Suzanne Somers Somersize User manual

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When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be
observed, 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 cus-
tomer service number for
information on examination,
repair, or adjustment.
7. The use of accessory attachments
not recommended by the manufac-
turer 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 sur-
faces, including stove.
10.Do not place on or near hot gas
or an electric burner, or in a heat-
ed oven.
11.Extreme caution must be used
when using an appliance contain-
ing hot oil or other hot liquids.
12.To disconnect slow cooker, turn
control knob to Off; remove plug
from outlet.
13.Caution: To prevent damage or
shock hazard do not cook in base.
Cook only in removable liner.
14.Avoid sudden temperature
changes, such as adding refriger-
ated foods into a heated crock.
15.Do not operate appliance in any
way other than intended use.
Consumer Safety Information
This product is intended for house-
hold 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 electrical outlet
only one way. This is a safety fea-
ture intended to help reduce the risk
of electrical shock. If you are unable
to insert the plug into the outlet, try
reversing the plug. If the plug should
still fail to fit, contact a qualified elec-
trician to replace the obsolete outlet.
Do not attempt to defeat the safety
purpose of the polarized plug by
modifying the plug in any way.
To avoid an electrical circuit over-
load do not use a high wattage
appliance on the same circuit with
the slow cooker.
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 exten-
sion cord so that it will not drape
over the countertop or tabletop
where it can be pulled on by children
or accidentally tripped over.
Do not cook in the Double Dish
Bowls unless water is in the crock.
Do not use the slow cooker with
only half of the Double Dish; both
must be used.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
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Somersize Slow Cooker
Congratulations on the purchase of your Somersize Slow Cooker.
You are going to love how this product will ease your busy lifestyle.
We are all crazier than ever, but we still yearn for home-cooked, comfort
foods. With just a few simple steps in the morning, you can arrive home
to a fully prepared, delicious and nutritious dinner. Long, slow-cooked
meals like stews, chili and chicken will satisfy the pickiest eaters and
make you feel great about the food you serve to your family and friends.
This is the opposite of “fast food,” it’s “slow food!”
You’ll love the versatility of this appliance with two non-stick coated inserts
that allow you to make two different meals at the same time. Just imagine,
you no longer have to give up your favorite spicy chicken wings to please
the kids… make spicy on one side and mild on the other. Or make cheese
dip on one side and chili on the other. Plus, the Somersize Slow Cooker
comes with a darling carrying case, making it easy to transport your home-
cooked meals to picnics and parties.
Your new Somersize Slow Cooker is your best friend for entertaining.
The “Keep Warm” setting accommodates parties where guests arrive at
different times. Try some of my favorite recipes that I’ve included here,
and I’m sure you’ll come up with many of your own.
Enjoy!
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The capacity of your slow cooker
refers to the amount the crock can
hold if it is filled to the rim. However,
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 crock.
Since this is a 5-quart slow cooker,
your best results will be achieved
using recipes that yield 4 quarts or
less.
Parts and Features
1. Cover
2. Double Dish™ Bowls
3. Crock
4. Base
5. Control Knob
Crock Capacity: How Much Does Your Slow Cooker Hold?
Control Knob and Temperature Settings
The Control Knob on your Somersize 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 reheated on the Keep Warm setting. If food has
been cooked and then refrigerated it must be reheated
on Low or High, then switched to Keep Warm.
CAUTION: The Keep Warm setting should only be used after completely cook-
ing 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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Cooking in the Double Dish Bowls
1. Before first use, wash the cover
and crock in hot, soapy water.
Rinse and dry. Do not immerse
base in water.
2. Prepare recipe according to
instructions. Place food in crock
and cover.
3. Plug cord into outlet. Select tem-
perature setting.
4. When finished, turn to Off and
unplug base. Remove food from
crock.
5. Let the crock and cover cool slightly
before washing.
Cooking in the Crock
HEAT SETTING LOW HIGH
4 lb. Whole Chicken 8 hours 4 hours
3-4 lb. Beef Roast 10 hours 5 hours
3-4 lb. Boneless, Smoked Ham 8 hours 4 hours
Cooking Chart
Removing the Cover, Bowls and Crock
When removing the cover, tilt so that the opening
faces away from you to avoid being burned by
steam.
The sides of the base of the slow cooker get very
warm because the heating elements are located
here. Use the handles on the base if necessary.
Use oven mitts to remove the bowls and the crock.
The Double Dish Bowls offer two different cooking methods: the conventional
slow cook method or the faster, “bowls in the crock” method, as well as let-
ting you cook two different recipes at the same time
Using the Double Dish Bowls with water in the crock works like a convention-
al slow cooker. However, cooking with the Double Dish Bowls in the base is
very different. This is a much faster cooking method and nothing like the con-
ventional slow cooker. This faster method should be used when time is a
factor or with recipes such as soups or stews.
SLOW COOKER SIZE CAPACITY OF DOUBLE DISH BOWLS
5 Quart 11⁄2quarts each
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Cooking in the Double Dish Bowls (continued)
Before First Use: Wash bowls in hot, soapy
water. Rinse and dry.
NOTE: When using the bowls in the crock,
water must be used in the crock. Otherwise
the crock may overheat and crack.
1. Pour one quart of water into the crock.
Prepare recipe according to instructions.
