Crock-Pot SC7500 - Manual (Page 3)

HOW TO CLEAN YOUR VERSAWARE TM SLOW COOKER
Unplug unit. Remove the detachable cord. CAUTION: Never submerge
heating base in water or other liquid.
REMOVABLE STONEWARE
• The removable stoneware and lid goes safely into the dishwasher, or
may be washed in hot soapy water. Do not use abrasive cleaning
sponges or compounds – a cloth or non-abrassive sponge will usually
remove the residue. To remove water spots and other stains, use a
non-abrasive cleaner (such as Bon-Ami
® Polishing Cleanser) or
vinegar.
• The outside base unit may be cleaned with a soft cloth and warm
soapy water. Wipe dry. Do not use abrasive cleaners.
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• Trim fats and wipe meats well to remove residue. Season with salt and
pepper. Place meat in cooker on top of vegetables.
• For roasts and stews, pour liquid over meat. Use no more liquid than
specified in the recipe. More juices in meats and vegetables are
retained in slow cooking than in conventional cooking.
• Meats generally cook faster than most vegetables in a slow cooker.
Most vegetables should be thinly sliced or placed near the sides or
bottom of the stoneware.
• Use whole leaf herbs and spices for best and truest flavor for all-day
cooking. If ground herbs and spices are used, they should be stirred
in during the last hour of cooking.
• Always fill the stoneware at least half full to conform to recommended
cooking times. Small quantities may be prepared, but cooking time
will be affected.
• A specific liquid called for in a recipe may be varied if an equal
quantity is substituted, (e.g. substitute a 10 3 ⁄
4
ounce can of soup plus
4 ounces of water for a 14 1 ⁄
2
ounce can of tomatoes OR 1 ⁄
2
cup beef or
chicken broth for 1 ⁄
2
cup of wine, etc.)
SLOW COOKING HINTS
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stoneware with a non-stick cooking spray, oil or
butter to make clean up easier.
3. Unpack detachable cord and plug into the back of
the Heating Base Unit.
4. Always cook with the Lid on when using your stoneware in the slow
cooker Heating Base Unit.
5. Follow recommended cooking times.
6. When using stoneware on stovetop, begin cooking on low heat for
the first couple of minutes to preheat stoneware. Once preheated,
follow recommended temperatures in the recipe.
7. Unplug from wall outlet when cooking is done and detach cord
from Heating Base Unit before cleaning.
8. Do not reheat foods in the slow cooker Heating Base Unit.
9. Do not set heated removable stoneware filled with food on a
finished wood table. Place a hot plate underneath.
10.Removable stoneware and lid are ovenproof, refrigerator and freezer
proof, stovetop proof* and microwave safe.
11.Handles on stoneware will stay cool to the touch when using on a
stove top, however please use pot holders when using in the oven,
microwave or Heating Base Unit.
*CAUTION: When cooking on ceramic or smooth glass cooktop stove,
always place the stoneware in the center of the burner.
To avoid breakage, DO NOT use on stovetop if the bottom of the
stoneware is larger than the burner.
NOTE: Due to the unique manufacturing process of the ETC TM
stoneware, you may see variations in the glazed surface. This is normal
and does not affect performance.
HOW TO USE YOUR VERSAWARE TM SLOW COOKER (CONT.)
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