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Slow Cooker
Important Safeguards ............................ 2 Optional Features.................................... 7
Know Your Slow Cooker ...................... 3 Recipes...................................................... 8
How to Use Your Slow Cooker............ 3 Customer Assistance .......................... 24
Cleaning Your Slow Cooker ................ 6
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840093400 ENv00.qxd 3/8/02 3:05 PM Page 2 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be observed, including the following: 1. Read all instructions. 8. Do not use outdoors. 2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles 9. Do not let cord hang over edge of or knobs. table or counter, or touch hot surfaces, 3. To protect against electrical shock do not including stove. immerse cord, plug, or base in water or 10. Do not place on or near hot gas or
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840093400 ENv00.qxd 3/8/02 3:05 PM Page 3 Know Your Slow Cooker Parts and Features 1 Cover 1 Crock 2 Base 3 Control Knob 4 2 3 4 How to Use Your Slow Cooker 4. When finished, turn to Off and unplug 1. Before first use, wash Cover and Base. Remove food from Crock. Crock in hot, soapy water. Rinse and dry. Do not immerse Base in water. 5. Let Crock and Cover cool slightly before washing. 2. Prepare recipe according to instructions. Place food in Crock and cover. 3. Plug cord into outlet. Selec
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840093400 ENv00.qxd 3/8/02 3:05 PM Page 4 Control Knob and Temperature Settings The Control Knob on the 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 and then switche
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840093400 ENv00.qxd 3/8/02 3:05 PM Page 5 Tips for Slow Cooking The Cover of the slow cooker does not If cooking soups or stews, leave a form a tight fit on the Crock but should 2-inch space between the top of the be centered on the Crock for best results. Crock and the food so that the recipe Do not remove the Cover unnecessarily— can come to a simmer. this results in major heat loss. Do not Many recipes call for cooking all day. cook without Cover in place. If your morning schedule doesn’
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840093400 ENv00.qxd 3/8/02 3:05 PM Page 6 Cleaning Your Slow Cooker 1. Turn the Control Knob to Off. 4. Wipe the Base with a damp cloth. Unplug cord from outlet. Do not use abrasive cleansers. 2. Remove Crock and Cover from Base CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electrical and let cool. shock, do not immerse Base in water. 3. Wash the Crock and the Cover in hot, soapy water. Rinse and dry. The Crock and the Cover may also be washed in the dishwasher. Crock and Glass Cover: Precautions and I
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840093400 ENv00.qxd 3/8/02 3:05 PM Page 7 Optional Features (on selected models) The Lid Latch secures the cover while moving, transporting, or storing the 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 Lid Latch is not a toy. Keep out of r
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840093400 ENv00.qxd 3/8/02 3:05 PM Page 8 Recipes About the Symbols Our easy-to-use recipe symbols give you information at a glance! These recipes list ingredients in sizes for medium slow cookers (3 to 5 quart) and large 1 slow cookers (5 ⁄2 to 7 quart). Select the ingredient amount based on your needs and the size of your slow cooker. Indicates recipes that freeze 1 3 to 5 qt 5 ⁄2 to 7 qt well for later use. Arroz con Pollo 1 3 to 5 qt 5 ⁄2 to 7 qt 1 2 (3 pound) chickens, cut in pieces 1 1
