BELLA 13785 Multi-Size Triple Slow Cooker - Manual (Page 7)

Before usiNg for the first time
1. Carefully unpack your Triple Slow Cooker. Remove all packaging and materials from
the base unit, and 3 stoneware liners, 3 glass lids, and 3 metal lid rests.
2. It is necessary to operate the Slow Cooker one time before placing food in the stoneware
liner. Pour 2 cups of water into the 5 Qt. stoneware liner, and 1 cup into each of the 1.5 Qt.
stoneware liners. Cover each stoneware liner with the appropriate glass lid.
3. Plug cord into a 120V AC electrical outlet.
4. Turn 3 control dials to the HIGH position and allow to heat for approximately 20 minutes.
You will notice a slight odor; this is normal and should quickly disappear.
5. Turn all 3 control dials to OFF position and allow to cool for 20 minutes.
6. Wearing oven mitts, grasp each of the liner handles carefully to lift and remove stoneware
liners from the base unit; pour out the water from the stoneware liners.
7. Rinse 3 stoneware liners, dry thoroughly, and replace inside the base unit.
8. Assemble 3 metal lid rests. Insert the largest lid rest posts into base unit behind the 5 Qt.
stoneware liner. Insert the 2 smaller lid rest posts into the appropriate holes behind the 1.5
Qt. stoneware liners. Slide each lid handle over it’s metal lid rest to facilitate serving. (See
Figure 2.)
stoNeWare liNer Care
Like any ceramic, the stoneware liner may crack or break if not properly handled. To prevent
damage, handle with care!
WARNING: Failure to follow these instructions can cause breakage resulting in injury or property
damage.
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ALWAYS USE POTHOLDERS OR OVEN MITTS WHEN HANDLING HOT STONEWARE.
• DO NOT place hot stoneware liners on countertop. Use the base unit to serve. Keep
stoneware liner(s) in base unit until cooled.
• DO NOT place stoneware liner on any range top burner, under a broiler, microwave
browning element, or in a toaster oven.
• DO NOT strike utensils against rim of any stoneware liner to dislodge food.
• DO NOT use stoneware liner(s) to pop corn, caramelize sugar, or make candy.
• DO NOT use abrasive cleaners, scouring pads, or any object that will scratch the stoneware
liner(s) or accessories.
• DO NOT use or repair any liner(s) or lid(s) that are chipped, cracked, or broken.
• DO NOT use stoneware liner(s) for reheating foods or for general food storage.
• Always place foods into the stoneware liner(s) at room temperature; then place liner(s) into
the base unit before turning unit ON.
• NEVER heat the stoneware liner(s) when empty.
oPeratiNg iNstruCtioNs
CAUTION: With all 3 stoneware liners filled and positioned in the base unit, the Triple Slow
Cooker is extremely heavy. If the unit needs to be moved to a final serving position after cooking,
using oven mitts, remove 3 filled stoneware liners from the base unit. Move the empty base unit
to its final serving position. Then transfer each stoneware liner it’s position in the base unit.
1.
Prepare recipe according to instructions.
2. Place food into the stoneware liner(s) and cover with glass lid(s). DO NOT FILL ANY LINER
TO THE TOP WITH FOOD. For best results, the Slow Cooker(s) should be at least half-
filled. When cooking soups or stews, allow a 2-inch space between the food and the top of
the cooking pot, so ingredients can come to a simmer.
NOTE: When cooking a meat and vegetable combination, place the vegetables in the
bottom of the stoneware liner first. Then add the meat and other ingredients.
NOTE: When cooking on HIGH, check cooking progress, as some soups may come to boil.
Remember that frequent lifting of the lid during cooking delays the cook time.
WARNING: The stoneware liner(s) CANNOT stand the shock of sudden temperature
changes. If any liner is hot, DO NOT add cold food. Before cooking frozen food,
add some warm liquid.
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