Place food into the bowls.
2. Place both bowls into crock. Cover and set
the control knob to desired setting.
3. When done, turn control knob to Off and
unplug slow cooker. Using oven mitts,
carefully remove the cover and then the
bowls.
4. Remove food from the bowls. Let the crock
and cover cool slightly before washing.
Using the Double Dish Bowls in the Crock
Before First Use: Wash bowls in hot, soapy water.
Rinse and dry.
1. Prepare recipe according to instructions.
Place food into bowls.
2. Place both bowls into the slow cooker base.
Cover and set control knob to desired setting.
3. When done, turn control knob to Off and
unplug slow cooker. Using oven mitts,
carefully remove the cover and then the bowls.
4. Remove the food from the bowls. Let the
cover cool slightly before washing.
Using the Double Dish Bowls in the Base
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Tips for Slow Cooking
• The cover of your Somersize 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 unneces-
sarily – 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 sim-
mering. This will take 30 to 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 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 temper-
ature 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.
If You’ve Never Used a Slow Cooker
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
available in the library or book store.
If you have any questions, call our
toll-free customer service number
located on bottom of your Somersize
Slow Cooker. We’ll be glad to help.
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 stove-
top, 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 of the crock. Whether
cooked on Low or High, the final tem-
perature of the food is the same,
about 200°F. The only difference is
the amount of time the cooking
process takes.
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Some ingredients are not suited for
extended cooking in your Somersize
Slow Cooker. Pasta, seafood, milk,
cream, or sour cream should be
added 2 hours before serving.
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 combina-
tions require at least 7 hours on Low.
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.
Tips for Slow Cooking (continued)
Adapting Recipes
Cleaning
1. Turn the control knob to Off.
Unplug cord from outlet.
2. Using oven mitts, remove bowls,
crock and cover from base and let
cool.
3. Wash the bowls, crock and cover in
hot, soapy water. Rinse and dry.
The bowls, crock and 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 base
in water.
• 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.
• The bottom of the crock is very
rough and can damage the counter-
top. Use caution.
• The crock and the cover can
become very hot. Use caution. Do
not place directly on any unprotect-
ed surface or countertop.
• The crock is microwave 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.
Crock and Glass Cover Precautions and Information
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Special Features
The Lid Latch secures the cover while moving,
transporting, or storing your Somersize Slow
Cooker. To use Lid Latch, place the white band
into the groove located under one of the handles.
Stretch the band to the other side of the slow
cooker and secure it in the groove under the
other handle.
Once the band is attached, it can also be crossed
over the knob to further secure the lid.
The Carrying Case can be used when you need
to transport the slow cooker to another location.
First attach the Lid Latch then secure the electric
cord of the slow cooker with a rubber band or
twist tie. Then set the slow cooker in the Carrying
Case with the cord under the slow cooker. Fit the
handles of the slow cooker through the openings
in the case. Zip the case and use caution when
carrying any hot foods. The Carrying Case can be
cleaned by wiping with a damp sponge. For bigger spills, hand wash the case
in cold water and mild detergent.
DO NOT PLUG IN AND TURN ON WHEN THE SLOW COOKER IS STILL IN
THE CARRYING CASE.
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Recipes
Somersize is a healthy lifestyle that includes quality, wholesome foods such
as protein, healthy fats, whole grain carbohydrates and plenty of fruits and
vegetables. The delicious recipes in this booklet are designed to work with
the Somersize program or for anyone who understands the health benefits
of eating less sugar. Level One recipes are the weight loss portion of the
program. Almost Level One recipes are for when you are steadily losing
and can handle minor imbalances. Level Two recipes are for maintenance.
Most importantly, all the recipes are for anyone who loves great food!
For more information on Somersize and Somersize food products, go to
suzannesomers.com.
Somersize Beef Bourguignon
PRO/FATS AND VEGGIES – LEVEL ONE
Serves 6
The combination of my Slow Cooker with Somersize Simmer Sauces is fabu-
lous! This is a knock-out meal. You won’t believe that you can prepare it in
minutes. It’s like having Mom in the kitchen! Great with mashed celery root.
1 3-pound chuck roast
2⁄3cup Somersize Traditional Burgundy Simmer Sauce
4 stalks celery, roughly chopped
2 cups pearl onions, peeled
Place chuck roast into the porcelain crock of the Somersize Slow Cooker.
Add celery, onions and Somersize Traditional Burgundy Simmer Sauce.
Cover with lid and set to Low for 8 hours.
Somersize Chicken Cacciatore
PRO/FATS AND VEGGIES – LEVEL ONE
Serves 4-6
Chicken Cacciatore is so easy and so delicious. In this method you just dump
everything into your Somersize Slow Cooker and 8 hours later you have a
wonderful dinner. I have added some vegetables here, but you can just make
this with the chicken and the sauce if you don’t have the 5 minutes to prep
the vegetables.
2 pounds cut-up chicken parts
1⁄2jar Somersize Garden Vegetable Simmer Sauce
1 zucchini, cut into 1⁄4inch slices
1 red pepper, cut into think strips
1 onion, thinly sliced
Place all ingredients into the porcelain crock of the Somersize Slow Cooker.
Cover with lid and set to Low for 8 hours.
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