Care And Cleaning; Tips For Slow Cooking - Hamilton Beach 33480 Mode D'emploi

Care and Cleaning

1. Unplug.
2. Remove crock and let cool.
3. Wipe exterior of unit with a damp, soapy cloth.
4. Lid and crock are dishwasher-safe. DO NOT use the "SANI" setting
when washing in the dishwasher. "SANI" cycle temperatures could
damage your product.

Tips for Slow Cooking

• The removable crock should be at least half-filled for best results. If
only half-filled, check for doneness 1 to 2 hours earlier than recipe.
• Stirring is not necessary when slow cooking. Removing glass lid
results in major heat loss and the cooking time may need to be
extended. However, if cooking on HIGH, you may want to stir
occasionally.
• Many recipes call for cooking all day. If your morning schedule
doesn't allow time to prepare a recipe, do it the night before. Place
all ingredients in removable crock, cover with lid, and refrigerate
overnight. In the morning, simply place the removable crock in
slow cooker.
• Some foods are not suited for extended cooking in a slow cooker.
Pasta, seafood, milk, cream, or sour cream should be added
2 hours before serving. Evaporated milk or condensed soups are
perfect for slow cooking.
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Electrical Shock Hazard.
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Disconnect power before cleaning. Do not immerse cord, plug, or
base in any liquid.
• The higher the fat content of meat, the less liquid is needed. If
cooking meat with a high fat content, place thick onion slices
underneath so meat will not sit on (and cook in) fat.
• Slow cookers allow for very little evaporation. If making your
favorite soup, stew, or sauce, reduce liquid called for in original
recipe. If too thick, liquid can be added later.
• If cooking a vegetable-type casserole, there will need to be liquid
in the recipe to prevent scorching on the sides of the removable
crock.
• Chili, soup, and stew recipes are recommended when cooking on
LOW for over 10 hours.
• Flavors of fresh herbs and dried spices can lessen over cooking
time. Add fresh herbs towards the end of the cooking time for the
best flavor.