Living Home KC271LV User manual

7 Qt. Oval Slow Cooker with Little Cooker
Olla de Cocción Lenta de 7 Qt. con Ollita
Mijoteuse de 7 Litre avec Petite Mijoteuse
OWNER’S MANUAL
MANUAL DEL USUARIO
GUIDE DU PROPRIÉTAIRE
Model/Modelo/Modèle KC271LV
120V., 60Hz., 340 Watts
BJWC
1 Mercer Road
Natick, MA 01760
www.bjs.com

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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For Household Use Only
Rev. 07/05A
14. Never put cold water in a heated
ceramic pot as the pot may crack.
15. Never cook directly in metal housing.
Use the removable ceramic pot.
16. Never turn the switch "On" when the
ceramic pot is empty as this could
cause a malfunction.
17. Never touch the exterior of the slow
cooker during its operation and before
it cools after switching to "Off" position.
18. Avoid sudden temperature changes,
such as adding frozen foods into the
heated ceramic pot.
19. Always keep the slow cooker dry,
especially the metal housing.
20. When using this appliance, provide
adequate air space above and on all
sides for air circulation. On surfaces
where heat may cause a problem, an
insulated heat pad is recommended.
21. Do not use outdoors or while standing
in a damp area.
22. Do not use appliance for other than
intended use.
23. Lift and tilt cover away from you
carefully to avoid scalding and allow
water to drip into unit.
When using your Slow Cooker, basic safety precautions should always be
observed, including the following:
1. Read all instructions before using your
Slow Cooker.
2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Always
use handles or knobs.
3. Close supervision is necessary when
any appliance is used by or near
children.
4. To protect against electric shock, do
not immerse cord, plug or any parts of
the slow cooker in water or any other
liquids.
5. Do not let cord hang over edge of
table or counter, or touch hot surfaces.
6. Do not operate any appliance with a
damaged cord or plug, or after the
appliance malfunctions, has been
dropped or damaged in any manner.
Return the appliance to the
manufacturer at the address indicated
on the warranty page for examination,
repair or adjustment.
7. Unplug appliance from outlet when not
in use and before cleaning. Allow to
cool before putting on or taking off
parts and before cleaning the
appliance.
8. Do not place on or near a hot gas or
electric burner.
9. The use of accessory attachments not
recommended by the appliance
manufacturer may cause hazard or
injury.
10. Never place ceramic pot directly on a
heated surface, such as a stove
element as this could cause cracking.
11. To disconnect, turn the control knob to
OFF, then remove the plug. Always
hold the plug, and never pull the cord.
12. Extreme caution must be used when
moving an appliance containing hot
food, water or other liquids.
13. The glass lid and ceramic pot are
fragile. Handle them with care.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock, this appliance has a polarized plug
(one blade is wider than the other). This plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way.
If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a
qualified electrician to install the proper outlet. Do not modify the plug in any way.
This unit has a short power supply cord to
reduce the risk resulting from becoming
entangled in or tripping over a long cord. An
extension cord may be used if you are
careful in its use:
1. The electrical rating of the extension
cord should be at least as great as the
electrical rating of the appliance.
120V, 340W 3 Amps.
2. An extension cord with the power cord
must be arranged so that it will not drape
over the countertop or tabletop where
they can be pulled on by children or
tripped over accidentally.
Getting To Know Your Slow Cooker
Technical Specifications
Voltage: 120V., 60Hz.
Power: 340 Watts
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1. Cover
2. Removable Ceramic Pot
3. Metal Housing
4. Control Knob
5. Inner Lining (not removable)
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* Illustrations may differ from actual product.

Off
Low Hi
Keep
Warm
Read all the sections of this booklet and follow all the instructions carefully.
Before Using Your Slow Cooker
CAUTION: Be careful when adding additional liquids to ceramic pot - Never add
cold liquids as this might cause the ceramic pot to crack. Always
warm the liquids before adding.
Setting the Temperature
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Prior To First Use, Clean The Unit Thoroughly
• Before using for the first time, wash the cover and the ceramic pot in hot, soapy
water.
• Do not immerse metal housing in water or any other liquid.
• Rinse and dry thoroughly.
• Plug cord into a 120 volt AC outlet.
• Always cook with the cover on and the ceramic pot in position. Remember that
frequent lifting of the cover delays the cooking time.
• When cooking a meat and vegetable combination, place the meat in the bottom of
the ceramic pot.
• Unplug the slow cooker when cooking is complete. Before cleaning, allow to cool
completely.
The ceramic pot cannot withstand the shock of sudden temperature changes.
• Do not use frozen meat or poultry in a slow cooker. Thaw any meat or poultry
before slow cooking.
