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6 ½ Quart Slow Cooker
Item Stock Number
169084 (US) 169085 (Canada)
UPC : 681131690843 (US) 681131690850 (Canada)
For Customer Assistance, call Customer Service at
1-877-207-0923 (US) or 1-877-556-0973 (Canada)
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS When using electrical appliances especially when children are present, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and/or injury to persons, including the following: READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS 1. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use potholders when removing cover or handling hot containers. 2. To protect against electrical shock, do not immerse cord, plug or base unit in water or other liquid. 3. Close supervision is ne
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1) The marked electrical rating of the cord set or extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance, and 2) The cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over unintentionally. CORD PLUG This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is intended to fit into a polarized outlet only one way;
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BEFORE FIRST USE IMPORTANT During the first few minutes of initial use, you may notice smoke and/or a slight odor. This is normal and should quickly disappear. It will not recur after appliance has been used a few more times. For your safety, always read and understand the Use and Care Manual before attempting to use any electric appliance. BEFORE USING: 1. Carefully unpack the slow cooker. 2. Wash ceramic insert, enamel insert and glass lid in warm, soapy water. Rinse well
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A general rule of thumb for most slow cooker meat-and-vegetable combos is: Cooking Time: Recommended Temp Setting: 6-8 hours LOW 3-6 hours HIGH USING YOUR SLOW COOKER SLOW COOKING 1. Prepare recipe according to instructions. 2. Place food in ceramic insert, place insert into the cooking base and cover with glass lid. 3. Plug slow cooker into wall outlet. Select the desired temperature based off the cooking time required for your
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Serve contents. If serving directly from the enamel insert while removed from the cooking base, always place a trivet or protective padding under pot before placing it on a table or countertop. This appliance contains no user serviceable parts. Do not try to repair it yourself. Call our toll-free customer service number for information on examination, repair or adjustment. PRECAUTIONS • Always unplug unit and allow to cool before cleaning. • Always handle ceramic insert or enamel
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1. All stoneware is breakable. Handle with care. 2. ALWAYS USE POTHOLDERS OR OVEN MITTS WHEN HANDLING HOT INSERTS. 3. DO NOT place hot inserts on counter. Use protective trivet. 4. NEVER place HOT glass lid in sink or on cold or wet surfaces. 5. DO NOT strike utensils against rim to dislodge food. 6. DO NOT use any insert to pop corn, carmelize sugar, or make candy. 7. DO NOT use abrasive cleaners, scouring pads, or any object that will scratch the inserts or accessories. 8. DO NOT us
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• Stirring is not necessary when slow cooking. However, if cooking on HIGH, stirring occasionally will help to distribute flavors throughout the recipe. • For best results, the slow cooker should be at least half-filled. • If 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. When cooking on HIGH, keep checking progress, as some soups may come to boil. • Less tender, cheaper cuts of meat are better candidates
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• Canned beans may be added directly to any recipe, but dried beans, especially red kidney beans, should be soaked in water (if desired) and boiled first. After covering and boiling in 3 times their volume of unsalted water, add beans to recipe and discard water. Beans must be softened completely before they are combined with sugary and/or acid foods, as these have a hardening effect on beans. In this case, beans should be allowed to simmer until tender (about 1 ½ hours) after boiling.
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CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE If you have a claim under this warranty, please call our Customer Assistance Number. For faster service, please have the model, type and series numbers ready for the operator to assist you. These numbers can be found on the bottom of your appliance. MODEL :________________ TYPE :__________________ SERIES :__________________ Customer Assistance Number 1-877-207-0923 (US) or 1-877-556-0973 (Canada) Keep these numbers for future reference!
