finished, turn to Off and unplug
Base. Carefully remove hot food
from Crock.
5. Let Crock and Cover cool before
washing.
How to Use Your Slow Cooker
Cool Touch!
The base handles and control and
lid knobs of the slow cooker base
are cool to the touch. Other areas,
such as the base of the slow cooker,
are warm but will not burn you if
casually touched. The crock, cover,
and interior metal surface of the
base are hot.

HEAT SETTING LOW HIGH
4 lb. Whole Chicken 6 to 8 hours 3 to 4 hours
3-4 lb. Beef Roast 8 to 10 hours 4 to 5 hours
3-4 lb. Boneless, Smoked Ham 6 to 8 hours 3 to 4 hours
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The slow cooker should be at least
half-filled for best results.
The Cover of the slow cooker does not
form a tight fit on the Crock but should
be centered on the Crock for best
results. Do not remove the Cover
unnecessarily—this results in major
heat loss. Do not cook without Cover
in place.
Stirring is not necessary when slow
cooking. However, if cooking on High,
you may want to stir occasionally.
Slow cooking retains most of the
moisture in foods. If a recipe results
in too much liquid at the end of the
cooking time, remove the Cover, turn
the Control Knob to High, and reduce
the liquid by simmering. This will take
30 to 45 minutes.
Tips for Slow Cooking
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 Crock
in the slow cooker and select the
temperature setting.
Meat and poultry require at least
6 to 8 hours on Low. Do not use
frozen meat or poultry in the slow
cooker. Thaw any meat or poultry
before slow cooking.
Basic Cooking Chart/Hours Required
Adapting Recipes
Some ingredients 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.
Many things can affect how quickly a
recipe will cook. The water and fat
content of a food, the temperature of
the food, and the size of the food will
all affect the cooking time. Food cut
into pieces will cook faster than whole
roasts or poultry.
Most meat and vegetable combinations
require at least 6 to 7 hours on Low.
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 and cook in the fat.
Some recipes call for browning the
meat before slow cooking. This is only
to remove excess fat or for color; it
is not necessary for successful cooking.

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• Please handle the Crock and Cover
carefully to ensure long life.
• Avoid sudden, extreme temperature
changes. For example, do not place a
hot Cover or Crock into cold water, or
onto a wet surface.
• Avoid hitting the Crock and Cover
against the faucet or other hard
surfaces.
• Do not use Crock or Cover if chipped,
cracked, or severely scratched.
• Do not use abrasive cleansers or
metal scouring pads.
Crock and Glass Cover Precautions
and Information
• The bottom of the Crock is very rough
and can damage the countertop.
Always place Crock on a mat or trivet
to protect countertop. Use caution.
• The Crock and the Cover can become
very hot. Use caution. Do not place
directly on any unprotected surface or
countertop.
• The Crock is microwave safe,
dishwasher safe, and oven proof,
but never heat the Crock when empty.
Never place the Crock on a burner or
stove top.
• Do not place the Cover in a microwave
oven, conventional oven, or on the
stove top.
The Handles and Control Knob on the
Base of the slow cooker are cool to the
touch. Other areas, such as the Base of
the slow cooker, are warm but will not
burn you if casually touched. The Crock,
Cover and interior metal surface of the
Base are hot.
The sides of the Base of the slow
cooker get warm because the heating
elements are located here. Use the
handles on the Base if necessary.
Use hot mitts to remove the Crock or
let the Crock cool before removing it
from the Base.
When removing the Cover, tilt so that
the opening faces away from you to
avoid being burned by steam.
Handling the Slow Cooker
Slow cookers have very little evapora-
tion. If making your favorite soup, stew,
or sauce, reduce the liquid or water
called for in the original recipe. If too
thick, liquids 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.

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Cleaning Your Slow Cooker
1. Turn the Control Knob to Off. Unplug
cord from outlet.
2. Remove Crock and Cover from Base
and let cool.
3. Wash the Crock and the Cover in hot,
soapy water. Rinse and dry. The
Crock and the Cover may also be
washed in the dishwasher.
4. Wipe the Base with a damp cloth.
Do not use abrasive cleansers.
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of
electrical shock, do not immerse the
Base in water or other liquid.
Optional Feature on Selected Models
The Lid Latch secures the cover while
moving, transporting, or storing the
slow cooker. To use the Lid Latch,
place the white band under the tab at
the front edge of slow cooker base.
Stretch the band to the other side of
the slow cooker and secure it in the
same way.
Once the band is attached, it can also
be crossed over the knob to further
secure the lid.
To order the Lid Latch call our toll-free
customer service numbers:
In the USA 1-800-851-8900 and in
Canada 1-800-267-2826.
Cord Storage
The base of the slow cooker is
recessed to provide cord storage.
After the unit is cool, remove the lid
and crock. Turn the base upside down
and wind cord as shown.

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Customer Service
If you have a question about your slow cooker call our toll-free customer service
number. Before calling, please note the model, type, and series numbers and fill in
that information below. These numbers can be found on the bottom of your slow
cooker. This information will help us answer your question much more quickly.
MODEL: ______________ TYPE: _______________ SERIES: _________________
TWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
Hamilton Beach/Proctor-Silex, Inc. warrants this appliance to be free from defects in
material and workmanship for a period of two (2) years from the date of original purchase,
except as noted. There is no warranty with respect to the following, which may be supplied
with this appliance: glass parts, glass containers, cutter/strainer, blades and/or agitators.
This warranty extends only to the original consumer purchaser and does not cover damage
from abuse, neglect, use for commercial purposes, or any other use not found in the
printed directions. HAMILTON BEACH/PROCTOR-SILEX, INC. EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS
ALL RESPONSIBILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR INCIDENTAL LOSSES
CAUSED BY USE OF THIS APPLIANCE. Some states or provinces do not allow this exclusion
or limitation of incidental or consequential losses, so the foregoing disclaimer may not
apply to you. If you have a claim under this warranty, DO NOT RETURN THE APPLIANCE
TO THE STORE! Please call our CUSTOMER SERVICE NUMBER. (For faster service
please have model, series, and type numbers ready for operator to assist you.)
CUSTOMER SERVICE NUMBERS
In the U.S. 1-800-851-8900
In Canada 1-800-267-2826
Web site address: www.hamiltonbeach.com
KEEP THESE NUMBERS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE!
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other legal rights
which vary from state to state, or province to province.
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