Slow Cooker Model Number: 104554 UPC: 681131045544 Customer Assistance 1-855-451-2897 (US) Please consider the option to recycle the packaging material and donate any appliance you are no longer using. Slow Cooker_104554_IM_US_V6_121212.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: • Read all instructions before use. • Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs. • To protect against electric shock do not immerse cord or plugs in water or other liquid. • Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children. • Unplug from wall outlet when not in use and before cleaning.
Additional Safeguards This appliance is for HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY. Extension cord • A short detachable power-supply cord is to be provided to reduce the risk resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord. • Longer extension cords are available and may be used if care is exercised in their use. If long detachable power-supply cord or extension is used: -- The marked electrical rating of the cord or extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance.
PARTS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 13 9 12 10 18 17 14 15 11 16 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Lid handle Lid Steam vent Lid lock Pot handles Pot 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. Lid holder sockets Housing handles Cord storage Power cord with plug Control panel Housing 13. Lid holder 14. TEMP button 15. button (up) 16. Display 17. button (down) 18. button (on/stand-by) 4 Slow Cooker_104554_IM_US_V6_121212.
ILLUSTRATIONS a b c d e f g h i j k l y) 5 Slow Cooker_104554_IM_US_V7_121212.
ILLUSTRATIONS m n o p q r OPERATION Before first use • Remove all packaging materials, labels and/or stickers from your appliance. • Check package contents for completeness and damage. Do not operate the appliance if package content is incomplete or appears damaged. Return it immediately to the dealer. CAUTION: Danger of suffocation! Packaging materials are not toys. Always keep plastic bags, foils and Styrofoam parts away from babies and children.
p g OPERATION • When using the appliance for the first time, it is recommended to operate it for at least 30 minutes, filled with 3 cups of water, on its highest setting with no lid (2) ( Operation), until no odor is present. During use, ensure ample ventilation. CAUTION: Never let the power cord (10) come in contact with the appliance during use (ill. o ) • Let the appliance cool completely. • Clean the appliance ( Cleaning). Assembly • Place the housing (12) on a clean, flat and heat resistant surface.
OPERATION • Connect the plug (10) to a wall outlet (ill. c ). The button (18) lights up, “04:00” and “hi” flashes on the display (16). • Change the temperature setting by pressing the TEMP button (14). • Change the cooking time by pressing the (15) or (17) button, to either increase or decrease the cooking time respectively after setting the time, the temperature can be changed by pressing the TEMP button (14) repeatedly, the set time will not be changed.
OPERATION • When the set time has reached one minute, the appliance will automatically switch from the set temperature to “warm”. The display (16) will show “00:00” and “warm” , with a long signal tone. The displayed time will count up from “00:00” to “03:00”. After 3 hours, a second long signal tone will sound and the appliance switches to stand-by mode, “04:00” and “hi” will flash on the display for 3 minutes.
OPERATION Retractable cord • Carefully and slowly, pull the cord from the cord storage to desired length. Do not unwind cord beyond colored mark on the cord. • To place the cord back in the cord storage, slightly pull the cord outwards before allowing to rewind automatically. F CAUTION: To reduce the risk of injury, keep hold of the plug while the cord is retracting. NOTE: If the cord jams during windup, pull out slightly and allow to retract again.
o e p RECIPES Family Favorite Pot Roast and Vegetables 1 medium onion, cut into thin wedges 1 (3-4-pound) beef rump roast 1 package (1 ounce) brown gravy mix 1 tbsp dry minced garlic 1 tsp pepper 2 pounds new potatoes 2 carrots, sliced Salt, to taste 2 vegetable oil ½ cup beef broth or water • Place onion in slow cooker. Place roast on top of onions. • Combine brown gravy mix, dry minced garlic and pepper. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons seasoning mixture over roast; rub to coat evenly.
RECIPES Heartland Style Pork Roast with Vegetables 1 tbsp olive oil 1 (3-4-pound) boneless pork loin roast 3-4 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces 2 cups baby carrots M A Salt and pepper 1 medium onion, sliced thick 1½ cups barbecue sauce (preferably a sweeter variety such as KC Masterpiece Original) • Heat olive oil in a medium skillet over medium high heat. Add pork roast and brown on all sides, then place in slow cooker. Place potatoes and carrots around pork roast.
t RECIPES • Combine all ingredients, except sour cream and noodles in slow cooker. Stir to blend. • Cover and cook on Low 7 to 8 hours. • Just before serving, blend in sour cream, stirring until melted. Serve over hot cooked noodles. Makes 6 to 8 servings.
RECIPES Spaghetti Sauce C 1 pound ground beef or Italian sausage, browned and drained 1 medium onion, finely chopped 2 tbsps minced fresh parsley 1 tbsp dry minced garlic 1 tbsp sugar 1 tbsp Italian seasoning ½ tsp pepper ½ tsp salt 2 bay leaves 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes 1 can (28 ounces) tomato puree 1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste 1 cup beef broth • Combine all ingredients in slow cooker. Stir well. • Cover and cook on Low 8 hours. Remove bay leaves before serving.