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840093400 ENv00.qxd 3/8/02 3:05 PM Page 9 New England Boiled Dinner 1 3 to 5 qt 5 ⁄2 to 7 qt 2 pound 1 (4 pound) boneless, smoked ham 1 2 (16 ounce) cans whole potatoes, drained 1 2 (16 ounce) bags frozen baby carrots 1 pound 1 (2 pound) cabbage, cut in 6 wedges 1 1 ⁄4 ⁄2 cup water Place the meat in the crock and fit the vegetables around it. Add water. Cover and cook on: Low – 6 hours; OR High – 3 hours. Makes 4 or 8 servings. ’Wursts and Sauerkraut 1 3 to 5 qt 5 ⁄2 to 7 qt 1 2 (28 ounce) ca
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840093400 ENv00.qxd 3/8/02 3:05 PM Page 10 Chunky Chicken Barley Soup 1 3 to 5 qt 5 ⁄2 to 7 qt 1 2 (14 ounce) cans chicken broth 1 2 (16 ounce) packages frozen vegetables for soup or stew 2 1 ⁄3 1 ⁄4 cups pearl barley 1 2 cups fresh mushroom slices 2 4 cups water 1 2 (1.8 ounce) envelopes dry vegetable soup mix 1 2 pounds boneless chicken breasts, cut in cubes 1 ⁄2 1 teaspoon salt 1 1 ⁄8 ⁄4 teaspoon pepper Combine all ingredients in the crock. Cover and cook on: Low – 6 hours; OR High – 3 hou
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840093400 ENv00.qxd 3/8/02 3:05 PM Page 11 Hungarian Beef, Beans, & Barley Stew 1 3 to 5 qt 5 ⁄2 to 7 qt 2 3 pounds beef ribs (cut for barbecue) or boneless short ribs 2 3 (16 ounce) cans red kidney beans, drained 1 2 (14 ounce) cans beef broth 1 3 ⁄2 ⁄4 cup pearl barley 1 1 ⁄4 ⁄2 cup chopped onion 1 2 tablespoons paprika 1 ⁄2 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 ⁄2 1 teaspoon salt Combine all ingredients in the crock. Stir well. Cover and cook on: Low – 10 hours; OR High – 5 hours. Makes about 3 or 5
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840093400 ENv00.qxd 3/8/02 3:05 PM Page 12 Pot au Feu 1 3 to 5 qt 5 ⁄2 to 7 qt 3 6 pounds boneless beef stewing cubes 1 2 Polish kielbasa or other smoked sausage 1 1 (1.5 ounce) envelope brown gravy mix 1 2 (16 ounce) bags frozen vegetables for soup or stew 1 1 (14 ounce) can beef broth 1 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce Combine all ingredients in the crock. Stir well. Cover and cook on: Low – 10 hours; 1 OR High – 5 hours. Makes about 2 ⁄2 or 5 quarts. Chili 1 3 to 5 qt 5 ⁄2 to 7 qt 1 11
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840093400 ENv00.qxd 3/8/02 3:05 PM Page 13 Vegetarian Vegetable Soup 1 3 to 5 qt 5 ⁄2 to 7 qt 3 cups 1 (32 ounce) bottle tomato plus vegetable juice 1 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste 1 tsp 1 tablespoon chopped garlic 1 1 ⁄4 ⁄2 cup chopped onion 1 2 (16 ounce) bags mixed vegetables for soup or stew 1 1 (14 ounce) can vegetable broth 1 1 ⁄2 3 cups water 1 1 ⁄2 ⁄2 teaspoon Italian seasoning 1 ⁄2 1 teaspoon salt 1 ⁄2 1 teaspoon sugar Combine all ingredients in the crock. Stir well. Cover and co
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840093400 ENv00.qxd 3/8/02 3:05 PM Page 14 German-Style Pot Roast 1 3 to 5 qt 5 ⁄2 to 7 qt 1 3 ⁄3 ⁄4 cup cider vinegar 1 2 Tbsp ⁄4 cup ketchup 1 1 ⁄4 ⁄2 cup chopped onion 1 ⁄2 1 teaspoon chopped garlic 1 2 (14 ounce) cans beef broth 8 12 ginger snap cookies 1 2 (0.8 ounce) envelopes brown gravy mix 2-3 4-5 pound boneless chuck or bottom round roast Combine all ingredients, except the meat, in the crock. Stir well. Add the meat and stir well to coat. Cover and cook on: Low – 10 hours; OR High
