BELLA 13727 Diamonds Collection 6QT Slow Cooker - Manual (Page 8)

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• High fat meats can result in dishes with less flavor. Pre-cooking or browning will help
reduce the amount of fat and help to preserve the color. The higher the fat content,
the less liquid needed. If cooking meat with a high fat content, use thick onion slices
under it so that the meat will not sit and cook in the fat. If necessary, use a slice of bread,
a spoon, or a straining spoon to skim off excess fat from top of foods before serving.
• Foods cut into uniform pieces will cook faster and more evenly than foods left whole
such as roast or poultry.
• Use the WARM setting to keep cooked food at the perfect serving temperature.
DO NOT cook foods on the WARM setting. NOTE: Do not keep foods on the WARM
setting for more than 4 hours
CONVERTING STANDARD RECIPES TO SLOW COOKING
• Vegetables such as carrots, potatoes, turnips and beets require longer cooking time
than many meats. Be sure to place them on the bottom of the Slow Cooker and cover
them with liquid.
• If adding fresh milk or yogurt, this should be done during the last 2 hours.
Evaporated milk may be added at the start of cooking.
• Rice, noodles and pasta are not recommended for long cooking periods. Cook them
separately and then add to the Slow Cooker during the last 30 minutes.
USER MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
This appliance requires little maintenance. It contains no user serviceable parts. Do not try to
repair it yourself. Any servicing requiring disassembly other than cleaning, must be performed
by a qualified appliance repair technician.
1. Avoid sudden, extreme temperature changes. For example, do not place a hot glass lid
or stoneware liner into cold water or onto a wet surface.
2. Do not use the stoneware liner to store food in the refrigerator, and then reheat
in the base unit. The sudden temperature change may crack the liner.
3. Avoid hitting the stoneware liner and glass lid against the faucet or other hard surfaces.
4. Do not use stoneware liner or glass lid if chipped, cracked, or severely scratched.
cAutIoN: NEVER IMMERSE BASE UNIT OR CORD IN WATER OR OTHER LIQUID.
5. Always unplug and allow to cool completely before cleaning.
6. Both the liner and the glass lid may be cleaned in the dishwasher.
To clean by hand, wash the stoneware liner and glass lid in warm, soapy water.
7. If food sticks to the stoneware liner, fill with warm soapy water and allow to soak before
cleaning with a plastic scouring pad. Rinse and dry thoroughly.
8. Wipe interior and exterior of the base unit with a soft, slightly damp cloth or sponge.
Never use abrasive cleansers or scouring pads to clean the base unit, as they may
damage the surfaces.
STORING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Be sure all parts are clean and dry before storing.
2. Store appliance in its box or in a clean, dry place.
3. Never store Slow Cooker while it is hot or wet.
4. To store, place stoneware liner inside the base unit and the glass lid over the
stoneware liner; to protect the glass lid, wrap with a soft cloth and place upside down
over the liner.
5. Never wrap cord tightly around the appliance; keep it loosely coiled.