4 Qt.
Thank you for choosing a Calphalon 4 Qt. Digital Slow Cooker. The Calphalon Kitchen Electrics collection features our exclusive Opti-Heat System. Designed to provide accurate temperature control and even heat delivery, Opti-Heat ensures that foods cook evenly and thoroughly, for reliable results you can count on – every time. We know you are excited to begin using your slow cooker; this User Guide is designed to help you make the most of your new appliance.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS The safety instructions appearing in this guide are not meant to cover all possible situations that may occur. Caution must be exercised when installing, maintaining or operating this appliance. Contact your dealer, distributor, service agent or manufacturer with any issues you do not understand. Recognize Safety Messages Always read and obey the safety messages included in this guide. Look for the following safety symbols, which will alert you to potential hazards.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be observed, including the following: 1. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS in this guide before attempting to operate your appliance. 2. This product is designed for household use only. Do not use appliance for other than its intended purpose. 3. Do not use outdoors nor around water. 4. Do not touch hot surfaces of slow cooker. Appliance surfaces are hot during and after use.
16. Extreme caution must be used when an appliance contains hot liquids or foods. Do not move while cooking. 17. Only place foods in the removable ceramic crock of slow cooker (not directly in the stainless steel base/liner) to avoid risk of electric shock. 18. Do not place removable crock and lid in the microwave or on the stovetop. 19. When hot, do not place removable ceramic crock on any surfaces that are not heat resistant. 20. Do not operate the slow cooker when the crock is empty.
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS CAUTION Avoid Electric Shock This appliance has a polarized plug with one blade wider than the other. To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is intended to fit into a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit into the outlet completely, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not attempt to modify the plug in any way.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR SLOW COOKER 1 2 3 4 7 6 5 Parts and Features 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Brushed, Stainless Steel Exterior – durable and sleek Tempered Glass Lid – seals in heat and allows for viewing during the cooking process Four Quart Ceramic Crock – is removable for easy cleaning in the dishwasher Cool Touch Handles – stay cool, easy and comfortable to grasp Digital Display and Timer – easy to read 24 hour digital timer allows you to prepare meals up to one day in advance 6.
OPERATING YOUR SLOW COOKER CAUTION Appliance surfaces are hot during and after use. Always wear protective, insulated oven mitts when touching a hot slow cooker. Before the First Use 1. Carefully remove all the pieces of the slow cooker from the packaging and place on counter near a suitable electrical outlet. (See Electrical Requirements on page 4.) 2. Before the first use, hand wash the removable crock and lid in hot, soapy water. Rinse and dry thoroughly. 3. Insert ceramic crock into slow cooker base.
Fill the ceramic crock between ½ and 2/3 full with ingredients and cover with lid. This meets food safety standards and ensures that your food will cook thoroughly. Spread the ingredients evenly across the bottom of the crock. Here are a few tips regarding ingredients: • REFRIGERATE perishable foods before placing them in a slow cooker • THAW any frozen ingredients, such as poultry and meats before placing them in the slow cooker.
Warm – Use this setting to keep cooked foods warm until serving. DO NOT use the Warm setting to reheat leftovers or to cook foods (as the temperature is not hot enough to do so). Step 3: SET TIMER Press the Time button to select desired cooking time (in 30 minute increments) or hold Time button for one minute increments. Your slow cooker is equipped with a digital timer with a maximum cook time of 24 hours.
• DO NOT reheat leftovers in a slow cooker. Doing so may result in food poisoning. Instead, reheat leftovers on the stove top or in a microwave until steaming hot, and then move to the slow cooker to keep warm for serving. Step 6: POWER OFF AND SERVE Before serving, press the Start/Cancel button if the slow cooker is still operating. Next, grasp the electrical plug securely and remove it from the outlet. CAUTION Use caution when opening the slow cooker lid.
TIPS FOR SUCCESSFUL OPERATION As you become familiar with your new small appliance, we want to share a few suggestions for adapting your traditional recipes for the slow cooker. You may want to begin by referring to slow cooker cookbooks for recipes similar to those you want to adapt. They will serve as a guide for cooking times and temperatures. Refer to our handy “Suggested Slow Cooker Settings” in the Quick Start Guide. Why Moist Heat? In general, slow cooking is a moist heat method of cooking.
• The temperature, size and density of ingredients will affect cooking times. Check cooked foods with a meat thermometer, if possible, to make sure they reach an internal temperature of 160˚F. Don’t Peek! Remember to keep the lid in place while slow cooking. Each time you remove the lid, the temperature drops, extending the cooking time. CLEANING AND CARE WARNING Unplug slow cooker before cleaning. Failure to do so may result in risk of serious injury and electric shock. Before Cleaning 1.
STORAGE Wrap the electrical cord around the cord storage wrap under the slow cooker for easy storage. Store the slow cooker upright on a clean, dry level surface. Do not store anything on top of the slow cooker. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS My slow cooker is not heating up; what am I doing wrong? Be sure the power cord is plugged into a suitable outlet. See Electrical Requirements on page 4. Then, check to make sure you’ve selected both the cooking mode and time.
My new slow cooker seems to cook faster than my previous slow cooker that I bought 20 years ago. Could this be? Yes. To keep up with food safety standards, slow cookers manufactured today cook at slightly higher temperatures than older models. So, you will find that foods become hot and steamy more quickly. While cooking family dinners I often run out of room in my regular oven. Can I use my slow cooker to serve dishes such as mashed potatoes? If so, what setting should I use? Yes.
WARRANTY Register your Slow Cooker - It’s Easy! Please register your product to ensure that we have the correct information in our system for any warranty inquiries. Retain the original sales receipt. Without registering your product or having the original sales receipt, we will consider the warranty start date to be the date of manufacture.
Customer Service We at Calphalon want to hear from you. If you have a question, comment, or a recommendation that will help us help you, please contact us via our web site, phone, fax or mailing address. Please do not return the product to the store. Please contact us directly with questions or comments about your slow cooker. Thank you! Web site www.calphalon.
RECIPES Chicken Cacciatore Serves 8 Ingredients: ¼ c. all-purpose flour Salt and pepper, to taste 8 large chicken thighs, excess fat trimmed 1 Tbsp. olive oil 1 c. chopped onions 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 red bell pepper, seeded and cut into 1” pieces 1 green bell pepper, seeded and cut into 1” pieces 2 sprigs fresh thyme 1 sprig fresh rosemary 2 c. canned plum tomatoes, coarsely chopped ½ c. chicken stock ¼ c. white wine 8 oz.
Chili con Carne Serves 6 Ingredients: 2 lbs. lean ground beef (or ground turkey) 1 Tbsp. olive oil 1½ c. onions, finely diced 3 cloves garlic, pureed 1 Tbsp. ground cumin, toasted 3 Tbsp. chili powder (Try chili blends such as ancho and chipotle) Pinch cayenne pepper 1 scant Tbsp. canned Chipotle chilies in adobo sauce, chopped 3 c. canned plum tomatoes, coarsely chopped ¼ c. beef stock 1 bay leaf Stems of cilantro tied with cotton kitchen twine 1 c. canned red kidney beans, rinsed and drained 1 c.
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