User manual CROCK POT KMAN004

[. . . ] The manufacturer warrants this product to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for one (1) year from date of original purchase. If you have a claim under this warranty please follow these procedures: 1) Within the first 45 days from date of original purchase, defective product should be returned to original place of purchase for replacement (with proof-of-purchase). 2) Within the first 12 months from date of purchase the manufacturer will repair or replace (at no charge) the defective product if it is delivered freight prepaid during that period to an authorized service station. Or, you may write to Rival c/o The Holmes Group, attention: Consumer Returns, 32B Spur Drive, El Paso, TX 79906. [. . . ] A specific liquid called for in a recipe may be varied if an equal quantity is substituted. (Such as substituting a 103/4 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. ) · Beans must be softened completely before combining with sugar and/or acid foods (NOTE: Sugar and acid have a hardening effect on beans and will prevent softening). Dried beans, especially red kidney beans, should be boiled before adding to a recipe. Cover the beans with 3 times their volume of unsalted water and bring to a boil. Boil 10 minutes, reduce heat, cover and allow to simmer 11/2 hours or until beans are tender. The stoneware and base unit will become hot while cooking, always use an oven mitt while handling. " This is due to voltage variations which are commonplace everywhere; altitude; or even extreme humidity. The slight fluctuations in power do not have a noticeable effect on most appliances; however, it can slightly alter the cooking times. You will learn through experience whether to decrease or increase cooking times. The slow cooker will not recover heat losses quickly when cooking on LOW setting. Significant amounts of heat escape whenever the lid is removed; therefore the cooking time must be extended. avoid frequent removal of the cover for checking cooking progress or stirring. Never remove cover during the first 2 hours when baking breads or cakes. While using HIGH heat for short periods, occasional stirring improves the distribution of flavors. " Add some quick-cooking tapioca to any recipe when you want to make a thick gravy. Prepare a smooth paste of approximately 1/2 cup flour or cornstarch to 1/2 cup water or 4 tablespoons melted butter. Turn to HIGH and when it comes to a boil (about 15 minutes) it's ready. ) IF RECIPE FOR OVEN SAYS: 15 to 30 minutes 35 to 45 minutes 50 minutes to 3 hours COOK ON LOW IN SLOW COOKER: 4 to 6 hours 6 to 10 hours 8 to 18 hours OR COOK ON HIGH IN SLOW COOKER: 11/2 to 2 hours 3 to 4 hours 4 to 6 hours "Can I cook a roast without adding water?The more fat or "marbling" the meat has, the less liquid you need. This guide is designed to help you adapt recipes to the Crock-Pot® slow cooker -- your own favorites and prized recipes collected from friends, food companies, newspapers and magazines. In most cases, all ingredients can go into your slow cooker in the beginning and can cook all day. [. . . ] 2 bay leaves 1 whole clove /2 cup water 1 tablespoon soy sauce Make tiny slits in meat and insert slivers of garlic. Saute over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until rice is golden brown. ) fresh or thawed 2 tablespoons butter or margarine 1 /4 cup garden vegetable-flavored whipped cream cheese 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 tablespoon fresh minced parsley /2 teaspoon dry basil leaves /2 teaspoon rubbed sage 1 /2 teaspoon dry thyme leaves 1 /4 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 /4 teaspoon garlic powder Cover and cook on LOW 10 to 12 hours (HIGH 5 to 6 hours). 2 onions, quartered 2 tablespoons brown sugar 1 tablespoon paprika 2 teaspoons salt 1 /2 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 (4 to 6 pound) boneless pork butt or shoulder roast 3 /4 cup cider vinegar 4 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce 1 1/2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar 1 /2 teaspoon dry mustard 1 /2 teaspoon garlic salt 1 /4 teaspoon cayenne Hamburger buns Coleslaw, optional 2 sprigs fresh thyme 2 sprigs fresh rosemary 2 sprigs fresh sage 2 sprigs Italian parsley Toasted French bread slices ) whole broiler/fryer chicken 2 stalks celery, cut into 3-inch pieces 40 cloves garlic, unpeeled 1 /2 teaspoon ground black pepper Drizzle about one third vinegar mixture over roast; cover and refrigerate remaining vinegar mixture. [. . . ]