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Adjust the cooking time in reference to the actual result. • Repeatedly removing the glass cover will decrease the temperature in the ceramic pot. • Certain dishes may not cook if the room temperature is below 50C or 410F. • Carefully lift the glass cover away from you. Remember there issteam trapped under the glass cover. * Note: The glass cover and the ceramic pot are hot. Use a cloth or pot holder to hold them. Exercise caution to avoid burns. • When finished, turn to "Off" position and unplug the unit. You can serve the meal in the removable ceramic pot. • Let ceramic pot and glass cover cool completely before washing. CAUTION: Make sure that the unit is unplugged from the power source and the control button is on “Off” before cleaning. • Always allow unit to cool before cleaning. • Remove the ceramic pot and glass lid and wash in hot, soapy water using a mild household detergent. Rinse and dry thoroughly. • Never use abrasive cleansers or metal scouring pads to clean theceramic pot or glass lid. • To soften stubborn, cooked on foods, fill the ceramic pot with warm, soapy water and allow to soak. Remove by lightly scrubbing with a nylon kitchen brush. • The ceramic pot and glass slid can be washed in the dishwasher. However care should be taken not to chip or crack the ceramic pot or glass lid. • Never immerse the metal housing, cord or plug in water or any other liquid. • Clean the metal housing only with a damp cloth. Do NOTimmerse in water. • When storing your slow cooker, loosely coil the power cord , don’t wrap the cord around the unit. Guide to Slow Cooking 5 Tips for Slow Cooking 6 Always allow sufficient time for the food to cook. It is almost impossible to overcook food in the slow cooker, particularly when using the low or keep warm settings. Most of the recipes contained within this book can be cooked on any one of the temperature settings, however the cooking times will vary accordingly. Each recipe in this book will give specific instructions indicating the appropriate temperature setting as well as the suggested cookingtimes to use. Adapting Cooking TimesYour favorite traditional recipes can be adapted easily by halving the amount of liquid and increasing the cooking time considerably. See the guide below for suggested cooking times and settings when adjusting your favorite recipes. Traditional Recipe TimeSlow Cooker Recipe Time15- 30 minutes4-6 hours on LOW60 minutes6- 8 hours on LOW1- 3 hours8-12 hours on LOWNote: These times are approximate. Times can vary depending on ingredients and quantities in recipes. All food should be cooked with the glass lid in place. Each timethe lid is lifted, both the heat and moisture in the food are lost. Cooking times should thus be extended by approximately 30 minutes. Liquid AmountsWhen food is cooking in your slow cooker, very little moisture boils away. To compensate this, it is advisable to halve the liquid content of traditional recipes. However, if after cooking, the liquid content is excessive, remove the lid and operate the slow cooker on the high setting for 30-45 minutes or until the liquid reduces by the desirable amount. Stirring FoodLittle or no stirring is required when using the low or keep warm setting. when using the high setting, stirring ensures even flavor distribution. Heat SettingLowHigh3- 4 Lb. Chicken6- 8 Hours3-4 Hours3- 4 Lb. Pot Roast6- 8 Hours4-5 Hours3 Qt. Beef Stew8- 10 Hours4-5 Hours3 Qt. Chili8-10 Hours4-5 Hours3 Qt. Vegetable Soup6-8 Hours3-4 HoursBasic Cooking Time Guide* The cooking times given above should be used ONLYas a guide. It is recommended that a thermometer be used to check the temperature to ensure the food is completely cooked. • The cover of the slow cooker does not form a tight fit on the ceramic pot but should be centered on the ceramic pot for best results. Do not remove the glass cover unnecessarily- this will result in major heat loss. Do not cook without the glass cover in place. • Stirring is not necessary when using a slow cooker. However, ifcooking on high, you may want to stir occasionally. • Slow cooking retains most of the moisture in foods. If a reciperesults in too much liquid at the end of the cooking time, remove glass cover, turn the control knob to high, and reduce the liquid by simmering. This will take 30-45 minutes. • The slow cooker should be at least half- filled for best results. • If cooking soups or stews, leave a 2- inch space between the top of the ceramic pot and the food so that the recipe can come to a simmer. • Many recipes call for cooking all day. You can also prepare therecipe the night before by placing all ingredients in the ceramic pot, cover and refrigerate overnight. In the morning, simply place the ceramicpot in the slow cooker and select the temperature setting. • Meat & Poultry require at least 7 to 8 hours on LOW. Do not usefrozen meat in the slow cooker. Thaw any meat or poultry before slow cooking. • Trim all visible fat from meat or poultry. • Cook dried bean...