The slow cooker has been developed with a wrap-around side element concealed in
the unit. This element provides the low, even temperature that makes lengthy
cooking times possible. As a result of the wrap-around element, food will not stick to
the base of the ceramic pot despite the long cooking time and the need to stir food is
almost unnecessary. As food cooks just below boiling point, very little steam is given
off and there is next to no evaporation, all of which provides flavorful, tender and
moist results, even with budget cuts of meat.
LOW: The low heat setting gently simmers food for an extended period of time
without overcooking or burning. No stirring is required when using this setting. Ideal
for vegetable dishes and re-heating.
HI: The high heat setting is used when baking or cooking dried beans and will cook
food in half the time required for the low setting. as food will boil when cooked on the
high setting. Occasional stirring of stews and casseroles will improve the flavor
distribution, food should be monitored when using the high setting, just like cooking in
a pot with the lid on.
KEEP WARM: The keep warm setting is for holding the
prepared recipe at a perfect serving temperature. This
setting should only be used after a recipe has been
thoroughly cooked. If food has been refrigerated, it
must be heated on low or high and then switched
to keep warm.
WARNING: Do Not Cook on Keep Warm Setting.
• Prepare recipe according to instructions.
• Place prepared food into the removable ceramic pot and cover with the glass
cover.
• Plug the unit into an electrical outlet and switch to desired temperature setting
(Low, High or Keep Warm) position. It is not necessary to stir the ingredients, leave
the cooking to the slow cooker.
• Cooking time differs by the amount of ingredients, room temperature and many
other factors. Adjust the cooking time in reference to the actual result.
• Repeatedly removing the glass cover will decrease the temperature in the ceramic
pot.
• Certain dishes may not cook if the room temperature is below 5˚C or 41˚F.
• Carefully lift the glass cover away from you. Remember there is steam trapped
under the glass cover.
* Note: The glass cover and the ceramic pot are hot. Use a cloth or pot holder to hold
them. Exercise caution to avoid burns.
• When finished, turn to "Off" position and unplug the unit. You can serve the meal in
the removable ceramic pot.
• Let ceramic pot and glass cover cool completely before washing.
• When removing the cover, tilt so that the opening faces away from you to avoid
being burned by the steam.
• The sides of the metal housing of the slow cooker get very warm. Use oven mitts
or pot holders to remove the ceramic pot.
• The removable ceramic pot can be used for serving the meal at the table.
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Note: The glass cover and the ceramic pot are hot. Use a cloth or pot
holder to hold them.
Using Your Slow Cooker
Removing Cover and Ceramic Pot

Guide to Slow Cooking
Always allow sufficient time for the food to cook. It is almost impossible to overcook food
in the slow cooker, particularly when using the low or keep warm settings. Most of the
recipes contained within this book can be cooked on any one of the temperature
settings, however the cooking times will vary accordingly. Each recipe in this book will
give specific instructions indicating the appropriate temperature setting as well as the
suggested cooking times to use.
Adapting Cooking Times
Your favorite traditional recipes can be adapted easily by halving the amount of liquid
and increasing the cooking time considerably. See the guide below for suggested
cooking times and settings when adjusting your favorite recipes.
Traditional Recipe Time Slow Cooker Recipe Time
15-30 minutes 4-6 hours on LOW
60 minutes 6-8 hours on LOW
1-3 hours 8-12 hours on LOW
Note: These times are approximate. Times can vary depending on ingredients and
quantities in recipes.
All food should be cooked with the glass lid in place. Each time the lid is lifted, both the
heat and moisture in the food are lost. Cooking times should thus be extended by
approximately 30 minutes.
Liquid Amounts
When food is cooking in your slow cooker, very little moisture boils away. To
compensate this, it is advisable to halve the liquid content of traditional recipes.
However, if after cooking, the liquid content is excessive, remove the lid and operate the
slow cooker on the high setting for 30-45 minutes or until the liquid reduces by the
desirable amount.
Stirring Food
Little or no stirring is required when using the low or keep warm setting. when using the
high setting, stirring ensures even flavor distribution.
Heat Setting Low High
3-4 Lb. Chicken 6-8 Hours 3-4 Hours
3-4 Lb. Pot Roast 6-8 Hours 4-5 Hours
3 Qt. Beef Stew 8-10 Hours 4-5 Hours
3 Qt. Chili 8-10 Hours 4-5 Hours
3 Qt. Vegetable Soup 6-8 Hours 3-4 Hours
Basic Cooking Time Guide
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*The cooking times given above should be used ONLY as a guide. It is recommended
that a thermometer be used to check the temperature to ensure the food is completely
cooked.
