User manual CROCK POT 4-7 QUART SMART-POT PROGRAMMABLE SLOW COOKER

[. . . ] This warranty is valid for the original retail purchaser from the date of initial retail purchase and is not transferable. JCS dealers, service centers, or retail stores selling JCS products do not have the right to alter, modify or any way change the terms and conditions of this warranty. This warranty does not cover normal wear of parts or damage resulting from any of the following: negligent use or misuse of the product, use on improper voltage or current, use contrary to the operating instructions, disassembly, repair or alteration by anyone other than JCS or an authorized JCS service center. Further, the warranty does not cover: Acts of God, such as fire, flood, hurricanes and tornadoes. [. . . ] We recommend placing a hot pad or trivet under your slow cooker to prevent possible damage to the surface. NOTE: During initial use of this appliance, some slight smoke and/or odor may be detected. This is normal with many heating appliances and will not recur after a few uses. NOTE: Please use caution when placing your stoneware on a ceramic or smooth glass cook top stove, countertop, table, or other surface. Due to the nature of the stoneware, the rough bottom surface may scratch some surfaces if caution is not used. Always place protective padding under stoneware before setting on table or countertop. -3- 4-7QT SMART-POT NEXT GEN 10EM1. qxd:136966 10/15/10 8:13 AM Page 5 CROCK-POT® SLOW COOKER COMPONENTS Fig. Place the stoneware into the heating base, add your ingredients to the stoneware, and cover with the lid. You will have to reduce the cooking time of the recipe if the stoneware is less than three quarters full. Cook time options include 4 or 6 hours on HIGH, or 8 or 10 hours on LOW. The corresponding light illuminates, the slow cooker heats, and the internal timer starts counting down the time. When the cooking time has completed, the slow cooker automatically shifts to the WARM setting and the WARM light illuminates. The timer will count up and the timer window will display the amount of time the unit has been on warm. USAGE NOTES: · If there is a power outage while cooking, when the power is restored the unit will be off. If you are unaware of how long the power was out, we suggest you discard the food. · For recipes that require a range of times, select the time closest to the setting on your slow cooker. For instance, to cook a recipe calling for a cooking time of 7 to 9 hours on LOW, set your slow cooker to 8 hours. · To avoid over- or under-cooking, always fill the stoneware ½ to ¾ full to conform to recommended cook times (with the exception of certain cakes and custards, and as guided otherwise in our slow cooker recipes). To prevent spillover, do not fill stoneware higher than ¾ full. -5- Removable Lid Stoneware Heating Base Timer Control Panel PREPARING YOUR CROCK-POT® SLOW COOKER FOR USE Before you use your slow cooker, remove all packaging components and wash the lid and stoneware with warm soapy water and dry thoroughly. ASSEMBLY 1. Place stoneware into the heating base. 2. Lower the lid horizontally down onto the stoneware (see Figure 1). -4- 4-7QT SMART-POT NEXT GEN 10EM1. qxd:136966 10/15/10 8:13 AM Page 7 HOW TO USE YOUR SLOW COOKER (CONT. ) · Always cook, with the lid on, for the recommended time. Do not remove the lid during the first two hours of cooking, to allow the heat to build up efficiently. Do not use removable stoneware on gas or electric burner or under broiler. Refer to chart below. PART Lid Stoneware DISHWASHER SAFE Yes Yes OVEN SAFE No Yes, but not in the broiler MICROWAVE SAFE No Yes STOVETOP SAFE No No HOW TO CLEAN YOUR SLOW COOKER · ALWAYS turn your slow cooker off, unplug it from the electrical outlet, and allow it to cool before cleaning. [. . . ] Cover and cook on Low 8­10 hours or on High 4 hours. 1 14-ounce can diced tomatoes 2 large onions, chopped 2 jalapeños, seeded and minced 5­6 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon cumin 2 green peppers, chopped 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper 2­3 pounds ground beef, ½ cup beef broth cooked and drained 2 14-ounce cans red, black or white beans, rinsed and drained 1. Cover and cook on Low for 8­9 hours or on High for 4 hours. -13- -12- 4-7QT SMART-POT NEXT GEN 10EM1. qxd:136966 10/15/10 8:13 AM Page 15 RECIPES POT ROAST Serves 6­10 RECIPES BEEF STEW Serves 6­8 2­4 pound beef chuck pot roast ½ cup flour Kosher salt and pepper 3 carrots, sliced 3 potatoes, quartered 3 2 1 1 onions, sliced stalks celery, sliced cup mushrooms, sliced cup beef broth or wine 2­4 pounds beef chuck stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes ½ cup flour Kosher salt and pepper 3 cups beef broth 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 bay leaves 6 small potatoes, quartered 2­3 onions, chopped 3 celery stalks, sliced 1. Cover and cook on Low for 10 hours or on High for 6 hours, or until tender. 1. Cover and cook on Low for 8­10 hours or on High for 6 hours, or until meat is tender. [. . . ]