Hamilton Beach 840143900 User manual

840143900
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READ BEFORE USE
LIRE AVANT L’UTILISATION
LEA ANTES DE USAR
Thank You for Purchasing a
Stay or Go™Cool Touch Slow Cooker!
Making great-tasting food with the Slow Cooker is simple, once you know how.
Please look inside this helpful user guide
for our easy set-up steps.
If you have any questions, please call our toll free number below
before you return it.
Our friendly associates are ready to help you:
USA: 1-800-851-8900
Canada: 1-800-267-2826
Mexico: 01-800-71-16-100
Please visit
hamiltonbeach.com or
proctorsilex.com for easy
and delicious recipes for
this product!
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This product is intended for household
use only.
To avoid an electrical circuit overload do
not use a high wattage appliance on the
same circuit with the slow cooker.
The length of the cord used on this appli-
ance 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 countertop or tabletop
where it can be pulled on by children or
accidentally tripped over.
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
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 chil-
dren.
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 injuries.
8. Do not use outdoors.
9. Do not let cord hang over edge of
table or counter, or touch hot surfaces,
including the 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
using an appliance containing hot oil or
other hot liquids.
12. To disconnect slow cooker, turn
control knob to Off ( O) then remove
plug from outlet.
13. Caution: To prevent damage or shock
hazard do not cook in base. Cook only
in removable container.
14. Do not operate appliance in any way
other than intended use.
Other Consumer Safety Information
wWARNING
Shock Hazard
• Do not immerse this appliance in water or other liquid.
• This appliance has a polarized plug (one wide blade) that reduces the risk of electrical
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 using an adaptor. If the plug
does not fit, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, have an electrician replace the outlet.
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Parts and Features
Cool Touch Slow Cooker Features
1. Cool Touch Cover Handle
2. Glass Lid
3. Crock
4. Cool Touch Base Handles
5. Recipe Nametag
6. Control Knob
7. Power Indicator Light
8. Base
Lid Rest
Spill-Resistant Travel Features
1. Clip Hook
2. Stainless Steel Wire Clip
3. Clip Finger Latch
4. Lid Gasket
5. Carry Case
(available on select models)
NOTE: When traveling with the slow cooker, make sure that the clips are
securely snapped in the locking position.
CARRY CASE ON SELECT
MODELS ONLY
NOTE: This slow cooker is a
Cool Touch model. The base
handles, control knob, and cover
handl 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.
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Parts and Features (cont.)
How much does your slow cooker hold?
The capacity of your slow cooker refers to the amount the cooking vessel can hold
if it is filled to the rim. However, in order to avoid food boiling over and spilling, we
DO NOT recommend filling to the rim. As a rule, you should select recipes that yield
1 quart less than the listed capacity of your cooking vessel. For example, if your
slow cooker is labeled as a 6-quart slow cooker, your best results will be achieved
using recipes that yield 5 quarts or less.
The Control Knob on the slow cooker is
cool to the touch and 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 thor-
oughly cooked. Food should not be
reheated on the Keep Warm setting. If
food has been cooked and then refriger-
ated it must be reheated on Low or
High, then switched to Keep Warm.
Control Knob and Temperature Settings
Crock Capacity
wCAUTION
Health Hazard
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.
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1. Before first use, wash the glass lid
and cooking vessel in hot, soapy
water. Rinse and dry. Do not
immerse base in water.
2. Prepare recipe according to instruc-
tions. Place food in cooking vessel
and cover with glass lid.
NOTE: When planning to travel with
the slow cooker, make sure that the
clips are securely snapped in the
locked position prior to cooking.
How to Use Your Slow Cooker
3. Plug cord into outlet. Select a
temperature setting of Low or High
(not Keep Warm).
4. When finished, turn to Off (O) and
unplug base.
5. Let the cooking vessel and glass lid
cool before washing.
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.
If You’ve Used a Slow Cooker Before
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.”
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.
Our slow cooker heats from the sides.
The base slowly raises the temperature
of the pan. Whether cooked on Low or
High, the final temperature of the food is
the same, about 200°F. The only differ-
ence is the amount of time the cooking
process takes.
If You’ve NEVER Used a Slow Cooker
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HEAT SETTING LOW HIGH
2 5 pound/2.25 kg Whole Chickens 8 6
5-6 pounds (2.25-2.7 kg) Beef Roast 10 5
3-4 pounds (1.35-1.8 kg)
Boneless, Smoked Ham 8 5
Stew (crock 2/3 full) 8 4
Soup (crock 2/3 full) 8 4
Chili (crock 2/3 full) 8 4
Basic Cooking Chart/Hours Required
• The cover of the slow cooker does
not form a tight fit on the cooking
vessel but should be centered on the
cooking vessel for best results. Do
not remove the glass lid
unnecessarily—this results in major
heat loss. Do not cook without glass
lid 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 glass lid,
turn the control knob to High, and
reduce the liquid by simmering. This
will take 30 to 45 minutes.
• The slow cooker should be at least
half-filled for best results.
Tips for Slow Cooking
• If cooking soups or stews, leave a
2-inch space between the top of the
cooking vessel 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 cooking vessel, cover with
glass lid and refrigerate overnight. In
the morning, simply place cooking
vessel in the slow cooker. Select the
temperature setting.
• Meat and poultry require at least 7 to
8 hours on Low. Do not use frozen
meat in the slow cooker. Thaw any
meat or poultry before slow cooking.
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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 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.
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 cooking vessel.
Cleaning
1. Turn the control knob to Off (O).
Unplug cord from outlet.
2. Remove cooking vessel and glass lid
from base and let cool.
3. Wash the cooking vessel, glass lid
and plastic lid in hot, soapy water.
Rinse and dry. Cooking vessel and
glass lid may also be washed in the
dishwasher.
4. Wipe the base with a damp cloth.
Do not use abrasive cleansers.
wWARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Do not immerse base in water. This can result in death or electrical shock.
Please visit
hamiltonbeach.com or
proctorsilex.com for easy
and delicious recipes for
this product!
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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: _________________
This Use & Care Guide is also available at hamiltonbeach.com
This warranty applies to products purchased in the U.S. or Canada.
LIMITED WARRANTY
This product is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period
of one (1) year for Hamilton Beach products or one hundred eighty (180) days for Proctor-
Silex and Traditions products from the date of original purchase, except as noted below.
During this period, we will repair or replace this product, at our option, at no cost. THE
FOREGOING WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTY OR CONDITION,
WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WRITTEN OR ORAL INCLUDING, WITHOUT
LIMITATION, ANY STATUTORY WARRANTY OR CONDITION OF MERCHANTABILITY
OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. ANY LIABILITY IS EXPRESSLY LIMITED
TO AN AMOUNT EQUAL TO THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID, AND ALL CLAIMS FOR
SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARE HEREBY EXCLUDED.
There is no warranty with respect to the following, which may be supplied with this
product, including without limitation: glass parts, glass containers, cutter/strainers, blades,
seals, gaskets, clutches, motor brushes, and/or agitators, etc. This warranty extends only
to the original consumer purchaser and does not cover a defect resulting from abuse,
misuse, neglect including failure to clean product regularly in accordance with
manufacturer’s instructions, use for commercial purposes, or any use not in conformity
with the printed directions. 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. 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.
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
hamiltonbeach.com or proctorsilex.com
KEEP THESE NUMBERS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE!
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