Tips for Slow Cooking
• The cover of the slow cooker does not form a tight fit on the ceramic pot but
should be centered on the ceramic pot for best results. Do not remove the
glass cover unnecessarily - this will result in major heat loss. Do not cook
without the glass cover in place.
• Stirring is not necessary when using a slow cooker. 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 glass cover, turn the control knob to
high, and reduce the liquid by simmering. This will take 30-45 minutes.
• The slow cooker should be at least half-filled for best results.
• If cooking soups or stews, leave a 2-inch space between the top of the ceramic
pot and the food so that the recipe can come to a simmer.
• Many recipes call for cooking all day. You can also prepare the recipe the night
before by placing all ingredients in the ceramic pot, cover and refrigerate
overnight. In the morning, simply place the ceramic pot in the slow cooker and
select the temperature setting.
• Meat & Poultry require at least 6 to 8 hours on LOW. Do not use frozen meat in
the slow cooker. Thaw any meat or poultry before slow cooking.
• Trim all visible fat from meat or poultry.
• Cook dried beans 1-2 hours on high setting, then add remaining ingredients, cook
on low for the remaining time.
• When cooking curries and casseroles, richer, more intensive flavors will develop
when the first stage is prepared by traditional methods, i.e. brown the onions,
meat and spices first in a non-stick pan.
DO’s
• Handle the ceramic pot and glass lid with care.
• Use oven mitts when lifting the ceramic pot containing hot foods.
• Avoid extreme temperature changes in the ceramic pot or glass lid. For example,
do not place into or under cold water while still hot.
DO NOT’s
• Use the ceramic pot if chipped or cracked.
• Operate the slow cooker without the ceramic pot in place.
• Place the hot ceramic pot onto a wet surface.
• Use frozen meats or foods in slow cooker. Always defrost them first.
• Place the glass lid in oven or microwave.
NEVER
• Use abrasive cleansers or metal scouring pads when cleaning the ceramic pot.
• Place water or other liquids into the base of the slow cooker.
• Immerse the base, cord or plug of the slow cooker into water.
• Touch hot surfaces with bare hands.
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Cleaning & Maintenance
CAUTION:Make sure that the unit is unplugged from the power source and
the control button is on “Off” before cleaning.
• Always allow unit to cool before cleaning.
• Remove the ceramic pot and glass lid and wash in hot, soapy water using a mild
household detergent. Rinse and dry thoroughly.
• Never use abrasive cleansers or metal scouring pads to clean the ceramic pot
or glass lid.
• To soften stubborn, cooked on foods, fill the ceramic pot with warm, soapy water
and allow to soak. Remove by lightly scrubbing with a nylon kitchen brush.
• The ceramic pot and glass lid can be washed in the dishwasher. However care
should be taken not to chip or crack the ceramic pot or glass lid.
• Never immerse the metal housing, cord or plug in water or any other liquid.
• Clean the metal housing only with a damp cloth. Do NOT immerse in water.
• When storing your slow cooker, loosely coil the power cord , don’t wrap the cord
around the unit.
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NOTE: For any additional assistance call Customer Service at: 1 [phone]
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Cooking Recipes
Spicy Shrimp & Sausage Jambalaya
Ingredients:
2 cups sausage, diced
1 lb frozen, cooked shrimp, shelled and cleaned (thawed)
2 medium onions, coarsely chopped
2 stalks celery,sliced
½ green pepper, seeded and diced
½ red pepper, seeded and diced
1 28-oz can whole tomatoes
¼ cup tomato paste
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp. dried parsley
½tsp. thyme
1 tsp. Tabasco®sauce
2 whole cloves
2 Tbs. olive oil
1 cup raw white rice
Directions:
Brown sausage in large skillet over medium heat, stirring until it has browned
evenly. Add sausage to ceramic pot. Add the rest of the ingredients except the
shrimp to the ceramic pot and mix thoroughly. Cover and cook on Low setting for
8 hours or on High for 4 hours.
One hour before serving, turn to High setting and stir in the shrimp.
Vegetable Minestrone
Ingredients:
2 cups vegetable or chicken broth
2 cups tomato juice
½ tbs. dried basil leaves
½ tsp. salt
¼ tsp. dried oregano leaves
¼ tsp. pepper
2 medium carrots, sliced (I cup)
2 medium celery stalks, chopped (1 cup)
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
½ cup sliced fresh mushrooms (3 ounces)
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, not drained
1 cup uncooked rotini pasta
Shredded Parmesan cheese, if desired
Directions:
Mix all ingredients except pasta and cheese in slow cooker. Cover and cook on
low heat setting 7 to 8 hours or until vegetables are tender. Stir in pasta. Cover
and cook on high heat setting 15 to 20 minutes or until pasta is tender. Sprinkle
each serving with cheese.