, RECIPES Chicken and Vegetable Soup 1-1¼ pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs 1 medium onion, chopped 2 carrots, chopped 1 stalk celery, chopped 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained 1 carton (32 ounces) chicken broth ½ cup water 1 tsp dried basil leaves 1 tsp dry minced garlic ½ tsp pepper ½ tsp salt ¼ cup uncooked long grain rice 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables, thawed and drained • Place all ingredients, except rice and mixed vegetables in slow cooker. Stir well.
RECIPES Asian Chicken Soup S 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1 inch cubes 1 cup sliced celery (approximately 3 large stalks) 1 cup sliced carrots (approximately 3 medium) 6 green onions, chopped (white and green parts) 1 cup sliced mushrooms 6 cups chicken broth 1 tsp teaspoon dry minced garlic ¼ cup light soy sauce ½ cup uncooked long grain rice 2 tbsps rice vinegar or cider vinegar 2 tbsps cornstarch • Place chicken cubes in slow cooker along with celery, carro
d e RECIPES South American Inspired Beef Stew 2 pounds beef stew meat 3 potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks 1 onion, chopped 1 carrot, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes 1 tbsp dry minced garlic 2 tsps dried oregano leaves 1 tsp chili powder ¼ tsp crushed red pepper ½ tsp salt ¼ cup all-purpose flour ¼ cup water 1 cup frozen corn, partially thawed • Combine beef, potatoes, onion, carrot, tomatoes, garlic, oregano, chili powder, red pepper and salt i
RECIPES Tuscan Beef and Bean Soup A 1 pound ground beef, browned and drained 2 carrots, chopped 2 potatoes, chopped 1 onion, chopped 1 stalk celery, chopped 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained 2 cans (14.
RECIPES Aztec Chicken 1 cup chopped red onion 1½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast halves 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 tbsps teaspoons chili powder 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained 2 tbsp minced cilantro • Place red onion in slow cooker, then top with chicken breasts and remaining ingredients, except cilantro. • Cover and cook on Low 4 hours. • Sprinkle with cilantro just before serving.
RECIPES Basil Chicken with Pasta T 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes 1 can (4 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained ½ cup chopped onion 3 cloves garlic, minced ¼ cup white wine 2 tbsps lemon juice 2 tsps Italian seasoning ½ tsp salt ¼ tsp pepper 8 oz penne or other pasta, cooked and drained 3 tbsps minced fresh basil 3 tbsps fat-free half and half ½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese P • Combine chicken, mushrooms, onion, garlic, wine, lemon juice, Italian
, RECIPES Tangy Meatballs 1 package (28 ounces) frozen prepared meatballs 1 jar (12 ounces) chili sauce 1 jar (12 ounces) red currant jelly ½ cup chopped red or green bell pepper 1 tbsp rice or cider vinegar 1 tbsp soy sauce 1 tsp garlic powder ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes ¼ tsp ground ginger ¼ tsp ground black pepper 3 green onions, chopped (green and white part) Place meatballs in slow cooker. • Combine remaining ingredients except green onions; stir to blend well.
RECIPES Spicy Lil’ Franks 1 cup brown sugar 1 cup ketchup M T ½ cup barbecue sauce S ½ cup bourbon 4 tsps Worcestershire sauce ½ tsp chili powder 2 packages cocktail franks (16 ounces each) • Combine all ingredients, except cocktail franks in slow cooker; stir to blend well. Stir in franks. • Cover and cook on Low for 4 to 6 hours. Makes 16 to 20 appetizer servings. Tip: If you prefer, substitute water, beef broth or apple cider for bourbon.
r RECIPES • Remove roast from liquid, reserving liquid. Shred meat with tines of two forks. Skim fat from reserved liquid. Place meat back in slow cooker and drizzle with about 2 cups of reserved liquid. Stir to combine. Makes about 10 servings. Tip: If desired, served on toasted buns and top each with prepared cole slaw.
RECIPES Makes 10 to 12 servings. Tip: Frozen blueberries can be substituted for fresh. Thaw and drain well and then proceed to toss in flour. Tip: If lemon glaze is not included in your muffin mix package, combine 1 cup confectioners’ sugar with 1 tablespoon lemon juice. Stir in an additional 1 tablespoon lemon juice, or as needed to make of glaze consistency. Chocolate Almond Pound Cake 1 package (18.
n a Hints and Tips • It is recommended to always preheat the appliance, as will reduce cooking times. • It is recommended to only cook defrosted food and cook from a fridge temperature. • It is recommended to only use nylon, heat-proof plastic or wooden cooking utensils. Metal utensils may damage the non-stick surface. • During slow cooking liquids do not boil away. Begin with a small amount of liquid and add more during the cooking process when needed.
Cleaning Storage • Before storage, always make sure the appliance is completely cool, clean and dry. • It is recommended to store the appliance in a dry place. • Store the power cord (10) in the cord storage (9) of the appliance. • Store the appliance on a stable shelf or in a cupboard, preferably in its original packaging. To avoid accidents, ensure that both the appliance and its power cord are beyond reach of children or pets.
d l t Customer Assistance If you have a claim under this warranty, please call our Customer Assistance Number. For faster service, please have the model number and product name ready for the operator to assist you. This number can be found on the bottom of your appliance and on the front page of this manual.