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840093400 ENv00.qxd 3/8/02 3:05 PM Page 15 Swedish Meatballs 1 3 to 5 qt 5 ⁄2 to 7 qt 1 2 ⁄2 5 pounds frozen cooked meatballs 1 1 2 (10 ⁄2 ounce) cans cream of mushroom soup, undiluted 1 1 2 (10 ⁄2 ounce) cans golden mushroom soup, undiluted 1 2 (14 ounce) cans beef broth 3 12( ⁄4 ounce) envelopes brown gravy mix Combine all ingredients in the crock. Stir well. Cover and cook on: Low – 6 hours; OR High – 3 hours. Makes about 3 or 5 quarts. Sweet & Pungent Meat Balls 1 3 to 5 qt 5 ⁄2 to 7 qt
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840093400 ENv00.qxd 3/8/02 3:05 PM Page 16 Beef Pot Roast 1 3 to 5 qt 5 ⁄2 to 7 qt 3 5 pound boneless beef chuck roast 1 2 teaspoon salt 1 1 ⁄4 ⁄2 teaspoon pepper 4 6 medium potatoes, quartered 4 8 carrots, cut into 2-inch pieces 1 2 medium onions, quartered 1 1 ⁄4 ⁄2 cup water or beef broth Sprinkle roast with salt and pepper. Place vegetables in bottom of crock. Top with roast. Add liquid. Cover and cook on: Low – 10 hours; OR High – 5 hours. Makes 6 or 10 servings. North Carolina Pork Ba
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840093400 ENv00.qxd 3/8/02 3:05 PM Page 17 Corned Beef 1 3 to 5 qt 5 ⁄2 to 7 qt 3 5 pound corned beef brisket with pickling spices 1 1 medium onion, sliced 1 2 carrots, sliced 1 2 ribs celery, sliced Water Place corned beef in a slow cooker. Top with pickling spices, onion, carro,t and celery. Add enough water to just cover meat. Cover and cook on: Low – 8 hours; OR High – 4 hours. Makes about 3 to 5 pounds corned beef. Family Meat Loaf 1 3 to 5 qt 5 ⁄2 to 7 qt 2 4 eggs, beaten 3 1 ⁄4 1 ⁄
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840093400 ENv00.qxd 3/8/02 3:05 PM Page 18 Savory Roast Beef Sandwiches 1 3 to 5 qt 5 ⁄2 to 7 qt 3 5 pounds boneless beef chuck roast 1 1 ⁄4 ⁄3 cup soy sauce 1 2 tablespoons brown sugar 1 2 teaspoons salt 1 2 teaspoons ground ginger Cut beef into thin slices and place in crock. Combine soy, brown sugar, salt, and ginger and pour over beef. Cover and cook on: Low – 6 hours; OR High – 3 hours. Serve on sandwich rolls. Makes 6 to 12 servings. Orange-Juiced Pork Chops 1 3 to 5 qt 5 ⁄2 to 7 qt 1
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840093400 ENv00.qxd 3/8/02 3:05 PM Page 19 Sunday Chicken 1 3 to 5 qt 5 ⁄2 to 7 qt 1 3 ⁄2 7 pounds chicken, cut up Paprika, salt, and pepper 1 2 (10 ounce) cans condensed cream of celery soup 1 3 ⁄2 ⁄4 cup white wine or chicken broth Rinse chicken in cold water. Pat dry. Sprinkle chicken with paprika, salt, and pepper. Combine soup and wine. Place half of chicken in crock and pour half of soup mix- ture over chicken. Repeat layers. Cover and cook on: Low – 6 hours; OR High – 4 hours. Makes 6
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840093400 ENv00.qxd 3/8/02 3:05 PM Page 20 Candied Carrots & Walnuts 1 3 to 5 qt 5 ⁄2 to 7 qt 2 4 (16 ounce) packages frozen sliced carrots 3 1 ⁄4 1 ⁄2 cups pancake syrup 1 1 ⁄4 ⁄2 cup brown sugar, packed 1 2 cups chopped walnuts Combine all ingredients in the crock. Stir well. Cover and cook on: High – 5 hours.* 1 Makes about 2 ⁄2 or 5 quarts. * Only the High setting is recommended for this recipe. Rice, Beans, & Salsa 1 3 to 5 qt 5 ⁄2 to 7 qt 1 2 (16 ounce) cans black beans, drained 1 2 (1
